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9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
ITV This Morning viewers react as Cat Deeley's 'bizarre' outfit sparks backlash
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info This Morning viewers voiced disapproval over Cat Deeley's sartorial choice this Monday. Cat Deeley resumed her presenting role alongside Ben Shephard post their well-deserved half-term hiatus. ITV had a roster of familiar faces covering last week, including Craig Doyle, Alison Hammond, Rochelle Humes, and Paddy McGuinness. But it was Cat's wardrobe upon her return that stirred immediate buzz on social media. The seasoned 48 year old TV personality donned a sleek black halterneck top complemented with a gold buckle, teamed up with notably bright red trousers embellished with gold details. Users took to X, formerly known as Twitter, airing their views, including one who expressed bewilderment: "Has Cat come straight from a beach bar? .... bizarre choice of outfit.", reports the Mirror. Comments flowed in, some jovial, with another adding: "Cat looks like she's been out lol." and a third suggesting: "Cat obviously still in her clothes from a night out." Criticism emerged from one viewer stating bluntly: "Cat - you're not having a day at the beach love. Dress like a professional at work." Another user's remarks pointed towards a perceived rivalry, saying: "She looks like she's in competition with Amanda can show the most flesh!". Upon opening the show, the duo engaged in lighthearted banter, sharing their excitement about being back on air as reported by Wales Online. Ben offered insights into his personal break, noting: "Very nice, Sam came back from university, Jack's doing his A-Level revision. "He's got an exam this morning; if anyone is doing their drama A-Level this morning, good luck! In fact, he'll be an hour in, so hopefully, he's writing things! If not, we've got a problem." Ben mentioned to his co-presenter the hectic mix of munching and cramming at his home during the short recess, before checking how she spent her downtime. She responded with enthusiasm about her time off: "Lots of Legoland, camping out, slip and slide, went to the optician, all that stuff!". "All that stuff you gotta do, but we got it done, it was good."
Daily Record
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
This Morning viewers say the same thing over Cat Deeley's outfit choice
Cat Deeley returned to This Morning on Monday alongside Ben Shephard, but it wasn't long before viewers were distracted by her outfit choice. This Morning fans were left unimpressed by Cat Deeley's outfit choice on Monday's episode. The host resumed her presenting role alongside Ben Shephard after a week off for half-term. Throughout the previous week, ITV audiences were entertained by presenters such as Craig Doyle, Alison Hammond, Rochelle Humes and Paddy McGuiness. But upon Cat's comeback, viewers quickly took to social media to critique the 48-year-old's attire. Cat appeared in a chic black halterneck top adorned with a gold buckle, paired with striking red trousers and golden embellishments, reports Wales Online. One viewer took to X, previously known as Twitter, to express their bemusement, commenting:"Has Cat come straight from a beach bar? .... bizarre choice of outfit." Another commented: "Cat looks like she's been out lol." While a third remarked: "Cat obviously still in her clothes from a night out." A different fan tweeted: "Cat - you're not having a day at the beach love. Dress like a professional at work." Echoing the sentiment, another added: "She looks like she's in competition with Amanda can show the most flesh!". As they kicked off the show, both hosts shared their joy at being back on air. Ben, responding to Cat's inquiry about his break, commenting: "Very nice, Sam came back from university, Jack's doing his A-Level revision. "He's got an exam this morning; if anyone is doing their drama A-Level this morning, good luck! In fact, he'll be an hour in, so hopefully, he's writing things! If not, we've got a problem." Ben mentioned that his house had been bustling with both eating and revision during the break then enquired about his colleague's time off from work. She replied: "Lots of Legoland, camping out, slip and slide, went to the optician, all that stuff! "All that stuff you gotta do, but we got it done, it was good."
Daily Mirror
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Cat Deeley's outfit sparks backlash with This Morning viewers
This Morning viewers were left distracted by Cat Deeley's outfit on Monday as she made her return to the ITV daytime show alongside Ben Shephard. This Morning viewers were unimpressed with Cat Deeley's clothing choice on Monday. The host resumed presenting duties alongside Ben Shephard after a well-deserved half-term break. Throughout last week, ITV welcomed Craig Doyle, Alison Hammond, Rochelle Humes, and Paddy McGuinness as guest presenters. However, Cat's return sparked immediate social media chatter about her wardrobe. The 48-year-old presenter embraced a chic black halterneck top with a gold buckle, paired with vivid red trousers adorned with gold trinkets. Viewers flocked to X, previously known as Twitter, to express their thoughts, with one viewer querying: "Has Cat come straight from a beach bar? .... bizarre choice of outfit." Another commented: "Cat looks like she's been out lol." While a third remarked: "Cat obviously still in her clothes from a night out." One unimpressed viewer opined: "Cat - you're not having a day at the beach love. Dress like a professional at work." Echoing similar sentiments, another user chimed in: "She looks like she's in competition with Amanda can show the most flesh!" The pair jovially opened the show, expressing their delight at their return to television, reports Wales Online. Ben shared snippets of his break, saying: "Very nice, Sam came back from university, Jack's doing his A-Level revision. "He's got an exam this morning; if anyone is doing their drama A-Level this morning, good luck! In fact, he'll be an hour in, so hopefully, he's writing things! If not, we've got a problem." Ben shared with his co-host that there was a flurry of eating and revising at his place during the break before enquiring about her time off. She remarked: "Lots of Legoland, camping out, slip and slide, went to the optician, all that stuff! "All that stuff you gotta do, but we got it done, it was good." This Morning is available to watch on ITVX.
Wales Online
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
This Morning's Cat Deeley leaves viewers distracted with ‘bizarre' outfit
This Morning's Cat Deeley leaves viewers distracted with 'bizarre' outfit This Morning viewers were quick to share their thoughts on Cat Deeley's outfit as she returned to the ITV show. This Morning: Ben and Cat open the show This Morning viewers were less than impressed by Cat Deeley's outfit choice on Monday's show. The presenter returned to her hosting duties alongside Ben Shephard after they both enjoyed a half-term week away. Over the past week, ITV viewers have seen the likes of Craig Doyle, Alison Hammond, Rochelle Humes and Paddy McGuiness front the programme. However, as Cat made her return, it wasn't long before people who were watching commented on the 48-year-old's outfit. Cat was seen in a sleek black halterneck top with a gold buckle. On the bottom half, she had bright red trousers with gold accessories. This Morning's Cat Deeley leaves viewers distracted with 'bizarre' outfit Article continues below Casualty star Olly Rix addresses future on BBC medical drama READ MORE: Taking to X, formally known as Twitter, one person said: "Has Cat come straight from a beach bar? …. bizarre choice of outfit." Another wrote: "Cat looks like she's been out lol." Someone else commented: "Cat obviously still in her clothes from a night out." While one viewer tweeted: "Cat - you're not having a day at the beach love. Dress like a professional at work." In agreement, someone else said: "She looks like she's in competition with Amanda can show the most flesh!" This Morning viewers were quick to comment on Cat's outfit As the duo introduced the show, they detailed how good it was to be back on-screens once again. Asking Ben if he had a nice break, he replied: "Very nice, Sam came back from university, Jack's doing his A-Level revision. "He's got an exam this morning; if anyone is doing their drama A-Level this morning, good luck! In fact, he'll be an hour in, so hopefully, he's writing things! If not, we've got a problem." Ben and Cat made their return to This Morning on Monday Article continues below Ben told his co-star there was plenty of eating and revising going on in his household over the break before asking how she spent her days away from work. She commented: "Lots of Legoland, camping out, slip and slide, went to the optician, all that stuff! All that stuff you gotta do, but we got it done, it was good." This Morning continues weekdays on ITV from 10am.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
No more long lines? AI and other new technologies are transforming amusement parks this summer.
Theme park companies are leveraging technology to transform the guest experience. Legoland uses AI to track ride attendance and manage lines. Disney is partnering with Nvidia and Google DeepMind to bring AI-powered robots to its parks. It is a truth universally acknowledged: Lines are the worst part of amusement parks. Sure, too many $8 pretzels can gut your budget, but there's something uniquely taxing about waiting in line for a popular ride on a sticky summer day. There might be a fix, however: artificial intelligence. New technology of all kinds is transforming the theme park experience in the United States, helping drive growth in the industry. Among the theme parks leveraging new technology is Legoland. "We're using a technology called Vision AI," Adrian Thompson, operations transformation director for Legoland's parent company, Merlin Entertainments, told Business Insider. "We have cameras placed over our attractions that analyze the number of people physically riding those attractions at any given time. It doesn't identify you uniquely, but it identifies the number of people riding an attraction." Thompson said incorporating AI into attraction line areas allows ride managers to receive data in real time, mitigating potential issues or delays. "If they see anomalies in that data — the number of dispatches has reduced or the queue times have gone up — they can take action at that moment and make changes," Thompson said. "Before, when it was all paper-based, we didn't have access to all that data in real time. You might not have gotten that information until the end of the day, at which point it's too late to impact the guest experience." About 40 miles north of Legoland is SeaWorld, where Expedition Odyssey opened to the public last month. Expedition Odyssey is an immersive flying theater ride that transports guests to the Arctic using real footage of the icy landscapes and wildlife. "There's no CGI in it," Conner Carr, the vice president of rides and engineering for SeaWorld and Busch Gardens' parent company, United Parks & Resorts, told BI. "The standard on those ride types has always been to generate with animation or CGI effects for a ride film." Instead, SeaWorld sent teams equipped with custom-lensed cameras and drones on expeditions to the Arctic to capture the videos. "For us, it's not just a theme park experience. It's that zoological aspect, too," Carr said. "We don't want to sit in an office and draw a beluga whale. We want to show them a real one." Although the authentic footage helps set Expedition Odyssey apart from its peers, Carr said there's another reason he refers to it as the "most technologically advanced ride" SeaWorld has ever done. A typical flying theater involves guests entering their seats, enjoying the show, and exiting before another group can enter. Expedition Odyssey uses a rotating main tower that allows guests to load the ride while another is already watching the footage. Once the ride is done, the tower will essentially flip, and the groups will switch places. "This lets us keep the line moving and procedures like you would see on a coaster, but on a completely new type of ride that typically doesn't allow that," Carr said. Carr said another way guests interact with new technology at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens theme parks is by including audio and visual aspects in the line. "That's what Penguin Trek does," Carr said, referring to a roller coaster at the Orlando park. "When you dispatch on the ride, you have special effects and lights that make you feel like you're in an ice cave that's falling." That technology is also found at Busch Gardens, where guests can ride the Phoenix Rising roller coaster, which utilizes media screens, lights, and onboard audio. At SeaWorld, Carr said 3D scanning has become a reliable tool for repairs and creating models. "It is not just roller coaster track replacement. We use 3D scanning all over the place," Carr said. "The technology has been amazing for new projects like Penguin Trek and Expedition Odyssey." Augmented reality is another type of technology becoming more prevalent at amusement parks, including Legoland California and Legoland Florida. The Lego Ferrari Build & Race attraction allows guests to build and test cars, then use augmented reality to scan and race them virtually. Hands-on activities are a priority for Legoland theme parks, where the Ninjago ride uses hand-tracking movements that let riders use hand gestures to test their skills. "The beauty for us is we're always going to do hands-on experiences because it's Lego," Thompson said. Carr said SeaWorld and Busch Gardens have a similar approach, given their animal conservation efforts. "The mission is to inspire and educate right alongside rescuing all the animals," he said. Other theme parks in the United States are also flexing their tech acumen, including Disney, which partnered with Nvidia and Google DeepMind to develop Newton. The open-source physics engine will help robots learn to navigate tasks more accurately. Disney intends to use the technology to enhance the robotic characters in its theme parks to be more lifelike. "This collaboration will allow us to create a new generation of robotic characters that are more expressive and engaging than ever before—and connect with our guests in ways that only Disney can," Kyle Laughlin, the senior vice president of Walt Disney Imagineering's Research and Development, said in a press release. Although the attractions industry continues to entice guests from around the globe, the volatility caused by the Trump administration's tariffs has become an unpredictable obstacle. "New tariffs will make securing product — like games, plush, and merchandise made outside the United States — more expensive to import. Ahead of the rate hikes, some operators created additional storage space and took possession of goods earlier in the season than what they have imported in the past to avoid paying the tariffs," the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions said this month. The association said the tariffs have also strained the US relationship with Canada, potentially affecting theme park attendance this summer. "Also of concern for several American facilities: a softening in the zest to travel south by Canadians who are accustomed to spending their summers in the United States. The current political climate between the two nations may adversely affect the sentiment to travel in the months ahead," the IAAPA said. However, the uncertainty hasn't stopped companies from steamrolling ahead with ambitious projects. Universal's newest theme park, Epic Universe, opened to fanfare this month in Florida, while Disney announced plans to develop its seventh theme park in Abu Dhabi. Read the original article on Business Insider
