BBC Breakfast host stunned as they’re plastered on a huge billboard in Times Square New York
A BBC Breakfast host was left shocked to see that his face made it to a billboard in Times Square.
The iconic landmark in New York is known for featuring huge digital ads on the side of skyscrapers.
It is one of the busiest pedestrian centres in the world and also a focal point for US entertainment industries.
Ben Thompson, 43, responded with excitement after seeing the image on social media.
He wrote: “Times. Fricking. Square. See you in a couple of weeks New York!”
Fans flocked to the comments to compliment him on the huge achievement.
One person wrote: “That is seriously cool. Not sure how you’ll top that.”
Another gushed: “I’d be the same. That would be my profile banner pic forever on every social I have. Great stuff Ben.”
A third exclaimed: “This is amazing! Congratulations.”
The presenter from Burnley has a career with the BBC that spans over two decades.
He first began working with the company in 2001 when he took on a role at Radio Wales in Cardiff.
Whilst studying at university, Ben produced the network’s morning news programme, Good Morning Wales, and was then selected for a BBC Trainee Scheme.
After completing his degree in international business and French, and a postgraduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism, Ben moved to London and joined BBC News.
Ben worked for a few years as a producer before moving in front of the camera, working as a correspondent in the Middle East and, later, New York.
Now he is best known for being a presenter on BBC Breakfast.
He stepped down from hosting the show full time in 2021, but steps in regularly to cover colleague’s absences.