Cat Deeley’s Unconventional Sleeping Arrangement With Patrick Kielty Resurfaces Amid Split News
Just a year before announcing their unexpected separation, Cat Deeley shared an intimate glimpse into her private life with husband Patrick Kielty that, in hindsight, has taken on new significance. The This Morning host, who recently revealed that she and Patrick were ending their marriage after 13 years, had opened up in 2023 about their unconventional sleeping arrangements — a candid confession that sparked curiosity and conversation at the time.
Appearing on This Morning in a segment discussing “the secret to a happy marriage,” Cat revealed that she and Patrick didn’t always share the same bed during the week. The revelation came during a chat with co-host Ben Shephard, TV personality Linda Lusardi, and a married couple, Emma and Kevin, who also sleep in separate rooms.
“It’s one of those things that because of our schedule here — from Monday to Thursday — I sleep in the guest bedroom,” Cat admitted. “And the rest of the time, I’m back, because otherwise I get up at 5 a.m. and I want to fall asleep earlier.”
The statement, which seemed innocuous at the time, offered a rare look into how the couple adapted to the demanding logistics of two high-profile careers and family life. Linda Lusardi responded with understanding: “That’s logistics. You’ve got an odd job that makes you get up early. You have to! But I do think if you can sleep together, why not?”
Now, in light of the couple’s joint separation statement, that moment has resurfaced as fans seek clues to what might have gone wrong. In their announcement, Cat and Patrick emphasized that there was “no other party involved” and that they remained committed to co-parenting their two sons, Milo and James. Their respectful tone and united front underscore what appears to be a deeply considered and amicable parting.
Though speculation has circulated about their busy careers and time spent apart, Patrick dismissed the notion of a “long-distance marriage” as recently as last year. “It’s a myth,” he said in an interview. “We’re either both living over here, or we’re both over there, or we’re working… We sit there together reading stuff like that, and I’ll say, ‘Yes, this is a very long-distance relationship — now who’s making tea, you or me?’”
Cat, too, was transparent about the challenges of juggling career and motherhood. Speaking to HELLO! when she took on her new role at This Morning, she said: “I drop the ball all the time. I’m exactly the same as everybody else… The juggle is real, the struggle is real.”
The decision to return from Los Angeles to London after 14 years was made, Cat said, for the benefit of their boys — a desire to keep them close to family. “They have grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins they adore. It’s a special moment in time, and you don’t get those times back.”
Together, they had settled into a stunning £4.9 million Hampstead home, a former fixer-upper transformed into a modern family residence. With five bedrooms, a nanny suite, a play area, and even a bar, it was a dream family space built for the long haul.
But even the most beautiful homes can’t always shelter a relationship from evolving. And while separate beds on early weekday mornings don’t signal the end of a marriage, they do paint a picture of lives growing increasingly parallel — practical, loving, but perhaps emotionally distanced.
As both Cat and Patrick take time away from public view — she on a planned summer break from ITV, he staying silent on social media — fans continue to wish them peace, privacy, and strength.
For now, the ring may be off, the beds may be separate — but the love they’ve shown for their children, and the respect they maintain for each other, remains the most enduring legacy of their 13-year union.