Covid. ITV Good Morning Britain and I'm A Celebrity star Kate is planning on getting Derek out and about for "short trips". Kate wants Derek to get out with “bursts of fresh air” which could aid his recovery, according to reports.
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Ben Shephard has told Kate Garraway that he was singing her praises at an event he was hosting - but felt 'uncomfortable' doing so. The pair, who have worked together and been friends for more than 20 years, were back at the helm of Good Morning Britain on Thursday (March 9).
As usual they brought viewers the latest news headlines which featured the current arctic blast sweeping the country as well as Gary Lineker's row with the government over his recent tweets criticising its migrant policy and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle who have started to use Prince and Princess titles for their own children.
There was also the usual debates and entertainment news, which included the big reveal of the UK's Eurovision Song Contest entry for this year ahead of the competition being held in Liverpool. But during a brief chat between the pair live on air, Kate was left shocked to hear how Ben had described her as 'amazing' at a charity awards night.
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On International Women's Day on Wednesday (March 8), Ben, 48, hosted a special event for the charity Dress For Success, who helps women who have been out of the workplace for a number of years get prepared for interviews as well as give them outfits to wear to meet potential employers.
"It was International Women's Day yesterday of course. I was at a lovely event last night for an amazing charity called Dress For Success who help women who have been out of the workplace for a number of years, mums who have decided to go back into the workplace, to get prepared for their interviews," Ben explained.
"They get them dress, they give them outfits and interview training." Kate then
Covid. ITV Good Morning Britain and I'm A Celebrity star Kate is planning on getting Derek out and about for "short trips". Kate wants Derek to get out with “bursts of fresh air” which could aid his recovery, according to reports.
Kate Garraway’s husband, Derek Draper, was pictured on the way to the shops with his carer in a rare public appearance since first catching Covid-19 back in 2020. At the height of the pandemic, author and former political lobbyist Derek caught the virus and has been battling the repercussions ever since.The family was forced to miss a trip because of Derek’s health, with Good Morning Britain host Kate, 55, also speaking candidly about the financial impact of is care and providing for her family.
Good Morning Britain’s co-host Ranvir Singh has revealed that the real reason she quit her political role on the show was due to exhaustion. Ranvir had quit her political editor position at the end of 2021 due to it being such an “intense time in politics”, before being promoted to the position of main regular co-host. She said: “I was at the White House, in Brussels every week for Brexit, there was the Jeremy Corbyn thing with Momentum.Trump was tweeting every day, I was in Helsinki one day, I’d be in Austria the next day.
Good Morning Britain has finally found its replacement for Piers Morgan two years after he quit the show following a row about his comments about Meghan Markle. Since his abrupt exit, Susanna Reid has been joined by a variety of co-stars including Richard Madeley, Adil Ray and Ed Balls.
Ben Shephard was jokingly warned to 'get it right' as he spoke to Larry Lamb about his recent Gavin and Stacey reunion. The actor appeared on Good Morning Britain on Thursday (March 23) as he shows his support for Marie Curie's latest campaign following the death of his brother.
Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway is reportedly planning a trip across the world to find pioneering treatment for her husband Derek Draper.The ITV favourite, 55, has been the prime caregiver to her husband since he faced severe medical complications after contracting long-Covid back in 2020. Former lobbyist and political adviser Derek, also 55, contracted the virus almost three years ago, having been rushed to hospital in an ambulance, placed on a ventilator and induced into a coma after falling ill in the same March that the UK went into its first national lockdown.
ITV show and subsequently quit. Piers Morgan is now a TalkTV star with his Uncensored show, having quit GMB two years ago. The 56-year-old stormed off in March of that year, during a row with Alex Beresford over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Oprah Winfrey interview.
Ben Shephard made Good Morning Britain a bit cheeky during his latest appearance at the helm as he gushed over co-star Lorraine Kelly. The presenter was back fronting the ITV news programme on Friday (March 17) alongside Kate Garraway.
READ MORE: Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway says husband is 'unable to move' and in painThree years on from Derek getting Covid, the Good Morning Britain and Life Stories presenter has shared that while he is making progress, there is still "a long road ahead", reported the Echo. Kate, 55, told Giovanna Fletcher on her podcast Journey To Magic: "It is challenging, he's still very, very damaged. "He still can't really move, still can't really speak, still fed through tubes, and so there's a long road ahead.
Annoyed Good Morning Britain viewers have asked show bosses "what were you thinking?" as they tuned into the penultimate episode of the week. Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard were at the helm of the ITV news programme on Thursday (March 16) for their first episode of the week, following on from Ed Balls and Susanna Reid being at the helm.
her husband after he fell into a coma for months after catching the coronavirus in 2020. Broadcaster Kate Garraway has explained her husband, Derek Draper, is home with his family but recquires round-the-clock care. The former political advisor spent 13 months in hospital, and became the longest-suffering coronavirus patient in the UK.
Love Island star Jack, 23, made the surprise announcement on his Instagram on Thursday evening as he shared a snap holding his newborn baby daughter. The former Casa Amor bombshell wrote: “Welcome to the world my little Princess”. It is the first grandchild for father-of-five Ronan, 46, who shot to fame as a member of boy band Boyzone.
Kate Garraway has shared her daughter's cheeky - and slightly savage - response to her mum over her birthday gift as she turns 17. The presenter gave a shout-out to her 'baby' on her special day while appearing on Good Morning Britain on Friday (March 10).
Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has pointed out an inaccuracy in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's statement announcing the christening of their daughter Lilibet.
Ben Shephard was forced to jump in to end a debate on Good Morning Britain as they spoke about Gary Linekar's fresh row with the BBC. The Match of the Day host has been hitting the headlines after facing criticism from members of the Tory party after comparing the language used to launch the Government’s immigration policy with 1930s Germany.
Kate Garraway has been extremely open about her husband Derek Draper's health battle since he contracted coronavirus back in 2020.In a new interview with The Sun, the Good Morning Britain presenter touched upon the financial impact caring for her partner has had on the family.WATCH: Kate Garraway grills Matt Hancock about his time as Health Secretary "Every day is a roller coaster. Derek's spirit fluctuates," she told the publication.
coronavirus, Kate has spoken openly about the struggles of her Chorley husband and the problems he still faces now. During the height of the pandemic, Derek became the UK's longest inpatient in a hospital to be treated. At one point he almost died after being diagnosed with sepsis.
Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway said “the costs go through the roof” when a relative becomes seriously ill, because of ‘the changes you have to make to your home’ and ‘your ability to work’. The TV presenter’s husband Derek Draper, a 55-year-old former political adviser, fell seriously ill with Covid-19 in March 2020 and has suffered long-lasting damage to his organs and requires daily care. Garraway has since created two documentaries detailing her family’s life as Derek battles the long-term effects, with both programmes winning a National Television Award in the authored documentary category.
Kate Garraway, 55, has described how her husband Derek Draper, 55, has become "trapped" in his own body. The former lobbyist, who suffers from a severe form of long Covid, spent over a year in hospital after first being rushed in back in 2020 - and has been struggling with his health ever since. Good Morning Britain presenter Kate opened up about the long-term impacts Covid has had on Derek's body in a heart-wrenching new interview.
Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway said “the costs go through the roof” when a relative becomes seriously ill, because of ‘the changes you have to make to your home’ and ‘your ability to work’. The TV presenter’s husband Derek Draper, a 55-year-old former political adviser, fell seriously ill with Covid-19 in March 2020 and has suffered long-lasting damage to his organs and requires daily care. Mum-of-two Kate, who shares daughter Darcey and son William with Derek, has since created two documentaries detailing her family’s life as Derek battles the long-term effects, with both programmes winning a National Television Award in the authored documentary category.