This Morning Cat Deeley Absent: Angela Scanlon Steps In on ITV Show
Feb. 24, 2026 — London — Cat Deeley was unexpectedly absent from ITV’s This Morning this morning, with regular co-host Ben Shephard joined by Angela Scanlon stepping in as replacement and no on-air explanation provided for the This Morning Cat Deeley no-show.
The substitution occurred during the live Tuesday broadcast, leaving viewers puzzled about the whereabouts of Deeley, who has co-hosted the daytime show since 2024 alongside Shephard [8]. Scanlon, known from Strictly Come Dancing, filled the role seamlessly, as reported by multiple outlets including The Sun and WalesOnline.
Viewer Reactions
Audiences took to social media expressing confusion over the This Morning Cat Deeley absence, with some hailing Scanlon as a “breath of fresh air” and demanding she become a permanent fixture. According to the Manchester Evening News, fans called for the change amid the sudden switch-up. The Daily Mirror noted widespread speculation among watchers, while OK! Magazine covered Shephard’s on-air introduction of Scanlon without addressing Deeley’s whereabouts.
No official statement from ITV or Deeley has been reported regarding the reason for missing the live episode, as per coverage from The Sun and others.
Recent Context
The This Morning Cat Deeley episode follows lighter coverage from the past day, including a Daily Mail recap of Deeley blushing over a co-star’s compliment on her appearance during a recent broadcast. Fashion notes highlighted Deeley’s £49 River Island jeans as a “style of spring” on Yahoo Style, underscoring her ongoing presence on the show prior to today’s absence.
X (formerly Twitter) mentions remain limited to fan comments, with no major developments or official updates noted in the last 24-48 hours.
