Kate Garraway update as GMB absence explained after fans left concerned

Kate Garraway has opened up about her reaction to the gripping documentary about her husband Derek Draper's challenging battle with COVID-19. Speaking on This Morning, with hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, the Good Morning Britain star admitted that she was unable to talk "for about an hour" after she watched Derek's Story.

Piers Morgan has fiercely defended his close friend Kate Garraway against online trolls who targeted the Good Morning Britain host following the tragic passing of her husband, Derek Draper.

Lancashire-born Derek Draper was "someone you always wanted on your side”, according to former Prime Minister Tony Blair. The political advisor-turned psychotherapist died in January at the age of 56 after nearly four years of battling with the effects contractiong Covid had on his body.

Kate Garraway has opened up about the debt she's in after caring for her late husband, admitting she is "ashamed".The Good Morning Britain presenter has revealed that despite having a "well paid job", she "couldn't make it work" with her finances, due to the staggering cost of care. Kate, 56, tragically lost her husband Derek Draper in January after he became seriously ill with Covid-19 in March 2020. Derek subsequently spent 100 days in a coma and required round-the-clock care and treatment until his death.The mum-of-two appeared on GMB on Tuesday, 26 March, to speak about her new documentary, Kate Garraway: Derek's Story, which will air on ITV on Tuesday night.

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper died in January 2024 died aged 56 following a devastating three year battle with Covid-19. With Good Morning Britain presenter set to tell Derek's story in her new 60 minute documentary, let's take a look inside Derek's lengthy health battle before his tragic passing.

Kate Garraway has shared why she's 'sad' in a tearful appearance on Good Morning Britain. The presenter appeared on the ITV news programme on Tuesday (March 26) as a guest ahead of the release of her next documentary which she started filming before her husband Derek Draper's death.

Kate Garrawayhas heartbreakingly opened up about how caring for her late husband Derek Draper impacted their relationship, sharing that at times she didn't "feel loved" by him. Derek tragically passed away at the age of 56 on 3 January, after battling multiple health complications due to coronavirus. In her new documentary Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story, Kate details the final year of Derek's life.The film shows the horrific reality of his health struggles and the impact this had on his family.

This Morning host Kate Garraway has revealed that the last conversation she had with her husband, Derek Draper, before he passed was over the phone in December. Derek passed away on Wednesday 3 January from Covid complications - after he contracted the disease in 2020. In an interview with The Times, Kate explains Derek was receiving treatment in Mexico last year.

Kate Garraway has opened up about the debts she now faces following the death of her husband Derek Draper. The Good Morning Britain presenter’s husband died in January after becoming seriously ill with Covid-19 in March 2020. Derek subsequently spent 100 days in a coma and required round-the-clock care and treatment until his death.

Kate Garraway has opened up about holding a funeral for her late husband Derek Draper, who died at 56 in January after a devastating three-year battle with COVID.The Good Morning Britain presenter is telling the story of Derek's life and his various health setbacks in her latest ITV documentary Kate Garraway : Derek's Story. Speaking to The Sunday Times ahead of the documentary airing, Kate described the day of Derek's funeral - and how it didn't feel "real". "I knew that what was said in the church would stay in the church, and wasn’t going to be broadcast or written up.

Kate Garraway has opened up about making her latest documentary about her late husband Derek Draper as she confessed it has been "pretty emotional" working on it without him.

Kate Garraway has revealed her husband Derek Draper's final message ahead of a documentary set to air on ITV that they planned 'in his voice'. It was announced last week that the presenter's next film will be released later this month following Derek's tragic death in January.

Kate Garraway emotionally spoke about her late husband Derek Draper on Good Morning Britain as she revealed more about her new documentary. On GMB Kate told her ITV colleagues Susanna Reid and Ed Balls: “The idea came from him at the beginning of 2023 and he suddenly said, as words would come in fits and starts, 'are we making another documentary?” Kate continued: “I said I hadn't thought to do that Derek but he said 'I think we should'.

Good Morning Britain 's Kate Garraway is opening up about the final year of her late husband Derek Draper's life in a new documentary for ITV. Lobbyist-turned-psychotherapist Derek died aged 56 in January after a three-year battle with Covid-19.

Kate Garraway feels the time is right to share the final chapter of her late husband Derek Draper's life. A new ITV documentary is set to air later this month detailing his last weeks.

Kate Garraway had an emotional weekend after her daughter Darcey turned 18, just weeks after the teenager carried her father's Derek's coffin at his funeral. Good Morning Britain presenter Kate, 56, revealed her daughter "didn't want a celebration" as it was too soon after Derek's death in early January, so they opted for a "small family lunch at home" - organised with the help of close friend Myleene Klass.

Kate Garraway says she sent a 'bat signal' to Myleene Klass for help as she wanted to celebrate her daughter's special birthday despite her request. The Good Morning Britain star took to social media to reveal how she marked Darcey turning 18 just two months after the tragic loss of her dad.

Kate Garraway did not appear on Good Morning Britain for the second day and her absence has now been explained by hosts.

Kate Garraway's Good Morning Britain co-stars have explained her absence after she sparked concern by not appearing on the programme. The presenter is usually seen at the helm of the ITV news programme on a Thursday and Friday and will be working with a range of co-hosts following Ben Shephard's exit last month.

Kate Garraway has raised concerns after she was replaced on Good Morning Britain and left her radio show just 30 minutes in this week. On Wednesday, the presenter, who lost her husband Derek just two months ago, started her usual 10am to 1pm slot on Smooth Radio, playing songs by Ed Sheeran and Paul Young. But after about half an hour, Kate's co-star Tina Hobley took over the show.Tina told listeners that Kate had been "sent home" because her voice had "completely gone".