This Morning's Cat Deeley Reveals Real Name Catherine Live

During a special Thank A Teacher Day segment on ITV's This Morning, host Cat Deeley revealed her real name is Catherine, though she was commonly called Katie during her childhood. The surprise came when her former primary school teacher, Mrs. Cotterill, appeared via video link and addressed her by her real name, leaving viewers and Deeley herself visibly moved. Mrs. Cotterill praised Cat as an enthusiastic, kind, and helpful child, highlighting the positive impact she had in school. Cat shared that her nickname 'Cat' originated from a modelling agency that simplified her name when she began her career as a teenager after reaching the national finals of a BBC modelling competition. Alongside co-host Ben Shephard, Deeley has been a presenter on This Morning since last year, stepping in after the departure of Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. Despite fans also frequently commenting on her habit of fiddling with her hair during broadcasts, the heartfelt reunion and name revelation captured significant attention and affection from the audience.