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This Morning presenter Cat Deeley is separating from her TV star husband of over twelve years, Patrick Kielty – Daily Star takes a deep dive into their relationship after the sad news was announced17:53, 29 Jul 2025Updated 18:12, 29 Jul 2025Patrick Kielty recalls how he pursued Cat Deeley in old interviewThis Morning’s Cat Deeley has parted ways with her TV host husband Patrick Kielty.ITV fans will know Cat, real name Catherine, from her current stint as This Morning’s host as well as her past role on Stars in their Eyes. She also previously co-presented the BBC One show Fame Academy, which is how she met Patrick.The Irish comedian, presenter and actor is best known for hosting the RTE talk show The Late Late Show. Patrick also landed a gig on the BBC One talent show back in 2002 and the pair quickly became friends after working together.Cat and Pat later made their first public appearance as a couple in 2011 and just a year on they tied the knot during a romantic ceremony in Rome, Italy.Cat and Patrick presented Fame Academy together(Image: BBC)The This Morning star previously admitted to Closer: “Patrick went and tried the food and did all that, I never even saw the place where I got married before I got married, that’s how uninvolved I was.”They moved out to California and spent most of their relationship living in Los Angeles, for around 15 years.While situated across the pond, Cat hosted the US TV series So You Think You Can Dance. However, a horrifying incident caused the parents to rethink their decision after Patrick and their son Milo were caught in a gun incident in a shopping mall.The couple have been married for over 12 years(Image: Penske Media via Getty Images)Back in 2020, Cat opened up about what happened and explained: “Everyone was told to lie behind the counter or pushed into the loos. People were screaming and crying.””Then as they were all hiding the FBI turned up with guns. Paddy kept Milo calm, he didn’t really know what was going on.””As I was driving I began to see helicopters, news vans, firemen and armed police response squads. It makes me go funny now. It was terrifying, Paddy was shaken by it, more than Milo, who didn’t properly understand. The gun laws in America are crazy.”Deely and Kielty recently announced that they will be parting ways(Image: WireImage)After this, Cat and Pat moved their family back to the UK and left behind their swanky Beverly Hills pad, instead opting to settle in a five bedroom house in London.On 29 July 2025, the couple announced that they were calling time on their marriage of over 12 years. Just months before their 13th wedding anniversary, they released a joint statement to the PA news agency: “We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved.”The duo have confirmed that they will be putting their children first”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.”In March it was reported that Cat did not attend Patrick’s mother’s funeral. The event was held in Dundrum, Ireland, and an ITV spokesperson told Daily Mail: “Cat remained at home to be there for her two young children before and after school on this very sad day.”Join the Daily Star’s WhatsApp for the sexiest headlines, showbiz gossip and lots moreThe Daily Star is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join us!Through the app, we’ll send you the sassiest showbiz stories, some naught headline and a seismic smattering of aliens…along with the latest breaking news of course.To join our community, all you have to do to join isclick on this link, select ‘Join Chat’ and you’re in!No one will be able to see who has sign up and no one can send messages except for the Daily Star team. We also treat our community members to competitions, special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.CLICK HERE TO JOINHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereArticle continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

These spooky stars are said to believe that death is not the end. Some of them have apparently contacted late loved ones – and others have already passed on themselves…James Moore17:21, 29 Jul 2025Updated 17:22, 29 Jul 2025Most Haunted presenter Yvette Fielding says she’s in regular contact with her late dad(Image: © Andrew Price / View Finder Pictures)IS there anybody there? Yes, according to a psychic who reckons former PM Sir Winston Churchill has been in touch from the other side.Spiritual medium Rob Harvey says the World War Two leader, who died aged 90 in 1965, contacted him to apologise for being rude to women during his lifetime, as the Daily Star revealed yesterday.Now we take a look at some other famous folk who have supposedly sent or recieved messages from beyond the grave …Sounds eerie: In 2023 singer Cheryl claimed her Girls Aloud bandmate Sarah Harding used the radio to contact her from the afterlife. Harding died in 2021 aged 39.Cheryl says the Girls Aloud song Hear Me Out suddenly came on “without me car being switched onto Bluetooth or plugged in.” She added: “Sarah called her book ‘Hear me Out’ after that song, so I just knew it was from her.”Sarah Harding (centre) with fellow Girls Alouds stars in 2005(Image: Mirrorpix)Deadly serious: Comedian John Cleese reckons he got a message from his Monty Python co-star Graham Chapman after consulting a psychic. He knew the psychic was in touch with the Life of Brian star, who died in 1989, because she referred to an obscure sketch she couldn’t have seen.He recalls: “She said, ‘he’s rolling up his trouser leg,’ and I said, ‘oh, that’s a sketch we did about the Freemasons.’”Angel’s in touch: Actress Tori Spelling, who starred in Beverly Hills 90210, was trying to contact her dad Aaron through a psychic when she accidentally made contact with Charlie’s Angels star Farrah Fawcett instead.She said Farrah wanted her to send a message to her family about “what she was doing and what was going on” – and she passed on the information to her former partner Ryan O’Neal.By George! It seems car radios are popular with the spirits of lost souls. Singer George Michael’s cousin, Chris Antoniou says, he was driving to Sainsbury’s one day when the radio cut out and the Wham! Star’s voice suddenly told him: “I’m free.”Sarah Greene on Blue Peter with co-star Simon Groom in 1980(Image: BBC)Match maker : Ex-Blue Peter presenter Sarah Greene reckons she got a message from her dead husband Mike Smith encouraging her to hook up with his friend, Robb Gravett. Smith died, aged 59, in 2014.She says: “I got a message almost saying: ‘For God’s sake, Greeno, Robb is trying to make contact with you because he actually wants to take you out…’So will you just get off your a**e and go and answer the phone next time it rings?!’”Paranormal pandemic: Most Haunted TV presenter Yvette Fielding says she has regularly been in contact with her dead dad.Article continues belowShe says: “When Covid happened, I was really upset and couldn’t stop crying. My dad came through and tapped out the message: ‘Please don’t cry. Everything will be alright. I’m with you always.’”No s*** Sherlock ! At a mass séance in London in 1934 the spirit of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes detective stories, is not only believed to have been contacted, but his ‘voice’ recorded too.The writer, who had died in 1930, apparently passed on the message: “Take care of my boys and my good wife, Jean.” More

Love Island star Shaughna Phillips has opened up on her second pregnancy, saying it’s “scary” how quickly time is going as she prepares to welcome a baby girl later this year17:10, 29 Jul 2025Shaughna Phillips has shared fresh details on her second pregnancy(Image: FILE)Shaughna Phillips has excitedly provided fans with the latest on her pregnancy journey as she eagerly anticipates the arrival of her second child.The 31-year-old Love Island star is set to welcome a baby girl later in the year.Already a mum to two year old Lucia, whom she shares with her partner Billy Webb, the couple are gearing up for their family to grow this November.Opening up about her current experience, Shaughna confessed: “I’m feeling okay but the last week or two has had me by the balls.”Despite an overall smooth-sailing pregnancy, she’s recently been battling fatigue and relentless heartburn, admitting, “I’ve had a really easy pregnancy I can’t complain but the last couple of days I’ve been knackered and fighting for my life with heartburn.”, reports OK!.The 31-year-old Love Island star is set to welcome a baby girl later in the yearArticle continues belowApril 2023 saw the arrival of little Lucia, and Shaughna notes how this pregnancy seems to be whizzing past.Speaking candidly for Card Player, she reflected on the differences between her first and second pregnancies: “I feel like your first time you have nothing to compare it to and you have the grace of being a bit of a drama queen.”She humorously added that while you can play the pregnancy card the first time around, having a toddler changes the game: “You can say ‘I can’t do that I’m pregnant’ and people have to respect it whereas when you’ve got a toddler, who couldn’t care how pregnant I am, she wants this and wants that and she wants it now so you just have to get on with it.Shaughna announced her and partner Billy Webb were expecting another daughter in a sweet Instagram video(Image: shaughnaphillips/Instagram)”The second one just flies by. It’s scary how quickly it’s going. This baby is going to be thrown into the mix and have no idea what’s going on whereas with Lucia it was all hummingbirds and quiet, this time it’s going to be crazy.”The reality TV favourite took to Instagram on Tuesday (July 29) to post a gender reveal clip, featuring her partner Billy and their daughter Lucia, sharing the joyous news with her followers.Shaughna, sitting next to Billy, was seen grinning from ear to ear as she unveiled a box filled with charming pink items, indicating they’re expecting a baby girl.Shaughna first entered the public eye during the sixth series of Love Island in 2020(Image: ITV)In the heartwarming clip, Shaughna is spotted in the garden alongside her boyfriend, whose face is concealed by a white heart emoji.Their daughter Lucia stands before them, giggling as Billy tickles her, just before the gender of their soon-to-be sibling is disclosed.Shaughna then opens the large box, revealing an array of adorable items and a plush toy.Shaughna first entered the public eye during the sixth series of Love Island in 2020, although she didn’t find love in the villa.Article continues belowLove Island airs Sunday to Thursday on ITV2 and ITVX at 9pm More

TV presenters Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty have separated after more than a decade of marriage, they said in a statement. They said in a joint statement to the PA news agency: “We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved. “We will continue to […] More

Lily Allen has revealed she was bullied by an ex who told her she had ‘poor hygiene’ and claimed it was a ‘form of abuse’ and a ‘horrible’ experienceAndy Gilpin Deputy Editor in Chief and Bang Showbiz15:35, 29 Jul 2025Updated 15:50, 29 Jul 2025Lily Allen has revealed one of her ex-boyfriends bullied her over her personal hygiene(Image: BANG Showbiz)Lily Allen has opened up about being targeted for her “poor hygiene” by a former lover.The Smile singer, who parted ways with Stranger Things star David Harbour in 2024 after a four-years together, spoke candidly about the “abuse” she endured regarding cleanliness from an ex-beau. On the Miss Me? podcast with pal Miquita Oliver, Lily shared without naming names: “It was somebody I was in a relationship with who would do it to me, and I don’t think that it was real.”I think that it was like a form of bullying and abuse, it was a horrible one.”Lily emphasised the cruelty of such behaviour, adding, “And as bullying forms of abuse go, it’s a really horrible one.”Allen went on to explain the impact it had on her self-esteem: “Yeah, it was like done on purpose to make me feel self-conscious and s*** about myself. And make them feel powerful.”In another revealing moment on the podcast, the 40-year-old singer confessed to having a hazy memory regarding the number of abortions she’s undergone. During a discussion on contraception, she admitted to frequently falling pregnant in the past, saying, “I just remember I have an IUD [contraceptive coil] now.”She continued, “I think I’m on my third maybe fourth and I just remember before that it was a complete disaster area. Yeah, I’d get pregnant all the time.”Lily then touched upon her abortion experiences, acknowledging the uncertainty around the exact count. In a light-hearted reference to a Frank Sinatra classic, she sang, “Abortions I’ve had a few … but then again … I can’t remember exactly how many.”Lily added: “I can’t remember. I think maybe like, I want to say four or five.”The British singer disclosed that one of her former exs had footed the bill for an abortion, which at the time she found oddly “romantic”.She recounted: “I remember once getting pregnant and the man paying for my abortion, and me thinking it was so romantic!”.Miquita agreed, chiming in with: “I actually think that is romantic!”.Article continues belowYet Lily swiftly dismissed the notion, pointing out the high cost of raising children.The LDN songstress, mother to daughters Ethel, 13, and Marnie, 11, with her ex-husband Sam Cooper, clarified: “No, I don’t think it’s generous or romantic. Think about that investment, like that’s how much is it … 500 quid? Kids are a lot more expensive.” More

EXCLUSIVE: Airport bosses are considering how best to honour the late Black Sabbath singer following worldwide outpouring of grief after his death last week aged 7615:48, 29 Jul 2025Updated 15:48, 29 Jul 2025A petition is calling for Birmingham Airport to be named after Ozzy Osbourne(Image: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)Birmingham Airport could become Ozzy Osbourne International after nearly 50,000 fans backed the name switch.Airport chiefs are considering how best to honour the late Black Sabbath singer following a worldwide outpouring of grief after his death last week, aged 76.The self-proclaimed Prince of Darkness – hailed as the founder of heavy metal – was born just a mile away in Marston Green.Ozzy, who suffered from Parkinson’s disease and lung condition emphysema, died surrounded by his family 17 days after giving a final performance at Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning concert at Birmingham’s Villa Park.His funeral on Wednesday is set to bring the city to a standstill.A petition to re-name the airport after Ozzy, launched by podcast producer and fan Dan Hudson, has attracted 47,580 signatures – 10,000 in the past 24 hours.Ozzy with Black Sabbath in 1973It said: “Ozzy Osbourne was the most important musician ever to hail from Birmingham.“He rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the pioneering rock band Black Sabbath who invented the genre of heavy metal.“Ozzy’s influence on music and culture is undeniable. Naming our international airport after him would be a fitting tribute to his extraordinary career and contributions to the arts.“Other airports in the UK are named after their famous children (George Best International Airport in Belfast, John Lennon Airport in Liverpool) so it is only right that we do this here in Birmingham in honour of Ozzy.“Together we can celebrate the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne and the incredible influence our city has had on the world stage, thanks to him.”Fans who signed the online call-for-action left hundreds of emotional messages in honour of the star who famously once bit the head off a live bat thrown on stage at a concert.Angelina wrote: “Ozzy Osbourne’s music saved my life. He was truly a living legend. Naming Birmingham Airport after him would be huge and the best nod to him possible.”Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral will take place on Wednesday(Image: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)Harry said: “Underneath his wild, crazy behaviour, and Prince of Darkness persona, he possessed such a huge loving heart and was first and foremost a devoted family man.“A true working class hero who never forgot his roots and remained a proud Brummie throughout his life. I think renaming Birmingham Airport would be a marvellous way to honour Ozzy. Legends never die. “Dominic added: “Seeing this fulfilled would be incredible and a testament to the power, influence, capabilities and spirit of one Ozzy Osbourne.”While Raven said: “Ozzy Osbourne was an amazing man who changed the lives of millions of those who listen to his music.“Renaming Birmingham International to Ozzy Osbourne International would be an honourable way to show the legacy of him and Black Sabbath.”Birmingham Airport could get a new name(Image: Martin O’Callaghan)Article continues belowAirport bosses said they are discussing how to honour the star, including putting artwork in its terminals.An airport spokesman said: “Ozzy Osbourne is an inspiration to so many in our region, proving that talent, hard work and commitment can take you to all corners of the world.“In the coming weeks, we will be looking at how we can celebrate his heritage and contribution to the region via terminal artwork, creating a greater sense of place for Birmingham and his fans.” More

We might be a nation of animal-lovers, but for most of us, there’s a limit. Not so for these fearless celebrities, who decided to move in with lions, tigers and a cheetahJames Moore14:52, 29 Jul 2025Updated 14:52, 29 Jul 2025Actress Tippi Hedren with her lion, Neil(Image: The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images)Talk about being in a Jam! This week the Daily Star revealed that singer Paul Weller was once attacked by a pet lion, owned by his dad’s pal, while on his way to a gig.In fact, there are plenty of intrepid folk who have kept big cats as pets over the years – including lions, tigers and cheetahs, though with mixed success.Here JAMES MOORE looks at some of the fur-eakiest cases…Oh mane! Tippi Hedren, now 95, is most famous for being attacked by winged critters in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 movie The Birds. But in real-life she had no qualms about keeping a 400lb lion, called Neil, around the family home with her producer husband Noel Marshall and future actress daughter Melanie Griffith.Boxer Mike Tyson with one of his three Bengal tigers(Image: The Ring Magazine via Getty Images)Neil, who they raised from a cub, had the run of the house, pool and even shared Griffith’s bed. Hedren and Marshall brought him into their Beverly Hills home to research their ill-fated 1981 movie Roar, which featured scores of big cats. Some 70 members of the cast ended up injured and Griffith almost lost an eye when she was mauled by a different lion.Bite nasty : Heavyweight champ Mike Tyson once notoriously bit the ear of rival Evander Holyfield. So it’s apt that the boxer decided to keep three Bengal tigers, known for their own powerful jaws, as pets.He kept one of them, Kenya, for 16 years. But the 550lb beast ended up ripping the arm off an intruder at his property, who’d scaled a fence to play with the animal.Tyson, who gave Kenya away after the incident, now admits: “I was foolish. There’s no way you can domesticate these cats 100 per cent, no way that’s going to happen.”Burlesque dancer Josephine Baker with her cheetah, Chiquita(Image: Getty Images)Fast mover : American actress and burlesque dancer Josephine Baker, who moved to France to perform before World War Two, kept a pet cheetah called Chiquita.The critter, which wore a diamond collar, accompanied her on walks, slept in her bed and rode in her car. It also joined Baker on stage and would sometimes jump into the orchestra pit causing havoc among the musicians.Claw blimey : Showbiz duo Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn had been performing with white lions and tigers for decades when tragedy struck in 2003. Mantacore, a 400lb white tiger, suddenly attacked Horn during a performance in Las Vegas, biting his neck and severing his spine and an artery, leaving him partially paralysed.But even on the way to the hospital, Horn described Mantacore as a “great cat” and the feline continued to live with the pair at their estate until his death aged 17 in 2014.Anthony Bourke and John Rendall with their lion, Christian(Image: Derek Cattani/REX/Shutterstock)Article continues belowGrrr-eat purchase: In 1969 Aussies John Rendall and Anthony Bourke bought a lion cub at the posh London department store Harrods. They paid £3,500 for the cat and named him Christian.He lived at their Chelsea flat and became a local celebrity, padding around the furniture store they owned on the King’s Road. He even appeared on TV.Once he became fully grown the pair released Christian into the wild in Kenya. A year later they returned to meet him…Christian recognised them and the three had an emotional reunion. More

Love Island star Toni’s mum, who just appeared in the villa, has responded to rumours that she is launching legal action against ITV after stepping away from social media14:44, 29 Jul 2025Toni has hit back at claims she’s suing ITV(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)Love Island star Toni’s Laites’ mum has hit back at rumours she’s suing ITV.Toni’s mum Leslie set foot in the villa on Monday night (July 28) when the Islanders got surprise visits from their family members. Leslie was quick to show her support for Cach after her daughter chose to ditch him for Harrison before he left the show.Florida-based beauty Leslie hasn’t held back in her views on the series and called out some of this year’s Islanders in videos on social media. She’s since deleted the posts and made her TikTok page private, and fans speculated that she was mounting legal action against ITV.However, Leslie was quick to confirm that this was not the case as she revealed the truth behind the claims. Leslie issued a statement explaining why she stepped away from social media.Leslie thanked Cach for giving her daughter Toni another chance(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)She said in a clip: “My accounts were set to private because I had other stuff to do not because myself and Shakira’s mum are suing ITV.”We are definitely not, that rumour should be put to rest immediately. There’s even a rumour that she and I were spotted in London together with an attorney, also 100 per cent fake news. It is not real.”Leslie and Toni reunited in the villa on Monday night (July 28)(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)The proud parent continued: “I cant wait for you guys to see the episode and we will talk about it. I haven’t watched tonight’s yet, but once I do I will try to hop on and give you all my thoughts on that one.”She added: “Other than that, I just wanted to reassure you we are all good, just no lawsuit. Hope you have a great night.”Toni ditched Cach for Harrison in previous episodes(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)Leslie revealed to Casa Amor star Cach on Monday’s episode that both she and Toni’s stepfather were in tears when she chose Harrison over him. She said he handled the dumping “with grace” and thanked him for giving Toni a second chance.She told him in the emotional chat: “I wanted to tell you that may husband and I adore you and we think you are such an incredible stand-up guy.”You have handled some really sh*tty situations so calmly and with grace and elegance. Literally last night my husband texted me and he said, ‘I didn’t think the pedestal for Cach could get any higher but it just did,’ because of your speech for the ‘Emotional Moment’.”You handled that amazingly. Thank you for having such a big heart and treating her so well. You tell your mother when you get out that I thank her for raising such an incredible gentleman.”Article continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz here.Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More