Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty Announce Surprise Separation After 13 Years
So, something a bit unexpected has just come out in the world of UK television—Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty, one of the best-known couples in British entertainment, have officially announced their separation. After 13 years of marriage and more than two decades of knowing each other, they've decided to go their separate ways.
In a joint statement released earlier today, the couple shared that they had made the decision to end their marriage and are now separated. They were very clear that there’s no other party involved—so this isn’t one of those messy tabloid situations. They also emphasized that their focus moving forward will be on co-parenting their two children and that they remain united in their commitment as loving parents. Out of respect for their family, they’ve asked for privacy and made it clear that there won’t be any further comments.
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Now, for a bit of background—Cat Deeley, who’s now 48, is currently co-hosting ITV’s This Morning alongside Ben Shephard. She’s been a well-known face on British TV for years, getting her big break on SM:TV Live and CD:UK before moving to the U.S., where she hosted the hit dance competition So You Think You Can Dance . She also fronted Fame Academy and took over hosting Stars In Their Eyes .
Patrick Kielty, 54, is originally from Northern Ireland and currently hosts RTÉ’s The Late Late Show . He stepped into that role in 2023, taking over from Ryan Tubridy. He’s also known for his documentaries about The Troubles, including a very personal one for the BBC about his father's tragic death during the conflict.
Interestingly, Cat and Patrick first met back in 2002 while co-hosting Fame Academy , but they didn’t actually start dating until nearly a decade later. They went public with their relationship in 2011 and tied the knot in a romantic ceremony in Rome just a year later, in 2012. So, for fans who followed their story from early friendship to fairytale wedding, this news really comes as a bit of a shock.
What’s clear from their statement, though, is that there’s no drama behind the scenes—just two people who’ve chosen to go in different directions, while still prioritizing their family. As tough as it is to see a long-standing relationship come to an end, it seems like they're handling it with maturity and respect.
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