Kate Garraway set to quit Good Morning Britain to care for Covid-stricken husband Derek Draper

KATE Garraway has revealed she will quit Good Morning Britain to care for Covid-stricken husband Derek Draper.

She is seen in a TV documentary tonight discussing his fight for life with their children, Darcey, 15, and Billy, 11.

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Kate Garraway opens up about her husband’s fight for life

They talk about their North London home being made wheelchair-friendly for him, with a downstairs bedroom.

Kate, 53, says: “If I have to give up work to care for him it’s best to do it now. If he needs 24-hour care, I’ll be the primary carer.

“I’ve a fear of the reality. We’ll have to fall in love again a bit.”

Derek, 53, is still in hospital after catching the virus a year ago and suffering heart failure.



Kate’s husband Derek has been struck down with Covid

The couple embrace after Kate’s stint on I’m A Celebrity

Kate revealed she will quit GMB to care for Derek

Kate has two children with Derek, Darcey, 15, and Billy, 11

He is filmed saying on FaceTime: “There’s no way out.” Kate asks: “As in die?”

He sobs: “Yes.”

  • Kate Garraway: Finding Derek. ITV 9pm.


Derek Draper bedridden in hospital

Kate, 53, looks emotional in an episode of Finding Derek

In the documentary, Kate FaceTimes Derek

Kate also shared wedding videos as she spoke about her heartache

Kate and her children clap for carers last year