Kielty's 'special lady'

Comedian Paddy confirms relationship after speculation...

09:54 22 February 2012

After weeks of rumours surrounding the pair, comedian Patrick Kielty has finally confirmed that he and Cat Deeley are in a relationship.

According to the Mail Online, the Irish star was talking to friends when he made the admission, with an onlooker reportedly saying:

"Patrick was there talking to a group of friends when somebody asked him if there was a special lady in his life.

"He looked slightly sheepish and then said, 'Yeah, Cat'. When one of the men said asked, 'Cat who?' he replied, 'Cat Deeley'."

The pair were spotted earlier this month flying back from Cabo San Lucas in Mexico after a romantic break.

Kielty, 41, and Cat, 35, have been friends since 2002, when they met while hosting Fame Academy on the BBC.

Patrick split from his long-term beau, Amanda Byram, in 2003, while Cat was recently linked to True Blood star Michael McMillan.