World-renowned Elvis Presley tribute artist Ben Portsmouth

In Ottawa ahead of the 60th anniversary of Elvis Presley's concert in Ottawa, Ben Portsmouth tells us how he's made a successful living playing "The King".

[@dannyd1572]

This guys is the real deal

[@gregprice103]

He’s amazing. He walks like Elvis too he’s a brilliant tribute

[@deirdremacmahon7402]

I saw Ben Portsmouth twice in the olympia theatre Dublin Ireland and the second time was Friday 22nd of April 2022 and Ben's two shows were absolutely amazing and fantastic and brilliant 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💚🧡♥️🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧😀😀😀😀😀🥰

[@larrybird4318]

I have just watched this guy and wow !! Was unbelievable!

[@nataliel4836]

He is the best ever

[@debbyhelm8171]

He's such a amazing Elvis impersonator!!! He's so handsome to !!! 😍 ❤🤩 ❤

[@kerryashdown4281]

Ben Portsmouth you look so amazing and awesome and fantastic

[@benportsmouthfanclub.brasil]

The best Elvis Trubute Artist, we love Ben Portsmouth.

[@renettareno662]

I love your smile

[@lindahawes3725]

Saw ben at Newcastle absolutely amazing can't wait to see you again ❤❤

[@heyboys7353]

He's the best

[@lidiasantana6484]

He is handsome as Elvis

[@genettejack5542]

MY SISTER & I THINK YOU ARE SO AWESOME! YOUR THE BEST ELVIS IMPERSONATOR WE HAVE EVER WATCHED !! PLEASE COME TO JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. WE WOULD LOVE TO WATCH YOU IN PERSON. .. YOUR SO TALENTED! MY SISTER & I WATCH YOUR VIDEO'S ALOT! WE WAS SO AMAZED HOW YOU LOOK JUST LIKE ELVIS WOW.ELVIS WOULD BE SO HONORED AT YOUR BEAUTIFUL TALENT OF HIM. YOU ARE SO BLESSED AT WHOT YOU DO. WE WISH YOU LOVE, PEACE, & HAPPINESS ALWAYS. SINCERELY, GENETTE JACK & JUNE WATERFIELD FROM JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA.

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

Nice guy Ben and we are from Portsmouth in the uk love him 😂💕💜💖👍💋

[@annsmith7687]

Love Ben and love to see him perform. I have been a follower since 2013 after seeing Ben on David Letterman.

[@frankadams9644]

thank you ben/ i was alife long fan of elvis / saw tou once you were magic/ now i am disabled but keep doing your thing / love it

[@garyclarke7317]

One of the best

[@user-hn3um4pu1j]

The best looking elvis I have seen. Hope you go far and respect his name. God bless x

[@lucindadoran4701]

Best tribute of Elvis ever seen

[@cathielavarnway64]

LOVE BEN, HE'S THE SWEETEST, WE HAD LOTS OF FUN, WITH HIM, AND LOTS OF AWESOME PICTURES, WERE TAKEN..XO XO

[@gerryan7831]

Saw Ben in lreland , he was absolutely brilliant , and he was so humble too , and he gave me a scarf, I'm sure elvis is very proud off him , elvis still lives on 🎶🎉🎼

[@tieganj]

Ger Ryan he wiped his face with a teddy bear and aimed it directly at me 🥰 he missed me twice but i caught it on the 3rd time :)))

[@edmundpower1250]

@@tieganj you mean the crowd threw it back twice?

[@tieganj]

Edmund Power no, he tried to throw it to me 3 times. the others in the crowd caught it and kept it whilst he was actually aiming for me :)

[@genettejack5542]

AGAIN PLEASE COME TO JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA! WE WOULD BE SO HONORED TO SEE YOU LIVE IN CONCERT! YOU ARE AWESOME! & YES THE KING IS BACK. .. YOUR FANS, GENETTE JACK & JUNE WATERFIELD 💟💟

[@marynicolau]

Love this guy.. Ben is so humble Sounds unbelievable he’s vocals are amazing!! Moves body language just like Elvis Especially the stance Where proud of you Ben love from the U.K. Done us proud ❤️

[@evangelinedouros9586]

Can't wait to see ben in concert in Las Vegas next year in July and meet ben after i always talk with ben on Twitter he likes my comments and sometimes comments 😁🤩😉😋

[@user-nu4jf8ln4r]

wonderful@Ben

[@lindaenglish284]

Ben you are fantastic!! Love you!!

[@lms1659]

I’m going to see Ben in Windsor on the 8th feb…. Looking forward to it

[@deirdremacmahon7402]

I've seen Ben Portsmouth in the olympia theatre Dublin Ireland 3 times and it will be my 4th time to see Ben Portsmouth in the olympia theatre Dublin Ireland in April 2024 and I'm really really looking forward to it I'm getting excited about it 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@graysonwalker]

He's great

[@MPZambrano1977]

Very talented and charming with it makes Ben a WINNER. Well done Ben enjoy your much deserved success.

[@deirdremacmahon7402]

I saw Ben Portsmouth in the olympia theatre Dublin 3 times and it will be my 4th time to see Ben Portsmouth in the olympia theatre Dublin Ireland on the 26th of April this year I'm really really looking forward to it

[@janwood2225]

WAW!!! Your lucky,I live in Australia 🇦🇺 wish he would come here.❤❤❤

[@gra6799]

Saw Ben in UK in Basingstoke He was " " " "mesmerising "His attention to to detail is so natural and flawless ..Cannot praise him enough !!Can't wait to see him again 🥰

[@tina2227]

So ..toll..der Ben

[@lauradevine0]

Now i know my 2 most favorite people, 1 being Elvis and 2 being Ben he's so down to earth and so adorable (+ he is an amazing tribute to my favorite person)

[@stevenlaugharne9702]

Saw Ben by chance one night performing in the Brentwood Hotel Porthcawl, didn't know he was there until I walked in, boy was I lucky, loved him ever since, fantastic.

[@adrianwt3848]

Saw him last year. Going again next month

[@kathrynenderby5997]

I’m a huge fan of elvis Presley’s I love 💕 elviss music and flims too elvis will always be the king 👑 of rock and roll 🎸 my dream is to visit Graceland and communicate with elvis elvis was an amazing fantastic entertainer and I have respect for elvis and his family too tcb ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️🎸🕺5:43pm

[@veganvocalist4782]

Love how down to Earth Ben is , doesn't take his self too seriously , his Ego is most definetly in check and naturely cute in his own right. The kind of person that would just be fun to hang with as his self : ) nice down beat interview

[@anjagibas1022]

Is he nice to meet? It's just that I am seeing him at the Indigo on the 13th of April and I was wondering if he does meet and greets after the show. The reason why I asked is because I haven't met him before and I would love to meet him and get his autograph and have my photo taken with him. I haven't done that with Ben Portsmouth before but I have done that with Mario Kombou and Mario was alright. He didn't really sound like Elvis at all but his show at the Gordon Craig in Stevenage was good to watch.

[@turk5832]

Mind boggling!

[@jenm2417]

He is sooooo amazing. So humble and down to earth. He is a must see!!!! Love when he sings American Trilogy...chills.

[@sarahmcardle3309]

Thinking of booking thanks for the feedback

[@angelar7774]

Oh wow fantastic he looks and sounds like him.

[@deirdremacmahon7402]

I love you with all my heart and soul Ben baby always and forever Ben baby i promise you that Ben baby darling 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@uelrington9270]

This is good interview , he knows what kind of questions to ask for King !!!!!!!!!!

[@carolhayes3874]

Saw him in Chesterfield Saturday 24 Feb. Fantastic night.

[@jonburrows2684]

You didnt take me with you. Shame shame

[@stever1791]

Ben and Pete Storm are the 2 best i've seen recreating the Elvis Experience. Bill Cherry is a wonderful 1976 and 1977 Elvis

[@clapolla]

They're my top 2 fave ETAs as well. Pete is my all-time fave, then Ben, then Chris Connor.

[@stever1791]

@@clapolla I'd like to wee them perform. They havn't come to my area , as best i know. Pete is more in other countries

[@Home12031962]

Jeff Wilson 1 second ago Ben, a multi talented musician, singer and songwriter had Elvis's DNA in his blood from an early age. His father was an avid Elvis fan and Ben grew up on a diet of Elvis songs. Having honed his musical talent Ben started his journey as an Elvis Tribute Artist in 2005 when he formed the "Taking care of Elvis" band. Audiences and promoters quickly realized that this was someone with a special talent. He looked like Elvis, sang like Elvis and had an on stage charisma that had audiences believing at times they were watching the King himself. In 2006 he was voted the best Elvis at the prestigious international Elvis festival at Porthcawl Wales, the largest of its kind in Europe. He was the youngest competitor and was the total opposite to the stereotypical Elvis impersonator - he was sexy, didn't need a wig and was wearing the most authentic outfits flown in from America. Success in the UK was followed by success in Europe and Ben qualified to represent Europe in the final of the "Images of the King" contest in Memphis 2010 to find the World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist. *Ben Portsmouth Wins 2012 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition*

[@michaelpass31]

Seem a bit obsessed!

[@anacostabrazil]

This interview is great!! Respectful and very interesting!! 👏👏👏😊

[@Bambi9753]

What a great guy!

[@michaelkent1213]

Known ben all my life good ladd

[@irenequilliam9007]

Sweet to see him in he Isle of Man brill 😊👏👏

[@juliecarr8064]

Love Ben

[@anacostabrazil]

This interview is great!! 😊

[@debbiemcellin2590]

Seeing Ben in September i can't wait 😀

[@deanbrandt2748]

Normally I hate Elvis impersonators but he seems to be a really nice guy. Bless him. R.I.P. Elvis.

[@Julia56401]

Dean Brandt .... Elvis ain’t dead

[@jb82.]

White noise yes he is

[@joesmith34]

@Dean Brandt. And now his grandson Ben RIP

[@anjagibas1022]

@@joesmith34and now is his daughter Lisa Marie.

[@merc8958]

Saw Ben in Dublin last night, he was amazing, you really feel as if you are in the presence of the King. For Elvis fans this is the closest you will get to the real thing.

[@sulufiti1264]

Yes, agree 100%. Unbelievable.

[@Home12031962]

Hi there, Merc 8! your right like wise

[@annejenner4088]

Yes indeed ,he even has his DIMPLES!!

[@sidneymatos966]

Awesome, saw the show in Sao Paulo last week

[@Joez86]

I’m real critical about these impersonators and some are really talented.. but Ben is by far one of the best.

[@ew1068]

Joez86 because he can actually sing. Rest of these clowns just try to look like the guy

[@dannyvalastro2638]

you should never be critical none of them are elvis they are tribute artists remember that ans no one is perfect

[@evangelinedouros9586]

He's so good looking omg !!! I want to meet ben

[@anjagibas1022]

He is good looking. Same here. I want to meet Ben as well. I just love him. I saw him live twice. Saw him in April 2019 and this year in June at the Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage.

[@PennysLifeWithLove]

I agree Ben is amazing 😉

[@gerriedoll154]

He looks like Elvis to !!

[@erwinmonti5066]

I PUT HIM ON IN FRONT OF 5 OF MY FRIENDS. THEY COULDNT SEE HIM BUT SWORE HE WAS THE REAL ELVIS AFTER PLAYING IT 3 TIMES. HE IS A INCREDIBLE PERFORMER. THANK YOU SIR...

[@marcoperanteau6337]

I'm glad he's himself offstage really, that's the key to be yourself and stay humble well done ben!😊

[@kimthompson2116]

Ben you are amazing!!!

[@paulbrown157]

hi ben i went to see you in hallfax when are you doing any tours 2024 next year

[@lorrainemcgrath682]

Saw Ben in christchuch new Zealand 2 years ago,best tribute artist Ive seen...

[@jonburrows2684]

And didnt take me with you. Shame

[@pamelataggart5497]

Saw Ben in Belfast amazing xx

[@CH-1962.]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹

[@angelamariamelo1706]

GENTE !!!!! ADOREIIIIIIIIIIIII ESTA QUARENTENA ESTÁ MUITO BO A. MISERICÓRIDA . SÓ POR PODER TER MAIS TEMPOOOOOOOOOO

[@hectorcourtreyes8622]

Soy de chile. Lo vi enjoy viña. De todos los Elvis q he visto , q son muchos , Ben es lo más cercano al original. El tono y color de voz , en gestos , y lo más importante , en su "aura y energia " en el escenario. Lo encontre very very nice..

[@jilldavies8702]

really like this guy, down to earth and amazing at what he does...

[@barrywebster9748]

Totally agree, seen him a few months ago in N Wales, loved Elvis all my life, am now 54 and Ben Portdmouth really moved me and will see his show again... and again.... awesome Barry

[@johnstill1451]

BEN IS THE MAN!! Amazing, really!!

[@AnnMargaretCP]

So nice to see an interviewer that appreciates Ben's special talents and has done a little homework before speaking to him. Cheers Dylan At Rogers TV

[@Home12031962]

Hi there, Ann Margaret! your right like wise

[@societyisthere]

We’ll be seeing him at Tomorrow’s show in Malta 🇲🇹

[@georgearnold1912]

There's no one like elvis presley .....I came across this young lads videos and I must now say he's doing a fine job ...I was a bit harsh in my opinion expressed. ..he is quite good 😊

[@allistersphotography9585]

Agreed!

[@Julia56401]

George Arnold .... obviously

[@Home12031962]

Ben!!! **♥♥ ☻☺♪♫

[@wandaloghry6979]

These impersonators of Elvis they're good with in their own right but Elvis put his heart his soul and his emotions into his music there will never be another Elvis

[@andreandrelds5768]

Nunca VAI ter alguém QUE se compare a Elvis Presley

[@ramondeito5164]

Ben Portsmouth sexy body, pretty handsome, pretty inside and out very great, amazing person ? Ben, is the king now 2020, 2050, ever

[@JDDK58]

The interviewer 👏👏👏👍

[@gussygatlin3093]

Ben is kinda cute... Also he thrusts his hips a lot like Elvis did on stage in Vegas doing Suspicious Minds! That performance was so SOooO SEXY!!!!!

[@debbielundberg9379]

I am so glad he did not let him call him the king that would have been so insulting to the legend that was Elvis.

[@jamesmeade1858]

elvis is not the king anyway he said so himself

[@debbielundberg9379]

James Meade so i stand by what i said.

[@simonovessimon4242]

great interview dennis...there will be a time when he wont look like him..

[@Deise226]

Lindo

[@doloresmartinezmoya5318]

Alumno de Elvis .

[@nilsonevangelista]

This guy is very good, but there are so many Elvis'covers that I don't remember how the original was.

[@amelia1161]

wow!!!!! como se parece!!!!!!

[@user-nu4jf8ln4r]

Oh nice talk

[@brendabyrd1508]

His voice is very much same sound

[@dannyvalastro2638]

being critical is childisn and superficial none of them are the real elvises they should all be respected they are tibute artists

[@aldop07]

He is amazing :) what a voice but will say he said he's from a little old Island called England ? erm the island is called Britain . anyways yeah ive seen him - hes incredible

[@megchapman3776]

Alan Parker no as an english person it's England mate.

[@sniclapupusa9938]

Sure, Shawn Kush has the advantage of being born in America and to have an accent from the southern states but Ben has the ability of getting in and out of character despite his british roots... which in itself is mighty impressive. Kush became a great impersonator out of luck, while Portsmouth became a good impersonator out of hard work.

[@nightowl4137]

All Impersonators work hard to achieve their goal. Some are just luckier then others and more tatented.

[@avagreene3624]

Whatever your name is lmao Ben is a joke with his British accent 🤦🏼‍♀️Omg Elvis was a true southern boy. Ben does not look nor sound like Elvis!!! Shawn Klush I have seen many times! Shawn is absolutely Amazing!!!! He looks,acts,talks and his beautiful voice sounds just like Elvis!

[@johnmel2249]

You need to watch Ben do unchained melody then decide what you think. Way better than shawn

[@LS-gm4kw]

Shawn is the worst. Slobby and sloppy. I think Elvis tribute artists should be representative of the best of Elvis and not someone who tries to present himself as “natural” with the music when it projects that he is clumsy and stylistically lazy. Ben puts in the work. Klush doesn’t think he has anything left to prove as “Elvis” even though he will always have something to prove because he is NOT Elvis.

[@chanson5638]

とても良いお人柄ですTV出演でも👑Elvis👑慎ましい服装です🌳穏やかで🌳優しく🗺🌍🗺の👑Elvis👑だなんて🌳印象はなく素敵な人です🌳こういうElvisが何とも言えない人💜💛❤💙💚素晴らしいです🎸🎹🎻🥁🎺🇺🇸🇯🇵🇺🇸

[@ulovemovies268]

Don't go to China Ben.. I'd give that a miss for awhile... 😎

[@TishMclain]

Its so childish to see people arguing over who the best impersonator is!!!! Everyone has an opinion

[@jonburrows2684]

Wheres all my single, British mums at?

[@deirdremacmahon7402]

That's 26th of April 2024

[@markrichards1953]

Cool dude,only problem is,there ain’t no place called “little old island called England”! You can thank me later for that,love from Scotland(part of that little old island called The United Kingdom-unfortunately).

[@alexmillares9074]

Cody ray

[@0flan]

people use the word selfie. wrongly.

[@opencurtin]

Good to see he doesn’t carry the Elvis persona in to real life with his personality!

[@reagendaugherty592]

Sup