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Good Morning Britain's much-loved presenter Kate Garraway has revealed the shocking financial cost of caring for her husband Derek, who has remained seriously ill since contracting long-Covid three years ago. Speaking to The Sun this week, the mum-of-two, 55, described everyday as a "roller-coaster", unsure whether Derek's health will improve or decline from one day to the next.

Kate Garraway became tearful during Thursday's Good Morning Britain as she confronted the Health Secretary Steve Barclay, revealing she had been trying to contact him to no avail. The TV presenter, 56, has been caring for her husband Derek Draper after he was left needing round-the-clock care after spending more than a year in hospital as the UK's worst-affected surviving Covid patient.

Kate Garraway has revealed that her husband Derek Draper has suffered another setback by battling a "nasty infection".The Good Morning Britain presenter's husband, 56, needs round-the-clock care after spending more than a year in hospital as the UK's worst affected surviving Covid patient. Kate, 56, has been caring for Derek since he returned home to live with her and their two children, and has made two award-winning documentaries about what life is like for them.

Susanna Reid has issued an update on her health to fans and revealed that she's still battling a vocal cord infection. However, this also means that the Good Morning Britain presenter won't be appearing on Monday's episode of the show and a replacement will likely need to step in. In an Instagram post, the 52-year-old told her followers: "Quick update on my voice which as you can hear is not one hundred per cent.

Denise Welch emotionally opened up about her mental health struggles, including postnatal depression, as she appeared on Good Morning Britain. The Loose Women panellist, 64, reflected on how she experienced postnatal depression following the birth of her eldest, The 1975 frontman Matty Healy, as she discussed the long he later wrote about her struggles, titled She Lays Down.

Lorraine Kelly has issued a health update to her concerned fans and revealed her return date after she was forced to miss three episodes of her ITV show last week due to illness.The Scottish presenter, 63, was absent from Wednesday, Thursday and Friday's episodes of Lorraine after she went down with a "hideous" bug.Thankfully, Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh was on hand to step in as she acted as a guest host for the week.Taking to Twitter on Friday, Lorraine responded to a fan who wrote: "@reallorraine hope you are feeling better Lorraine?" to which she replied: "Much better ta - see you Monday xxx." It comes as Lorraine tweeted on Wednesday: "When you have to be sent home from work early in the morning because you are suddenly attacked by a hideous bug and were looking forward to interviewing @adamlambert THAT!" The presenter added: "Beyond disappointed but imagine if I had infected him !!!!!!" Lorraine's fans, viewers and celebrity pals were quick to wish the Scottish presenter well after her statement. Victoria Kennedy, editor of Lorraine, wrote: "Get well soon" with a heart and kiss emoji.

Lorraine Kelly was absent from her ITV show for the third day in a row this week, after coming down with a “hideous” bug.The TV presenter, 63, was absent from her daytime TV slot on Friday (24 February), marking the third time in a week she’d had to stay home from her presenting duties due to illness. Luckily, Good Morning Britain’s Ranvir Singh, 45, was on hand to step in, revealing on Thursday that Lorraine was “still recovering” after coming down with a “hideous bug”.

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has said that heer husband Derek Draper “remains very damaged” amid his health battles following on from him contracting coronavirus in 2020. The former political advisor has been in and out of hospital many times in the last couple of years, after he contracted a serious case of coronavirus in March 2020. The virus caused damage to a number of Derek’s organs causing his health to decline after first falling ill over two years ago.

An emotional Robert Rinder praised Good Morning Britain co-host Kate Garraway as "sunshine in human form" on Tuesday 23 August's show amid her husband's ongoing health battle. He was speaking after Kate, 55, was shortlisted in the National Television Awards 2022 for her latest documentary about her family life, as husband Derek Draper fights long-term complications since being hospitalised with Covid in 2020.

Kate Garraway has shared an update on her husband Derek Draper after his recent hospital dash.The TV presenter, 55, opened up on her husband, 54, while on Good Morning Britain today, 18 August, while speaking to rail union boss Mick Lynch. "I spend pretty much all of my time on trains, or in hospital with Derek," she told him, appearing to imply that her other half is still in hospital, but out of the intensive care unit.The comments came during a brief chat about the current rail strikes gripping the nation, as Kate went on to praise the high levels of service she had experienced from staff, while using the services regularly to visit her husband.

Kate Garraway, 55, has been very open about her husband Derek Drapers journey since contracting Covid in March 2020.Things seemed to be getting better for the family, however, Kate had to take time away from Good Morning Britain after Derek took an "unexpected and frightening turn".The presenter has broken her silence on the situation and has confirmed her return to work after a three-week absence.Kate took to Instagram to share a sweet picture of her with her two children and Derek before he contracted Covid in 2020.She captioned the picture in view of her 1.1 million followers: "Thank you so so much for all your messages of support - they really do mean the world to me & the whole family."I have taken some time off @gmb @smoothradio & @garrawaysgoodatuff in the last three weeks as Derek’s health took an unexpected and frightening turn for the worse that landed him back in intensive care and fighting for his life - again."Thanks to the amazing NHS teams and his own extraordinary life force and spirit Derek -please God - is back on the right side of it now and I'm so looking forward to seeing you all back on @gmb from 6am tomorrow and @smoothradio - hopefully celebrating @lionesses #worldcup win! Love and see you in the morning!"Social media users and friends alike rushed to the comments to share their relief over the heartfelt update, with Derek's health improving.Co-star Susanna Reid said: "We love you Kate - so glad Derek is doing better - looking forward to watching you tomorrow morning."Arlene Phillips added: "Wishing Derek all the good health he needs to come to him."What a fighter, and you @kategarraway have shown the love, devotion and dedication needed to support him."Social media user welljell68 commented: "So

Lorraine Kelly, 62, has reacted to the latest update on Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper’s health battle.The ITV star sent her fellow broadcaster some words of support after it was revealed she had to pull out of Good Morning Britain this week to be next to Derek.Meanwhile, Charlotte Hawkins has acted as a temporary replacement for the 55-year-old presenter.Lorraine sent Kate “all of our love” during yesterday's instalment of her programme after it emerged Derek was "seriously unwell”.The Scottish presenter said: “I just wanted to say, we are obviously sending all of our love to our Kate.“I know a lot of you have seen in the newspapers and online that Derek is back in hospital and obviously, you know, battling the effects after Covid."We just want to send our love to them, don't we?"Dr Hilary Jones added: "Absolutely, yes, it's such a difficult situation.“He's going to have ongoing problems but we send all our love to Kate and the family."Lorraine responded: "She's amazing.

Eamonn Holmes was only just six weeks ago undergoing treatment for his long-term back condition, but has now expressed his fears over needing further surgery. The GB News anchor, 62, has openly spoken on his health woes over the past year and shared he had felt “pretty low” after being forced to take time off for his recovery in a Belfast hospital.Speaking on his current state, Eamonn said: “Just six weeks earlier I was lying in a hospital bed in Belfast undergoing treatment on a long-term back condition.“Many nights were spent wondering if and when I’d be back on TV, doing the job I love.“I was forced to watch the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations on the Telly rather than presenting from Buckingham Palace. I felt pretty low.“How would I recover? How long would I be off? What might the future hold? Yet life has a funny way of working itself out in the end - especially if you can try and stay positive," he explained.However, Eamonn was thankful to the NHS for helping him to recover and “continuing” in the right direction with his health.He continued: “Okay, I might not be taking part in the Iron Man Challenge anytime soon.

Anne and Linda Nolan have opened up about their joint breast cancer diagnosis and how “lucky” they were to be able to have treatment together in the pandemic. The Nolan Sisters appeared on Good Morning Britain to celebrate their book, Stronger Together, coming out in paperback. Speaking to Kate Garraway and Richard Bacon, the duo opened up about how their health struggles were easier as they faced them together.

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway has talked about how husband Derek's on-going battle with Covid-19 has left him struggling with speech. Kate's husband Derek, 54, returned home from hospital in April 2021 after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting Covid-19.  He is left with a number of complex health problems, and Kate has spoken about how he now needs round-the-clock care.

Ranvir Singh has been pulled off ITV's Good Morning Britain after struggling live on air.The 44 year old, who recently "found love" with her 26 year old boyfriend who she met on Strictly Come Dancing, appeared on the programme on Tuesday 29 March alongside Richard Madeley, 65, and Susanna Reid, 51, before making an unexpected exit. Richard had shared his fears that Ranvir "wouldn't get through" her news segment before she explained to viewers that she was suffering from severe hay fever.The TV host explained that she had woken up with streaming red eyes and a swollen face due to the pollen in the air and even went to Dr Hilary Jones for advice on what to do.

Good Morning Britain viewers have thanked Martin Lewis for grilling the health secretary, Sajid Javid on Monday (21 March). The financial expert, who is filling in for Richard Madeley, took his time to ask key questions about how the government would support the most vulnerable, low income households and medically disabled with the rising cost of energy prices.

Kate Garraway has reportedly suffered another misfortune following her husband Derek Draper’s long-term effects after catching Covid-19 as his business — which she took over as director of amid his health issues — has folded.The 54 year old mentioned having fears of “money running out” paying for Derek’s aftercare treatment and now a source alleges she is facing more difficulty as Derek's psychotherapy company Astra Aspera Limited has struggled to “keep going". After falling seriously ill with Covid-19 in 2020, Derek has been looked after by carers and wife Kate — leaving little time for the Good Morning Britain presenter to be able to focus on the couple's business.

Adele Roberts has revealed that she has tested positive for Covid-19.The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here star, who "almost lost the use of her bottom' due to "tricky" tumour position, revealed her health news as she celebrated her girlfriend Kate Holderness's birthday.Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the 42 year old wrote: "Today is my favourite day. It's the day my love was born.

Kate Garraway, 54, has previously given an in-depth insight into the hardships of her husband Derek Draper’s battle with coronavirus.She showed her partner’s ordeal during the coronavirus pandemic in the award-winning documentary Finding Derek.The Good Morning Britain star has also addressed his long recovery process.Speaking about the adversities she and her family still face while Derek recuperates at home, Kate reflected on feeling “lonely” as she explored the future.She told You magazine: “It’s very lonely.

Good Morning Britain on Friday.In her first interview since the announcement, Adele gave an update on Friday's Good Morning Britain.Speaking about what's going on, she said: "So far I believe they've managed to remove the tumour."It was in a really awkward place but they managed to save my bottom."My stoma is named Audrey. Once I've finished the chemo I should be well again."Giving advice to viewers she added: "I wanna say to people please get checked.

@Lindsay_Lockett wrote: “They need to stop giving this man air time, Has he got shares in Pfizer?  “I caught covid, very little symptoms didn't pass it on to my husband who is vulnerable my kids or work colleagues and I'm not vaccinated.”“No wonder @ITV receive complaints about his mis-information.”@Mcnftz said: “Well said. All he has done is sit on various seats telling folk how scary covid is.“Is he even a doctor?”Some fans took issue with Denise’s comments, though.@MissJRoss72 penned: “All you do on this is moan.”Denise was quick to bite back, saying: “There is an unfollow option Miss Ross.” Similarly, Olivia06012016 penned: "That man has saved lives !!! Not only now but all his life!!"In the height of the pandemic you clapped him now you say he is putting patients at risk! You are fickle.

Good Morning Britain presenter Alastair Campbell has opened up about his children's mental health issues after speaking about his own psychotic breakdown.The former Labour spokesperson, 64, spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about joining forces with revolutionary mental health platform, Just Ask A Question, as well as documenting his battle with depression.Speaking to Express.co.uk, the former political strategist told how he had no regrets about opening up about his mental health.Alastair said: "I didn't have any second thoughts, not at all."I know for some people they find that difficult, but I was a journalist when I first realised that I had mental health problems."Because I had a psychotic breakdown and was hospitalised, people in the media knew what had happened," he explained.He went on to share why he decided to be "very open" about what had happened, adding that he's "never regretted" it.Alastair continued: "When I went back to The Mirror, I left the paper I was on and went back to The Mirror where I had been before."They knew something had happened and all sorts of rumours had gone around and I decided there and then the best policy is just to be very, very open about it and I've never regretted that."The broadcaster went on to tell how he experienced "difficulties" with his family, before praising his son Calum and daughter Grace for their candour about their mental health experiences too.Alastair said: "I mean, sometimes stuff with your family can be very, very difficult, but now I feel that the openness I've had with my family both with me and about me."He continued: "My children have had issues, I've got a son who's a recovering alcoholic and my daughter has really bad anxiety."They've been open as well

Kate Garraway’s Good Morning Britain co-star and good friend Ranvir Singh recently urged the star to take it easy.This came amid the presenter sharing how she’d had a bumpy 24 hours with her husband Derek Draper.As many fans of Kate will know, Derek has been battling Covid since March 2020.He was hospitalised for over a year and has since returned home to continue his recovery.However, the broadcaster has been open about how he needs near-constant support and care.On Boxing Day, Kate shared a new update on his health, admitting it had been a “bumpy” time.She penned: “So the last 24 hours has been bumpy - a scare that meant Derek might have had to go back into hospital ( thankfully sorted by a visit from nurse/carer), he has also had one of

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway, 54, has opened up about her “bumpy” Christmas Day with her family; 54-year-old husband Derek Draper and their two children, 15-year-old daughter Darcey and 12-year-old son Billy.

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Kate Garraway has opened up about the Christmas she has planned with husband Derek as he continues to suffer from the ongoing effects of COVID. Derek spent a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting the virus last year, and since his return home, Good Morning Britain presenter Kate has been acting as a carer for him as he is still suffering from complications from Covid-19 after beating the virus.

Piers Morgan is hoping to see in the New Year in his home in Los Angeles.The 56-year-old owns a palatial five-bedroom property in a sought after neighbourhood which he expects to visit if travel restrictions allow. Speaking on Twitter, the presenter said that he and his wife Celia Walden and their nine-year-old daughter Elise have plans to visit their second home over the festive period.

Good Morning Britain's Adil Ray shared his anger over losing three family members in the coronavirus pandemic. TV star Adil, 47, was embroiled in a heated fall out with a guest on the ITV show on Tuesday 21 December as they discussed Boris Johnson.

Good Morning Britain's episodes between Christmas and New Year have been cancelled amid fears of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. ITV bosses are said to have made the call after concerns among staff and presenters about the pandemic continued to mount.The pre-Christmas episodes of the ITV news show will go ahead, but presenters are said to have been asked to do their own hair and makeup for the show.

Instagram users that set a rather "unpleasant tone" when she was trying to help a friend in need.The daughter of Good Morning Britain star Richard Madeley, decided to address the comments publicly in the hope that people will learn not to "compete with each other".She took to her Instagram story late on Monday night to write down her feelings about the situation, advising those who wanted to "get a**y" on social media to resort to Twitter instead.Chloe began: "Today one of my friends wrote a super interesting post on her Instagram, reflecting on how she felt after being told she had a large cyst on one of her ovaries."I commented under the post likening her feelings with my own when an ultrasound revealed I had polycystic ovary syndrome

Alex Beresford has been ‘bedridden’ after contracting Covid-19.The ITV star, 41, shared the news on social media and detailed his coronavirus symptoms with fans.‘Been in bed since last week with Covid,’ he wrote on Twitter. ‘Feels like a really bad flu. ‘I’ve been actively wearing my mask and washing my hands these last few months because I was on projects I couldn’t fall out of, but I know I relaxed up these last 2 weeks and here I am!‘I wouldn’t like to imagine how much worse I would be had I not had the vaccine.’Fans flooded his replies with support, urging him to rest up.Been in bed since last week with covid.

I'm A Celeb fans are confused after Richard Madeley returned to the show on Friday to discuss his early exit from the ITV competition with hosts Ant and Dec. It was announced on Thursday that the Good Morning Britain presenter, 65, had been forced to pull out of the show after he was taken to hospital in the morning.

Kate Garraway has been by Derek's side every step of the way since the author was struck with the virus back in March 2020, which led him to suffer from a rare brain inflammation that had put him in a coma while his lungs, kidneys, liver and pancreas were also damaged.In a recent interview with OK! Magazine, Charlotte touched on her admiration for her ITV colleague, who she says has shown such tremendous strength as she juggles her presenting job on Good Morning Britain while caring for her ailing significant other.When asked by the publication how her pal has been holding up, the 46-year-old said: "It continues to be difficult for her every day.

Charlotte Hawkins, 46, has admitted that she feels very "lucky" after her own Covid blood clot scare.The Good Morning Britain presenter revealed on the show in October that she was checked for a "suspected blood clot" during her recovery from Covid.Charlotte has been in her co-star Kate Garraway's corner since March 2020 when her husband Derek Draper was hospitalised with Covid.The presenter spoke to OK! about how much she admires her colleague for balancing her life through such a hard time while also discussing her own health issues since contracting the virus.The newsreader admitted she feels very "lucky" after her suspected blood clot did not come to anything serious.She continued: "As many people know, I work with Kate Garraway, and as

Charlotte Hawkins has admitted that her Good Morning Britain co-star Kate Garraway's husband Derek's Covid battle “continues to be difficult for her every day”. Derek was hospitalised with Covid-19 in March 2020, and the 54 year old has continued to struggle with the after effects of the devastating disease.

Kate Garraway admitted she was feeling "so emotional" as a difficult career decision was made for her husband Derek Draper as he continues to battle ahead through his recovery from COVID-19.The Good Morning Britain presenter, who shares children Darcy, 15, and Billy, 12, with 54 year old Derek, revealed to her fans she was sadly forced to pack up her husband's things.The mum-of-two, also 54, shared a snap of her receiving help from the delivery men as she explained the time had come to sort out Derek's former office as well as rooms he used for therapy. Derek is a respected psychotherapist and publish author, and has also dabbled in politics over the years too.

Piers Morgan demands Queen 'stops the Sussexes' and strips their titleLionel jokingly added that he did "as he was told" when it came to his health and had the flu jab every year.At the time, viewers praised his energetic appearance on social media.David Forrest wrote: "@GMB how fantastic to see how well Lionel Blair looks and I was absolutely gobsmacked when my wife said he's 92 years old!"Absolute inspiration to us all! Mega respect!"Another echoed that they were also stunned by his age.Lionel's showbiz career spanned seven decades including his roles as an actor, dancer and presenter.He was best known for being a team captain on the TV game show Give Us A Clue.More recently, he appeared in the likes of Celebrity Big Brother and The Real

While on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday 3 November, Shirley Ballas gave an update on her health. Strictly Come Dancing viewers expressed their concerns for the 61 year old after they spotted what they thought to be a “lump” under her arm during a recent show.

Jonathan Ross, 60, has said that one of his three children has recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a "long-term condition that causes pain all over the body", as described by the NHS.The TV host spoke on Good Morning Britain today and shared how his family’s annual Halloween party had now been cancelled, so they can focus on caring for their daughter.Ross said: "Really, it's being cautious as much as anything."One of our children isn't well, one of our children had Covid at the beginning of the pandemic and they thought she had long Covid, but it's now been diagnosed as fibromyalgia which is quite debilitating, so she's back home with us and we're looking after her."She's upstairs in the bedroom and I thought, 'I can't in good

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid, 50, has reached out to her former colleague Bill Turnbull, 65, after he announced that he was stepping back from his hosting responsibilities on Classic FM earlier this week.Taking to social media, the ITV star penned a heartfelt message to her former BBC Breakfast colleague after he confirmed that he was taking time away from his radio show due to "health reasons".In view of her 834,900 Twitter followers, Susanna host wished the Classic FM presenter well.She wrote: "You make us feel blessed.

Kate Garraway has revealed that Prince Charles got in touch during her husband Derek Draper’s hospital stay and intense battle with Covid-19 last year.The Good Morning Britain presenter previously revealed that a member of the royal family had reached out to her, but kept the person's identity a secret. Now the mum-of-two, 54, has finally opened up and shared that it was the Prince of Wales who offered the use of specialist royal doctors to treat Derek, who was in intensive care for nearly a year after he contracted the coronavirus in March 2020.TV journalist Kate offered her thanks to the future king for his support during a very trying time as she fought for the best care for her husband, who is still struggling.

@nhs team @moorfieldsuae not permanent. “Inflamed cornea caused probably by wearing my contacts for too long on some very long days recently. “Hence the glasses on @gmb on Friday . “And to think I nearly didn’t get it checked out as was wanting to get back home to do some physio with Derek. “A further reminder if you are a carer, parent or anyone really you have to sometimes put yourself first otherwise you are no use to anyone you are trying to help. “48 hours of putting drops in every hour day AND night & I will be back on track.

Kate Garraway, 54, has revealed in a new interview that she "didn't think it was possible" that she could love her husband Derek Draper, 54, any more than she already did.

Good Morning Britain presenter Alastair Campbell has candidly spoken about his mental health over the past year and a half during the coronavirus pandemic, revealing that he suffered from a bad "suicidal" episode.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the ITV host, 64, spoke about joining forces with revolutionary mental health platform Just Ask A Question, as well as what living through depressive episodes has taught him.When asked how his mental health has been over the course of the Covid pandemic, the political strategist said he had been coping quite well in general.Alastair said: "It's been not bad, up and down, but generally quite good."I published my book on depression [Living Better: How I Learned to Survive Depression] which was a

Twitter to mock former Labour spokesman and press secretary Alastair Campbell after he posted a furious tweet slamming Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the "shambolic" state of Covid testing in the UK.The former footballer, 60, chided the GMB host, 64, for failing to spot a dropdown button while attempting to input his details for the online part of requesting a Covid test, after the ITV presenter raged at thinking he'd have to "scroll back" through "every day" of his life to input his date of birth.In view of his 719,900 followers, the former Downing Street Press Secretary posted an enraged tweet as he attempted to enter his date of birth as part of the Covid testing process.Alastair wrote: "How the hell are you supposed to register your

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has told how her husband Derek Draper is now eligible for "lots more tests", as his awareness increases following his battle with coronavirus. Appearing on the ITV show today, the newsreader, 54, relayed the good news to her co-stars as she shared that her spouse of 16 years has "increased awareness" amid his year and a half battle with the virus.Kate said: "His eyes lit up.

Susanna Reid took to Twitter yesterday to share the story of a former ITV colleague who suffered a catastrophic allergic reaction while on holiday in 2014, which changed her life forever.