CAT Deeley could stand in as Britain’s Got Talent co-host this summer when Ant McPartlin’s pregnant wife goes into labour.

Producers are working out a contingency plan for the live screenings if he has to briefly leave Declan Donnelly’s side.

Ant McPartlin, left, could be forced to drop out as Britain's Got Talent host if his pregnant wife goes into labour
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Ant McPartlin, left, could be forced to drop out as Britain’s Got Talent host if his pregnant wife goes into labourCredit: PA

Cat Deeley could stand in as BGT co-host this summer
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Cat Deeley could stand in as BGT co-host this summerCredit: Getty
Dec could present solo or see one of his presenter pals — such as Cat, 47, or Stephen Mulhern, 46 — come in as a guest host.

Cat now hosts ITV’s This Morning, replacing Holly Willoughby.

The Sun revealed last month how thrilled Ant was to be a dad at 48 and that wife Anne-Marie Corbett, 46, is expecting in June.

But a TV source said: “The timing is causing something of a headache for bosses.

“They are considering whether Dec would present alone if Anne-Marie went into labour or, if time allows, a guest presenter could step in. Cat and Stephen, who the lads have worked with in the past, are front-runners.”

The Geordie duo have worked with Stephen on Saturday Night Takeaway and previously with Cat on SMTV Live and CD:UK.

The Sun recently told how the couple, who tied the knot in August 2021, are adding to their family.

Ant has spoken out on Anne-Marie’s pregnancy while opening up about his and Declan Donnelly’s decision to rest their show Saturday Night Takeaway.

Speaking to Fault magazine, he said: “We need to spend some time with our family. We’ve both got children.”

While this is Ant’s first child, Dec, also 48, shares Isla, five, and one-year-old Jack with wife Ali.

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We revealed earlier this month that Anne-Marie, 46, is expected to give birth in June.

Ant and Dec with Cat
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Ant and Dec with CatCredit: ITV