19.06.2025 11:20
Famous presenter Cat Deeley surprised her fans by revealing that her real name is Catherine on the This Morning program. Meeting her former teacher live on air after many years, Deeley mentioned that she was called "Katie" during her childhood. After deciding to return to England with her family following a shooting incident she experienced in the U.S., the presenter shared unknown details about her life.
Famous host Cat Deeley surprised her fans with a statement she made on the This Morning program she attended on Wednesday. During the program, the 48-year-old star revealed that her real name is Catherine, and she mentioned that she was called "Katie" when she was younger, and over the years her name transformed into "Cat."
Deeley's surprising announcement came during a special episode aired for "Thank Your Teacher Day." Cat Deeley reunited live on air with her former elementary school teacher, Mrs. Cotterill, after many years. When the teacher, who joined the program via video link, addressed Cat as "Katie," emotional moments unfolded in the studio.
Host Ben Shephard did not hide his surprise when he said to Mrs. Cotterill, "You know her as Katie." After these statements, Deeley expressed that her real name is Catherine, but she was called Katie by her family. She humorously shared her past with the words, "My real name is Catherine, but my grandfather always called me Katie. So did my mom and dad. But when I got into trouble, it would be Catherine."
14 YEARS OF LIFE IN AMERICA CAME TO AN END
Cat Deeley once hosted the program "So You Think You Can Dance?" which aired in the USA. During this time, she married Irish comedian Patrick Kielty, and the couple had two sons named James and Milo. The family lived in Los Angeles for 14 years. However, a few years ago, a shooting incident at a shopping mall prompted the couple to make a significant decision. Deeley confessed in an interview with Daily Mail's You magazine that the decision to leave America was based on "fear."