BEN Shephard has taken a cheeky swipe at This Morning co-star Cat Deeley’s husband Patrick Kielty ahead of their first show together.
Last month it was revealed that Ben, 49, and Cat, 47, will permanently replace Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on the ITV lunchtime show.
The pair will start their new roles this coming Monday 11 March 2024.
Ben and Cat have never actually worked together, but they have met while taking part in Soccer Aid.
Cat was presenting, while Ben was up against her hubby Patrick.
Ben managed to make a cheeky dig at Irish TV presenter Patrick while chatting to the Mirror’s We Love TV magazine.
He said: “We’ve never been lucky enough to work together before.
“I’ve taken a lot of penalties against her husband though and he’s yet to save one.”
The former GMB presenter is over the moon to be working with Cat and can’t wait to get start.
He continued: “I’m a huge fan of Cat’s – she’s just a brilliant broadcaster.
“I loved waking up to her [on SM:TV Live] so the chance to work together is really fun.”
Ben also opened up about how much he is going to miss his ‘work wife’ Kate Garraway.
He was a huge support to Kate, who recently lost her husband Derek Draper after a four-year health battle.
Ben added: “Her journey has been well documented and I think we would all agree how remarkable she has been over the last four years.
“I’ve learned so much from her, as I have from all of the people I’ve been lucky enough to work alongside.
“I’m grateful that my extended GMB family is only next door so whenever I get nostalgic, I know I’m not going to be far away.”
Ben was given a grand farewell from Good Morning Britain two weeks ago.
He joined GMTV in 2000.