Cat Deeley told why she is 'made' for This Morning job in gushing message from famous husband

Cat Deeley is now a permanent presenter on This Morning alongside host Ben Shephard. The pair are replacing Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, who dramatically quit the programme last year following a string of turbulent headlines.

Ben Shephard has made a tongue-in-cheek swipe at Cat Deeley's husband Patrick Kielty ahead of their debut as the permanent hosts of ITV's This Morning on Monday. The presenter, 49, cheekily joked that while he'd never worked with Cat, 47, herself, he'd taken a lot of penalties against her husband Patrick during SoccerAid and "he's yet to save one".

Alison Hammond was missing from ITV's This Morning today (Friday), with her co-star Josie Gibson filling in for her alongside Dermot O'Leary. Josie, 39, has been at the helm of This Morning throughout the week, hosting alongside Craig Doyle. With Friday marking International Women's Day, Josie and Dermot gave a big shout-out to Alison during her absence from the show.

Josie Gibson has been flooded with messages as she gave an update on her This Morning future. The presenter has been back at the helm of the ITV daytime show this week alongside Craig Doyle.

Josie Gibson started off her week on This Morning with another enviably stylish outfit.The ITV star, 39, looked stunning in a spring-ready top on Monday (March 4), when she presented alongside Martin Lewis. Never one to shy away from colour, Josie donned the Karen Millen Premium Soft Touch Jersey Long Sleeve Top in blue, £44 here (was £55), which is going straight to the top of our wish list. It's crafted from premium jersey material with a stretchy, wrap-over ruched design that creates a flattering effect across the front.

This Morning's Dermot O'Leary has shared exciting news about a new hosting gig - just days before Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley step in as the show's new hosts. Dermot, 50, who usually presents the ITV daytime show with Alison Hammond, 49, on Fridays, is set to host a special episode of Saving Lives at Sea on BBC Two.

This Morning is ready for a refresh on ITV, with the show welcoming two new faces onto the sofa – Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley.The pair are replacing Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield after months of hosting hearsay, and it’s an exciting gig to get – although Ben admits he’s most excited to leave the Good Morning Britain wake-up calls behind. “Not having to get up so early and to be able to have a lie-in is quite high up there with what I’m looking forward to,” laughs Ben, 49.

Cat Deeley is not only thrilled to be stepping into her new role as a full-time presenter on This Morning, she is also said to be over the moon for close friend and former co-host Anthony McPartlin. Cat has “always remained close” to Ant and Dec and is understood to be delighted at how Ant has turned his life around as he plans to take a pause from prime-time TV to focus on family.This Morning recently announced that Good Morning Britain’s Ben Shephard, 49, and Cat Deeley, 47, will become permanent hosts of the daytime show, making their debut early this month.The pair will front the Monday to Thursday shows, while Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary will continue to present the Friday edition.

This Morning has confirmed another presenter is stepping into the main host role despite Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley being confirmed as the new permanent presenting duo.

Rochelle Humes has vowed to fans that she'll 'get better' at checking on with them on social media as she revealed the end of her latest stint on This Morning. The presenter returned to the helm of the ITV daytime show on Monday (February 26) alongside Andi Peters.

Ben Shephard is leaving his long-time colleague Susanna Reid as he prepares to become the new host of This Morning with Cat Deeley.The presenter fronted his last show on Friday, 23 February, where it was announced that his first day in his new gig will be Monday, 11 March. While it was an emotion-filled last day in the Good Morning Britain studio, Susanna, 53, has since taken to her social media to say an emotional goodbye to her friend and colleague, saying she's "going to miss".

Josie Gibson opened up on about looking for love with her ‘ideal man’ on This Morning last week. And, as she and Dermot O’Leary talked to an expert about '‘Why dating apps are addictive’, she revealed she’s come off the apps altogether in her hunt for romance. Explaining why, the bubbly Bristolian, 40, said, “I’ve met people I have not fancied at the beginning and then they’ve had that magic about them and I’ve been in love, OK? And you will not get that from a picture that you are swiping past”.

Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary were beyond excited to reveal This Morning's new 'family member' just a week after they told viewers who will be the new hosts of the show. The pair were back at the helm of the ITV daytime programme on Friday (February 23).

Good Morning Britain's Richard Arnold has revealed the date that presenter Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley will be joining This Morning. Ben bid a teary farewell to GMB on Friday, 23 February, after it was confirmed he would join the team at This Morning alongside Cat to present the morning show from Mondays to Thursdays.

Ben Shephard has confirmed his last day on Good Morning Britain as co-host Kate Garraway declared 'we're losing him'. The presenter is rounding up a 10-year stint on the ITV news programme as he heads for pastures new on This Morning.

Josie Gibson broke down in tears during today's edition of This Morning, 20 February, as she was faced with an incredibly emotional situation when a grieving mother phoned in for one of the viewer segments.The ITV presenter, who was hosting today's programme with Craig Doyle, struggled to hold back as she listened to the caller's account of losing her 19 year old daughter. The pair were joined by two contributors, agony aunt Deidre Sanders and Strictly Come Dancing star and tennis champion Annabel Croft for the chat. Annabel is well-versed on grief having lost her beloved husband unexpectedly last year, and she talked opened about her struggles during her appearance on the BBC competition.

Ben Shephard reportedly "refused to sign" his This Morning contract until "he knew who he'd be working with." The Good Morning Britain star was announced as one of the new permanent hosts of the ITV show last week, alongside So You Think You Can Dance's Cat Deeley. However, it's been claimed that 49 year old Ben "held off" from announcing his latest career move until Cat fully committed to the role.

This Morning's Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have broken their silence about the new hosts joining them on ITV. It's finally been confirmed that Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley are taking over from Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield as the main show presenters.

Rylan Clark has spoken out over the news that Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have been announced as the new permanent hosts of This Morning. After Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield left, fans have been left who would take over, but some are now fuming that Rylan hasn't been chosen for the permanent position. Rylan, 35, was one of the star who helped out while ITV bosses worked out who'd fill the roles.

Cat Deeley will soon be settling down on This Morning's sofa as one of the show's new lead presenters. The 47-year-old has been named alongside Ben Shephard as one of the ITV programme's permanent replacements for Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.