KATE Garraway and her husband Derek Draper managed a trip to the pub on Sunday in what fans will hope is a sign of good things to come.
Derek, 55, braved the elements in a waterproof jacket and wore leather gloves and trainers for the rare outing.
Kate Garraway and Derek Drapper enjoyed a Sunday lunch together at their local pub
Devoted Kate was on hand to accompany the former psychologist and journalist to the pub
The pair had the help of a carer who pushed Derek along
The couple are rarely spotted out and fans will hope it is a sign of good things to come
Good Morning Britain star Kate was spotted wearing a khaki brown puffer coat, a black hat and black wellies, with Derek’s devoted carer helping her to push him in his chair.
The former journalist and psychologist contracted Covid in 2020 and has been fighting to overcome his health problems ever since.
But he looked in good spirits alongside Kate, who he wed in 2005, and the trio enjoyed a walk to their local for a spot of lunch.
A source said: “It was a lovely day out for them.
“Something others may take for granted, a simple trip to the pub, was a big step for them and they really enjoyed it.”
Kate has battled tirelessly to bring awareness to the millions of people caring for others around the country.
Last month, she shared a new photo of Derek smiling as he was reunited with his first ever carer, Jake.
The star wrote on Instagram: “Many of you will remember Jake who cared for Derek when he first came out of hospital in April 21 – from the documentary #caringforderek , so you will know what a wonderful healthcare professional he is.
“But have just found out he’s also an amazing musician – under the name @sencymiller.x
“He’s just released a song called #okukuseku (check it out in his bio) – which no surprise is full of love & inspiration to keep going & never give up.
“The world of carers never fails to surprise me with their depths of talent, thoughtfulness and motivation #happyfriday all!”
It comes after Kate told The Celeb Report Derek had flown to Mexico for a “potentially life-saving” trial.
The gruelling trip required “extraordinary effort” and she hopes he will return for another round of treatment.
Kate also revealed she secretly flew Derek to North America for a ground-breaking medical trial in November.
Last month, she was close to tears while grilling former Health Secretary Matt Hancock on GMB over flouting lockdown guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
She repeatedly blinked to try to hold her emotions back as she took the lead in the tough interview.
Yet as she pushed back her sadness over the dad of her two kids and grilled the I’m A Celeb finalist on the “moment you fell in love” with ex aide Gina.
“I suppose the problem [upset at his rule-breaking] is you were the Health Secretary,” she said.
“Because at that time it mattered and my husband Derek was in hospital and not able to see his kids.
“And the thousands of other people couldn’t see people that they loved because they were following the guidelines.”
Kate continued: “The rules were very muddled for us out here.
“This gives the impression you still don’t get why they are cross. You still don’t get why people are upset.
“They want to hold you to more account.”
She added: “You made the decision to go in [the jungle] at a time before you had answered to the inquiry and at a time when people still feel very raw.
“Can you explain now, because I am not sure people yet feel comfortable about why you did it [the affair].”
The Celeb Report exposed Matt Hancock’s breach of his own coronavirus rules, when he conducted an affair with Gina Conadangelo in his ministerial office.
Kate’s husband Derek contracted Covid in 2020 and has been left with longstanding health issues
She last month released a new picture of Derek reuniting with his first ever home carer
Kate has been fighting to shine a torch on carers and the amazing work that they do
