Angela Scanlon replaces Cat Deeley on This Morning as fans give verdict
angela scanlon filled in for Cat Deeley on This Morning on Tuesday (February 24), joining Ben Shephard and prompting viewers to call for her to appear more often after an on-air welcome and family chat.
Scanlon steps in for an absent Cat Deeley
Angela Scanlon, 42, joined Ben Shephard on the ITV morning show after Cat Deeley, 49, was not in the studio. Ben introduced Scanlon by saying: “A lovely, warm welcome to the gorgeous Angela Scanlon, who is here. Lovely to have you here. ” He later explained only that his co-host “was away. ” The presenter was named Ben Shephard in one account and Ben Shepard in another.
Angela Scanlon chats about half-term and her daughters
Scanlon, who shares daughters Ruby and Marnie with Roy Horgan, told the studio that half-term at home had been like a “boxing match. ” She described it as “A lovely cuddly boxing match! [I've got a] four-year-old and a soon-to-be eight-year-old. She turns eight tomorrow. ” When asked about birthday plans, Scanlon — who hosts a podcast with Vicky Pattison — 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!”
On-air banter and wardrobe details
Ben called the pair’s time together a “little play date, ” adding later: “So whilst they're at school, we can play here in the studio. We've got a good show playing, don't we?” Scanlon championed the high street in the studio with a River Island jacket, Zara trousers and ASOS heels, and replied to the welcome with: "Lovely to be here. ”
Angela Scanlon praised as 'breath of fresh air' by viewers
Viewers took to X to react, with some calling for Scanlon to become a more regular presenter. @clarkson83465 wrote: “Breath of fresh air having Angela Scanlon presenter. ” @Soodamoo said: “#ThisMorning lovely to see Angela on the show, I would like to see Josie sometimes too. ” Other posts included: “Angela is far more natural and herself than Cat” (@Jimmyboy35); “Can we please replace Cat Deeley with Angela Scanlon?” (@LeeRennoldson); “Angela Scanlon Doing a great job today on This Morning. Well done kid. ” (@AthleticsDad); and “Angela Scanlon different level as a presenter. Take note TM. ” Some viewers noted confusion about Deeley’s absence with one asking “No Cat today?” on X and another pointing out that “The continuity announcer obvs didn't get the memo re Cat. ”
Scanlon's recent work and the This Morning line-up that day
Last month, Scanlon became the face of the new Apprentice spin-off titled The Apprentice: You're Fired, a change that saw comedian Tom Allen leave that show. The spin-off sees Scanlon speaking about the series with industry experts and celebrity fans and joining the fired candidate to dissect all the drama from inside Lord Alan Sugar's boardroom. On the This Morning episode, guests listed as joining Ben and Cat in the studio included Eternal singer Louise Redknapp, interior designer Kelly Hoppen and money saving expert Martin Lewis. One preview line for the show read: “In just a moment, he has been released on bail after Peter Mandelson's arrest last night on suspicion of misconduct in public office. ”
It is unclear in the provided context what is planned next for Cat Deeley or whether Angela Scanlon will return to This Morning on a further date.
