Cat Deeley was left visibly blushing during a live broadcast of This Morning after her co-star Clodagh McKenna delivered a cheeky compliment about her bottom. The incident occurred on Monday as the ITV show returned from its half-term break, with Cat showcasing her outfit on social media beforehand, which featured a pair of tight-fitting jeans that caught Clodagh's eye.
A Cheeky Cooking Segment Turns Personal
Cat, aged 49, was joined by co-host Ben Shephard, 51, and chef Clodagh McKenna, 50, in the kitchen for a segment focused on a carbonara-inspired pasta bake. As the trio joked about using pork cheek meat in the recipe, the conversation took an unexpected turn when Clodagh playfully referenced Cat's appearance.
Clodagh quipped, "Is it the cheek or the bottom? A cheeky bottom." She then added, "I did mention earlier and I'm not sure I can mention this on TV but I did say earlier how good Cat's bottom is looking in these jeans. They really do. I said she's got to wear these jeans every day on the show, viewership will soar!"
Cat's Reaction and Recovery
Cat was seen covering her behind as she blushed, responding with, "Oh my God, thank you... You are very, very kind and I think I'm probably blushing a bit now." She continued to giggle alongside Ben, while Clodagh lightened the mood by saying, "I hope I didn't embarrass you! Now, onto my pork cheeks."
Fashion Throwback to Gwyneth Paltrow
Earlier this month, Cat made headlines for channeling Gwyneth Paltrow in a stylish red velvet suit on This Morning. She revealed on Instagram that she had copied a look first worn by Gwyneth, 53, at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards and later reimagined for Gucci's Love Parade fashion show in Los Angeles in 2021.
Cat explained her reason for the hairstyle, writing, "When the boys have nits, so it's time to prevent an infestation but make it FASHION. Gwyneth P in the OG." While Gwyneth paired the suit with pointed red heels, Cat opted for chic black boots and stud earrings, putting her own spin on the iconic ensemble.
Nostalgic Look at Los Angeles Life
Cat recently revisited her 14-year stint in Los Angeles, where she hosted shows like So You Think You Can Dance and attended red carpet events. Sharing glamorous snaps from 2016, she declared, "Heels were high, filters were strong and my hand made a permanent peace sign!" The photos captured her on TV sets and in sparkly mini dresses during nights out with friends.
In a reply to stylist friend Charlie Brear, Cat humorously noted that their looks were often "dry shampoo and a dress out a case for the win!" 2016 was also significant as the year she welcomed her first son, Milo, with then-husband Patrick Kielty, followed by their second son, James, in 2018.
Return to the UK and This Morning Role
Cat and Patrick moved back to the UK in 2020, partly due to a terrifying gun incident at a mall in LA that heightened their safety concerns. She described the ordeal in an interview, recalling how Patrick and Milo had to hide in a Shake Shack kitchen during a shooter scare, which left the family shaken.
Since 2024, Cat has co-hosted This Morning with Ben Shephard, stepping in after Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's departures. However, her personal life has seen changes, as she and Patrick announced their divorce in July after 13 years of marriage, committing to co-parenting their sons in London.
Family Tensions and Moving Forward
The divorce followed tensions, including Cat's absence from Patrick's mother's funeral earlier in the year, which reportedly caused emotional scars within the Kielty family. A spokesperson for Cat stated she stayed home to care for their children on that sad day.
Cat and Patrick first met in 2002 while hosting BBC's Fame Academy but didn't become a couple until a decade later. Their romance blossomed when Patrick flew to LA for a celebratory brunch, leading to a wedding in Rome in 2012. Today, Cat focuses on her role on This Morning, which airs weekdays on ITV1 and ITVX, bringing a mix of humor and style to the screen.
