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Patrick Kielty Addresses Family’s Move Back to the UK following Split from Cat Deeley

DUBLIN, IRELAND – August 12, 2024 – Television presenter Patrick Kielty has publicly discussed the family’s relocation from Los Angeles to the UK, a move that preceded his and wife Cat Deeley’s recent proclamation of their separation after nearly seven years of marriage. Kielty, currently hosting The late Late Show in Dublin, revealed the decision to return to the UK was primarily driven by Deeley’s desire to be closer to her family.

The couple, who share two sons – Milo, age seven, and James, age five – had been based in Los Angeles for over a decade, where Deeley enjoyed a successful career hosting the US version of So You Think You Can dance. Kielty explained that Deeley felt the lack of a strong family support network while raising young children in the US.

“What was weird about it was, it was Cat who wanted to return,” Kielty stated, adding that Deeley missed having the close proximity of her extended family – cousins, brothers, and others – readily available. He emphasized that while London wasn’t “home” for him, having grown up in a village in County Down, Northern Ireland, the distance wasn’t a significant obstacle as his family was already accessible by flight.

Kielty underscored that Deeley’s career success in the US meant the decision to leave was entirely hers. “I also think because Cat was the one with the successful career out there, she was the one that chose that she wanted to leave that, at that right time, that’s a decision that she made and onyl she can make, and it’s your job to support that decision.”

The move coincided with Kielty taking on the role of host of The Late Late Show in 2023, a flagship Irish talk show broadcast from Dublin. Deeley subsequently secured a presenting role on ITV’s This Morning in 2024, alongside Ben Shephard, following the departure of Phillip schofield and Holly Willoughby.

Background: Kielty and Deeley’s Relationship

Kielty and Deeley initially connected through mutual friends and began dating in 2011. their relationship blossomed after Kielty flew from Belfast to Los Angeles for a celebratory brunch following Deeley’s hosting duties on So You Think You Can Dance. the couple married in a private ceremony in Rome in 2012.

The news of their separation, announced earlier this week, has prompted significant media attention. Both Kielty and Deeley have requested privacy for themselves and their children during this difficult time.

Key Details Not in Original Article:

Wedding Location: the article now specifies the couple married in rome in 2012.
Previous This Morning Hosts: The article notes the context of Deeley joining This Morning after the departures of Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.
Kielty’s hometown: Specific mention of Kielty’s upbringing in a village in County Down, Northern Ireland, adds personal context.
Timeline Clarification: The article provides a clearer timeline of events – Kielty starting The Late Late Show in 2023, Deeley joining This Morning in 2024, and the separation announcement in 2024.