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Edith Bowman Refutes 1990s Cat Deeley Dating Speculation
Broadcaster Edith Bowman has addressed long-standing dating rumours concerning her relationship with Cat Deeley in the 1990s. Bowman, the Scottish presenter now 50, has enjoyed a lasting friendship with Deeley for many years. Their professional association began at MTV before they jointly presented Hitlist UK and subsequently Hit Music Sunday on BBC Radio 1.
Media Attention and Misinterpretation
Frequent public appearances together, including an incident where they were photographed leaving London’s Met Bar in high spirits, ignited speculation that the pair were secretly romantically involved. However, Bowman maintains that the truth behind these events was far more innocent.
In a recent interview, Bowman clarified, “Cat and I did attract a degree of interest. There are some compromising photographs in existence. We were, and remain, very close companions, and we enjoyed socialising. But abruptly, the narrative became that Cat and I were a lesbian couple, which is simply not the case. It’s a very simplistic interpretation.”
Past Comments on Rumours
Bowman previously commented on the same rumours in 2022 during a podcast appearance. She explained that photographs of them supporting each other outside the Met Bar were due to intoxication, not romantic intimacy. She humorously stated their affection was that of close friends, finding the romantic speculation “bizarre”.
Separate Personal Lives
Bowman entered a relationship with Editors lead singer Tom Smith in 2005, and they married in 2013. They are parents to two sons, Rudy and Spike. Deeley has been married to comedian and television personality Patrick Kielty since 2012, and they also have two sons, Milo and James.
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Rejecting Lad Mags and Maintaining Privacy
Bowman further disclosed that she declined opportunities to feature in lads’ magazines during her career peak, a decision she now appreciates. She believes this choice contributed to her ability to maintain a level of privacy in her personal life, suggesting that greater exposure could have led to increased tabloid scrutiny.
Current Projects and Continued Success
Currently, Bowman hosts Cinematic Soundtracks on BBC Radio 3 Unwind, while Deeley is currently co-anchoring This Morning alongside Ben Shephard, following years of successful television work in both the UK and the US. Deeley’s past projects include programmes like Fame Academy, Stars in Their Eyes, and So You Think You Can Dance.
Celebrating Friendship with a Podcast
The pair now co-host the BBC podcast Friends Will Be Friends, which celebrates the value of enduring friendships. In announcements for the show, they conveyed that their friendship has withstood time, distance, and 20 years of collaboration, expressing hope for its continuation.