Cat Deeley Biography: Husband, Children, Films, Height, Age, Parents, Net Worth, Siblings  

Catherine Elizabeth Deeley, professionally known as Cat Deeley, is an English television presenter, model, and actress celebrated for her charismatic hosting roles on major shows like So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD), where she has been the host since 2006, earning five Primetime Emmy nominations.

She gained early fame in the UK by co-hosting the children’s program SM: TV Live (1998–2002) and CD: UK (1998–2005), and later expanded her career to the U.S. with appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Stars in Their Eyes.

Profile

• Full Name: Catherine Elizabeth Deeley
• Stage Name: Cat Deeley
• Born: 23, October 1976
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: West Bromwich, West Midlands, England
• Nationality: English
• Occupation: Television Presenter, Model, and Actress
• Height: 1.75 m
• Parents: Howard Deeley and Janet Deeley
• Siblings: Max Deeley
• Spouse: Patrick Kielty (m. 2012)
• Children: Milo Kielty and James Patrick Kielty
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $15 million

Early Life and Education

Catherine Elizabeth Deeley was born on October 23, 1976, in West Bromwich, West Midlands, England, to Howard Deeley, a businessman, and Janet Deeley, a homemaker.

Raised in nearby Sutton Coldfield and Great Barr, Birmingham, she grew up with her younger brother, Max Deeley. Cat attended Grove Vale Junior School and Dartmouth High School, later earning a diploma in performing arts at Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School.

She was discovered at 16 by a Storm Models scout, beginning her career as a model before transitioning to television. Her ethnicity is English, and her religious affiliation is not publicly disclosed, although she was raised in a non-religious household.

Career

Cat Deeley began her career in 1994 as a model, appearing in campaigns for brands like Marks & Spencer while studying performing arts. Her television debut came in 1997 on MTV UK, but she rose to prominence in 1998 as a co-host of ITV’s SM: TV Live with Ant & Dec, winning a BAFTA Children’s Award in 2001 for her engaging style.

Concurrently, she presented CD: UK (1998–2005), interviewing music stars like Destiny’s Child. Her early work also included hosting Stars in Their Eyes (2004) and guest appearances on shows like The Big Breakfast, establishing her as a UK television staple.

In 2006, Deeley moved to the United States, taking on the role of host for So You Think You Can Dance, a position she has held for 18 seasons, earning five Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Host (2008–2011, 2020).

Her warm rapport with contestants and judges, including Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy, made her a fan favorite. She expanded her U.S. presence with guest hosting appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2007) and Live with Regis and Kelly (2008), as well as presenting Choice on Fox (2007–2008).

Her acting credits include guest roles on New Girl (2012) and Deadbeat (2014), as well as hosting The Masked Singer UK in 2023. Deeley also appeared on This Morning as a guest presenter in 2024, receiving mixed feedback but maintaining her professional poise.

Deeley remains a prominent television personality, returning to So You Think You Can Dance for its 18th season in 2024 and exploring new projects, including a potential lifestyle series inspired by her fashion influence.

Her work extends to charity, notably as a patron for Great Ormond Street Hospital since 2009, and she voiced a character in Disney’s Lucky Duck (2014).

Her legacy is defined by her ability to connect with audiences across continents, blending professionalism with relatability. Her enduring impact on dance television, as seen on SYTYCD, continues to inspire aspiring performers.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @catdeeley
• Facebook Handle: Cat Deeley
• Twitter Handle: @catdeeley

Personal Life

Catherine Elizabeth Deeley married Irish comedian and presenter Patrick Kielty in September 2012 in a private ceremony at St. Isidore’s Church in Rome after rekindling their friendship from their 2001 collaboration on Fame Academy.

The couple has two sons, Milo Kielty (born 2016) and James Patrick Kielty (born 2018), and splits their time between Los Angeles and Buckinghamshire, England. Deeley is close to her family, particularly her mother, Janet, and enjoys a low-key lifestyle, with hobbies like yoga and interior design.

Filmography

•   New Girl (2012)
•   Lucky Duck (2014)
•   Deadbeat (2014)
•   The Masked Singer UK (2023)

Net Worth

Catherine Elizabeth Deeley has an estimated net worth of $15 million. Her wealth primarily stems from her long-term hosting role on So You Think You Can Dance, supplemented by earnings from UK shows like SM: TV Live and CD: UK.

Her social media presence, with over 400,000 Instagram followers, supports lucrative partnerships, and her husband Patrick Kielty’s flourishing television career contributes to their combined financial stability.