Cat Deeley was forced to exit a This Morning discussion midway through after having a coughing fit on air.
The presenter, 47, and her co-star Ben Shephard were chatting with Dr Zoe Williams and Dr Tony Kendrick about some health issues.
Earlier in the day, Cat had explained she has “a bit of a heavy cold”.
Cat Deeley on This Morning
During the medical segment on This Morning, Cat was forced to get up and walk off set as she started coughing.
Ben said: “I think Cat is having to sneak out because she is about to having a coughing fit. We’ve got doctors here, we’re alright!”
Tony said: “I hope she’s okay.”
Returning to the show later, Cat addressed her health issue. Ben asked: “Are you alright?”
She said: “I think so… just about!”
Viewers expressed concern for Cat on X. One person said: “Hope Cat’s ok. I’ve had coughing fits like that and they’re not fun.”
Another wrote: “Someone get Cat some buttercup syrup.”
I think Cat is having to sneak out because she is about to having a coughing fit.
Someone else added: “Surely Cat should of called in sick…?”
Another begged: “Please do a Covid test, Cat. It’s on the rise again. Thank you.”
Ben and Cat became This Morning’s new main hosts in March. They’ve taken over from Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby – who both left last year.
This Morning presenters
Body language expert Darren Stanton recently discussed Cat and Ben’s partnership on the show.
Speaking on behalf of Betfair Bingo, Darren said: “I’ve been watching Ben and Cat for quite some time now. With Cat, we know the transition has been a bit of a slow one. However, I do think the rapport between them has increased quite a lot, and they’ve started to find their feet now.”
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