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Irish Independent
an hour ago
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- Irish Independent
The Indo Daily: Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley's shock split: A nation obsessed with celebrity romance
From the parish newsletter to the daily death notices, we like to keep tabs on the comings and goings of life around us. Not because we're nosy (heaven forbid!), but because we're naturally curious – and yes, sometimes inquisitive in other people's lives. And when it comes to celebrities, especially where fame and romance collide, we just can't look away. Take for example, when news broke of the separation of the TV power couple Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley. In a joint-statement this week, they said they have taken the decision to end the marriage and are now separated. Kielty, who took over hosting The Late Late Show on RTÉ in 2023, and Deeley, a regular presenter on ITV's This Morning, have long been seen as one of the more down-to-earth celebrity couples. They met back in 2002 while co-hosting Fame Academy for the BBC and remained close friends until their relationship turned romantic nearly a decade later. After 13 years of marriage and raising two children together, their decision to part ways has caught many by surprise. But just how difficult is it to navigate a relationship under the unforgiving glare of the celebrity spotlight? And why are we, the public, so captivated by the rise and fall of celebrity couples? Today on The Indo Daily, Tessa Fleming is joined by Melanie Finn, the Irish Independent's Entertainment Correspondent, to pick apart this ever-growing national obsession: the celebrity power couple.
Irish Daily Mirror
15 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!".
Irish Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘Nobody knew this was all going on in London' – news of Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley's split came as ‘huge surprise' to RTÉ colleagues
Today at 00:30 The revelation that Patrick Kielty had quietly separated from his TV star wife Cat Deeley came as a 'huge surprise' to his RTÉ colleagues. Since taking over the reins of The Late Late Show in September 2023 following Ryan Tubridy's exit, the 54-year-old Down-born comedian has managed to steady things on the flagship show.
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley's 'real reason' for split after 13 year marriage
Irish Late Late Show host, Patrick Kielty and his television presenter wife, Cat Deeley, announced their decision to separate on Tuesday after more than 10 years of marriage. Now, sources have disclosed the 'true cause' behind the former pair's apparently abrupt separation following 13 years of wedlock. Patrick, 54, and Cat, 48, sent ripples through the entertainment world when they confirmed their breakup in a joint statement to the PA news agency. Their statement read: "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," reports the Mirror. Patrick and Cat have ended their marriage (Image: Rex) Patrick travels to Dublin weekly to host the Late Late Show (Image: PA) The former pair first crossed paths whilst co-presenting BBC's Fame Academy in 2002, though it wasn't until 2011 that they eventually chose to transform their friendship into romance. The duo married 12 months later in September 2012 during a ceremony in Rome and share two sons, Milo, 9, and James, 6. In the wake of their surprising breakup, sources have now suggested that their demanding professional commitments created obstacles and caused strain within their relationship. Cat has co-presented ITV's This Morning with Ben Shephard since the beginning of last year, and previously resided in Los Angeles for over a decade. Meanwhile, Irish broadcaster Patrick presents RTE talk show The Late Late Show, having succeeded Ryan Tubridy in 2023. Despite residing in the UK, Patrick would journey to Dublin weekly to host the programme from the RTE studios. Their conflicting timetables made it increasingly challenging for Patrick and Cat to enjoy meaningful moments together, sources revealed. Revealing the apparent catalyst behind their marital breakdown, the source explained: "It is such sad news. They were so happy after they moved back to London, and would talk about their grand plans to renovate the house for the family. "But sadly, as so often happens with relationships, work got in the way and it put a huge strain on the marriage." The insider told Mail Online: "When Cat took the This Morning job in 2024, they were becoming more and more like ships in the night. "Patrick, in particular, has been spending more time in his native Dundrum where he has had a home for 25 years. His aunt died on Christmas Eve, and his mother's health was up and down before her death in March. His brothers John and Cahal have been such a comfort to him." The heartbreaking revelation of their separation emerges amid viewer worries that the pair would find it tough managing their contrasting work patterns when Cat and co-presenter Ben Shephard replaced Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on ITV's This Morning. Reports have even suggested that Cat and Patrick were leading entirely different lives prior to their shocking separation being confirmed on Tuesday. However, Patrick had previously dismissed suggestions that the TV personalities were finding it difficult to spend quality time together, maintaining they had established a schedule that suited them and their two lads. When The Times questioned whether the pair were like "ships passing in the night", Patrick rejected this notion "because Cat's doing her stuff in the morning, she would normally be back just after lunchtime". Cat Deeley for This Morning (Image: ITV) Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley (Image: Getty Images) The funnyman continued: "And we've got the start of the week and the weekends together, so it's not 'Hi/bye'." Despite painting a rosy picture of their circumstances during the chat, Patrick also confessed that the duo endured a "tricky" spell when Cat had to film So You Think You Can Dance in the US for seven weeks. He remembered: "There was a moment after Christmas that was tricky, when Cat's show [So You Think You Can Dance] came back in America, and she had to fly to Atlanta for seven weeks. "There was a wee bit of a juggle there. But I think with all these things, as long as you have a routine, it doesn't take as much fizz out of you as some people think." Nevertheless, just a couple of months following Patrick's remarks, he and Cat revealed their split. Before their shocking announcement, the pair had relocated their household from Los Angeles to London in 2023, with Patrick travelling to his role on The Late Late Show. This followed 15 years of living Stateside. They hadn't been photographed together publicly for more than a year, though, and Cat was also absent from Patrick's mother's funeral in March. At the time, a spokesperson informed the Mirror that Cat had stayed home to look after their sons, stating: "Cat remained at home to be there for her two young children before and after school on this very sad day." The Mirror has contacted Patrick and Cat's respective representatives for comment on this story. For more of the latest breaking news from the Irish Mirror check out our homepage by clicking here.
Daily Record
2 days ago
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- Daily Record
Patrick Kielty opened up on 'tricky' time with Cat Deeley month prior to split
Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley have announced they are separating after 13 years of marriage but Patrick opened up about their tricky relationship months before Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley have announced they are splitting up, 13 years after tying the knot in 2012. The news came after fans previously expressed concerns that the couple might find it difficult to balance their contrasting work schedules, after Cat and presenting partner Ben Shephard replaced Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on ITV's This Morning in 2023. The pair wed in 2012 at a gorgeous ceremony in Rome and share two young children together - Milo, nine and James, seven. Patrick and Cat announced their split in a joint statement to the PA News agency on Tuesday. The statement read: "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," it concluded. Now reports have suggested that Cat and Patrick were living independent lives prior to announcing their spilt, Belfast Live reports. Last September, Patrick, who presents The Late Late Show which is recorded in Dublin, dismissed suggestions that the couple were finding it hard to make time for each other. The comedian sent assurances that the pair had established a schedule that suited them and their two children. When asked by The Times about whether the couple were like "ships passing in the night," Patrick dismissed this, by saying: "Cat's doing her stuff in the morning, she would normally be back just after lunchtime". He continued: "And we've got the start of the week and the weekends together, so it's not 'Hi/bye'." While giving an optimistic perspective during the chat, Patrick recognised that they had experienced a "tricky" spell when Cat needed to record in the US for seven weeks. He recalled: "There was a moment after Christmas that was tricky, when Cat's show [So You Think You Can Dance] came back to America, and she had to fly to Atlanta for seven weeks." "There was a wee bit of a juggle there. But I think with all these things, as long as you have a routine, it doesn't take as much fizz out of you as some people think." Before their shock announcement, the pair had relocated their family from Los Angeles to London in 2023, after spending 15 years living in America. Patrick travelled back and forth to Dublin multiple times a week for his role on The Late Late Show. The couple hadn't been spotted together publicly for more than a year, and Cat was absent from Patrick's mother's funeral in March this year. At the time of the funeral, a spokesperson told the Mirror that Cat had stayed home to look after their children, stating: "Cat remained at home to be there for her two young children before and after school on this very sad day."
