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Cat Deeley apologises after Epilepsy Action supporters call out “thoughtless” comment

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This Morning presenter Cat Deeley has apologised on the show today, after being called out by charities and people with epilepsy for “careless use of language” on the show on 17 June 2024.

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I used to do public speaking. During one of my presentations I said brain storming. Somone said to me, you can't say that. It can offend people with epilepsy. I found that very odd.

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