Cat Deeley
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| Born | Catherine Elizabeth Deeley 23 October 1976 West Bromwich,England |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
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Catherine Elizabeth Deeley(born 23 October 1976) is an English television presenter and actress. She began her career as a co-presenter of theITVchildren's showSMTV Live(1998–2002), for which she won aBAFTA Children's Award,and its spin-off chart showCD:UK(1998–2005). In 2003, Deeley co-presented the talent competition showFame AcademyonBBC Oneand became the presenter of the ITV talent showStars in Their Eyes.
Following the final series ofStars in Their Eyesin 2006, Deeley became the host of the reality competition showSo You Think You Can Dancein the United States, for which she has been nominated five times for aPrimetime Emmy.[1]In 2024, she began co-presenting ITV'sThis MorningalongsideBen Shephardfrom Monday to Thursday.[2][3]As an actress, she played the role of Camomile White in the American supernatural comedy seriesDeadbeat(2014–2015).
Since 2003, Deeley has been a patron of London'sGreat Ormond Street Hospitalfor sick children. In December 2009, she was made aUNICEF UKambassador.[4]
Early life[edit]
Deeley was born on 23 October 1976 atSandwell General HospitalinWest Bromwich, West Midlands.She grew up inBirmingham,in nearbySutton ColdfieldandGreat Barr.[5][6]She attended Grove Vale Junior School andDartmouth High Schoolin Great Barr, where she played theclarinetin the Sandwell Youth Concert Band.[7]Deeley then joinedBishop Vesey's Grammar Schoolin Sutton Coldfield.[8]
Career[edit]
At the age of 14, Deeley entered a regional edition of aBBCcompetition forThe Clothes Show,in which she reached the national finals.[8]She was signed as a model under her nickname of "Cat" to make it easier for clients to re-book her.[9]She left full-timefashion modellingin 1997, following changes in her contract with Storm. Deeley moved on to co-present theMTVchart show,Hitlist UK,with close friendEdith Bowman.From 1998 until 2002, Deeley was co-host of the Saturday morning children's programmeSM:TV Live,and hosted its spin-off programmesCD:UK(1998–2005) andCD:UK Hotshots.OnSM:TV Live,she often acted as an apparently slightly unwilling assistant whenever the show featured a guest appearance by a magician, participating in a number of different illusions, including being sawn in half in a version of the illusion calledClearly Impossible.
In 2001, Deeley won aChildren's BAFTAaward and appeared in an episode of theBBC'sHappiness.In 2002, she appeared in a television advert forMarks and Spencer.Other programmes she hosted includeThe Record of the Year,Fame Academy,The 2004 Brit AwardsandStars in Their Eyes,as well as a weekly broadcast on London'sCapital FMand aBBC Choiceseries,Roadtripping,both with former MTV colleague Edith Bowman. In March 2003, it was announced that Deeley would take over fromMatthew Kellyas host of the kids series ofStars in Their Eyes.[10]Following Kelly's departure from the main series in March 2004, Deeley became host of the main show until its demise in December 2006.
In 2003, Deeley interviewedKylie Minoguefor a television special about her one-off concert,Money Can't Buy,which was broadcast in the United Kingdom onITVon 22 November and in Australia onNetwork Tenon 24 November. In 2005, Deeley played herself in an episode ofLittle Britain,provided the voice of Loretta Geargrinder in the UK version of the filmRobots,replacingNatasha Lyonne,and presented a countdown ofITV's 50 Greatest Shows alongsidePhillip Schofieldas part ofITV 50.
In 2006, Deeley began hosting the second season of American reality showSo You Think You Can Dance,replacing newsreaderLauren Sánchez,who was pregnant. Deeley again interviewed Kylie Minogue for another television special, which was broadcast in the United Kingdom onSky Oneon 16 July, in Australia onChannel Nineon 17 July and BBC America on 9 September.[11][12][13]Deeley was a guest reporter onNBC'sThe Tonight Show.She presentedFox'sNew Year's Eve SpecialfromTimes Squarein 2006 and 2007.[14]
On 1 July 2007, Deeley was one of many presenters at theConcert for Diana,a tribute concert to the lateDiana, Princess of Wales,with proceeds from the concert going to Diana's charities, as well as to charities of which her sons PrincesWilliamandHarryare patrons.[15]The event, watched by an estimated 500 million people, was held atWembley Stadium.In September 2007, Deeley presentedSoundtrack to My Life,a music series produced by Hamma & Glamma Productions forITV Londonthat looked at the work and influences of an eclectic band of musicians. In January 2006, a new season ofSo You Think You Can Dancestarted its auditions, with Deeley in the role of host. She has been the host of the show ever since. In 2011, Deeley was nominated for aPrimetime Emmy AwardforOutstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Programme.[16]
Other projects of Deeley's include presenting the third season ofSoundtrack to My Lifeand playing herself as host of comedianPeter Kay'sBritain's Got the Pop Factor.In February 2009, Deeley guest hosted the United States syndicated version ofWho Wants to Be a Millionaire(as an alternate host forMeredith Vieira) and appeared on BBC America's broadcast ofGordon Ramsay's F Word.In the same year, Deeley hosted the television version of the electronic game20QforGSN.In January and February 2010, Deeley hostedSo You Think You Can Dancein the UK. February 2010 also saw her filling in for a holidaying Vieira as host on the morning TV showToday.On 31 March 2010, Deeley stood in forKelly Ripaon the morning talk showLive with Regis and Kelly.
On 9 January 2011, Deeley made a small guest appearance in theDisney ChannelsitcomShake It Up,in which she portrayed a vice principal who is, in secret, a dancer and a host.
In April 2011, Deeley presented an episode ofCNN'sIconand spoke toThe Simpsonsvoice actressNancy Cartwright.In the same month, Deeley also contributed to the network's coverage of that year'sRoyal Wedding,which was hosted by tabloid journalistPiers Morgan.
In June 2011, Deeley launched her own "behind-the-scenes" web series calledIn the Dressing Room with Cat Deeley,produced by Deeley,Yahoo!and Collective Digital Studio.[17][18][19]
On 18 August 2011, she appeared onLive with Regis and Kelly,as a fill-in for Kelly.
On 26 January 2012, Deeley again co-hostedLive with Regis and KellywithKelly Ripa.On 14 March 2012, Deeley appeared as a guest judge onAmerica's Next Top ModelCycle 18.
She hostedFox's celebrity dating game showThe Choice,which premiered on 7 June 2012 and ended on 12 July 2012 in the United States.[20]
In 2011, Deeley presented the seriesRoyally MadforBBC America,and in 2012, she presented the launch show for ITV'sSoccer Aidappeal on the Friday before the Soccer Aid match. In June 2014, she once again presented the launch show for Soccer Aid that year.[21]
From 2014 until 2016, Deeley appeared as a panelist on the syndicated game showCelebrity Name Game,hosted byCraig Ferguson.
In 2017, Deeley played Maskface inAnt & Dec's Saturday Night TakeawayminiseriesThe Missing Crown Jewels.
On 31 May 2017, Deeley presented the game showBig Star Little Star,[22]based on the British game showBig Star's Little Star,for theUSA Network[23]in the United States.
In October 2017, Deeley began presenting the talent contestSing: Ultimate A CappellaforSky Onein the United Kingdom.
In 2018, Deeley appeared onThe Final TableSeason 1 Episode 3, as a guest judge.
Deeley took part in a reunion show forSMTV Live,in which Deeley andAnt and Decwent back to where the original show was filmed, and producers rebuilt the old set. It aired on 26 December 2020 asThe Story of SM:TV Live.
In January 2021, Deeley made herBBC Radio 2debut sitting in onThe Saturday Show.She has regularly provided cover, sitting in for presenters includingSteve WrightandRylan Clark.
She reunited with herChumscast mates Ant and Dec for a television special on the fifth episode of series seventeen ofAnt and Dec's Saturday Night Takeawayon 20 March 2021, which reenacts and picks up the cliffhanger from the wedding episode 20 years ago.
In April 2021, Deeley presentedLorraineas a guest host over the Easter holidays, joining again for the May spring bank holiday broadcast.
Deeley's first book, apicture bookfor children titledThe Joy in You,was published byRandom Houseon 15 September 2020. It was co-written with Laura Baker and illustrated by Rosie Butcher. AKirkusreview of the book concluded "The message is wholehearted and positive, but the cloying execution doesn't stand out."[24]
As an actress, Deeley appeared as herself in the sixth episode ofLife's Too Short.She also appeared in the second episode ofHouse of Liesas herself in January 2012. Her breakthrough as a lead actress came in the 2015HuluTV seriesDeadbeat,playing a celebrity medium named Camomile White.[25]Deeley voiced a version of herself in a 2015 episode ofThe Simpsonsentitled "Waiting for Duffman".
In 2023, she was a guest presenter for ITV'sThis Morning,followingPhillip SchofieldandHolly Willoughby's departures from the show.[26]Deeley was tipped to host the programme full-time, but initial reports suggested that she had declined the offer.[27]On 16 February 2024, it was announced that Deeley would present the show on a permanent basis, alongsideBen Shephard.[28]
Philanthropy[edit]
Since 2003, Deeley has been a patron of London'sGreat Ormond Street Hospital.She is also an active supporter ofUNICEF.In 2007, she took part in a UNICEF benefit show in Los Angeles during which magicianDavid Copperfieldsawed her in half using his antiqueBuzz Sawillusion. In 2008, she visited a number of UNICEF projects in thePhilippines,including their Soccer Aid 2 project inManila.In December 2009, she was made aUNICEF UKambassador.[29]
Personal life[edit]
Deeley describes her religious affiliation asAnglican,although she was not christened.[30]
Deeley was married to businessman Mark Whelan for five years, divorcing in 2006.[31][32]
Deeley is a supporter ofWest Bromwich Albion.[citation needed]
Deeley marriedNorthern Irishcomedian and television presenterPatrick Kieltyon 30 September 2012 inRome.[33]They have two sons.[34]Having previously lived inLos Angeles,Deeley and her family now live inNorth London.[35]
During her first few years hostingSo You Think You Can Dance,Deeley was described as "an approachable sex symbol" in aLos Angeles Timesarticle published on 4 July 2010.[36]
Controversy[edit]
In June 2024, Deeley came under fire from theEpilepsy Societyand viewers ofThis Morningfor making a joke about having a seizure on the ITV show. After Shepherd asked her if she was alright while she was dancing, she stated she was "having a seizure". Deeley apologised the next day, and said "It really wasn’t supposed to cause any upset to anybody".[37]
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Hitlist UK | Co-presenter | WithEdith Bowman |
| 1998–2002 | SMTV Live | WithAnt & Dec | |
| 1998–2005 | CD:UK | Presenter | |
| 2000 | TFI Friday | Guest Presenter | 2 episodes |
| 2001 | Happiness | Herself | Cameo appearance; 1 episode |
| 2002 | Shooting Stars | Guest; 1 episode | |
| 2002–2003 | Fame Academy | Co-presenter | WithPatrick Kielty |
| 2003 | Money Can't Buy | Presenter | TV special |
| 2003–2006 | Stars in Their Eyes | ||
| 2003, 2023 | This Morning | Guest Presenter | 4 episodes |
| 2004 | The Record of the Year | Presenter | |
| Brit Awards 2004 | Presenter | ||
| 2005 | ITV 50 Greatest Shows | TV special | |
| Little Britain | Herself | Cameo appearance; Series 3 Episode 1 | |
| 2006 | The Tonight Show | Guest Presenter | 1 episode |
| 2006–2007 | New Year's Eve Special | Presenter | TV special |
| 2006–present | So You Think You Can Dance | ||
| 2007 | Soundtrack to My Life | TV special | |
| Concert for Diana | |||
| The F Word | Guest Presenter | 1 episode | |
| 2008 | The Big Match | Presenter | TV special |
| 20Q | 1 series | ||
| Britain's Got the Pop Factor | Herself | TV special | |
| 2009 | Who Wants to Be a Millionaire | Guest Presenter | 5 episodes |
| 2009, 2017 | The One Show | 2 episodes | |
| 2010–2021 | Live with Kelly and Ryan | 10 episodes | |
| 2011 | Shake It Up | Vice Principal Winslow | 1 episode: "Wild It Up" |
| Icon | Guest Presenter | 1 episode | |
| Life's Too Short | Herself | Cameo appearance; 1 episode | |
| Royally Mad | Presenter | TV special; also executive producer | |
| In the Dressing Room with Cat Deeley | 1 series | ||
| 2012 | The Choice | ||
| Soccer Aid | 3 episodes | ||
| Fashion Mob | TV special; also executive producer | ||
| America's Next Top Model | Guest Judge | Season 18;1 episode | |
| House of Lies | Herself | 1 episode: "Amsterdam" | |
| 2013 | The Exes | Charlotte | 1 episode: "Take This Job and Shove It" |
| Hollywood House Calls with Cat Deeley | Presenter | ||
| Good Day L.A. | Guest Presenter | 1 episode | |
| 2013–2018 | Rachael Ray | 7 episodes | |
| 2014–2015 | Deadbeat | Camomile White | 16 episodes |
| 2014–2016 | Celebrity Name Game | Panellist | |
| 2015 | Project Runway All Stars | Guest Judge | 1 episode |
| The View | Guest Co-host | ||
| The Simpsons | Cat Deeley (voice) | 1 episode: "Waiting for Duffman" | |
| 2017 | Sing: Ultimate A Cappella | Presenter | 1 series |
| Big Star's Little Star | United States version | ||
| Love by the 10th Date | Maureen | TV movie | |
| Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway | Maskface | 1 episode: "The Missing Crown Jewels" | |
| 2018 | The Final Table | Guest Judge | 1 episode; Season 1 Episode 3 |
| This Time Next Year | Presenter | ||
| 2020 | Battle Ready | Herself | TV movie |
| 2020–2021 | Lorraine | Guest Presenter | 12 episodes |
| 2022 | Great British Menu | Guest Judge | 1 episode |
| 2024–present | This Morning | Co-presenter | Monday–Thursday |
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Robots | Loretta Geargrinder (voice) | UK version |
| 2015 | Lucky Dog | Amy (voice) |
References[edit]
- ^"Emmys: Cat Deeley is having an 'absolutely amazing' time".Los Angeles Times.14 July 2011.Retrieved2 August2014.
- ^Sigsworth, Tim (16 February 2024)."Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard named new This Morning presenters".The Telegraph.ISSN0307-1235.Retrieved19 February2024.
- ^Breen, Nadia (16 February 2024)."Cat Deeley announced as one of two new This Morning presenters".Belfast Live.Retrieved19 February2024.
- ^Wollaston, Steve (31 October 2019)."Revealed: West Bromwich Albion's famous celebrity supporters".Birmingham Live.Retrieved26 June2020.
- ^Laws, Roz (26 October 2016)."Cat Deeley on growing up in" not very pretty "Great Barr".Birmingham Live.Retrieved18 June2020.
- ^Roz Laws (7 February 2010)."7 things you never knew about Cat Deeley".Birmingham Live.
- ^Jenn Selby (14 July 2011)."Glamour Inquisitor: Cat Deeley".Glamour. Archived fromthe originalon 4 March 2016.Retrieved31 May2012.
- ^abKat Keogh (21 February 2012)."Birmingham's Cat Deeley may have found her Prince Charming in Patrick Kielty".Birmingham Live. Archived fromthe originalon 21 February 2013.Retrieved31 May2012.
- ^"Cat Deeley".Askmen.Archived fromthe originalon 10 July 2009.Retrieved13 November2008.
- ^"Deeley takes Kelly's Stars role".bbc.co.uk.BBC. 12 March 2003.Retrieved17 March2020.
- ^"Sky to show first Kylie interview".BBC News.19 June 2006.Retrieved28 April2010.
- ^"Kylie inspired to deliver a great show".The Sydney Morning Herald.AAP.18 July 2006.Retrieved19 August2010.
- ^"BBC America".BBC America. Archived fromthe originalon 31 May 2011.Retrieved13 June2011.
- ^"Cat Deeley Does New Year's"Archived3 November 2008 at theWayback Machine
- ^"What is the Concert for Diana?".BBC. 13 August 2015.
- ^Beard, Lanford (14 July 2011)."Emmy nominations 2011: 'Boardwalk Empire,' 'Game of Thrones' score drama series nods".Entertainment Weekly.Meredith Corp.Retrieved2 August2014.
- ^"Cat Deeley to Appear in Yahoo! Reality Series (Exclusive)".The Hollywood Reporter.22 June 2011.Retrieved29 July2011.
- ^"Global Fashion Icon Cat Deeley Goes Behind the Scenes With Original Web Series on Yahoo!".29 July 2011.
- ^"In The Dressing Room with Cat Deeley".Archived fromthe originalon 3 July 2011.Retrieved29 July2011.
- ^Goodacre, Kate (3 May 2012)."Cat Deeley to host new Fox celebrity dating show 'The Choice'".Digital Spy.Retrieved11 April2013.
- ^9.00pm – 10.00pm (6 June 2014)."Soccer Aid 2014: The Countdown Episode 1".ITV.Retrieved2 August2014.
{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^"Big Star Little Star".USA Network. 31 May 2017.
- ^"Cat Deeley to Host Celebrity Game Show for USA Network".The Hollywood Reporter. 11 April 2017.
- ^"The Joy in You".Kirkus Reviews. 14 July 2020.Retrieved9 October2021.
- ^"Cat Deeley Dishes on Starring Role in Hulu's 'Deadbeat': It's 'Very Different' From 'SYTYCD' Duties".TheWrap.9 April 2014.Retrieved4 August2019.
- ^"Cat Deeley to host ITV's This Morning show with Rylan Clark".The Independent.13 November 2023.Retrieved16 November2023.
- ^Woodcock, Zara (15 December 2023)."ITV Boss es 'pulling their hair out' as Cat Deeley 'turns down This Morning job'".The Mirror.Retrieved22 December2023.
- ^Saunders, Emma; Youngs, Ian; Nanji, Noor (16 February 2024)."This Morning: Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard replace Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield".BBC News.Retrieved16 February2024.
- ^"People – National".UNICEF.Retrieved13 June2011.
- ^Deeley, Cat (10 May 2013). "An Interview with Cat Deeley".The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson(Interview). Interviewed byCraig Ferguson.Los Angeles, California: CBS Television Studios/CBS.
- ^"Cat Deeley splits from actor boyfriend".RTÉ.Archived fromthe originalon 18 November 2015.Retrieved4 September2015.
- ^"Cat Deeley".Us.1 April 2012.
- ^"Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley in Rome wedding".BBC. 1 October 2012.Retrieved2 August2014.
- ^Akingbade, Tobi (22 June 2018)."Cat Deeley gives birth to second baby with husband Patrick Kielty".Metro.Retrieved24 July2018.
- ^Randell, Louise; Updated (13 September 2020)."Cat Deeley moved home after husband and son were caught up in US mall shooting".mirror.Retrieved11 April2023.
- ^Caramanica, Jon (4 July 2010)."Reality show hosts are the real survivors".Los Angeles Times.Retrieved30 August2021.
- ^Saunders, Emma (18 June 2024)."Cat Deeley sorry for seizure joke on This Morning".BBC News.
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