Ben Shephard Praised After Tense Clash With Tom Bower on This Morning
Viewers were quick to rally behind Ben Shephard after a fiery and uncomfortable interview with author Tom Bower aired on This Morning on March 19.
During Thursday’s episode, Ben was joined by co-host Cat Deeley as they sat down with Bower to discuss his latest book, Betrayal: Power, Deceit and the Fight for the Future of the Royal Family. The book follows his earlier bestseller Revenge, which explored tensions between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and the wider Royal Family.
Interview Quickly Turns Heated
What began as a standard promotional interview quickly escalated into a tense exchange.
Bower described his new book as offering a “new story,” but his claims about Harry and Meghan immediately drew pushback. He suggested Meghan had been “failing” in her attempts to build a lifestyle brand and described the couple’s careers as being in “decline.”
Ben did not let the comments slide.
He challenged the narrative directly, pointing out that Meghan’s recent projects and product launches had sold out — questioning how that could be considered failure. Bower dismissed the argument, insisting public perception did not reflect reality.
Questions Over Sources
The tension deepened when Ben raised concerns about the credibility of Bower’s sources.
He highlighted that many individuals cited in the book remain anonymous, prompting questions about reliability. Bower pushed back, accusing Ben of doubting his work, but maintained he was confident his sources were accurate.
The conversation reached another flashpoint when Ben called out Bower for referencing online trolls in his book — despite admitting he didn’t fully trust them.
“They can just be faceless voices shouting in their bedrooms,” Ben argued, clearly frustrated. He repeatedly questioned why such voices were given a platform, especially in a book presented as serious investigative work.
Invictus Games Comment Sparks Backlash
The most controversial moment came when the discussion turned to Invictus Games, founded by Prince Harry.
Bower claimed that after attending the event, he felt “depressed” and described it as “rather odd.” He went further, alleging he saw members of a team leave their wheelchairs and walk away — implying exaggeration of injuries.
Ben immediately pushed back, calling the claim “unfair” and challenging Bower’s right to make such assumptions about injured veterans.
The exchange left the studio visibly tense, with Ben refusing to let the remarks go unchallenged.
Viewers Applaud Ben’s Stand
Following the broadcast, social media erupted with praise for Ben’s handling of the interview.
Many viewers commended him for holding Bower accountable and defending Harry, Meghan, and the integrity of the Invictus Games.
“I really respect Ben Shephard for challenging him,” one viewer wrote.
Another added: “Ben is shutting this down — and rightly so.”
Others were far more critical of Bower, accusing him of unfairly targeting the couple and amplifying negative narratives.
A Divisive Interview
The interview has since become one of the most talked-about moments from the show in recent weeks, highlighting just how polarizing discussions around Harry and Meghan remain.
While Bower stood firm on his claims, the strong reaction from both Ben and the audience suggests that viewers are increasingly unwilling to accept controversial statements without scrutiny.
For many watching, one thing was clear: Ben Shephard wasn’t afraid to challenge the narrative — and that’s exactly why viewers are praising him now.
