This Morning’s hosts confirmed: Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard revealed

Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have been unveiled as the brand new hosts of This Morning, ITV revealed on Friday.

The pair, aged 47 and 49 respectively, have been locked in talks for some months following the exit of Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

The information was confirmed through a bespoke promo on This Morning’s Twitter, exhibiting Ben strolling down the acquainted This Morning manufacturing hall and inserting a brand new photograph of Cat on the wall, earlier than turning to the digicam because the photograph involves life. 

Ben stated: ‘This actually seems like a really particular second for Cat and I to be a part of the subsequent chapter of This Morning. It’s an honour to be trusted with the reigns, be a part of Alison and Dermot and all of the workforce that work on and off display and do such an excellent job.

‘For the final ten years I’ve been waking up with our ITV daytime viewers on GMB and I now sit up for spending time with Cat…

Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have been unveiled as the brand new hosts of This Morning, ITV revealed on Friday  

‘Welcoming the viewers house after the varsity run or from their early morning routines, with a cup of tea and a mixture of the whole lot that makes This Morning so beloved.’

Cat added: ‘This Morning is a nationwide establishment. Whenever it is on, it is like having your pals over – humorous, sensible, foolish, heartfelt, informative and joyful – like all the best friendships!…

‘This Morning is and at all times would be the viewer’s present. Ben and I each know the way a lot individuals adore it, and with the assistance of an incredible workforce of individuals, we will do our greatest to deal with it.’

Sources on the channel say that they’re ‘thrilled’ on the signing of the pair after ‘so many obstacles needed to be negotiated to get there,’ in response to one supply. Their appointment will probably be mentioned on Friday’s episode of This Morning.

The Mail first revealed that the duo have been high of the checklist however in December Cat turned down the position as a result of she wasn’t in a position to commit the time to the programme.

However, after additional negotiations and the provide of extra money, she agreed. One supply stated: ‘Cat was the one they needed all alongside and at last they’ve her. It is unimaginable information for them.’

This Morning’s new everlasting host Cat was stated to be in a stand-off with ITV bosses over her new put up and her long-time position on So You Think You Can Dance (pictured on the present in November) 

It comes after it was revealed it was revealed that Cat is in a stand-off with ITV bosses over her new put up and her long-time position on So You Think You Can Dance. 

Last month, insiders revealed Cat and Ben had scooped the coveted roles of everlasting hosts within the wake of stalwart stars Holly and Phil leaving. 

It was alleged that Cat needed Rylan Clark as a co-host somewhat than Ben and can ‘not obtain particular remedy’ to allow her Monday to Thursday position on This Morning and proceed her £344k-a season position on the American dance present.

Sources revealed: ‘Cat won’t get any particular remedy… She will completely not be given time without work to movie the subsequent collection of So You Think You Can Dance. So she has to make that call, it is one or the opposite, finish of.’ 

Cat is claimed to have ‘actually needed the job’ however had considerations over her husband Patrick Kielty‘s commitments in Ireland and the way they might juggle the roles. 

The insider continued: ‘Cat advised pals that she needed the job, if ‘she might make it work.’ However, she additionally feared that Patrick’s commitments in Ireland made issues very tough for her to take the job. She additionally actually, actually needed to do it with Rylan.’

When studies of Cat becoming a member of the present first emerged final 12 months it was claimed she and Ben would obtain an annual wage of £555,000. 

While hefty, the wage nonetheless paled compared to former hosts Holly and Phil, who have been stated to have been paid £700,000 yearly for his or her position. 

However, Cat is not in need of money as she at the moment earns not less than £344,000 a season internet hosting So You Think You Can Dance within the States, the place she is claimed to be paid £43,000 an episode. 

The new collection is about to air in March and Cat has been dividing her time between the States and the UK for filming. 

Cat is not in need of money as she at the moment earns not less than £344,000 a season internet hosting So You Think You Can Dance within the States, the place she is claimed to be paid £43,000 an episode. 

It was claimed that Cat needed Rylan Clark as a co-host somewhat than Ben and can ‘not obtain particular remedy’ to allow her Monday to Thursday position on This Morning and proceed her £344k-a season position on the American dance present