Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Play now Comedian and presenter Patrick Kielty graduated from Ulster University on Monday with an Honorary Doctorate award but wife Cat Deeley was unable to make the event. The award-winning stand-up comic from Co Down was given the accolade in recognition of his 'outstanding contribution to the arts' In his speech, the Dundrum man explained why he couldn't be joined by wife Cat at the ceremony and said: “Apparently when you’re hosting a live show Monday to Thursday, you don’t get time off – she couldn’t believe that Ulster had given me this honour - she still thinks I’ve come back for a couple of day on the beer and just pretended to get an honorary degree." READ MORE: Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty honoured with doctorate by Ulster University READ MORE: Patrick Kielty blown away as he's ambushed by surprise guests on chat show Asked who he thought should be the next recipient of an Ulster University honourary doctorate, Dr Patrick Kielty said: “Well I think Cat Deeley would a great one to give an honorary degree to.
Then she would believe Ulster University has given one to me!” Patrick Kielty graduated from Ulster University on Monday with an Honorary Doctorate award (Image: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University) Asked for some life advice for Ulster students who might want to go into arts and entertainment, he said: “My advice for someone who wants to get into .
