Reports from The Sun claim Cat decided to “prioritize her family” and her US career. And honestly? Good for her. The UK daytime schedule is a brutal beast—up at 4 a.m., endless segments on air fryers and menopause, and the constant threat of a live interview with a reality TV star who won’t stop crying. Who wouldn’t want to swap that for a sunny LA pool deck and the occasional judge’s chair on a dance competition? (Side comment: I’d take a palm tree over a radiator any day, and I’m not even famous.)
But here’s the ironic twist: viewers seemed relieved. Twitter erupted with “Finally!” and “She was never right for the show.” Ouch. That’s a cold dose of British reality, Cat. We love you—we really do—but you’re a Sunday night kind of host, not a Tuesday morning one. You sparkle, but we need grit.
This Morning Cat Deeley Absent: Angela Scanlon Steps In on ITV Show
What’s next for the sofa?
So, This Morning is left with its revolving door of guest hosts. One week it’s Craig Doyle, the next it’s Josie Gibson, and you’re just praying they don’t accidentally mention politics. Cat Deeley not on This Morning is now a fact, like gravity or Ben Shephard’s permanent smile. And you know what? It’s fine. The show will survive, because it always does—like a cockroach with a free Smeg kettle and a segment on how to fold fitted sheets.
But I do wonder: will Cat ever watch an episode and miss the chaos? Or will she be too busy doing jazz hands in a glittery dress, laughing all the way to the bank? Honestly, I’m rooting for her—even if she didn’t belong on that sofa. Let her dance, I say. The British daytime audience is fickle, but we’ll always have the memory of her perfect hair and that one time she didn’t flinch when a caller complained about bin collections.
So here’s to Cat Deeley: gone, but not forgotten. And if she ever wants to come back for a one-off segment on dance-offs and sequins? I’ll be there, coffee in hand, ready to forgive. Just as long as she brings the glitter. (And maybe a biscuit. We’re British, after all.)
