Ben Fordham pays tribute to wife Jodi Speers on Mother’s Day

Ben Fordham has praised his wife Jodi Speers on Mother’s Day. 

The 44-year-old 2GB star spoke to Insider magazine this week with him happily saying she was the ‘captain’ of the plane.  

‘I feel busy … but I will never fully comprehend how much Jodie does to keep this family ticking along,’ Ben told the publication.

Together: Radio king Ben Fordham, 44, has paid tribute to wife Jodi Speers, 38, calling her the ‘captain’ of their family on Mother’s Day [both pictured] 

‘I am probably the flight attendant and Jodie is the captain in the cockpit.’

‘I still think I’ve got a role to play, but without Jodie flying the plane there’s no flight and there’s no family — and there’s no question on that whatsoever. 

The couple who share three children – Freddie, six, Pearl, four, and Marigold, one -went on to explain how they manage their busy lives. 

The couple start their day at 3.10am. 

Tribute: ‘I still think I’ve got a role to play, but without Jodie flying the plane there’s no flight and there’s no family — and there’s no question on that whatsoever,’ said Ben.  

The couple employ a 77-year-old ‘surrogate grandma’ who helps the family get the job done doing all sorts around the house.

Ben revealed his February that he met Pam at his local Bunnings, saying he knew she would be the perfect fit. 

‘Most people use an agency to find babysitters,’ he told Stellar magazine. 

Busy: The couple went on to explain how they manage their busy lives with Jodi a morning newsreader. The couple start their day at 3.10am. Here with Freddy, six, and Pearl, four

Helping hand: The couple employ a 77-year-old ‘surrogate grandma’ who helps the family get the job done doing all sorts around the house. Pictured: the family

‘Needless to say, Jodie was a bit skeptical. But the minute she met Pam she was convinced.’ 

Ben has been shooting goals since taking over from Alan Jones with top spot with a massive 18.1 per cent audience share, winning the official GFK radio survey in March.    

He previously said he didn’t initially want the 2GB breakfast job, and it was actually his wife Jodie Speers who ultimately made the decision for him.

Speaking to Stellar Magazine previously, Ben said he turned down the role multiple times because he wasn’t sure whether it would be the ‘best for his family.’

Ratings: Ben has been shooting goals since taking over from Alan Jones with top spot with a massive 18.1 per cent audience share, winning the official GFK radio survey in March