Cat Deeley’s future on This Morning sealed as star makes shock admission about her time on ITV show

As I delve into the vibrant world of television presenting, I find myself captivated by the journey of Cat and Ben, two dynamic personalities gracing our screens as the new hosts of This Morning. Their unique blend of charm, charisma, and undeniable chemistry has certainly left an indelible mark on viewers across the nation.

Cat Deeley’s future on This Morning has been confirmed just nine months after she made her debut.

In February of this year, a new presenter, aged 48, started on the program, teaming up with Ben Shephard who is also 50 years old. Their arrival came after the exits of former hosts Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.

According to recent reports, Cat will remain on the show until spring 2026 as she’s landed an impressive new contract.

The cat has recently agreed to a fresh deal that will take effect in March, with an estimated value around £600,000 over a period of one year.

Her co-host Ben has also agreed to extend his time on the This Morning sofa alongside her.

The source revealed that the cat enjoys ‘The Morning Show’, yet has acknowledged that she will likely serve as one of its shortest tenured presenters.

They informed The Sun, saying, “Cat joined Ben on board to stabilize the situation, and she’s succeeded admirably. Although ratings have been challenging, the daily tension has now subsided.

‘Cat signed a year-long deal with Ben last year and she’s agreed to another 12 months.’ 

According to the report, Cat has confided in people around her that she feels weary about her current work and plans to channel her efforts into a different project once her contract expires in 2026.

Despite having no intention of emulating Willoughby’s legacy or achieving show stardom, she remains committed to staying faithful to the program itself and its viewers at home.

According to inside sources at ITV, both Cat and Ben enjoy the unwavering backing of the channel’s director of television, Kevin Lygo, who reportedly holds a great affection for Cat.

According to a source, Kevin played a significant role in recruiting Cat, alongside Martin. They left no stone unturned to secure her employment, encountering numerous challenges along the way.

At ITV, she is greatly appreciated and they hope she stays. When it comes to Ben, he is adored by ITV’s audience. Martin was aware that he would be departing when he brought on board both Cat and Ben.

At ITV, everyone’s delighted to see a decrease in chaos now that they’ve assumed control. They’ve managed to stabilize the situation, and as a result, the program has stopped being associated with negative news.

For several months, the pair engaged in ongoing discussions. Meanwhile, various stand-in hosts such as Craig Doyle, Alison Hammond, and Josie Gibson filled in during the absence of Holly Willoughby (aged 43) and Phil Schofield (aged 62), who had previously vacated their hosting roles.

In the realm of sharing insights about personal and professional lifestyles, let me express that a prominent figure, who had been part of our community for over two decades, chose to step down in May 2023 amidst unfortunate circumstances. Regrettably, it was revealed that he had been dishonest about an intimate relationship with a younger colleague.

ITV executives had to refute allegations that they overlooked the affair prior to its exposure, resulting in a significant public argument between Philip and his ex-friend Holly Willoughby. Notably, Holly stepped down from her position five months later following a police disclosure about a horrifying plan intended to harm her.

Originally, on “So You Think You Can Dance,” Cat accepted a position that earned her approximately £43k per episode. However, she decided to switch roles and join “This Morning” at an estimated annual salary of £550k.

Compared to what Holly and Phil were allegedly earning (around £700,000 yearly), his salary, despite being substantial, appeared relatively small for the same position.

Meanwhile, former Good Morning Britain presenter Ben was hailed as a ‘safe bet’ by fans.

2024 has been a fantastic year for TV shows, but nothing quite compares to the electrifying premiere of my all-time favorite series! I couldn’t believe it when I found out that over 806,000 viewers tuned in on average, and at its peak, a whopping one million people joined the excitement! This is undoubtedly one of the highest ratings the show has seen so far this year. It’s moments like these that make me feel incredibly grateful to be part of such an amazing fan community!

viewers appeared equally pleased, with several commending the duo as “surprisingly rejuvenating” or “refreshingly different

Over the ensuing seven days, the number dropped significantly, reaching a minimum of 692,500, lower even than the audience figures for Holly and Philip on their previous day, where a combined total of 767,000 viewers tuned in.

A representative from “This Morning” shared with TopMob that Ben and Cat achieved the highest viewer count this year, reaching approximately 4.5 million viewers over the course of a single week.

‘Viewing figures for January – March 2024 are also up 5 percent compared to 2023.’

However, this week, viewers who tuned in requested that the management contemplate swapping Ben with Dermot O’Leary as a potential replacement, following his temporary stint when Ben was absent for filming duties on another ITV program.

Audience comments on X: ‘Cat and Dermot make a fantastic pair. They are effortlessly natural, full of energy, and radiate warmth. There is absolutely no trace of stiffness or awkwardness about them, making their performance on #ThisMorning a delight.’

‘Dermot should be the main full time presenter. He’s great with both Cat and Alison #ThisMorning.’

“Does everyone else find mornings less tense without Ben present? #ThisMorning, ‘Cat and Dermot seem to have a better connection compared to Ben and Cat #thismorning,’ or simply, ‘Cat works well with Dermot #ThisMorning.’

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2024-12-28 05:03

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