Kate Garraway is said to be 'heartbroken' as she prepares to spend Christmas Day at the hospital bedside of her husband Derek Draper.
04.12.2023 - 10:51 / ok.co.uk
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway has delivered an update on husband Derek Draper's health, revealing that he's in hospital for treatment ahead of the Christmas holidays. The 56-year-old presenter is hosting Christmas at her house this year, telling OK! that she booked Derek in for some routine medical appointments in the hopes that his condition will improve. Derek, a former New Labour spin doctor turned psychotherapist, has been battling health issues since he contracted Covid in March 2020 and requires constant care after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life.
"Derek's in hospital having some treatment," Kate said. "It's not an emergency thing, it's not a dramatic rush back into intensive care thank goodness it's something that started last year that we hope will lead to improvement.] "I've managed to get it in before the end of the year. It's something we were trying to do in the summer but you know there are referrals and time and all of those things." The devastating complications of COVID have robbed Derek of his mobility, with the former political advisor now wheelchair-bound and suffering with communication difficulties.
However, Kate is ever hopeful that his condition will improve. "Every day we wait and see," the Good Morning Britain star said. "There isn't a dramatic improvement, but touch wood things haven't gone backwards either.
So we're adjusting to a new normal." The new normal at Christmas for Kate, who married Derek in 2005, means hosting her family and in-laws for the holidays at the couple's north London home. "It's a practical solution because it's quite challenging for Derek to travel," said Kate. "So it's easier for people to come to us, which means they have to suffer my cooking!"
.Kate Garraway is said to be 'heartbroken' as she prepares to spend Christmas Day at the hospital bedside of her husband Derek Draper.
TV presenter Kate Garraway was flooded with support from Good Morning Britain viewers as she missed the show to be by her husband’s bedside after his recent heart attack. Kate has now cancelled all her work commitments across TV and radio to look after Derek Draper, who has been unwell following his recent heart attack, amid his ongoing battle with long Covid.
Ranvir Singh is replacing Kate Garraway on Good Morning Britain while her husband Derek Draper is fighting for his life in hospital.
Doctors have revealed why Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper has been so unwell following his recent heart attack, after he suffered from Covid. After fighting Covid in 2020, Derek has faced numerous health problems including brain swelling, and issues with his kidneys, liver, and pancreas.The Good Morning Britain presenter's husband is now said to be fighting for his life after falling ill again last Monday, causing friends and family to worry about his condition.
A medical expert has weighed in on why Derek Draper has suffered serious health issues since falling ill with Covid back in 2020.
Kate Garraway's co-star has shared a worrying update about Derek Draper, saying he "is not in a good way". Her colleague, Smooth FM Breakfast presenter Jenni Falconer, spoke to listeners on Tuesday morning, 19 December, just days after Derek was rushed to hospital following a heart attack and is said to be fighting for his life. It's been nearly four years since Derek fell ill with Coronavirus, as reported in the Mirror.
Kate Garraway ’sGood Morning Britain colleagues shared an update on today’s show after reports that the ITV star will spend Christmas at her husband Derek's bedside in hospital.
Kate Garraway is deeply worried about her husband Derek Draper after he suffered a sudden 'huge' heart attack. The Good Morning Britain presenter has reportedly cancelled all her upcoming TV and radio work to be by his side in hospital. Derek became seriously ill last Monday and was rushed to the hospital.
Kate Garraway is set to spend Christmas in hospital, according to reports, after her husband Derek Draper allegedly suffered a "massive heart attack" which has left him "fighting for his life". The Good Morning Britain host, 56, is said to have been spending "24 hours a day" by Derek's side and is "willing him on to win this latest battle for his life", following his reported heart attack earlier this month. Derek, also 56, has been seriously ill since contracting coronavirus in the early days of the pandemic in 2020.
Kate Garraway will spend Christmas at her husband Derek's bedside after he suffered a heart attack which left him fighting for his life.
Kate Garraway's Good Morning Britain's co-stars sent her an emotional message as they returned to air after it was revealed her husband was again fighting for his life. Derek Draper, a former Labour lobbyist, contracted coronavirus in March 2020 and was taken to the hospital where he was put in an induced coma.
Good Morning Britain 's Ben Shephard may be rumoured to be taking over This Morning alongside Cat Deeley next year, but he's got a much bigger job to take care of first - Christmas drinks! The presenter spoke to OK! in an exclusive interview about his upcoming Christmas plans, with the 49-year-old spending his the festive season at home in South-West London for the first time in five years. "My son Sam worked it out - it's the first time we're at home since about 2018 because we've gone to [wife] Annie's family or my family or Cornwall," he said. "My brother lives in Dubai, so we've been out to Dubai for a Christmas as well.
Kate Garraway is at her husband Derek Draper's bedside as he fights for his life after a heart attack, according to reports.
Kate Garraway is reportedly staying vigil by husband Darek Draper's side after he was hospitalised earlier this week following a heart attack.
Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper is reported to have suffered "a massive heart attack" this week. A source told The Sun: "Derek suffered a massive heart attack earlier this week which has left him fighting for his life all over again. "It was sudden and a shock as he had been doing so well and was in great spirits, looking forward to Christmas at home with the family.
Kate Garraway is "praying for a miracle" as her husband Derek Draper remains in hospital after reportedly suffering a heart attack. Kate, known for co-hosting GMB, is said to be staying close to Derek, who became really unwell with Covid-19 back in 2020 and had to stay in hospital for a long time.
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While Christmas is meant to be one of the happiest times of the year, for Kate Garraway it’s full of emotion.This will be the fourth festive season since her husband of 18 years, Derek Draper, fell seriously ill with the Covid infection that has wreaked havoc with his health. As the Good Morning Britain presenter recently revealed, 56-year-old Derek has been back in hospital, and a source told OK! that this time of year is full of mixed emotions for Kate.
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Kate Garraway has told how her husband Derek Draper is still in hospital where he is receiving planned treatment as she said 'we wait and see' in terms of progress in his health. The Good Morning Britain host confirmed Derek was in hospital at the end of last month.