Ben Fordham
AustraliaunknownMale4.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Ben Fordham is a prominent Australian radio host known for his engaging discussions on current events. He recently interviewed Elouise and Danny Massa regarding the tragic death of their son, Joe, bringing attention to the family's demands for accountability and a review of medical practices at Northern Beaches Hospital.
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Ben Fordham is a top-rating talkback radio host who Kyle Sandilands accused of being a fair-weather friend.
Broadcaster reveals support for Pauline Hanson after KIIS contract settlement; Ben Fordham feudAustralia· 2026-06-19
Ben Fordham is mentioned as a competitor in the FM breakfast market against Kyle and Jackie O.
Is their on-air fight a publicity stunt for KIIS FM ratings?Australia· 2026-02-24
Ben Fordham is a Sydney breakfast show host who discussed the incidents related to the Utai family.
Sydney homicide detectives seek Matt Utai’s son as shot ex-league star remains in coma
New Zealand· 2026-02-19
Ben Fordham, host of 2GB’s morning program, described the 'welcome' on air as a 'local scandal'.
DPP Sally Dowling SC’s ‘deep regret’ amid stand-off with judgeAustralia· 2026-02-10
Ben Fordham said the deal was a 'match made in heaven' and has known the Laundy family for two decades.
Veteran broadcaster open to going back on 2GB after Nine sells radio network to Laundy familyAustralia· 2026-01-30
The Breakfast and Morning shows in both Melbourne and Sydney, fronted by the likes of Ben Fordham, Russel Howcroft and Ross Stevenson.
Arthur Laundy buys radio stations for $56 millionAustralia· 2026-01-29
Ben Fordham is one of the stars who will have a new ultimate employer following the sale of 2GB and 3AW.
Nine to end its seven-year marriage with 2GB, 3AWAustralia· 2026-01-29
Ben Fordham remains breakfast king.
Smooth FM takes top spot, Ben Fordham remains breakfast kingAustralia· 2026-01-20
Ben Fordham described the situation involving Dowling and Wass as a local scandal on his radio program.
DPP Sally Dowling SC facing potential contempt of parliament probeAustralia· 2025-12-14
Ben Fordham is a 2GB host who raised the issue of Wells' travel costs on his breakfast show.
Anika Wells expenses: Anatomy of a scandalAustralia· 2025-12-12
Ben Fordham hosted a breakfast radio program where a letter from a bullied student was read out.
Scots College principal takes swipe at parents after human tunnel incidentAustralia· 2025-12-10
2GB host Ben Fordham was among the regular lunch companions at the funeral.
Journalist Paul Whittaker leads tributesAustralia· 2025-12-09
Ben Fordham was spotted among the mourners.
The who’s who of Australia’s political class mourned the ‘Senator for Kneecaps’Australia· 2025-12-09
Ben Fordham’s 2GB breakfast program featured the mother discussing the incident.
Scots College human tunnel ‘tradition’ sparks NSW Police investigation over alleged assaultAustralia· 2025-12-07
2GB mainstay Ben Fordham was spotted.
Sydney's elite gather at Le Manoir for News Corp's summer partyAustralia· 2025-12-04
Ben Fordham is a media personality who revealed details about Albanese's house purchase.
Prime Minister marries Jodie Haydon on Saturday at the LodgeAustralia· 2025-11-29
Ben Fordham was one of the media celebrities attending the Virgin Christmas party.
Mark Latham turns star witness for Peter V’landys’ Racing NSWAustralia· 2025-11-21
Ben Fordham reported on the preparations for the arrival of Australian women and children at Sydney airport.
ISIS ‘brides’ return reports denied by Albanese governmentAustralia· 2025-09-03
Ben Fordham grilled Bec Freedom about her controversial statements on his show.
Leaked recording of rally organiser Bec FreedomAustralia· 2025-08-28
Ben Fordham reported eyewitness accounts of the incident at Sydney Airport.
Sydney Airport locked down after arrest involving AFPAustralia· 2025-08-12Ben Fordham asked Speakman about the Liberals' candidate for the Kiama byelection.
Gareth Ward resigns moments before NSW parliament expulsion motionAustralia· 2025-08-08
Ben Fordham is still No.1 in breakfast.
Kyle and Jackie O up for KIIS, Ben Fordham still No.1 in breakfast; Smooth FM rolls 2GB for top Sydney radio spot while ABC strugglesAustralia· 2025-07-22
Ben Fordham’s Breakfast show continued to lead the early slot on 2GB.
2GB holds firm, Kyle & Jackie O make a comebackAustralia· 2025-06-17
2GB’s Ben Fordham said on-air that he believes Thorpe is in the red to the tune of $150,000.
Olympic gold medallist alleged victim of $150,000 theftAustralia· 2025-06-06
Ben Fordham is one of Nine’s biggest earners.
Could 2GB, 3AW be next on the chopping block at Nine?Australia· 2025-05-22
Ben Fordham continued to lead in the breakfast slot, up 1.2 percentage points to a 15.4 per cent share.
For 2GB, Mark Levy shows there is life after Ray HadleyAustralia· 2025-05-01
Ben Fordham first reported the incident on Nine’s 2GB Sydney radio station.
Nicolette Boele apologises for sexualised joke to teen hairdresserAustralia· 2025-03-31
Ben Fordham is a competitor in the Sydney breakfast radio ratings, where he leads with a 13.3 per cent share.
Sydneysiders stick around for new eraAustralia· 2025-03-27Ben Fordham is a competitor in Sydney's breakfast radio market, where he remains popular.
ABC Melbourne scores worst-ever result; Kyle and Jackie O is a tale of two citiesAustralia· 2025-03-27
Host Ben Fordham asked him to clarify the rules regarding landlords rejecting tenants with pets.
NSW rental laws and pets: What’s changed for renters?Australia· 2025-03-25