This Morning presenter Cat Deeley was absent from the show for most of last week
Sara Baalla Screen Time TV Reporter
10:17, 02 Mar 2026Updated 10:38, 02 Mar 2026
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This Morning star Cat Deeley has officially returned to the show after a short break, with fans saying the same thing.
Monday’s (March 2) edition of the hit ITV programme was hosted by Cat and her co-star Ben Shephard, who updated viewers on the day’s topical stories from across the UK and around the world.
This comes after Cat was absent from the show for four consecutive days last week, prompting viewers to question her whereabouts. Irish presenter Angela Scanlon stepped in to co-host the popular programme on Tuesday and Wednesday, with Alison Hammond joining Ben on the sofa on Thursday.
Ben confirmed Cat’s absence by stating that she was “away”. No further details were provided, but Cat regularly shares updates on her social media from her time abroad.
Cat Deeley returned to ITV’s This Morning on Monday(Image: ITV)
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Cat’s return wasn’t without its challenges on Monday, as she accidentally broke an item on set before going on air. “Hello, good morning, and welcome to Monday. I’m back,” she announced to viewers.
Ben added: “It’s nice to have you here… She’s back, and do you know what she’s already done? She’s already sat on an iPad. She’s destroying tech.”
Cat explained: “I’ve wrecked it. I was putting my shoe on and thought, ‘Do you know what? I need to sit down. I’m going to fall on my face and lose my teeth.’ So, I sat on it, and it just went [makes screeching noise]… I’ve blown the budget already.”
Ben went on to say, “She’s put her butt through an iPad. She’s definitely back.”
Viewers were delighted to see Cat back in the London studio, with many sharing their excitement on social media. “Cat’s back!” one person wrote on X (formerly Twitter), with another adding: “[She’s got] a solid tan.”
Fans were pleased to see the presenter back on the sofa(Image: ITV)
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Others shared their hope of Cat’s return on Instagram over the weekend, with one person writing to the star: “Hope to see you back on the TV tomorrow morning.”
Another added: “Really hope to see you on This Morning tomorrow, Cat.” The 49-year-old star quickly confirmed her return, writing: “Can’t wait!”
Elsewhere on Monday’s episode of This Morning, Cat and Ben spoke to regular commentators Gyles Brandreth and Camilla Tominey about the day’s biggest headlines, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, Poppy O’Toole cooked up a storm in the kitchen, and Sian Welby shared updates from the 2026 BRIT Awards.
This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am
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