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Patrick Kielty Returns to BBC Radio 5 Live With Self-Deprecating Match of the Day Joke

On his first broadcast since announcing his split from Cat Deeley, Kielty playfully read a mock rejection letter from BBC director Tim Davie.

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Overview

  • Patrick Kielty resumed his BBC Radio 5 Live show on August 16 by joking about a rejected application to host Match of the Day, reading a tongue-in-cheek ‘welcome back’ letter.
  • He broadcast from Belfast and credited producers in London for “making the show sound average,” underscoring the teamwork behind his return.
  • The on-air jest coincided with the new Premier League season opener and Match of the Day’s refreshed lineup of Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates following Gary Lineker’s exit.
  • Kielty and Cat Deeley confirmed their separation in a July 29 joint statement, denied any third-party involvement and asked for privacy as they co-parent their two sons.
  • The couple, married in 2012 and parents of boys aged eight and six, have stated there will be “no further comment” while managing their homes in North London and County Down.