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Inside Ben and Cat’s turbulent return to This Morning – backlash over his new look; complaints over her habit; viewer boycott

Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley made their highly anticipated return to This Morning on September 2. However, their comeback was far from smooth.

Host Ben debuted his facial hair with a selfie on social media, captioned: “Morning all – back to school and so far still smiling!! (Credit: ITV) Cat Deeley, who returned to her regular Monday to Thursday presenting slot alongside Ben, also found herself under the scrutiny of This Morning fans – but for a very different reason. (Credit: Cover Images) Since joining This Morning in March, Cat has not only faced criticism over her on-screen habits but has also been involved in controversy.

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