As she returned to This Morning today (September 1), Cat Deeley was spotted without her wedding ring for the first time since splitting from husband Patrick Kielty.
Over the summer holidays, Cat and co-host Ben Shephard enjoyed six weeks off, where the likes of Andi Peters, Rylan Clark and Emma Willis stepped in to cover them.
During the break, Cat announced at the end of July that she and husband Patrick Kielty had split. They share two young sons – James, seven, and Milo, nine, and had been married since 2012.
Today, she was back on This Morning for the first time since sharing the news…
Cat Deeley see without her wedding ring on This Morning
While making her return to the ITV daytime show, Cat didn’t wear her wedding ring. The 48-year-old presenter looked her usual stylish self, wearing a sleeveless sparkly beige top and shorts.
It’s been really fab.
While discussing her time off with Ben, Cat insisted she had a lovely summer and had been looking forward to returning to the show.
“Lots of beach activity, family, friends, kids, ice creams as big as your head!” she said with enthusiasm, adding: “It’s been really fab.”
Despite a lovely break, Cat admitted: “I was really excited to come back as well. It’s been weird.”
Even though she didn’t address her split or Patrick, This Morning viewers at home continued to reference her divorce in response.
‘Don’t forget Divorce, Cat!’
“When will Cat mention her divorce???” one user wrote on X. “Don’t forget got divorced Cat,” another person cruelly shared.
“Don’t forget divorce, Cat,” a third remarked.
“‘So Cat, how was your break?’ ‘No so bad, thanks Ben. Marriage irreparably broke down, went on holiday, beach action etc,'” a fourth said.
Others offered a more kind welcome back to the hosts, though.
“So happy to be having my bacon roll and coffee for Brunch with the professional presenters Monday through to Thursday. Cat and Ben… The Best! Woooooooooooppppppp!!” said one. “Welcome back Cat and Ben also Lorraine [Kelly], I’ve miss you all,” said another.
Cat and Patrick’s shared statement
At the time of announcing their divorce, Cat and Patrick shared a joint statement.
“We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved,” they said.
“We will continue to be united as loving parents to our children and would therefore kindly ask for our family privacy to be respected. There will be no further comment,” the pair concluded.
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