Cat Deeley stunned in her holiday snaps as she takes a break from her This Morning duties. The 48 year old TV favourite is basking in the sunshine alongside her husband, Patrick Kielty, 54, and their two sons, Milo and James, while Dermot O’Leary and Sian Welby fill in for her and co-host Ben Shephard on This Morning.
In sweet snaps shared on her Instagram, Cat is seen paddleboarding with her eldest, eight year old Milo, looking every bit the style icon in a black swimsuit, complete with sunnies and her hair casually tied up. Cat shared other precious family moments, including a picture of Patrick on an “ice cream run” with five year old, James.
Cat posted a snap of The Late Late Show host Patrick, sporting a bucket hat and shorts, strolling along the beach with the couple’s youngest son.
As Cat savours her family getaway, This Morning is being hosted by Dermot and Sian, sparking mixed reactions from viewers, reports the Mirror. This Morning’s Instagram account dropped the news of the hosting change-up over the weekend with a clip where Sian exclaims, “We’re back together on Monday, I love this!” and Dermot chimes in, “For a whole week,” eagerly anticipating the stint.
While some viewers were thrilled with their on-screen partnership, calling their chemistry a hit, others branded the duo “boring” with one follower writing: “Bring back Cat and Ben. All is forgiven!”
Cat and husband Patrick’s paths crossed in 2002 when they were both presenting the BBC talent show Fame Academy. Their working relationship soon turned personal, and they grew closer over the years. Despite initially keeping their romance under wraps, Patrick confirmed their relationship in 2012.
After dating for several years, the couple secretly tied the knot in September 2012. The wedding was held in Rome, at St Isidore’s Church, a small Irish church near the Vatican, attended by their nearest and dearest.
Cat and Patrick, have been juggling a hectic career schedule along with their family life. Patrick, known for hosting The Late Late Show in Ireland, often has to zip around for work, while Cat is busy with This Morning.
A source confided to OK!: “They are a really strong couple and have been through a lot together. They’ve navigated their busy careers and the challenges of raising children with grace. They’re determined to make the relationship work.”