September 1st 2024.
The popular TV personality confidently declared, "I do not care," after opening up about the intense scrutiny she has been facing. She is one of the stars of ITV's This Morning, and she recently revealed that if things become too overwhelming, she would not hesitate to quit the show.
After Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield departed from the show, it was finally announced in February who would take over as the main presenters. The reins were handed to Ben Shephard, who came from Good Morning Britain, and the renowned UK TV legend, Cat Deeley, who has been hosting So You Think You Can Dance? in the US for the past 18 years.
In a recent interview, Cat shared her experience of joining This Morning and the intense scrutiny she has been under in her new high-profile role. Despite a decline in the show's viewership in recent months, the 47-year-old actress shrugged it off and told The Times, "I haven't really thought about it," when asked about the ratings.
Since joining This Morning in March, Cat has made headlines for various reasons, including an awkward interview with singer Chaka Khan and her comment about having a seizure while dancing on camera, for which she later apologized. However, she explained that she was just mocking herself and her dancing and expressed her apologies if anyone took it the wrong way.
When asked if the intense scrutiny has surprised her, Cat replied, "Yes!" She added that people keep checking in on her and asking if she's handling it well. However, she confidently stated, "I don't care. If it gets too much, I'll quit. I don't need to do this. I could just be a mom and do shows in America. There is no hidden agenda for me."
Cat also shared that she believes the intense attention she's been receiving is a "very British thing." She also revealed that after she joined This Morning, Holly had sent her flowers and that she hopes to catch up with her "when the dust settles."
This Morning has received a nomination in the daytime category at the upcoming National Television Awards, along with other popular shows like Deal or No Deal, The Repair Shop, Loose Women, and The Chase. In the TV presenter category, the nominees include Alison Hammond, Ant and Dec, Claudia Winkleman, Bradley Walsh, and Stacey Solomon.
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