Ben Shephard 'wasn't This Morning's first choice presenter' to join Cat Deeley on iconic sofa | PQ50214 | 2024-02-18 21:08:02
Cat Deeley is joining This Morning with Ben Shephard, nevertheless it's been claimed he wasn't the quick first decide.
On Friday it was confirmed that from subsequent month, the duo will& take the lead on the& ITV& daytime present as the new official presenters Monday to Thursday, with& Alison Hammond& and& Dermot O'Leary& persevering with with their Friday duties.
Nevertheless, it's now been claimed that Ben might not have been bosses first selection, with studies suggesting ITV bigwigs have been keen to get Cat to sign on together with her husband and presenter Patrick Kielty.
The thought was to have the couple, who have two children together, unite on display in a Richard and Judy type partnership, however the Mail stories that there was one massive hindrances.
Patrick is pleased in his position as the host of Ireland's The Late Late Show, making the thought of snatching him for This Morning an 'inconceivable' prospect.
'Once Patrick was out of the game ITV needed Ben and Cat, or Cat and Ben,' a source informed the newspaper. 'They couldn't work out which means spherical to have the names, they have been nicknamed BenCat months ago. That is what they have been working in the direction of.'
The official announcement was made with a brief promo video posted on This Morning's social media accounts as Ben walked down the manufacturing hall and placed a new photograph of Cat on the wall.
He then turned to the digital camera as the photograph got here to life with Cat giving viewers certainly one of her signature winks.
Ben, 49, is stepping down from his position as an anchor on ITV present& Good Morning Britain and has referred to as his new job at This Morning 'an honour'.&
'This actually looks like a really particular moment for Cat and I to be part of the subsequent chapter of This Morning. It's an honour to be trusted with the reigns, be a part of Alison and Dermot and all of the staff that work on and off display and do such an awesome job,' he stated.
'For the final ten years, I've been waking up with our ITV daytime viewers on GMB and I now sit up for spending time with Cat, welcoming the viewers residence after the varsity run or from their early morning routines, with a cup of tea and a mixture of the whole lot that makes This Morning so beloved.'
In the meantime Cat, 47, described the present as 'a nationwide establishment' as opened up on the enormity of the position.
'This Morning is a nationwide establishment. Every time it's on, it's like having your folks over – funny, sensible, silly, heartfelt, informative and joyful – like all the greatest friendships,' she added in her personal assertion.
'This Morning is and all the time would be the viewer's present. Ben and I both understand how a lot individuals adore it, and with the assistance of a tremendous group of individuals, we're going to do our greatest to deal with it.'
Cat and Ben are replacing& Holly Willoughby& and& Phillip Schofield& who left the show in 2023, and This Morning Editor,& Martin Frizell, is wanting forward to the brand new chapter on the programme.
'The staff and I've relished the chance to attempt new things these past few months and remind viewers what a massively gifted staff both on and off display we have now right here at This Morning,' he stated.
'We will't wait to welcome Ben and Cat absolutely into the fold next month and witness the start of another thrilling chapter within the show's 35-year journey.'
Schofield, 61, introduced his final present in Might after greater than 20 years on the helm. Every week after his departure he revealed he was leaving the broadcaster altogether after& admitting to lying about an affair& with a young colleague.
In October, Holly, 43, also left the collection. Following an& alleged plot to kidnap and murder, she released a press release that& said it was a 'difficult goodbye'& however she needed to 'make this determination for me and family'.
Metro.co.uk has contacted reps for Cat Deeley, Patrick Kielty and ITV for comment.
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV1.
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