In a heartwarming and playful moment, Cat Deeley has shared a special birthday tribute to her best friend, fashion designer Charlie Brear, with an adorable black and white snap showing the pair sharing a kiss on the lips. The This Morning presenter, 52, captioned the photo: “Happy Birthday. Forever and day. Ride or die.”
The touching tribute comes as Cat continues to juggle a busy schedule of work, parenting, and self-care. She recently returned to This Morning after an unexplained absence, and fans were left wondering what she’d been up to during her time off. Cat has shared glimpses of her time away, including a fun Instagram video of her dancing in a towel while in a snowy location. She teasingly captioned the video: “Set Prep, before heading down to Hair and Makeup! Not Stateside but pretty close, there’s plenty of snow… what’s your guess?”
While fans were thrilled to see Cat back on the show, her Instagram updates reveal the challenges she’s faced recently, including her split from her husband, Patrick Kielty. In July 2025, Cat and Patrick confirmed their 13-year marriage had ended but emphasized that they would remain united as parents to their two sons, Milo, nine, and James, seven. Their separation had long been speculated, particularly after Cat’s absence from Patrick’s mother’s funeral in March 2025.
Despite the breakup, Cat’s Instagram posts show that she’s focused on moving forward with the support of her close-knit group of friends and family. Her birthday tribute to Charlie Brear, her “ride or die” friend, was just one example of the love and support surrounding her during this challenging time.
Cat and Patrick, who met in 2002 while hosting Fame Academy, had a public romance that blossomed ten years later. The couple married in an intimate ceremony in Rome in 2012 and lived in California for a decade before returning to the UK.
This birthday tribute to Charlie shows that Cat is finding strength in her friendships, proving that no matter the challenges, she has a strong circle of support to rely on.
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