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Ben Mulroney

Ben Mulroney is a Canadian television and radio host best known for his long career with CTV, including hosting *etalk*, *Canadian Idol*, and *Your Morning*.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Ben Mulroney is a Canadian television and radio host best known for his long career with CTV, including hosting *etalk*, *Canadian Idol*, and *Your Morning*. He is the son of former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney.

What it is

Ben Mulroney is a Canadian broadcaster who rose to prominence in the early 2000s. He hosted CTV's entertainment news program *etalk* from 2002 to 2020, covering major events like the Oscars and Juno Awards. He also hosted *Canadian Idol* from 2003 to 2008 and the morning show *Your Morning* from 2016 to 2021.

Key details

Mulroney was born in Montreal in 1976 and studied at Université Laval and Duke University. He left CTV in September 2021 to pursue producing, then moved into radio with *The Ben Mulroney Show* on Corus stations. He returned to television in 2025 as a temporary host of *The West Block* on Global.

Why it matters

Mulroney is one of Canada's most recognizable entertainment broadcasters, with a career spanning over two decades. His work on *etalk* and *Canadian Idol* made him a household name, and his family background—as the son of a former prime minister—adds a layer of public interest to his media profile.

In short

  • Hosted *etalk* for 18 years and *Canadian Idol* for six seasons.
  • Left CTV in 2021 to focus on producing and radio.
  • Returned to TV in 2025 hosting *The West Block*.
  • Son of former prime minister Brian Mulroney.
Canadian angle

Mulroney is a prominent figure in Canadian broadcast media, especially in English-language entertainment television and national morning radio. His career is closely tied to CTV and other Canadian media outlets.

Quick questions

Who is Ben Mulroney?
Ben Mulroney is a Canadian television and radio host best known for hosting *etalk*, *Canadian Idol*, and *Your Morning*.
What did Ben Mulroney do after leaving CTV?
He moved into producing and radio, including hosting *The Ben Mulroney Show* on Corus talk radio stations.
Did Ben Mulroney return to television?
Yes, he returned in 2025 as a temporary host of *The West Block* on Global Television Network.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Mulroney
    Supports: Career chronology, major hosting roles, departure from CTV, and 2025 return to television.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1161029/bio/
    Supports: Birth date and place, family background, and education details.
  3. Speakers.ca — https://www.speakers.ca/speakers/ben-mulroney/
    Supports: Current radio hosting role and career overview.