Beloved BBC Breakfast star disappears from screens for a whole month in fresh hosting shake-up
A BELOVED BBC Breakfast presenter will be off air for a whole month in a hosting shake-up.
The flagship show's reporter Ben Boulos has been missing for the past number of weeks.
Ben, 39, typically presents business segments for BBC Breakfast and is known for a number of hilarious on-screen blunders.
However, fans will have to wait to a while for the next one as The Sun can reveal he's taken annual leave from the show.
The Leicestershire native has jetted off on an adventure-filled trip across the US.
Ben's expected back on screens later this month after his travels in New York, New Orleans and Washington DC.
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The Beeb journalist quickly became a fan-favourite for his mishaps on the morning programme.
His latest blunder left viewers and Jon Kay and Sally Nugent in stitches when he delivered a report from a market.
Ben had been mistaken as a worker by a member of the public who attempted to ask for his help during a live piece-to-camera.
Meanwhile, Naga Munchetty returned to BBC Breakfast this week after missing from the iconic red sofa.
The 48-year-old anchor had been missing from the programme for weeks with no explanation.
Who are the current permanent presenters of BBC Breakfast?
The flagship BBC show has had dozens of presenters during its impressive 60 years on air but the current stars are familiar faces
Jon Kay - Since 2022
Sally Nugent - Since 2021
Charlie Stayt - Since 2006
Naga Munchetty - Since 2014
Carol Kirkwood - Since 1997
Her return to the air left viewers divided as some threatened to tune out over her controversial interview style.
BBC Breakfast airs daily from 6am on BBC One and iPlayer.
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