Ben Shephard has made a joke on the expense of his soon-to-be co-host Cat Deeley’s husband Patrick Kielty forward of the pair’s This Morning launch on Monday.
The presenter, 49, and Cat, 47, make their debut because the everlasting hosts of ITV’s This Morning on March 11, lastly changing Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.
While Ben and Cat have by no means labored collectively earlier than, they met throughout ITV’s 2012 SoccerAid marketing campaign – together with Patrick, 53.
Speaking to the Mirror‘s We Love TV journal, Ben mentioned: ‘We’ve by no means been fortunate sufficient to work collectively earlier than. I’ve taken lots of penalties in opposition to her husband, although, and he is but to save lots of one.’
Ben performed as a ahead and Patrick as a goalkeeper for opposing groups within the SoccerAid match, with Patrick failing to save lots of Ben’s photographs.
Ben Shephard, 49, has made a joke on the expense of his soon-to-be co-host Cat Deeley’s, 47, husband Patrick Kielty, 53, forward of the pair’s This Morning launch on Monday
The presenter and Cat (pictured with Patrick) make their debut because the everlasting hosts of ITV’s This Morning on March 11, lastly changing Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby
Cat was a presenter on the match. Ben continued: ‘I’m an enormous fan of Cat’s – she’s only a sensible broadcaster. I liked waking as much as her [on SM:TV Live] so the possibility to work collectively is de facto enjoyable.’
Ben and Cat had been formally unveiled as the brand new everlasting faces of This Morning on February 16.
Patrick swooned over his spouse Cat on Instagram on Friday forward of the debut, saying: ‘If there’s anybody on this planet made for This Morning, it is this human.’
Cat had been reportedly struggling to decide on between the breakfast present and her £43,000-an-episode US presenting gig on So You Think You Can Dance.
Ben had his last GMB present on February 23, leaving his ‘on-screen spouse’ Kate Garraway after practically 20 years.
He mentioned on the time: ‘One of the toughest choices in fact is realizing that my mornings with Kate, my on-screen spouse of practically 20 years, is coming to an finish.’
The pair had been locked in talks for some months previous to the announcement.
It had been claimed that Cat was lastly gained spherical with a profitable deal, however insiders at ITV denied the claims.
Former Good Morning Britain lead Ben had his last present on February 23 and is leaving his ‘on-screen spouse’ Kate Garraway after practically 20 years
They insisted as a substitute that it was the power to spend extra time with household, over an enormous money payday, that lastly sealed the deal.
The information was confirmed through a bespoke promo on This Morning’s Twitter, that includes simply Ben.
He walked down the acquainted This Morning manufacturing hall and putting a brand new photograph of Cat on the wall, earlier than turning to the digital camera because the photograph involves life.
Cat mentioned: ‘This Morning is a nationwide establishment. Whenever it is on, it is like having your mates over – humorous, good, foolish, heartfelt, informative and joyful – like all the best friendships!…
‘This Morning is and at all times would be the viewer’s present. Ben and I each understand how a lot individuals adore it, and with the assistance of a tremendous staff of individuals, we will do our greatest to care for it.’
Ben added: ‘This actually seems like a really particular second for Cat and I to be a 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 important job…
‘For the final ten years I’ve been waking up with our ITV daytime viewers on GMB and I now stay up for spending time with Cat…
‘Welcoming the viewers home after the varsity run or from their early morning routines, with a cup of tea and a mixture of all the pieces that makes This Morning so liked.’
