Kate Garraway, 53, has faced a difficult year as her husband Derek Draper, 53, has battled near-fatal coronavirus and has remained in hospital since March.
Her close friend and colleague Lorraine Kelly has now revealed that Dr Hilary Jones has been aiding her behind the scenes, with “real empathy” and “common-sense advice”.Lorraine shared that the TV doctor is renowned for helping his colleagues and has especially been there for Kate.She said of Dr Hilary: “He has been an absolute hero throughout this pandemic.“Bringing clarity and common-sense advice with real empathy and behind the scenes he has been helping Kate [Garraway], whose husband is currently still in hospital.“And all of our team and crew who have been concerned and worried.