Cat Deeley has sparked a wave of backlash after a playful moment on This Morning crossed a line for some viewers.The presenter shocked audiences by revealing a novelty swimsuit live on air alongside Ben Shephard. Critics quickly branded the moment INAPPROPRIATE and UNCOMFORTABLE for daytime TV. Social media lit up with complaints accusing the segment of going too far…. Check it out
ITV Viewers Outraged As Cat Deeley Sparks “Inappropriate” Backlash With On-Air Swimsuit Stunt
This Morning fans have criticised Cat Deeley’s “inappropriate” behaviour on the popular daytime show. Many fans were left up in arms after watching the TV star jiggle around in a swimming costume on-air.
As the daytime show kicked off on Tuesday (10 December), Ben Shephard reminded his co-host that she’d left behind a gift the Josie Gibson had sourced for her at the Christmas Party.Rather smitten with the present, Ben said: ” on the popular daytime show. Many were left disgruntled after watching the TV star prance around in a swimming costume on-air.
As Tuesday’s (10 December) episode began, Ben Shephard reminded his co-host that she’d forgotten a gift that Josie Gibson had found for her at the Christmas Party. Clearly pleased with the present, Ben said: “Here you go, I retrieved it for you.”
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Cat held up the tiny swimsuit that had his face printed on it, telling him: “I was leaving that behind on purpose,” but adding “i’ll pop it on later”.
After the break, she appeared wearing the costume over her clothes, as she’d promised. However, viewers didn’t see the funny side and took to X – formerly known as Twitter to criticise the TV star.
One person wrote: “Surely, this is inappropriate and suggestive behaviour from Cat? ” Another complained: “#thismorning @thismorning I have just chucked my breakfast up looking at that awful bikini.”, reports the Mirror.
A third echoed: “These two are just c*** at this job they have no personality and make me cringe when they try to be funny.. get rid asap! #ThisMorning.”
While a fourth agreed: “Even when Cat tries to do a ‘funny bit’ it comes off clunky, forced and cringe #ThisMorning.”
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Cat began to strip off on-air
Others, fortunately, did understand the TV personality’s sense of humour. “Just as well that Ben hasn’t got a beard! #thismorning,” one viewer quipped, while another praised: “Got to give Cat credit there, that was brave. #ThisMorning.”
A third chimed in with: “Cat, so funny and Bens right the nose is weird #ThisMorning.” A fourth added: “Fair play to Cat for taking the p***! #thismorning.”
After a short commercial break, the TV pair returned, with Ben asking Cat: “Are you feeling comfortable? ” Clutching her closed red velvet jacket, Cat replied: “Yeah,” I’m feeling quite comfortable. ” She then flung open her blazer, revealing a swimsuit adorned with Ben’s face, and said: “It’s nice to have another layer on.
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Fans were totally divided over swimsuit
” As Barry White’s hit song, Feels So Good, played, Cat danced around, removing her jacket completely. Ben chuckled: “There he is, the full range of Ben’s attire is available in every really cheap shop online. ” Cat retorted: “Who needs fragrance when you got a body like that.
” Ben responded: “It’s the position of the face, it’s that my nose has never looked so big,” as his co-host began to rub her stomach where his nose had been placed.
This Morning airs weekdays on ITV at 10am