This Morning Cat Deeley absent as Angela Scanlon steps in this morning cat deeley missing from live show

Cat Deeley did not appear on the programme on Tuesday, and this morning cat deeley was announced by co-presenter Ben Shephard as "away" just minutes into the broadcast. Angela Scanlon stepped in to co-host, and viewers immediately noticed the change.

This Morning Cat Deeley: Ben Shephard announces absence and welcomes Angela Scanlon

Minutes into the show on Tuesday, Ben Shephard opened by saying, "Hello and welcome to your Tuesday's This Morning. A lovely, warm welcome to the gorgeous Angela Scanlon, who is here. Lovely to have you here. " He then explained simply, "Cat is away, " offering no further details about his co-presenter's absence. Later he framed the change as, "Cat's away, so like a little play date with Angela, " and added, "So while they're at school, we can play here in the studio. " The pair had hosted together on Monday.

Angela Scanlon recalls chaotic half-term and a daughter's birthday

Angela Scanlon, described on air as a Strictly Come Dancing star, joked about her half-term at home: "Half term was like a boxing match. You know, a lovely, cuddly boxing match. " She said she has a four-year-old and a "soon-to-be eight-year-old. She turns eight tomorrow. " On plans to mark the birthday, Angela said, "Well, we got birthday bangs yesterday. A birthday haircut. Very grown-up... I don't know where... I think Hannah Montana may be inspired, but she wanted bangs, and you know she's eight, so you get what you want when you're eight. " Angela is married to Roy Horgan and has daughters Ruby and Marnie with him.

Viewers wondered where Cat Deeley was and took to social media

Viewers were left asking where Cat Deeley was as the titles rolled on Tuesday; the presenter is 49 and normally fronts the daytime series alongside Ben Shephard throughout the week. Social media reactions included: "No Cat today?" and "The continuity announcer obvs didn't get the memo re Cat. " Others praised the stand-in, with comments such as "Breath of fresh air having Angela Scanlon presenter!" and "I like Angela, she is very mischievous, and I like that!" Additional posts read, "Angela Scanlon is FANTASTIC hosting This Morning. Needs to be full-time" and "Angela Scanlon makes This Morning instantly more watchable. She'd be my first choice to replace Claudia (Winkleman) on Strictly - similar adorable quirky energy!"

Guests, headlines and a unclear bail reference during the show

Angela previewed the programme's upcoming segments, saying, "We have got a great show coming up. " She told viewers: "In just a moment, he has been released on bail after Peter Mandelson's arrest last night on suspicion of misconduct in public office. " Who "he" refers to is unclear in the provided context. Angela also said Nick Ferrari and Ashley James would appear to discuss that and other headlines. Ben added a lighter note on the show's theme, saying, "Also, it's the era that brought us the Spice Girls, Friends, and of course, Snake. The 90s are iconic for many things, including fashion, " and told viewers, "We've got a good show playing, don't we?"

Angela's prior cover stints and request for comment

Angela previously took the presenting role just before Christmas alongside Dermot O'Leary; Dermot and Alison Hammond normally provide cover on the programme. Cat Deeley's representatives were contacted for comment about her absence.