This Morning viewers were left stunned after Cat Deeley made a comment about co-star Tom Swarbrick looking like a 'sixth former', which many deemed inappropriate. During a segment on Monday's show, the 49-year-old presenter remarked that Tom's outfit—inspired by Harry Styles' BRIT Awards look—made him appear 'strangely attractive' in a 'sixth form' way.
The discussion began when Tom, 38, changed into a formal suit and pink tie to mimic the singer. As he modelled the outfit, Cat said: 'I do actually agree, it does make him look a bit sixth form... which is strangely attractive, in a weird way.' Tom responded by joking about looking like a character from The Inbetweeners, while Cat added the look reminded her of being a teenager.
Social media users quickly criticised the remark, with one writing: 'Oh dear Cat, that comment is going to haunt you.' Another said: 'If a male had made that comment about sixth formers there would be hell on This Morning.' A third added: 'I thought that too. She did back it up by saying it reminds her of being a teenager. Thank god Ben didn’t say it.'
The incident comes after Cat returned to the show following a mysterious absence last week, during which Angela Scanlon and Alison Hammond filled in. On her return, Cat admitted to sitting on an iPad before the show, 'blowing the budget' for the episode.
