Cat Deeley signifies ‘new beginning’ with bold move after split from Patrick Kielty

Cat Deeley was spotted for the first time since returning from her Spanish getaway (Picture: Backgrid)

This Morning presenter Cat Deeley looked in high spirits as she stepped out without her wedding ring today, ditching the band after announcing her split from Patrick Kielty.

Cat, 48, and Northern Irish TV star Patrick, 54, married in Rome in 2012, having met in 2002 when co-hosting BBC talent show Fame Academy.

The former couple share two sons – Milo, born in 2016, and James, born in 2018 – and appeared to be one of television’s happiest couples.

Alas, their 13-year marriage came to an end this year, as they announced in a statement on July 29 that they had ‘taken the decision to end [their] marriage and are now separated.’

Neither party has offered additional comment or explicit details of what led to their marriage’s demise, requesting ‘family privacy’ as they move forward ‘united as loving parents’.

Despite her recent major life change, though, Cat is still wearing a smile, if not the ring she was given upon exchanging vows over a decade ago—or rather, wearing the ring where you’d expect it.

BGUK_3323334 - *PREMIUM-EXCLUSIVE* London, UNITED KINGDOM MUST CALL FOR PRICING BEFORE USAGE - This Morning Presenter Cat Deeley was seen for the first time since confirming her separation from husband, the Irish comedian Patrick Kielty as Cat appeared upbeat while getting her car washed and stopping to pick up flowers in London. Intriguingly, Cat was seen without her wedding ring on her wedded finger, seemingly swapping the ring over to her other hand which is said to be a symbol of a new beginning, to mark a separation, signalling a shift in a relationship status and the start of a new chapter. Cat's outing comes days after the couple shared news of their split in a joint statement on July 29 that read: ???We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved. Cat and Patrick met back in 2002 when they were picked to co-host the BBC talent show Fame Academy, which ran for two seasons and the couple tied the knot in Rome back in 2012 just nine months after going official. Pictured: Cat Deeley BACKGRID UK 17 AUGUST 2025 UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com *Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
The This Morning host looked cheerful as she stepped out in London (Picture: Backgrid)
BGUK_3323334 - *PREMIUM-EXCLUSIVE* London, UNITED KINGDOM MUST CALL FOR PRICING BEFORE USAGE - This Morning Presenter Cat Deeley was seen for the first time since confirming her separation from husband, the Irish comedian Patrick Kielty as Cat appeared upbeat while getting her car washed and stopping to pick up flowers in London. Intriguingly, Cat was seen without her wedding ring on her wedded finger, seemingly swapping the ring over to her other hand which is said to be a symbol of a new beginning, to mark a separation, signalling a shift in a relationship status and the start of a new chapter. Cat's outing comes days after the couple shared news of their split in a joint statement on July 29 that read: ???We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved. Cat and Patrick met back in 2002 when they were picked to co-host the BBC talent show Fame Academy, which ran for two seasons and the couple tied the knot in Rome back in 2012 just nine months after going official. Pictured: Cat Deeley BACKGRID UK 17 AUGUST 2025 UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com *Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
She wore her wedding ring on her right hand, seemingly to mark the start of a new chapter (Picture: Backgrid)

New photos show the ITV star beaming as she got her car washed and stopped to pick up flowers in London.

Intriguingly, Cat didn’t have her ring on her wedded finger, having swapped it over to the other hand, which is said to be a symbol of ‘new beginnings’.

Seemingly keen to signify a new chapter in her personal life post-separation, the sparkler took pride of place on her right hand as she changes her relationship status.

Granted, some people wear their ring on their right hand while still married, as the hand is associated with strength, thereby representing unwavering commitment in the relationship.

However, once separated, wearing the ring on the opposing hand can mean independence.

Elsewhere on her outing, Cat flashed her pearly whites at a man who assisted her with her car before making a stylish exit from the carwash.

BGUK_3323334 - *PREMIUM-EXCLUSIVE* London, UNITED KINGDOM MUST CALL FOR PRICING BEFORE USAGE - This Morning Presenter Cat Deeley was seen for the first time since confirming her separation from husband, the Irish comedian Patrick Kielty as Cat appeared upbeat while getting her car washed and stopping to pick up flowers in London. Intriguingly, Cat was seen without her wedding ring on her wedded finger, seemingly swapping the ring over to her other hand which is said to be a symbol of a new beginning, to mark a separation, signalling a shift in a relationship status and the start of a new chapter. Cat's outing comes days after the couple shared news of their split in a joint statement on July 29 that read: ???We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved. Cat and Patrick met back in 2002 when they were picked to co-host the BBC talent show Fame Academy, which ran for two seasons and the couple tied the knot in Rome back in 2012 just nine months after going official. Pictured: Cat Deeley BACKGRID UK 17 AUGUST 2025 UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com *Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
Cat picked up some flowers while also getting her car washed (Picture: Backgrid)
BGUK_3323334 - *PREMIUM-EXCLUSIVE* London, UNITED KINGDOM MUST CALL FOR PRICING BEFORE USAGE - This Morning Presenter Cat Deeley was seen for the first time since confirming her separation from husband, the Irish comedian Patrick Kielty as Cat appeared upbeat while getting her car washed and stopping to pick up flowers in London. Intriguingly, Cat was seen without her wedding ring on her wedded finger, seemingly swapping the ring over to her other hand which is said to be a symbol of a new beginning, to mark a separation, signalling a shift in a relationship status and the start of a new chapter. Cat's outing comes days after the couple shared news of their split in a joint statement on July 29 that read: ???We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved. Cat and Patrick met back in 2002 when they were picked to co-host the BBC talent show Fame Academy, which ran for two seasons and the couple tied the knot in Rome back in 2012 just nine months after going official. Pictured: Cat Deeley BACKGRID UK 17 AUGUST 2025 UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com *Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
She flashed her pearly whites to a helpful stranger (Picture: Backgrid)
BGUK_3323334 - *PREMIUM-EXCLUSIVE* London, UNITED KINGDOM MUST CALL FOR PRICING BEFORE USAGE - This Morning Presenter Cat Deeley was seen for the first time since confirming her separation from husband, the Irish comedian Patrick Kielty as Cat appeared upbeat while getting her car washed and stopping to pick up flowers in London. Intriguingly, Cat was seen without her wedding ring on her wedded finger, seemingly swapping the ring over to her other hand which is said to be a symbol of a new beginning, to mark a separation, signalling a shift in a relationship status and the start of a new chapter. Cat's outing comes days after the couple shared news of their split in a joint statement on July 29 that read: ???We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved. Cat and Patrick met back in 2002 when they were picked to co-host the BBC talent show Fame Academy, which ran for two seasons and the couple tied the knot in Rome back in 2012 just nine months after going official. Pictured: Cat Deeley BACKGRID UK 17 AUGUST 2025 UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com *Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
The TV host cut a super stylish figure in a summery ensemble (Picture: Backgrid)

Her blonde locks styled in loose waves, the daytime favourite cut a chic figure in a loose-fitting white blouse, flowy denim trousers, and tan accessories, complete with an oversized handbag.

This marks the first time Cat has been photographed since returning from her trip to Spain.

She was pictured dining at a restaurant called Chiringuito in Sitges, which is somewhat of a celebrity hotspot.

While fellow diners told the Daily Mail that she looked ‘downcast’ at the time, the sunny Spanish getaway has clearly done wonders for her mood.

Cat later professed her love for her hairdresser pal, Ben Skervin, who accompanied her on the trip and shared photos on Instagram, under which she commented: ‘I love you’.

‘She clearly needed to be around her nearest and dearest during such a difficult time,’ an insider added.

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Writer Patrick Kielty (L) and TV personality Cat Deeley attend the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 20, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images)
Cat and Patrick Kielty recently announced their separation (Picture: Mark Davis/Getty Images)

As for comedian Patrick, he is now back at work, having returned to his BBC Radio 5 Live show on Sunday, marking his first since their split was made public.

He, too, seemed upbeat on the airwaves, laughing: ‘It’s lovely to be back. We are coming to you from sunny Belfast, and we’ve got Michael Andrew looking after things here. We’ve got Sammy and Craig looking after things in London.

‘It takes a village, folks, to make this show sound so average, but it is not just me who is back. Oh no, what is this? It is a little welcome back letter from the head of the BBC.’

Listeners then heard a letter by Tim Davie after Patrick teased that he felt overlooked for the role of replacing Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host.

Patrick read out: ‘Dear Mr Kielty, thank you so much for your application to be a host on Match of the Day.

‘Unfortunately every other host employed by the BBC is currently working hosting on this show; therefore, we don’t need your services. Don’t call us, we will call you, Tim Davie.’

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The couple married in Rome in 2012 (Picture: Instagram)

‘Thanks for that, Tim; I shouldn’t have read that out on air!’, Patrick mocked.

It’s believed the broadcaster’s family knew his marriage was ‘over’ months ago, when Cat failed to show at the funeral of Patrick’s mother in March.

‘Whatever rockiness was going on in the marriage, something as momentous as his mother’s funeral, you would make up even temporarily and just put your “best face” on as we say in Northern Ireland,’ a close source said at the time.

‘Cat obviously knew how close Patrick was to Mary, and she should have come to be by his side, a hand on his shoulder as he buried his mother. 

‘The fact that she stayed in London and presented This Morning on the day, it’s not been forgotten.’

While the funeral was taking place, Cat insisted that she had stayed in the capital to be with her seven and five-year-old boys.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (12253033ah) Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty Wedding of Ant McPartlin and Anne-Marie Corbett, St Michael's Church, Heckfield, UK - 07 Aug 2021
It’s said family members knew their marriage was ‘over’ when Cat was a no-show at his mother’s funeral in March (Picture: Shutterstock)
Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock (15402720ap) Ben Shephard, Cat Deeley 'This Morning' TV show, London, UK - 17 Jul 2025
Throwing herself into work, she has continued appearing on daytime TV (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

A spokesperson for her told the Mail: ‘Cat remained at home to be there for her two young children before and after school on this very sad day.’

She and Patrick, who is the host of The Late Late Show, were friends long before getting together romantically, making their first official appearance as a couple in 2011.

Patrick previously spoke about the moment things switched from being platonic, telling the Loose Women: ‘There was a moment; we always used to keep in contact, it was her birthday, and she was in Beverly Hills, and I was in Dundrum (County Down).

‘And obviously LA are eight hours behind; it was around tea time with her. I texted her happy birthday from a little Irish pub. It was around two o’clock in the morning, approaching closing time.

‘And she said, “It is just a shame you are not in LA because I’m having a lunch tomorrow” – so I said, “I will be there.”

“So I got up at five, jumped on a six o’clock flight from Ireland, got into Heathrow at seven, and jumped on a 20 to 10 flight, got in at quarter past one, walked into the Beverly Hills Hotel.

‘I said, “Hi,” she fell off the chair, and we have been together ever since.’

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