Cat Deeley went missing from This Morning AGAIN on Wednesday as she was once again replaced by Angela Scanlon – with no explanation
 
Fans were left divided after tuning in to the ITV daytime show, where Ben Shephard revealed he would be joined by Angela, 42, for the second day in a row

The mystery surrounding Cat Deeley’s sudden absence from This Morning has deepened after the presenter failed to appear on the programme for a second consecutive day, once again being replaced by Angela Scanlon — with no official explanation offered to viewers.

Cat, 49, went missing from her regular slot on the programme yesterday (February 24), with Ben, 51, simply telling fans at home: ‘Cat is away’ and Angela instead taking to the show

Fans tuning in on Wednesday were left puzzled as Ben Shephard confirmed Angela, 42, would be joining him on the iconic ITV sofa for the second day in a row.

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, viewers reacted to Angela’s return with divided opinions

Cat, 49, was noticeably absent from her regular slot on Tuesday (February 24), with Ben offering only a brief update at the start of the show, telling viewers simply:

“Cat is away.”

No further details were provided on air, leaving audiences guessing.

Second Day, Same Silence

Cat was last seen on the show on Monday

On Wednesday morning, hopes that Cat might return were quietly dashed when Ben once again introduced Angela as his co-host — without any update on when Cat might be back.

Gesturing toward Angela, he told viewers:

“She’s back! For another day, Angela Scanlon is with me!”

Once again, no explanation followed.

Cat Deeley was left blushing as This Morning co-star Clodagh McKenna complimented her BOTTOM live on air during a cheeky cooking segment

The continued silence quickly became a talking point online, with viewers divided over both Cat’s absence and Angela’s return.

Social Media Reacts: ‘Where’s Cat?’

Talk soon turned to Cat’s outfit, with Clodagh, 50, not holding back as she complimented the presenter – pointing out her behind

Taking to X, formerly Twitter, fans shared a flurry of reactions — ranging from confusion to frustration and, in some cases, praise for Angela stepping in.

“Where’s Cat?” one viewer asked, while another echoed: “Team, where’s Cat?”

Others were less kind, with one writing:

“How far down the list of replacements was Angela Scanlon?”

Another added bluntly:

“Get rid of her and I may watch again.”

Some viewers even criticised Angela’s presenting style, with one remarking:

“Can Scanlon try better to disguise reading the autocue?”

But Angela also found strong defenders.

“Angela Scanlon is a total breath of fresh air on This Morning today,” one fan wrote.
“She stepped in at the last minute and the chemistry with Ben is already top-tier. Can we see more of this duo?”

Another commented:

“Angela is great — natural and down to earth.”

One viewer went further, suggesting:

“Can we please replace Cat Deeley with Angela Scanlon?”

Meanwhile, Cat Is Spotted Elsewhere

While viewers were left guessing, Cat appeared to offer a subtle glimpse into her whereabouts by sharing an Instagram Stories snap showing her out with friends in London’s Mayfair — adding to the intrigue surrounding her unexplained absence.

Her last appearance on the show was on Monday, when she returned alongside Ben after the half-term break.

A Recent On-Air Moment That Had Viewers Talking

Cat’s disappearance comes just days after she was left blushing during a cheeky live moment on This Morning that quickly grabbed viewers’ attention.

During a cooking segment in the ITV kitchen, Cat and Ben were joined by chef Clodagh McKenna, who was demonstrating a carbonara-inspired pasta bake.

As the trio discussed ingredients — including pork “cheek” meat packed with pancetta — the conversation took an unexpected turn.

Clodagh joked:

“Is it the cheek or the bottom? A cheeky bottom.”

She then added, laughing:

“I did mention earlier — and I’m not sure I can say this on TV — but I said how good Cat’s bottom is looking in these jeans. They really do. She should wear these jeans every day — viewership would soar!”

Cat was visibly embarrassed, covering her behind as she laughed and replied:

“Oh my God, thank you… you’re very, very kind — I think I’m blushing now.”

The presenters continued giggling as Clodagh quickly steered the segment back to food, joking:

“I hope I didn’t embarrass you! Now, onto my pork cheeks.”

The playful exchange quickly went viral among viewers.

Fashion, Fun — And a Gwyneth Moment

Earlier this month, Cat also made headlines for her fashion choices after revealing she was channelling Gwyneth Paltrow while presenting This Morning.

Sharing snaps on social media, Cat wore a striking red velvet suit, explaining she had recreated a look famously worn by Gwyneth — a red Gucci suit paired with a blue shirt — first debuted at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards, and later reimagined at Gucci’s Love Parade show in Los Angeles in 2021.

Posting the image on Instagram, Cat humorously revealed the real reason behind her slicked-back hairstyle, writing:

“When the boys have nits, so it’s time to prevent an infestation but make it FASHION. Gwyneth P in the OG.”

While Gwyneth had styled the look with pointed red heels, Cat opted for chic black boots and simple stud earrings — winning praise from fans for her playful honesty and fashion confidence.

Questions Still Unanswered

Despite the light-hearted moments that have kept Cat in the spotlight recently, her unexplained absence from This Morning for a second day has left viewers searching for answers.

ITV has yet to offer any further clarification, and no timeline has been given for her return.

For now, Angela Scanlon continues to hold the fort alongside Ben Shephard — while audiences remain divided, curious, and watching closely for Cat Deeley’s next move.