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ITV This Morning viewers surprised by Cat Deeley's real name
ITV This Morning viewers surprised by Cat Deeley's real name Cat Deeley, who currently hosts This Morning alongside Ben Shephard, was joined by her former teacher on the show today as the pair celebrated Thank a Teacher Day Cat shed light on her unexpected name as she was reunited with her teacher (Image: Kate Green, Getty Images ) Viewers of This Morning were left astonished when they discovered the true name of host Cat Deeley during a live broadcast. The 48-year-old presenter shed light on her unexpected name as she was reunited with her teacher on the programme in honour of Thank a Teacher Day. Following an interview with children discussing their school in Surrey, Cat was taken aback when Mrs Cotterill, her primary school teacher, appeared via video link and called her by her real name, saying: "Her name is Katie." Ben Shepherd, co-hosting with Cat, clarified to Mrs Cotterill: "Because you, of course, know her as Katie." Cat, who received high praise from Mrs Cotterill, disclosed that her birth name is Catherine, but she was affectionately called Katie during her childhood, reports the Mirror. "Well my real name is Catherine, but my grandad always used to call me Katie and my mum and dad and stuff," she explained, noting: "Unless I was in trouble, then I was sometimes Catherine!" Cat received high praise from Mrs Cotterill, disclosed that her birth name is Catherine (Image: ITV ) Article continues below Mrs Cotterill, reflecting on Cat's childhood, described her as: "She was very enthusiastic, a very kind child. Always wanting to help, always wanting to be involved, just actually, an all round super person." Raised in Birmingham, Cat attended Grove Vale Junior School and later Dartmouth High School. At the age of 14, she made it to the national finals of a modelling competition through the BBC show The Clothes Show. She was later signed by a modelling agency and subsequently, her name was changed to Cat. Cat and Ben were unveiled as the fresh faces of the beloved ITV programme last year, stepping in for long-standing presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. At the time, an insider lavished Cat with compliments, telling the Mirror she's a "very recognisable face, thanks to her long stint of working on kids' TV". They continued: "Back in the 90s and early 2000s, when she worked with Ant and Dec on SMTV Live, she was very warm and funny so it's hoped they can recreate some of that magic together." Cat moved back from the US with her family after presenting out there (Image: Instagram/CatDeeley ) Article continues below After leading a variety of programmes, including So You Think You Can Dance? across the pond, Cat eventually settled down with Irish comedian Patrick Kielty, and together they have two sons, James and Milo. The family previously resided in Los Angeles but opted to relocate to the UK following a harrowing incident at a shopping centre involving Patrick and Milo a few years back. In 2020, after the distressing event where Patrick was informed by the FBI about an active shooter at the mall, Cat and Patrick made the decision to move back to England and now reside in North London.
Daily Record
3 days ago
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This Morning interrupted as Cat and Ben share 'very sad' news
ITV This Morning presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard paid tribute to the TV icon on the show today Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard paid their respects to Kim Woodburn on This Morning today, following the announcement that the Celebrity Big Brother star had died at the age of 83. A spokesperson for Kim confirmed her passing, stating: "It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved Kim Woodburn passed away yesterday following a short illness. "Kim was an incredibly kind, caring, charismatic, and strong person. Her husband Peter is heartbroken at the loss of his soulmate. "We are so proud of the amazing things Kim achieved in her life and career. We kindly ask that Kim's husband and close friends are given the time and privacy they need to grieve. We will not be releasing any further details." Fans and friends alike have been paying tribute to Kim, while her husband shared a heartbreaking post on Instagram, reports Wales Online. During Tuesday's This Morning, Cat and Ben concluded the news segment with Nick Ferrari and Alison Phillips by paying tribute. "It was sad news this morning," Cat began. "She was one on her own." "She really was, and this is terribly sad," Alison responded. She continued to discuss Kim's "double-act" with Aggie MacKenzie, while Nick referred to them as "the female equivalent of the Hairy Bikers." He added: "They were so genuine, you could see the bond between them, the fact that they were so true shone through to the viewers. "They were regular, genuine folk behaving in that fashion, and that's why people latched on to them, very sad news." "A light that burnt very brightly and very strongly at times was our Kim Woodburn," Ben remarked. The sad announcement of Kim's death was made this morning, with Lorraine Kelly informing her ITV audience of the loss. "Some news just breaking in the past few minutes. Kim Woodburn, I'm sure you know, well, she has died at the age of 83," Lorraine announced. "Famous, of course, for How Clean Is Your House and her controversial time on Celebrity Big Brother." This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV1 and ITVX.
Wales Online
13-06-2025
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- Wales Online
Death in Paradise's Sally Bretton 'wasn't ready' to leave as she opens up on show exit
Death in Paradise's Sally Bretton 'wasn't ready' to leave as she opens up on show exit Death in Paradise star Sally Bretton has opened up about her exit from the show Sally Bretton, famed for her portrayal of Martha Lloyd in the BBC's hit series Death in Paradise and its spin-off Beyond Paradise, has spoken out about her reluctance to leave the sun-soaked detective drama back in 2017. Stepping into the role of Humphrey Goodman's (played by Kris Marshall) fiancée, Sally made her debut as Martha in 2017. Swiftly winning over viewers, she reignited a romance with Humphrey, ultimately leading him to swap Saint Marie for London. During an interview on This Morning, Sally admitted that she would have been more than happy to extend her stay on the show. When questioned if she was relieved to finish filming in the Caribbean, Sally firmly replied: "No!" She elaborated: "I was only out there for four or five weeks. I didn't get any of the hurricanes; I got it at just the perfect time. I had an amazing time." Sally Bretton (Image: BBC ) ITV This Morning star leads tributes to guest feared dead in Air India plane crash READ MORE: Fay Ripley admits she owes her marriage to The Traitors star in One Show confession READ MORE: As she looks ahead to Martha's adventures in the Beyond Paradise spin-off, Sally delved into what lies ahead for Martha and Humphrey in Shipton Abbott, Devon, where they embark on fostering following their poignant IVF journey, reports the Express. Article continues below With great enthusiasm, Sally revealed her keenness to return to the role of Martha for the BBC One spin-off. "I was part of Kris' exit storyline from the Caribbean, and then we were in the first lockdown, and the phone rang," she shared with This Morning hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary. Humphrey and Martha on Beyond Paradise (Image: BBC ) "I was like, 'Oh my God!'. Even if it doesn't happen, it was just three weeks of thinking about that while the world had stopped. It was to have something to sink my teeth into." The show also stars Open All Hours veteran Barbara Flynn as Martha's mother, Anne, with Zahra Ahmadi playing Humphrey's workmate at Shipton Abbott police, DS Esther Williams. Martha's stint on Death in Paradise didn't last long (Image: (Image: BBC) ) Dylan Llewellyn and Felicity Montagu complete the lineup, portraying fellow officers and Humphrey's colleagues. Beyond Paradise, which recently aired series three, saw Humphrey and Martha in a more settled phase as they progress with their fostering efforts. However, it was a bittersweet ending for the couple as they had to say goodbye to their foster daughter Rosie in the final episode of series three. Article continues below Both Beyond Paradise and its precursor, Death in Paradise, are available for viewing on BBC iPlayer.
Wales Online
13-06-2025
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ITV This Morning star leads tributes to guest feared dead in Air India plane crash
ITV This Morning star leads tributes to guest feared dead in Air India plane crash This Morning's former editor Martin Frizell has paid tribute to former guest Fiongal Greenlaw, who is feared to have been on the Air India plane that crashed Former This Morning editor Martin Frizell has paid tribute to Fiongal Greenlaw, (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock ) Tributes have been pouring in for Fiongal Greenlaw, a former guest on This Morning, who is believed to have tragically lost his life in the Air India crash that occurred yesterday. The devastating news was shared by the show's former editor, Martin Frizell. Fiongal, 39, and his husband, Jamie Meek, 45, were reportedly on board the ill-fated flight, which was headed to London's Gatwick Airport but crashed shortly after taking off. The couple had been enjoying a holiday in India and were also co-founders of a wellness brand that had been featured on This Morning. Martinl, who was the editor of the popular ITV show until he stepped down earlier this year, took to Instagram to pay a heartfelt tribute to Fiongal. He shared a photo of Fiongal with hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, taken during his appearance on the show in January. Hel remembered Fiongal's infectious "vibrancy" and "sheer enthusiasm" during his guest spot, where he spoke passionately about auras. Despite being a self-proclaimed skeptic, Frizell was won over by Fiongal's charm and energy, reports the Mirror. This Morning guest Fiongal Greenlaw is thought to have been on board the fatal Air India flight (Image: Martin Frizell/Instagram ) Article continues below In his moving tribute, Martin wrote: "So so sad to hear that Fiongal Greenlaw Meek and his partner are reported to be among the passengers and crew killed today on board the Air India flight bound for Gatwick. I remember his visit to the studio in January, he was passionate about auras and although I'm a sceptical sort his vibrancy and sheer enthusiasm won folk over." He continued: "And I know for a fact that he hoped to use his appearance on This Morning to build his Wellness brand, he had a great future ahead of him. Thoughts are with his family and friends and those of his partner Jamie." Susanna Reid, host of Good Morning Britain, is among those who have shown support for Martin's post by liking it. Lisa Snowdon – a frequent guest on the show – expressed her emotions in the comments section with a teary-eyed and broken heart emoji. Fiongal made an appearance on This Morning in January, where he provided a reading over the auras of hosts Ben and Cat. At that time, Martin was still serving as the editor before leaving his position in February. Fiongal Greenlaw (right) and Jamie Meek (left) are thought to have been on board the fatal Air India flight (Image: wellnessfoundry/Instagram ) After Martin's exit, Fiongal was invited back on the show in April as a spiritual advisor, joining Ben, Cat, and Josie Gibson in the London studio. Tragically, Fiongal and Jamie are believed to have been among those who perished in the plane crash. The couple had uploaded a video from Ahmedabad airport shortly before taking off on the ill-fated flight. Fiongal and Jamie were captured beaming at the airport as they wrapped up their Indian adventure, sharing reflections on their journey in a video message. Content cannot be displayed without consent In the footage, Fiongal is heard saying: "We are at the airport just boarding. Goodbye India. Ten-hour flight back to England. What was your biggest takeaway Jamie?" Jamie's response of "I don't know." Laughter from Fiongal, who then quips to his husband: "Thanks for your contribution." The banter continues with Fiongal playfully noting that his lesson learned was "don't lose your patience with your partner". To which Jamie retorts: "You snapped at me at the airport for having chai." Article continues below The video concludes with Fiongal amongst other passengers, declaring he's heading back to the UK "happily, happily calm". This Morning is on ITV1 weekdays at 10am and on ITVX
Daily Record
11-06-2025
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- Daily Record
Strictly's Wynne Evans wanted to 'end his life' after BBC scandals as he breaks silence on 'lowest point'
Wynne Evans appeared on ITV This Morning on Wednesday. Wynne Evans has opened up on his Strictly Come Dancing experience saying the aftermath left him feeling suicidal. The star, who appeared on the 2024 series with professional Katya Jones, joined Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley on the This Morning sofa on Wednesday to talk about his life since leaving the BBC dancing show. Wynne admitted he didn't have the 'fabulous' Strictly experience many other celebrities had. The star hit headlines several times during and after his time on the BBC show. During filming, the TV personality was shown grabbing his Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya's waist before she pushed his hand away, in a moment that sparked widespread controversy. But the star later insisted the uncomfortable moment was a joke. He then came under fire for using the sexual term 'spit roast' to Janette Manrara during a Strictly photocall, later insisting it was directed at Jamie Borthwick and nothing to do with Janette. The graphic comment got Evans axed from the Strictly tour, before a video emerged of him sending a sex toy to his co-star Jamie, which was again met with criticism. Speaking about the aftermath of these incidents, Wynne told Cat and Ben: "I used to think there's no smoke without fire, but boy has my idea changed of that." Cat went on to say that the media storm surrounding Wynne was 'relentless' and said: "This couldn't have been good for you mentally?" He replied, getting upset: "I've had clinical depression since 2016 and I want to talk about it today because I want other people to find strength in that. It took me to the darkest spot of my life when the headlines keep coming and coming and coming, when something gets picked up and it just doesn't stop. "I was at my lowest I wanted to end my life, I would have if I wasn't surrounded by people and at one point, one of the newspapers was so relentless I remember saying to my girlfriend, I remember saying 'I have to kill myself', 'I have to because this is what they want'. It's the same people who were writing 'be kind' a few years ago are still relentlessly going after you day after day after day and that is exhausting. "You can't eat you can't sleep, you're just full of these thoughts all the time and it just takes over your life." *If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@ or visit their site to find your local branch We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.
