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Who is Cat Deeley?
An English television presenter, Catherine Elizabeth Deeley, was born on October 23, 1976. Since 2024, she has co-hosted ITV’s This Morning with Ben Shephard. Deeley started her television career as a co-host of the ITV children’s program SMTV Live (1998–2002), which earned her a BAFTA Children’s Award, and its follow-up chart show CD:UK (1998–2005). In 2003, she co-hosted the BBC One talent show Fame Academy and later became the ITV presenter of Stars in Their Eyes. Following the final series of Stars in Their Eyes in 2006, Deeley began hosting the reality competition show So You Think You Can Dance in the United States, for which she has been nominated five times for a Primetime Emmy. Since 2003, Deeley has been a supporter of Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, which cares for sick children. In December 2009, she was appointed as a UNICEF UK ambassador.
| Real Name/Full Name | Catherine Elizabeth Deeley |
| Date Of Birth | 23 October 1976 |
| Age | 49 years old |
| Birthplace | West Bromwich, United Kingdom. |
| Nationality | British. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Aries. |
| Father Name | Janet Deeley. |
| Mother Name | Howard Deeley. |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inch |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Spouse Name | Patrick Kielty (M. 2012 TO Div. 2025) |
| Children Name | James Patrick Kielty, and Milo Kielty. |
| Siblings Name | Max Deeley. |
| Profession | Television Presenter, Model, and Actress. |
| Net Worth | $15 Million. |
Early Life & Education
Catherine Elizabeth Deeley was born on October 23, 1976, in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, to Howard Deeley, a businessman, and Janet Deeley, who was a homemaker. Raised in the nearby towns of Sutton Coldfield and Great Barr, Birmingham, she spent her childhood with her younger brother, Max Deeley.
Cat attended Grove Vale Junior School and then Dartmouth High School, where she later obtained a diploma in performing arts from Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School. The scout from Storm Models spotted her at 16, and she then entered the modeling field before transitioning to television.
Career
In 1994, Cat Deeley started her career as a model, taking on campaigns for brands such as Marks & Spencer, concurrently pursuing her studies in performing arts. Her television debut came in 1997 on MTV UK, but she rose to prominence in 1998 as a co-host of ITV’s SM: TV Live with Ant & Dec, winning a BAFTA Children’s Award in 2001 for her engaging style.
At the same time, she showcased CD: UK (1998–2005), conducting interviews with music luminaries such as Destiny’s Child. Her initial contributions consisted of hosting Stars in Their Eyes (2004) alongside brief appearances on The Big Breakfast, firmly establishing her as a staple in UK television.
Starting in 2006, Deeley took over as host for the second season of So You Think You Can Dance, succeeding Lauren Sánchez, who was pregnant at the time. Deeley re-interviewed Kylie Minogue for another TV show, which aired on Sky One in the UK on July 16, on Channel Nine in Australia on July 17, and on BBC America on September 9. Deeley hosted an episode of NBC’s The Tonight Show as a guest. Times Square was the venue for Fox’s New Year’s Eve Special, which she presented in 2006 and 2007.
On January 9, 2011, Deeley made a brief guest appearance in the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up, where she played the role of a vice principal who secretly dances and hosts. In April of 2011, Deeley showcased an episode of CNN’s Icon, where he spoke with the voice actress of The Simpsons, Nancy Cartwright. In that same month, Deeley also provided network coverage for the Royal Wedding of that year, which was hosted by Piers Morgan.
In June 2011, Cat Deeley launched her own web series titled “In the Dressing Room” which focused on behind-the-scenes content, produced by Deeley in collaboration with Yahoo!. and Collective Digital Studio. On August 18, 2011, she made an appearance on Live with Regis and Kelly, in place of Kelly. On January 26, 2012, Deeley also shared hosting duties with Kelly Ripa as one of several guest hosts following Regis Philbin’s absence. Deeley made an appearance as a guest judge on America’s Next Top Model Cycle 18, which aired on 14 March 2012. On June 7, 2012, she hosted the US premiere of The Choice, a Fox celebrity dating game show that concluded on July 12, 2012.
She has starred in guest roles on New Girl (2012) and Deadbeat (2014), and hosted The Masked Singer UK in 2023. Deeley was a guest presenter on This Morning in 2024, appearing on the show and receiving mixed feedback, but she maintained her professional poise.
Deeley continues to be a prominent television figure, returning for the 18th season of So You Think You Can Dance in 2024 and is set to embark on new projects, including a possible lifestyle series influenced by her fashion expertise. Notably, since 2009, she has extended her work to charity, specifically as a patron for Great Ormond Street Hospital; she also voiced a character in Disney’s 2014 film, Lucky Duck. Her legacy is marked by her skill to bridge audiences from different continents, combining professionalism with a relatable persona. Her significant contribution to dance TV, particularly through SYTYCD, persists in inspiring young dancers.
Personal Life
Deeley and Northern Irish comedian Patrick Kielty, a television presenter, were married on September 30, 2012, in Rome. Previously residing in Los Angeles, they relocated to North London and have two sons. On 29 July 2025, they announced that they had separated.
The couple, with sons Milo Kielty (born 2016) and James Patrick Kielty (born 2018), split their time between Los Angeles and Buckinghamshire, England. Deeley is near her family, especially her mother Janet, and she cherishes a laid-back existence with pursuits such as yoga and interior design.
Net Worth
Estimates put Catherine Elizabeth Deeley’s net worth at approximately $15 million. Her wealth is mainly derived from her hosting on So You Think You Can Dance for a prolonged period, alongside earnings from UK shows including SM: TV Live and CD: UK. Her sizable online footprint, boasting over 400,000 followers on Instagram, facilitates lucrative collaborations, while her husband Patrick Kielty’s thriving TV career contributes to the couple’s financial security.
