Cat Deeley 'hurt' by criticism from Patrick Kielty's family ahead of 'This Morning' return

Cat has also been upset by criticism from Patrick's family and inner circle

Cat Deeley Hurt by Criticism from Patrick Kielty’s Family Ahead of Her This Morning Return

Cat Deeley Hurt by Criticism from Patrick Kielty’s Family Ahead of This Morning Return

Cat Deeley feels hurt by criticism from her ex’s family over missing the mother-in-law’s funeral. She returns to This Morning, determined to keep the mood upbeat and private.

Cat has also been upset by criticism from Patrick's family and inner circleCat Deeley is struggling with the emotional toll of being seen as the 'villain' in her marriage split. The This Morning host, 48, and her husband Patrick Kielty, 54, issued a joint statement last month, announcing...

Cat Deeley, a familiar morning face for many, returns to This Morning this week amid deeply personal turbulence. Having announced her separation from husband Patrick Kielty after 13 years of marriage, the TV presenter now faces unwelcome scrutiny—not just from fans, but from his own circle.

A source reveals Deeley feels particularly wounded by criticism focused on her absence from her mother-in-law's funeral earlier this year. Some relatives within Kielty’s inner circle have unfairly linked this absence to the couple's split—an assumption that Deeley finds both misguided and hurtful. Despite the emotional whirlwind, she has committed to keeping the tone of her This Morning return positive and professional. The SunThe News International

Though married for over a decade and raising two young sons, Milo (8) and James (6), Deeley has chosen not to address the separation on air. Instead, she asked friends to keep her personal life private and focus on her role as a co-presenter alongside Ben Shephard. She reportedly wants to maintain the show’s energy and avoid any on-screen discomfort. The SunThe News International

In private conversations, friends describe her as typically upbeat—"a really positive person"—but this situation has tested her resilience. Being painted as a “villain” by people barely acquainted with her life adds unnecessary emotional burden. It’s a reminder that divorce doesn’t just break relationships—it exposes lives to judgment. The SunThe News International

Both Deeley and Kielty issued a joint statement in July emphasizing that there was no outside party involved in their decision to part and requesting privacy for their family, especially for the sake of their children. Theirs has always been a story of love and mutual understanding—even if it now ends differently. The Sun+1

Now, as Deeley steps back onto viewers’ screens, she does so with both courage and grace. Her focus isn’t on headlines, but on delivering cheerful programming—for her audience, for her co-stars, and for herself. It’s a testament to her professionalism.