Cat Deeley misses mother-in-law’s funeral for heartbreaking reason as husband carries coffin

Cat and Patrick have two sons together

Cat Deeley missed her mother in law Mary’s funeral on Monday (10 March) for a heartbreaking reason.

The This Morning host missed the funeral where her husband Patrick Kielty’s late mother was laid to rest. However, Patrick attended the funeral in his home village looking heartbroken as he carried his mother’s coffin.

Cat and Patrick have been together for 12 years. And they share two sons, Milo, eight, and James, five. But it seems the TV presenter had a heartbreaking reason for missing the funeral.

Cat Deeley on This Morning
Cat hosted This Morning on the day of the funeral (Credit: ITV)

Cat Deeley missed mother in law’s funeral

Patrick wore a dark grey suit with a white tie as he laid his mother to rest. He was accompanied by his brothers John and Cahal. Throughout the day they were consoled by loads of mourners.

However, instead of going with Patrick, Cat appeared continued hosting This Morning alongside Ben Shephard.

A spokesperson for Cat told MailOnline that she missed the funeral so that she could be there for her two sons.

The source said: “Cat remained at home to be there for her two young children before and after school on this very sad day.”

Patrick’s mother Mary was in her 80’s when she passed away at her home in the village of Dundrum on Saturday.

Cat Deeley and patrick Kielty at an event
Patrick and Ct have been together for 12 years (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Patrick spoke fondly of his mum over the years

A death notice for Mary said she “will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her entire family circle, neighbours and friends.

Over the years, Patrick has always spoken fondly about his mother, especially how proud she was over him hosting the Late Late Late Show.

Patrick told the Irish Sun in 2023 that Mary was “secretly delighted” that he was chosen as the host, but didn’t want to make any “public statements”.

He said: “Mary Kielty is secretly delighted but not making any real public statements. I mean talking to people at mass, which is kind of a public statement in Dundrum.”