KATE Garraway shocked Good Morning Britain viewers with a cheeky innuendo about her relationship with Ben Shephard.
The presenter cheekily joked she’d enjoyed her “best nights ever” with her co-star.
Ben Shephard burst out laughing at Kate Garraway’s remark
The close pals kicked off today’s show with the gag as they told viewers what was coming up on the programme.
“Very busy show today, lots to talk about,” said Ben.
“Looking forward to Jaime Winstone coming in to talk about the best nights ever…”
Kate cut in saying: “I’ve had a few of those with you.”
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Ben burst out laughing as he added: “I’m not sure we could broadcast those nights Kate Garraway.”
Kate agreed, laughing: “No, no, no…”
The pair have been friends for decades, but showed their off-screen bond strengthened in 2020 when Kate’s husband Derek almost died.
Good Morning Britain star Kate’s husband Derek was ravaged by Covid, which he saw off but has left him in need of constant care.
He emerged from a coma and may never be able to walk again – but was last night shown making small developments with children Darcey, 15, and William, 12 in a moving new ITV documentary.
Ben was hailed a “true friend” by his fans after supporting Kate Garraway in ITV’s Caring For Derek, as he visited her home to check up on her husband’s progress.
Despite Kate being deeply upset about Derek, admitting she felt he was “disappearing”, Ben managed to make her laugh by joking it was the first cup of tea she had ever made him.
Those watching at home were very touched by the sweet moment.
Speaking in the show, Ben said: “Derek has undoubtedly changed from the man I knew a couple of years ago, and certainly from the person that Kate fell in love with.”
He continued: “One thing everybody knows about Kate is that she hates letting anybody down.
“The idea that she would think that people might think she’s given up would so far removed from who she is, what motivates her and what drives her on.
“I don’t think she ever will [give up].”
He later posted a moving tribute to Kate on Instagram and this morning her other GMB co-host Susanna Reid praised her.
She said: “We are so proud of you Kate.
“And of course Darcy and Billy and Derek as well because Derek is the one going through it all isn’t he?”
“My goodness the care that family and Derek’s family give him is absolutely extraordinary.
“We love you all, sending you loads of love this morning”.
Ben supported Kate in her documentary about husband Derek
