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Irish Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Cat Deeley's wedding ring confession before Patrick Kielty marriage split
This Morning host Cat Deeley once admitted that her wedding ring wasn't brand new when she wed RTÉ One's The Late Late Show presenter, Patrick Kielty. The special piece carries deep sentimental value, tracing its history back to the 1940s. During an appearance on the Outspoken Beauty podcast, the 48-year-old opened up about various aspects of her life, from motherhood and beauty tips, to her professional journey. When discussing confidence, presenter Nicola Bonn remarked to Cat: "I think a lot of people would say you are a traditional beauty, but I like that, I love imperfections as well. "Like, my wedding ring is bent now and it's got a little diamond missing but I'm like, no, that's like marriage, marriage is a bit bent." Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley share two sons Cat responded in agreement: "Exactly." Cat, who presents the This Morning alongside Ben Shephard, then revealed more about her treasured wedding band. She disclosed in 2020: "My wedding ring is actually my nan's wedding ring. And it says, I think, 'Lil and Jim 1942' in it. "I think my grandad got it from under the counter because there was no gold because it was after the war, so very similar." The television personality and 54-year-old Patrick tied the knot during a private ceremony in Rome in 2012, surrounded by their nearest and dearest. The couple are parents to two boys, Milo, nine, and James, six, whom they shield from media attention. Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty in happier times (Image: Penske Media via Getty Images) Earlier this week, the long-standing pair revealed they had parted ways following 13 years of marriage. In a joint statement, they said via a spokesperson: "We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved. "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." Since the announcement, both presenters have kept quiet on their respective social media accounts. Cat will also steer clear of appearing on-screen as the news becomes public knowledge, owing to her planned break from ITV during the summer period. Patrick's most recent public tribute to his wife dates back to 2024 when she stepped in for Holly Willoughby on the programme. Cat Deeley took over from Holly Willoughby on This Morning Sharing a collection of her photos on Instagram, he penned: "I didn't know what a morning person actually was until I met this woman. "She gets up every day with a smile on her face. [At] 5.30am, whistling in the shower, smile on her face. "Then downs two coffees, and gives you the look. The 'What the f**k's wrong with you, let's do this'." He continued: "It's not a pretend smile. And it's not just some mornings. It's every morning. Which is b****y difficult cos she's married to me. "I should also mention she likes a chat. To anyone. About anything. Anywhere. If there's anyone in the world made for a show called @thismorning, it's this human." Patrick ended his post by wishing his wife success in her new role, humorously adding: "Strap yourself in @benshephardofficial. And welcome to my world. We couldn't be prouder of you @catdeeley Go get 'em mama!".
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
At 81, Kelly Bishop Is Still Reinventing Herself
A ctress Kelly Bishop doesn't understand people who want to retire. Just this year, she guest-starred in three episodes of the Prime Video show, Étoile . Now, six decades into her career, the dancer turned Tony-award-winning stage performer—turned film and television star—is nowhere near ready to slow down. 'I'm baffled by people who reach their 60s and only think about retirement. You might like to play golf, and now there's pickleball, but then what?' Bishop says. 'No, I'm working until the day I die.' 'In 'A Chorus Line,' most of what Sheila said was my story," says Bishop. "In my mind, that was the perfect place to introduce myself as an actor, and it worked." Penske Media via Getty Images Every decade of Bishop's early career was marked by a new milestone, a new perseverance-fueled reinvention. In her late teens, the ballet-trained Denver dancer landed her first professional dance job at Radio City Music Hall. In her twenties, she debuted on Broadway. In her 30s, Bishop stunned the theater world with a role she helped craft (one that was literally based on her own experiences as a dancer) and took home the Tony for her standout portrayal of Sheila in 'A Chorus Line.' In her 40s, she hit the silver screen as Baby's mother in Dirty Dancing, a box-office sensation that turned into an enduring classic. Then, in her mid-50s, a script for a show called Gilmore Girls came her way—and would change her career. For seven years, Bishop played the affluent, unyielding and ever-sharp family matriarch Emily Gilmore. 'Each year, at the end of the season, we would find out if the show was being picked up, and it was, and then it was again and then it was again,' Bishop says. 'When I read the script, I was so impressed," says Bishop. "I worked like crazy to nail the audition. It was good, apparently, because I got the job.' Kevin Winter / Getty Images In 2014, the show, which originally aired on the WB, made its way to Netflix, and suddenly, a fresh, captive audience discovered, and latched onto, the series. The fan response was so undeniable and so clearly unceasing, the streaming giant teamed up with the show's original creator and showrunner, Amy Sherman-Palladino, for a four-episode revival in 2016. Then in her 70s, Bishop stepped back into the familiar role. 'I just understood Emily so well. It was like coming home,' she says. Both Bishop and Emily had aged since the show aired its final episode in the summer of 2007. Her character's storyline also hit remarkably close to home. Emily Gilmore was learning how to live without her husband at the same time that Bishop was watching her own spouse, talk show host Lee Leonard, grow sicker while fighting cancer for the eighth time. 'We're constantly, without advertising, building an audience. It's amazing how many people are crazy about this show—really, really crazy about it,' says Bishop. Amanda Edwards/WireImage 'I was preparing myself to one day be a widow. And so I remember thinking at some point, I'm practicing for real life, working on this role right now,' Bishop says. 'I loved my husband so much, and little by little, he was becoming diminished because of these cancers. I knew I would one day be a widow, and there was dread, but I just used it. Actors always use things right?' In the years since Leonard's 2018 death, Bishop has continued to act—and for Gilmore Girls fans, has confirmed that she would reprise her role in the show that launched her career to new heights 'in a heartbeat.' 50 Over 50: 2025 Our fifth annual list of 200 women who are redefining what's possible in life's second half. VIEW THE FULL LISTST In 2024, she also added author to her long list of career titles last year with her memoir, The Third Gilmore Girl . Bishop, who characterizes herself as long-winded, says she suspected those encouraging her to write just wanted to quiet her. Still, she teamed up with co-author Lindsay Harrison—Bishop considers herself a storyteller, not a writer—to bring the book to life. The story she wasn't sure anyone would care to read became an instant New York Times bestseller. 'For years, people suggested I write a book, probably because I'm very long-winded," says Bishop. "I remember thinking this person is saying shut up and write a book."Bishop was pleasantly surprised by the success of yet another career leap landing, and is thankful for all that she's managed to accomplish since she first set her sights on stardom. 'I really can't complain about how my life as an actor and as a woman has evolved up to this point. I feel very fortunate. I was smart, I was tough, I was careful with my money. I feel pretty satisfied—but I'm not stopping.' Now an octogenarian, a word Bishop says she loves, she is busy with events marking the 50th anniversary of 'A Chorus Line' and the 25th anniversary of Gilmore Girls . She's enjoying celebrating the work she's so proud of, but as ever, is also looking ahead to find her next character. She envisions one that isn't just a sweet grandmother who pops into a scene, but has her own story worthy of being told—one that she'd herself like to tune into. 'When I'm watching television, I want to see people closer to my age. I'm not that interested in 30-somethings falling in love with each other. Been there, done that,' Bishop says, in a delivery remarkably similar to an Emily Gilmore zinger. 'At 80, I finally threw myself a birthday party, the first one in all my life," says Bishop. "I thought, I'm 80, I've got to celebrate."Bishop says she'll know the right next role when she sees it, but if it doesn't come along, she just might make it herself. These days, when she's not reading spec scripts, she's toying with her own idea for a show. It's ' Golden Girls meets Sex in the City ,' she declares. She knows the details: There are four female leads. She knows their backstories, where they'll live, down to the New York City street address, and what brings them together for the pilot. She also knows how she fits into the picture—mostly. 'One of the women is me. I would also like to be in the writing room, sitting back in the corner. I might want to be one of the producers. I don't quite know what they do,' she says, a smirk in her voice. 'I'd have to find out.' More from Forbes Forbes 50 Over 50 Global: 2025 By Maggie McGrath Forbes Meet The Judges For The 2024 50 Over 50 List By Maggie McGrath Forbes The Age Of Disruption: Meet The 50 Over 50 2023 By Maggie McGrath
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘The Dark Knight Rises' actor Alon Aboutboul dead at 60 after collapsing on beach
'The Dark Knight Rises' actor Alon Aboutboul has died. He was 60. Aboutboul collapsed and died on HaBonim Beach in Tel Aviv, Israel on Tuesday morning, according to The Jerusalem Post. The Israeli actor was reportedly swimming in the water and when he came out he told people he was feeling unwell, onlookers claimed, before he collapsed. Alon Aboutboul at the 'Snowfall' Season 5 premiere in 2022. Penske Media via Getty Images Paramedics rushed to the scene and spent an hour trying to resuscitate Aboutboul, but they were unsuccessful, per The Jerusalem Post. The cause of death is currently unknown. Alon Aboutbul in 'The Dark Knight Rises.' The Post has reached out to Aboutboul's rep for comment. This story is developing…
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty announce separation after more than decade of marriage
Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley (Photo by Katie Jones/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images) TV presenters Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty have separated after more than a decade of marriage, they said in a statement. They wed in September 2012 at a ceremony in Rome and have two children together, Milo (8) and James (6). They said in a joint statement to the PA news agency: "We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved. "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 Late Late Show host (54), and Deeley (48), live in London. They first met while presenting Fame Academy back in 2002 and struck up a friendship. Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley (Photo by Katie Jones/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images) Today's News in 90 Seconds - Tuesday, July 29 More to follow
New York Post
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Rock band frontman blasts music festival for canceling show for ‘political reasons'
Low Cut Connie, a Philadelphia-based rock band, is claiming its scheduled performance at a music festival this week was canceled because of politics. Frontman Adam Weiner posted a message to fans on social media on Monday saying the band had been pulled from the lineup for the 'Rocking the River' festival in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on Friday. Advertisement 'For the first time ever, my show has been canceled for 'political' reasons,' Weiner wrote to the band's Facebook page. 'The promoters in Luzerne County, PA feel that this weekend's Low Cut Connie show in Wilkes-Barre will be too controversial and polarizing —Low Cut Connie shows are quite the opposite!!' The annual summer concert series is advertised as a free event open to all ages. An AC/DC cover band has replaced Low Cut Connie for the July 25 lineup. In a video message, the musician called the county's decision 'so disappointing and upsetting.' 5 The annual summer concert series is advertised as a free event open to all ages. Penske Media via Getty Images Advertisement 5 Weiner said he believes diversity is one of America's strengths, and he wouldn't 'apologize' for using the terms. 'Why did they cancel the show?' he asked. 'They won't tell us, but they have indicated they are canceling my show for political reasons. Now, let me give you a little bit of context. If you've been to a Low Cut Connie Show, you know that onstage, I speak about diversity.' Weiner said he believes diversity is one of America's strengths, and he wouldn't 'apologize' for using the terms. Advertisement 'People don't like the word, but I will continue to use it because everyone is welcome at a Low Cut Connie show. 'Diversity' and 'inclusion' should not be dirty words,' he said. Weiner also suggested the band's protest song called 'Livin' in the USA' could've factored into the decision. 5 Weiner also suggested the band's protest song called 'Livin' in the USA' could've factored into the decision. The song, released in May, addresses the 'terror, the unease, the fear that so many people are experiencing right now in the United States.' Advertisement 'Because of these ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] raids that are absolutely inhumane and anti-American,' Weiner said. He called the show promoter's decision to cancel the performance 'cowardly.' 'We could have had a beautiful show this Friday,' he said, before comparing his experience to that of late-night host Stephen Colbert's, whose late-night comedy show was canceled last week. Colbert is an outspoken progressive. 5 Frontman Adam Weiner posted a message to fans on social media on Monday saying the band had been pulled from the lineup for the 'Rocking the River' festival in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on Friday. 5 He called the show promoter's decision to cancel the performance 'cowardly.' 'Artists like myself are losing work because of our principles, just like Stephen Colbert,' he said. A Luzerne County spokesperson told Fox News Digital, 'Our goal is to have a place where we can enjoy music, food, promote our community, have fun, be safe and free of politics and propaganda.' Low Cut Connie also pulled out of a scheduled Kennedy Center show in March in protest of President Donald Trump's takeover of the venue.
