Ben Shephard wasn't This Morning's first choice to join Cat Deeley
Ben Shephard, who has left GMB, wasn't This Morning bosses' first choice presenter to host with Cat Deeley, with Patrick Kielty preferred.
Source: metro.co.uk
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Inside the battle to get Cat Deeley back on TV: KATIE HIND reveals how ITV execs finally lured star after her US boss stood down following sex assault allegations... and chose her over up-and-comer Sian Welby
Just days after Holly Willoughby quit This Morning, ITV began holding discussions over how they could lure Cat Deeley to replace her on the programmes coveted sofa.
Source: dailymail.co.uk