This Morning presenter Cat Deeley announced her split from husband Patrick Kielty today. They were married since September 2012, after tying the knot in Rome following a whirlwind nine-month romance.
The couple had previously met when This Morning host Cat was dating her first high-profile boyfriend, PR guru Mark Whelan. But it wasn’t till after they split, and Cat dated two more high-profile men, that Cat and Pat finally became more than just friends.
Here, as her private life comes crashing down, ED! takes a look inside her rocky love life – from her “rather handsome” PR beau to father of her two kids, Patrick…
Cat Deeley announced her marriage split today in a joint statement (Credit: Splash News)
Cat Deeley’s romance history: Boyfriend Mark Whelan – 2001 to 2006
The TV presenter started dating older man Mark Whelan in 2001, and their union lasted for five years.
Speaking to Glamour at the time, Cat confessed he was “a PR guru, and rather handsome”. She also shared that “used to be a bad boy, but these days is a lot more mellow”. “He’s 10 years older than me and very smart and he’s introduced me to things that weren’t in my realm,” she said at the time.
You’re either right for each other or you’re not, and we weren’t, simple as that.
Fast-forward five years and the pair announced their split. Cat admitted it was instigated by Mark, but backed his decision, calling it “absolutely the right one”.
In an interview, she said: “You’re either right for each other or you’re not, and we weren’t, simple as that. But we’re lucky in that we’re still friends and I think he’s incredibly pleased for me now.”
Cat flew Stateside following the split, making a new life in Los Angeles as the host of So You Think You Can Dance?. She added: “Nothing gets you to mend your heart quicker than throwing yourself into work. When I came out here, I couldn’t dwell on the break-up because I had too many practical things to sort out – such as how do I set up a bank account, where’s the nearest supermarket and how do I go about taking my driving test?”
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