Ben Hanlin

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Ben Hanlin
Born
Benjamin Scott Hanlin

(1986-03-26) 26 March 1986 (age 38)
Birmingham, England
Alma materWarwick School
Occupations
  • Magician
  • presenter
Years active2012–present
SpouseBriony Hanlin[1]
Children2
WebsiteOfficial website

Benjamin Scott Hanlin (born 26 March 1986) is an English magician and presenter, known for presenting the ITV2 series Tricked from 2013 to 2016.[2] In 2020, Hanlin competed in the twelfth series of Dancing on Ice, where he finished in fourth place.

Career[edit]

Hanlin presented a series called Breaking Magic for the Discovery Channel,[3] as well as being a continuity presenter for CBBC.[4] From 2013 to 2016, Hanlin presented three series of Tricked on ITV2. In January 2016, Hanlin joined Capital Birmingham hosting a Saturday afternoon show, which was later cancelled. However, he still covers Capital Breakfast on Capital Birmingham.[5]

In January 2020, Hanlin began competing in the twelfth series of Dancing on Ice.[6] On 1 March 2020, he finished in fourth place, alongside professional partner Carlotta Edwards.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ben & Briony - A Vintage Circus Carnival Wedding - Jo Hastings Photography". 30 June 2014.
  2. ^ "Tricked". ITV.
  3. ^ "Shows". Discovery UK.
  4. ^ "Ben Hanlin in Discovery". Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  5. ^ "Capital FM". Archived from the original on 4 July 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
  6. ^ Pearce, Tilly. "Strictly's Kelvin Fletcher 'replaced on Dancing On Ice by Ben Hanlin'". Metro. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  7. ^ "Dancing On Ice: Ben Hanlin is sent home in semi-final show, as Libby Clegg performs headbanger in the skate off". Metro. 1 March 2020.

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