Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters This Morning star Ben Shephard has used his time off-air to try out a brand new look. The 49 year old, who presents the popular ITV morning show alongside co-star Cat Deeley , has revealed that he has grown a beard over the summer holidays. In one snap, he showed off his new facial hair as he enjoyed and ice-cold pint on the golf course.
In another more poignant post, Ben reflected on turning 50 later this year, before asking his followers if he should keep the new beard. He said: "I’m turning 50 in December [shocked-face emoji]. How did that happen?! I’d like to mark it in some way with a challenge but keen to know, what does ‘fit, healthy and happy’ mean to you and has that changed over time? P.
s - the beard, grow or no??" Some of Ben's followers were huge fans of his new look, with one writing: "Please keep the beard @benshephardofficial !!!! [heart-eye emoji]. Another said: "Lovely family, and love the beard Ben suits you." A third added: "Loving the beard Ben.
" However, it appears that it's a controversial look, with some less fussed on the huge transformation. One person wrote: "All looking great Ben but still worried about the beard." Another added: "Don't like the beard Ben but love you.
" The TV star has been making the most of his summer break from .