Less than a week after announcing her surprising separation from husband Patrick Kielty on July 29, 2025, This Morning host Cat Deeley, 48, was spotted on a romantic getaway in Sitges, Spain, with celebrity hairdresser Ben Skervin. The TV star’s swift move, reported by Daily Mail on August 11, 2025, included a bold “I love you” comment on Skervin’s Instagram, leaving fans stunned and Kielty grappling with the fallout. The whirlwind romance has ignited a frenzy on X, with reactions ranging from support to criticism.

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Deeley and Kielty, married for 12 years with sons Milo, 7, and James, 5, issued a joint statement confirming their split, denying third-party involvement, per Metro. Yet, Deeley’s August 2 dinner with Skervin at Chiringuito de Garraf, a celebrity-favored restaurant, raised eyebrows. Witnesses described her as “downcast” but noted her affectionate social media comment, suggesting a deeper bond. “Cat’s ‘I love you’ feels like a statement,” a diner told Daily Mail. X posts exploded, with users like @TVGossip tweeting, “Cat moved on in DAYS?” and @FanOfCat defending, “She’s allowed to find happiness!”

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Skervin, a London-based hairdresser who has styled stars like Madonna and the Spice Girls, has been a longtime friend of Deeley’s, appearing in her social media snaps, per The Sun. Their public romance contrasts sharply with Kielty’s somber sighting in London, purchasing wine near their former home, as reported by Entertainment Daily. The split, already strained by Deeley’s absence from Kielty’s mother’s funeral in March 2025, has fueled speculation of deeper issues, with a family member telling Daily Mail, “Her no-show was the final straw.”

Deeley’s getaway, during her This Morning summer break, has drawn mixed reactions. Some fans on X, like @SoapFan22, called it “insensitive timing,” while others, like @CatLoverUK, praised her resilience: “Good for Cat, living her truth!” The rapid transition, coupled with her public declaration, has intensified scrutiny of her personal life, especially given their Fame Academy history and 2012 marriage.

As Kielty processes the breakup, Deeley’s bold move with Skervin signals a new chapter. Whether this romance is a fleeting escape or a lasting love, it’s left fans and the TV world buzzing, eagerly awaiting what’s next for the former golden couple.