Ben Hanlin Explained

Ben Hanlin
Birth Name:	Benjamin Scott Hanlin
Birth Date:	1986 3, df=yes
Birth Place:	Birmingham, England
Alma Mater:	Warwick School
Years Active:	2012–present
Spouse:	Briony Hanlin^[1]
Website:	Official website
Children:	2

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

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ben & Briony - A Vintage Circus Carnival Wedding - Jo Hastings Photography. 30 June 2014 .
2. Web site: Tricked. ITV.
3. Web site: Shows. Discovery UK.
4. Web site: Ben Hanlin in Discovery. 18 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150419011150/http://www.latam.discovery.com/enigma/siete-hechos-que-te-sorprenderan-de-ben-hanlin/. 19 April 2015. dead.
5. Web site: Capital FM. 17 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160704064820/http://www.capitalfm.com/radio/shows-presenters/ben-hanlin/. 4 July 2016. dead.
6. News: Strictly's Kelvin Fletcher 'replaced on Dancing On Ice by Ben Hanlin'. Pearce. Tilly. Metro. 5 January 2020.
7. News: 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.