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Alison Hammond Replaces Cat Deeley on This Morning
9 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Alison Hammond unexpectedly co-hosted This Morning with Ben Shephard.
- Cat Deeley's absence was not explained by the presenters.
- Deeley is reportedly recovering from a recent marriage split.
Tuesday's edition of This Morning featured an unexpected presenting duo as Alison Hammond joined Ben Shephard, filling in for the regular co-host Cat Deeley. Hammond and Shephard acknowledged their first time hosting together but did not clarify why Deeley was absent. This change occurred several months after news broke of Deeley's separation from her husband after 13 years of marriage.
While the reason for Deeley's absence remained unaddressed on air, reports indicated she was feeling anxious following her marriage breakdown. She had reportedly aimed to maintain a positive on-screen demeanor, focusing on upbeat dialogue with her co-host. Her absence also followed her not attending her estranged husband's mother's funeral.
Cat Deeley, who began her career in the late 1990s, has been a familiar face on the morning show since March 2022. Her unexpected replacement by Alison Hammond has sparked viewer curiosity and speculation regarding the circumstances surrounding her absence.
