Who is Cat Deeley?
Cat Deeley is an English Television presenter, actress, and singer. She is best known for hosting the reality competition show, “So You Think You Can Dance.” Meanwhile, Deeley was previously a presenter of the ITV children’s programme “SMTV Live.”
Since March 2024, Cat has been a host of ITV’s “This Morning” alongside Ben Shephard. As an actress, Deeley is famous for her role in the supernatural TV series “Deadbeat.”
Cat Deeley’s full name is Catherine Elizabeth Deeley. She was born on October 23, 1976 in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England. As of March 2024, the “So You Think You Can Dance” host is 47 years old.
About Cat Deeley’s parents
Cat Deeley’s parents are Howard and Janet Deeley. Not a lot of information is currently available about them. However, in 2020, Deeley posted a picture of her with her father, wishing him a happy Father’s Day.
While speaking about her parents in a 2010 interview with the Independent, the actress said:
“They’re strict but kind and they instilled in me, the confidence to be whoever I wanted to be.”
About Cat Deeley’s siblings
Cat Deeley has a younger brother named Max Deeley. The television show host and her brother seem to share a great bond. In 2010, she told the Independent that Max makes her laugh so much.
In her words:
“My brother, Max. He’s the driest, most sarcastic, funniest guy on the planet.”
About Cat Deeley’s marriage and husband
Cat Deeley is currently married to her husband, comedian Patrick Kielty. The couple wedded in Rome on September 29 2012, and have been together for almost 12 years as of March 2024.
However, before her marriage to Kielty, Cat Deeley was previously married for 5 years to her ex-husband Mark Whelan.
List of Cat Deeley’s past relationships and boyfriends
Here is the full list of all the men Cat Deeley has reportedly dated or hooked up with:
- Cat Deeley and Huey Morgan dated for about a year (2000–2001).
- Cat Deeley and Mark Whelan were married for 5 years (2001–2006).
- Cat Deeley and Jack Huston were in a relationship for about 2 years (2008–2010). According to reports, Huston ended their romance to focus on his career.
- Cat Deeley reportedly hooked up with Billy Zane in 2010, following her split from Huston.
- Cat Deeley dated Michael McMillan for about four months in 2011.
- Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty have been married since 2012.
About Cat Deeley’s marriage to Mark Whelan
Cat Deeley and her first husband Mark Whelan started dating in early 2000. They were together for about 5 months before Mark proposed to Cat in June 2000. A few months after their engagement, the couple tied the knot in January 2001. The “This Morning” host and her ex-husband were married for 5 years before finalizing their divorce in February 2006.
Cat Deeley’s ex-partner Mark Whelan is a PR executive and also a businessman. However, he is more popular in the media for being Deeley’s ex-husband.
About Cat Deeley’s relationship with Jack Huston
Jack Huston is a British actor, popularly known for his role in the HBO TV series “Boardwalk Empire.” He has also appeared in movies and TV series such as “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” and “Mayfair Witches,” to name a few. Jack Huston was born on December 7, 1982, in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England, and is currently 41 years old.
Cat Deeley and Jack Huston started dating in 2008. Sadly, the former couple split 2 years later in 2010. Reports suggest that their relationship ended because of work commitments, particularly on Huston’s side. Huston has since moved on and is currently married to model Shannan Click.
About Cat Deeley’s marriage to Patrick Kielty
Patrick Kielty is a comedian, television and radio presenter, and actor. He is the current presenter of “The Late Late Show.” As an actor, he has appeared in films such as “Queen of Oz” and “Ballywalter.” Patrick Kielty was born on January 31, 1971, in County Down, Northern Ireland, and is currently 53 years old.
Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty first met in 2002, while hosting the talent show, “Fame Academy.” At the time, Deeley and Mark Whelan were married while Kielty was in a relationship. The duo kept in touch and remained good friends for almost a decade. However, their romance began after Patrick surprised the ITV presenter on her birthday.
In 2020, Deeley shared on The Late Late Show the details of the event that sparked their romance.
In her words:
“He said, “Oh, what are you doing for your birthday? I’m just ringing to say happy birthday”. I said, “Oh, we’re going to the Beverly Hills Hotel. We’re just going to have a late brunch; it’s going to be very civilized. It’s a shame you’re not here, otherwise, you could come”.’
According to Cat, Patrick was in Ireland, but he immediately caught a flight to be there for her birthday. The Television hosts dated for nine months before tying the knot in a private ceremony in Rome on September 29, 2012. They welcomed their first child in 2016, and a second child in 2018.
As of March 2024, Cat Deeley and her husband Kielty have been together for over 11 years, and their relationship seems to be growing stronger.
About Cat Deeley’s kids
As of 2024, Cat Deeley has two sons, Milo and James, from her marriage to Patrick Kielty. The couple’s first son, Milo, was born on January 19, 2016. He is currently 8 years old. The “So You Think You Can Dance” host and her husband welcomed their second son, James, on June 22, 2018. James Kielty is currently 6 years old.
Cat Deeley’s net worth
English TV presenter Cat Deeley has an estimated net worth of £13 million. Her major source of income is her career as a television presenter. According information gathered by DNB Stories Africa, Cat will earn about £500,000 a year from co-hosting the ITV programme, “This Morning.”
