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Cat Deeley, Ben Shephard 'sign new This Morning deals through to 2026'

Cat Deeley, Ben Shephard 'sign new This Morning deals through to 2026'
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Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard reportedly agree deals to remain with This Morning until at least March 2026.

This Morning hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have reportedly signed new one-year deals keeping them with the show until at least March 2026.

The pair joined the daytime programme in February as the permanent replacements for Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, who left during the course of 2023.

Ratings have slid under the new pairing but nevertheless, ITV executives are said to be happy with their on-screen chemistry and have secured their futures for another 12 months, according to The Sun.

A source told the newspaper: "Cat was brought in alongside Ben to steady the ship and she's done just that. Ratings have been tricky but the daily drama has finally ended.

"Cat signed a year-long deal with Ben last year and she's agreed to another 12 months. But Cat has confided to friends she is growing tired of it and will be looking for a new challenge when this deal expires in 2026.

"Cat loves This Morning and their output. She also adores her co-hosts and the crew. But she has zero desire to follow in Holly's footsteps and become a long-running This Morning legend.

"That being said, she wants to remain loyal to the show and will see things through another year."

Deeley and Shephard front the show from Mondays to Thursdays, with Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond hosting on Fridays.

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Neil Wilkes

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