Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley Split After 13 Years

• Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley have ended their 13-year marriage.
• They married in Rome in 2012 after meeting on Fame Academy.
• The couple shares two sons, Milo and James.
• Cat missed Patrick’s mother’s funeral to support their children.
• Career demands added strain to their relationship.

In a heartfelt joint statement, TV presenters Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley confirmed their separation after 13 years of marriage. The couple, who tied the knot in Rome in 2012, emphasized their commitment to co-parenting their two sons, Milo (9) and James (7).

Their statement read:

“We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved. We will continue to be united as loving parents to our children and would therefore kindly ask for our family privacy to be respected. There will be no further comment.”

The news follows months of speculation after Deeley missed Kielty’s mother’s funeral earlier this year, with sources clarifying she stayed home to support their grieving children.

A Love Story That Began on Fame Academy

The couple first met in 2002 while co-hosting BBC’s Fame Academy, though romance sparked years later.

In a 2020 podcast, Deeley recalled how Kielty won her over by flying from Belfast to Los Angeles for a birthday brunch.

“He walked in, dropped his bags, and sat down for lunch. It knocked my socks off!”

she shared.

They married in an intimate Rome ceremony in 2012 and later moved to Los Angeles, where they lived for 14 years before relocating to London in 2020.

Balancing Careers and Family Life

Both stars have demanding TV careers—Kielty hosts RTÉ’s Late Late Show, while Deeley co-presents ITV’s This Morning.

In a candid moment, Kielty admitted 2023 was “tricky” when Deeley filmed in Atlanta for seven weeks.

“There was a wee bit of a juggle, but routine helps,”

he said.

Deeley also revealed their unusual sleeping arrangements due to her early starts:

“From Monday to Thursday, I sleep in the guest bedroom. Otherwise, I’d wake him at 5 AM.”.

Why Cat Missed Patrick’s Mother’s Funeral

Earlier this year, fans questioned Deeley’s absence from Mary Kielty’s funeral.

Her spokesperson clarified:

“Cat remained at home to be there for her two young children before and after school on this very sad day.”.

The couple had faced challenges, including a 2018 mall shooting scare involving Kielty and their son in LA.

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Last Updated on July 29, 2025 by 247 News Around The World