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Scottish Sun
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Former kids TV presenter unrecognisable 25 years after presenting with Holly Willoughby
A FORMER kids TV host looks unrecognisable 25 years after presenting alongside Holly Willoughby. Marcus O'Donovan co-presented short-lived S Club TV with the former This Morning star. 4 Former kids TV host Marcus O'Donovan has a brand new career Credit: YouTube 4 He looks unrecognisable in his new role Credit: Linkedin 4 Marcus appeared on a short-lived show opposite Holly Willoughby Credit: YouTube Despite the name, no members of the group S Club featured in this show. More than two decades on, Marcus has a surprising new job away from the screen. He now runs his own sparking water company, which is named CO2 You. According to Linkedin, the entrepreneur owned snack company HUSK from 2011 until 2024. Marcus previously opened up about his experience working in the food industry. He told About Time Magazine: "WORK FOR SOMEBODY IN THE INDUSTRY FIRST! I regret not getting that level of experience. "Ask around for honest feedback on your idea. "The hardest thing in the food industry isn't making a great product or branding it well, it's getting your product to market and understanding logistics and manufacturing. There is a lot to learn. "It can be very lonely and you may need a lot of funding. "Reach out to me if you're just starting, I'm always happy to give someone 15 minutes on the phone." How ITV are losing grip on 'golden girl' Holly Willoughby as she eyes £10m TV megadeal and plans to follow TV legend Ahead of its debut, the S Club TV team were interviewed by Ant and Dec and Cat Deeley on SMTV Live. Alongside Marcus and Holly, S Club TV featured five other presenters on the team. This included actor Ben Barnes, singer Kelly Beckett and BBC Look North anchor Amy Garcia, among others. Back in 2017, Holly delighted fans when she shared a throwback nod to S Club TV. The star responded to a tweet from The London Studios who had uploaded an photo of Holly's early presenting work in 2000.# The London Studios wrote on X, then Twitter: "Today @hollywills is at @TMLiveEvent ..17 years ago she was in Studio 3 for S Club TV on CITV! #ThrowbackThursday @ChildrensITV," The snap featured a youthful Holly surrounded by a team of similarly attractive presenters. Sharing the image with fans, Holly replied saying: "Oh wow!" along with some heart emojis.
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kerry Katona shares true feelings over Atomic Kitten feud
Kerry Katona has revealed her true feelings about her former Atomic Kitten bandmates by speaking out on their ongoing 'feud' and admitting her one wish for the former pals. Kerry Katona has shared her true feelings on the infamous Atomic Kitten 'feud' which has seen her estranged from her bandmates for over two decades. The singer, 44, who rose to fame in the band back in 1998 and was in the group until 2001, was a forming member of the group alongside Natasha Hamilton and Liz McClarnon and was replaced by Jenny Frost after exiting the band. Likening the group's dynamics to that of the Spice Girls, after the group failed to reunite at Mel B's wedding this weekend, Kerry explained in her weekly New! Magazine column that she thought it was a 'shame' the likes of Victoria Beckham and Geri Horner weren't in attendance to the nuptials. She wrote: "I read last week that Victoria Beckham and Geri Horner weren't to be at Mel B's wedding, which is a shame. It would be sad if they weren't going due to a fallout, as the Spice Girls have so much history. "It's like me and Atomic Kitten – I do wish I was closer to the girls because we had amazing experiences together. But sometimes it is what it is, and I'm sure Mel's wedding day was amazing." The band's debut album, Right Now, was released in 2000 and reached number one in the UK charts, and the following year Kerry left the group after falling pregnant with her first child and was replaced by Jenny Frost. The band have had several reunions since, all of which Kerry hasn't been a part of. Kerry has previously recalled how the band used to fight back in the day before she was replaced by Jenny. She admitted: "I remember some of the fights we had in Atomic Kitten back in the day. Once, Liz punched me from behind after we had a little row. I was furious and got my own back. "I made her get changed in the toilets at SMTV Live, then I stamped on her feet while we were up on stage singing Whole Again." However, appearing to let bygones be bygones, Kerry has said multiple times over recent years how she'd 'love' to reconnect with her bandmates and claims to have reached out to them several times. In 2023, following the death of S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole, Kerry wrote in her column: "When something like this happens, it brings home how I feel about my relationship with the Atomic Kitten girls. "It's really sad that we don't talk. I've reached out to them so many times. Life is too short."
Wales Online
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
ITV This Morning viewers surprised by Cat Deeley's real name
ITV This Morning viewers surprised by Cat Deeley's real name Cat Deeley, who currently hosts This Morning alongside Ben Shephard, was joined by her former teacher on the show today as the pair celebrated Thank a Teacher Day Cat shed light on her unexpected name as she was reunited with her teacher (Image: Kate Green, Getty Images ) Viewers of This Morning were left astonished when they discovered the true name of host Cat Deeley during a live broadcast. The 48-year-old presenter shed light on her unexpected name as she was reunited with her teacher on the programme in honour of Thank a Teacher Day. Following an interview with children discussing their school in Surrey, Cat was taken aback when Mrs Cotterill, her primary school teacher, appeared via video link and called her by her real name, saying: "Her name is Katie." Ben Shepherd, co-hosting with Cat, clarified to Mrs Cotterill: "Because you, of course, know her as Katie." Cat, who received high praise from Mrs Cotterill, disclosed that her birth name is Catherine, but she was affectionately called Katie during her childhood, reports the Mirror. "Well my real name is Catherine, but my grandad always used to call me Katie and my mum and dad and stuff," she explained, noting: "Unless I was in trouble, then I was sometimes Catherine!" Cat received high praise from Mrs Cotterill, disclosed that her birth name is Catherine (Image: ITV ) Article continues below Mrs Cotterill, reflecting on Cat's childhood, described her as: "She was very enthusiastic, a very kind child. Always wanting to help, always wanting to be involved, just actually, an all round super person." Raised in Birmingham, Cat attended Grove Vale Junior School and later Dartmouth High School. At the age of 14, she made it to the national finals of a modelling competition through the BBC show The Clothes Show. She was later signed by a modelling agency and subsequently, her name was changed to Cat. Cat and Ben were unveiled as the fresh faces of the beloved ITV programme last year, stepping in for long-standing presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. At the time, an insider lavished Cat with compliments, telling the Mirror she's a "very recognisable face, thanks to her long stint of working on kids' TV". They continued: "Back in the 90s and early 2000s, when she worked with Ant and Dec on SMTV Live, she was very warm and funny so it's hoped they can recreate some of that magic together." Cat moved back from the US with her family after presenting out there (Image: Instagram/CatDeeley ) Article continues below After leading a variety of programmes, including So You Think You Can Dance? across the pond, Cat eventually settled down with Irish comedian Patrick Kielty, and together they have two sons, James and Milo. The family previously resided in Los Angeles but opted to relocate to the UK following a harrowing incident at a shopping centre involving Patrick and Milo a few years back. In 2020, after the distressing event where Patrick was informed by the FBI about an active shooter at the mall, Cat and Patrick made the decision to move back to England and now reside in North London.
Daily Record
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Cat Deeley shares real name on This Morning as she reunites with school teacher
This Morning host Cat Deeley was left stunned when her former primary school teacher appeared via video link and referred to her by her real name Cat Deeley left her fans utterly astonished after revealing her actual name live on air. The 48-year-old This Morning presenter shed light on her unexpected alias during an endearing segment with her former teacher as part of Thank a Teacher Day celebrations. Amid interviews with children discussing their school in Surrey, Cat was caught off guard by a surprise video call from Mrs Cotterill, her primary school mentor, who addressed the television personality by her birth name, stating: "Her name is Katie." Ben Shepherd clarified to viewers: "Because you, of course, know her as Katie." Taking the opportunity to elaborate on her name history, Cat, who received high praise from Mrs Cotterill, disclosed that while her official name is Catherine, she was affectionately referred to as Katie in her youth, reports the Mirror. Explaining the personal significance, she mentioned: "Well my real name is Catherine, but my grandad always used to call me Katie and my mum and dad and stuff," and humorously noted, "Unless I was in trouble, then I was sometimes Catherine!" Mrs Cotterill offered kind words about Cat, expressing delight at seeing her past pupil: "She was very enthusiastic, a very kind child. Always wanting to help, always wanting to be involved, just actually, an all round super person." Raised in Birmingham, Cat attended Grove Vale Junior School and moved on to Dartmouth High School. At the age of 14, her flair for fashion propelled her to the national finals of a modelling competition hosted by BBC's The Clothes Show. She was later scouted by a modelling agency, and it was at this juncture that her name was changed to Cat. Last year, Cat and Ben were unveiled as the fresh faces of the renowned ITV morning programme, stepping into the shoes of long-standing presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. At the time, an insider lavished compliments on Cat while speaking to the Mirror, remarking on her "very recognisable face, thanks to her long stint of working on kids' TV". Further commendations came in from them: "Back in the 90s and early 2000s, when she worked with Ant and Dec on SMTV Live, she was very warm and funny so it's hoped they can recreate some of that magic together." Following her tenure presenting a myriad of shows, including So You Think You Can Dance? across the pond, Cat became settled in family life, marrying Irish comedian Patrick Kielty and having two sons, James and Milo. Initially basing their family life in Los Angeles, they were driven to reconsider their location following a harrowing incident at a mall shooting which involved Patrick and Milo. Prompted by this distressing event, during which Patrick received an active shooter alert from the FBI while shopping, in 2020, Cat and Patrick relocated back to England, opting for North London as their new abode.
Daily Mirror
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Cat Deeley leaves This Morning fans gobsmacked as they find out her real name
Cat Deeley reunites with teacher live on air Cat Deeley's fans were left gobsmacked today when they found out her real name live on air. The This Morning host, 48, lifted the lid on her surprising alias when she reunited with her teacher on the show in celebration of Thank a Teacher Day. After the mum-of-two and co-host Ben Shepherd interviewed children, who were talking about their school in Surrey, Cat's former teacher popped up via video link much to Cat's surprise. Mrs Cotterill, the presenter's primary school teacher, referred to the kids TV star by her real name as she said: "Her name is Katie." Explaining the moniker for viewers at home, Ben said to Mrs Cotterill: "Because you, of course, know her as Katie." READ MORE: This Morning viewers hit back at claim surprising thing is psychologically damaging kids Cat Deeley's fans were left gobsmacked today when they found out her real name (Image: ITV) Cat, who was given a glowing report by Mrs Cotterill, revealed that her real name is Catherine, but that she was called Katie when she was growing up. "Well my real name is Catherine, but my grandad always used to call me Katie and my mum and dad and stuff," she said, adding: "Unless I was in trouble, then I was sometimes Catherine!" Giving her feedback on Cat, who was delighted to see the familiar face, Mrs Cotterill said: "She was very enthusiastic, a very kind child. Always wanting to help, always wanting to be involved, just actually, an all round super person." Cat grew up in Birmingham and attended Grove Vale Junior School, followed by Dartmouth High School. When she was 14, she reached the national finals of a modelling competition with BBC programme The Clothes Show. She was later signed by a model agency and it was then that her name was changed to Cat. Cat and Ben were announced as the new faces of the popular ITV show last year to replace long-term hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. A source at the time heaped praise on Cat and told the Mirror she is a "very recognisable face, thanks to her long stint of working on kids' TV". They added: "Back in the 90s and early 2000s, when she worked with Ant and Dec on SMTV Live, she was very warm and funny so it's hoped they can recreate some of that magic together." After hosting a whole host of shows, including So You Think You Can Dance? in the states, Cat settled down with Irish comedian Patrick Kielty, with whom she shares sons, James and Milo. The family used to live in Los Angeles, but have now decided to make the UK their home after Patrick and Milo were caught up in a terrifying mall shooting a few years ago. In 2020, Cat and Patrick decided to move back to England after the traumatic experience - in which her husband was told by the FBI that there was an active shooter in the shopping mall - and now live in North London. Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads . READ MORE: 'Brilliant' air cooling fan that keeps homes cool during the heatwave slashed from £150 to £40
