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This Morning host Cat Deeley admits she’d quit ITV show ‘if it ever gets too much’ following backlash

She joined the show this year

This Morning host Cat Deeley has shared the reason she would end up quitting the ITV show.

The TV star became a main presenter on the ITV show earlier this year in March, along with Ben Shephard. The pair replaced Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

And while Cat’s stint has so far gone down a treat with fans, the Brummie star has now opened up about the one thing that would make her leave the show for good.

Cat Deeley on This Morning
The This Morning host has opened up about the scrutiny she’s experienced (Credit: ITV)

Cat Deeley on This Morning

Since joining This Morning in March, Cat and Ben have become firm-favourites.

However, the pair have also been at the centre of various headlines – including when Cat joked she was “having a seizure” while dancing. Cat ultimately apologised for her comments, following backlash from charity the Epilepsy Society and This Morning viewers.

I do not care. If it gets too much for me I’m going to quit

Now, in a new interview, Cat has admitted she was “shocked” by the scrutiny she’s experienced. So much so, that would end up quitting if it ever became “too much.”

Cat Deeley looks serious on This Morning
Cat has declared she would quit if the backlash ever ‘got too much’ (Credit: ITV)

This Morning host Cat on one thing that would make her quit

“Everyone keeps checking in with me, ‘Are you OK? Are you handling this all right?'” she told the Sunday Times.

Cat then went on to make a bold claim, saying she would quit This Morning if the scrutiny ever  became overwhelming.

“I don’t care. I do not care. If it gets too much for me I’m going to quit. I don’t need to do it. I could stop and be a mum for most of the year and then go and do the shows in America. There is no ulterior motive for me doing this,” she said.

Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley smiling on This Morning
The pair took over this year (Credit: ITV)

Cat and Ben replaced Holly and Phil

Former This Morning star Phillip Schofield left under a cloud back in May 2023 when he admitted to an “unwise but not illegal” affair with a much younger member of the production team.

Holly Willoughby left the following October, after police uncovered a plot to kidnap, rape and kill her.

Ben and Cat reveal ‘surprise’ gesture from Holly and Phil

However, they still both clearly hold the show dear to their hearts, with the outgoing presenters reaching out to the new hosts before they started their new roles.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Ben said: “I know Holly very well and I’ve been in touch with her. She sent us both flowers when we started, and I got a message from Phil as well. They said it’s a special, precious show and you’re going to love it, just make the most of it.

Cat then added: “It was the most beautiful surprise to get a gorgeous bunch of flowers and a handwritten note in my dressing room from Holly. So we’ve been texting.”

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Joey Crutchley
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