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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 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.

Ben Shephard will be keeping This Morning viewers entertained as the permanent host of the flagship show, alongside Cat Deeley. The duo are replacing Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, who dramatically quit the programme last year following a string of turbulent headlines.

Kate Garraway was missing from Good Morning Britain on Thursday (March 7) and her replacement Ranvir Singh sent her well wishes, which sparked concerns with her fans. Ranvir stepped in to host alongside Richard Madeley, who recently took over from Ben Shephard. Mum of two Kate also had to leave her Smooth radio show suddenly on Wednesday just 30 minutes into her slot and her co-host Tina stepped in to cover for her.

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".

Viewers of ITV's Good Morning Britain were left worried when Kate Garraway was not on the show on Thursday morning like she usually is.

This Morning is ready for a refresh on ITV, with the show welcoming two new faces onto the sofa – Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley.The pair are replacing Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield after months of hosting hearsay, and it’s an exciting gig to get – although Ben admits he’s most excited to leave the Good Morning Britain wake-up calls behind. “Not having to get up so early and to be able to have a lie-in is quite high up there with what I’m looking forward to,” laughs Ben, 49.

Ben Shephard is leaving his long-time colleague Susanna Reid as he prepares to become the new host of This Morning with Cat Deeley.The presenter fronted his last show on Friday, 23 February, where it was announced that his first day in his new gig will be Monday, 11 March. While it was an emotion-filled last day in the Good Morning Britain studio, Susanna, 53, has since taken to her social media to say an emotional goodbye to her friend and colleague, saying she's "going to miss".

Annabel Croft has heartbreakingly said she can "relate" to Kate Garraway after they both tragically lost their husbands.The Strictly Come Dancing star opened up about experiencing "horrendous grief" in a candid new interview. Annabel, 57, sadly lost her husband Mel Coleman in May 2023. Mel passed away age 60, just eight weeks after he was diagnosed with stage 3 stomach cancer.

Good Morning Britain's Richard Arnold has revealed the date that presenter Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley will be joining This Morning. Ben bid a teary farewell to GMB on Friday, 23 February, after it was confirmed he would join the team at This Morning alongside Cat to present the morning show from Mondays to Thursdays.

Kate Garraway made sure to pay tribute to her late husband Derek Draper upon returning to Smooth FM on Monday, 19 February. For over three years, political advisor turned psychotherapist Derek battled the aftereffects of Covid-19 after the virus put him in a coma back in March 2020. At the turn of the year, though, the 56-year-old tragically passed away due to complications with a cardiac arrest, leaving behind his Good Morning Britain host wife, 56, and their two children.

Kate Garraway has returned to social media to congratulate her Good Morning Britain co-host Ben Shepherd as he announced he is leaving the show after 10 years.

Kate Garraway has shared how she felt her husband Derek Draper was 'trapped' as she spoke about his last few hours. Mum-of-two Kate expressed her thankfulness for being able to be with her late husband before his death. Derek, who was a former political lobbyist turned author and psychologist, died at the age of 56 on January 3 after battling multiple health complications due to coronavirus.

Ben Shephard has admitted that leaving Good Morning Britain for This Morning was a tough choice, especially because of his close bond with co-host Kate Garraway. The two have been a popular pair on the morning show, and Ben was there for Kate when her husband Derek Draper was battling long-term effects of Covid-19.They were also together on the show when Kate returned to work after her husband's tragic passing at 56 in January.

Kate Garraway has shared her feelings of gratitude for being able to be with her late husband in his final hours after he sadly passed away at the age of 56 on January 3, after battling multiple health complications due to coronavirus.The Good Morning Britain presenter opened up on her husband, Derek Draper, a former political lobbyist turned author and psychologist, during an interview on LBC on Friday 16 February. She had previously revealed that she held his hand "throughout the last long hours and when he passed' after suffering a cardiac arrest before Christmas.

Kate Garraway’s emotional return to Good Morning Britain last Thursday, less than a week after the funeral for her late husband Derek Draper, has sparked concern with some of her loyal fans. Derek, 56, died on 3 January following a four-year battle against the effects of Covid, marking a sad end to the family’s ordeal. Just days after the moving funeral service, a tearful Kate, 56, spoke to her colleagues Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid from home.

Kate Garraway has shared the heartbreaking request her two children have made in the wake of their father Derek Draper's death, as she opened up on dealing with grief. Kate, 56, discussed mourning a loved one on Good Morning Britain on Friday, 9 February, following the passing of her husband Derek on 3 January. She was joined by EastEnders star Larry Lamb, 76, who spoke about losing his brother in 2019.

Kate Garraway has revealed the heart breaking request her two kids have put forward as they cope with the loss of their father Derek Draper.

Kate Garraway has told Good Morning Britain's viewers of a moment that 'took her breath away' amid her grief as she continues to process the death of her husband, Derek Draper. The presenter returned to work on the ITV news programme on Thursday (February 8).

Kate Garraway has revealed she was attacked on social media by trolls for laughing with co-host Ben Shephard during her return to Good Morning Britain on Thursday after her late husband Derek Draper's funeral last week. The TV presenter, 56, put on a brave face as she returned to work on GMB this week, following the heartbreaking death of her husband Derek aged 56. Kate was away from her role for an extended period of time, as she cared for her husband, Derek, who suffered devastating effects of long covid before sadly passing away on January 3.

TV presenter Kate Garraway has said she 'got a bit of flak on social media' for laughing on air during her first day back presenting Good Morning Britain following the death of her husband.

Ben Shephard was reunited with Kate Garraway on-screen for the first time in weeks and it wasn't long before he confessed things were already 'getting back to normal'. Kate made an emotional return to work on Good Morning Britain following the death of her husband Derek Draper.

Kate Garraway has had a tough couple of years but despite her heartbreak after losing her husband Derek Draper last month, she's thrown her supports behind her Good Morning Britain co-star Richard Arnold.

Kate Garraway has revealed that a comment made by an Amazon delivery driver 'took her breath away' this week after she was called a widow for the first time.

Kate Garraway has broken her silence after saying an emotional final goodbye to husband Derek Draper at his funeral. Derek, who was a political advisor, died on 3 January, aged 56, after suffering a heart attack, brought on from the devastating effects of long covid, which he battled for four years. Kate, 56, returned to our screens on Monday, 5 February, where she bravely spoke to Good Morning Britain's hosts, Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley, live from her home.

Kate Garraway admitted to shedding tears as she returned to work on Good Morning Britain for the first time since the death of her husband Derek Draper. On Thursday (February 8), the presenter returned to the helm of the ITV news programme alongside co-host and friend Ben Shephard.

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has been pictured for the first time since her husband Derek Draper tragically passed away. Kate, 56, put on a brave face as she stepped out in London on Friday, 26 January. She could be seen embracing a friend in the street as she wrapped up warm in a pink wool coat and patterned scarf, paired with a knitted beanie hat.

Kate Garraway is said to be in bits following the passing of her beloved husband Derek Draper with her friends rallying round the star to support her during this time of "grief and absolute sadness", according to a close pal.