Kate Garraway is said to be 'heartbroken' as she prepares to spend Christmas Day at the hospital bedside of her husband Derek Draper.
04.12.2023 - 12:05 / ok.co.uk
Good Morning Britain star Ben Shephard has revealed one of the funniest confessions he hears from viewers - that they're watching him in the nude. The 48-year-old, who is promoting the show's 1 Million Minutes campaign with co-star Kate Garraway, spoke to OK! in an exclusive chat about how "intimate" breakfast TV can be. “People regularly say, ‘I was naked when I saw you this morning, Ben,’ on the train or walking down the street,” Ben laughed.
“That intimacy is something we don’t take for granted. It’s an amazing time of day to work.” Meanwhile, Kate added, "For a lot of our viewers, having us there in the morning is an incredible contact and a relationship that we’ve built up with them over decades. “When you’re watching telly in the morning, you’re at your most vulnerable, aren’t you?” she said.
“People are in their pants, brushing their teeth – there’s something about that connection, which is very different from working on shows at other times of the day. It’s really intimate.” As for GMB's Christmas party plans, the duo warn that the presenters' festive lunch can get "quite messy". “Don’t trust Dr Hillary and Richard Arnold together after a couple of baby shams and eggnogs,” Ben said.
Kate heartily agreed laughing, “You’ve got the good doctor prescribing large full bodied reds and then Richard Arnold consuming them!” The pair opened up about their working relationship, which continues to thrive. “Everybody loves working with Ben, I’m just lucky enough that I’ve done it,” Kate said. “We trust each other.
Kate Garraway is said to be 'heartbroken' as she prepares to spend Christmas Day at the hospital bedside of her husband Derek Draper.
Ben Shephard was blindsided by Andi Peters in the final episode of Good Morning Britain before Christmas, when the veteran presenter took a swipe at the star’s “big bucks” salary live on TV.The surprising comment came during Friday’s edition of the popular ITV morning show (22 December) when Andi made reference to Ben’s rumoured new career venture as a This Morning presenter, following the departure of Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield earlier this year. The incident occurred during a segment with musical guest Myleene Klass, 45 and her16 year old daughter 16, when Ben innocently commented: “Look at the Klasses, they're all class!” As it was revealed Ava shared her mother’s impressive musical talent.
TV presenter Kate Garraway was flooded with support from Good Morning Britain viewers as she missed the show to be by her husband’s bedside after his recent heart attack. Kate has now cancelled all her work commitments across TV and radio to look after Derek Draper, who has been unwell following his recent heart attack, amid his ongoing battle with long Covid.
Ranvir Singh is replacing Kate Garraway on Good Morning Britain while her husband Derek Draper is fighting for his life in hospital.
Kate Garraway ’sGood Morning Britain colleagues shared an update on today’s show after reports that the ITV star will spend Christmas at her husband Derek's bedside in hospital.
Kate Garraway is set to spend Christmas in hospital, according to reports, after her husband Derek Draper allegedly suffered a "massive heart attack" which has left him "fighting for his life". The Good Morning Britain host, 56, is said to have been spending "24 hours a day" by Derek's side and is "willing him on to win this latest battle for his life", following his reported heart attack earlier this month. Derek, also 56, has been seriously ill since contracting coronavirus in the early days of the pandemic in 2020.
Kate Garraway will spend Christmas at her husband Derek's bedside after he suffered a heart attack which left him fighting for his life.
Kate Garraway's Good Morning Britain's co-stars sent her an emotional message as they returned to air after it was revealed her husband was again fighting for his life. Derek Draper, a former Labour lobbyist, contracted coronavirus in March 2020 and was taken to the hospital where he was put in an induced coma.
Good Morning Britain 's Ben Shephard may be rumoured to be taking over This Morning alongside Cat Deeley next year, but he's got a much bigger job to take care of first - Christmas drinks! The presenter spoke to OK! in an exclusive interview about his upcoming Christmas plans, with the 49-year-old spending his the festive season at home in South-West London for the first time in five years. "My son Sam worked it out - it's the first time we're at home since about 2018 because we've gone to [wife] Annie's family or my family or Cornwall," he said. "My brother lives in Dubai, so we've been out to Dubai for a Christmas as well.
Kate Garraway is at her husband Derek Draper's bedside as he fights for his life after a heart attack, according to reports.
Kate Garraway is reportedly staying vigil by husband Darek Draper's side after he was hospitalised earlier this week following a heart attack.
Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper is reported to have suffered "a massive heart attack" this week. A source told The Sun: "Derek suffered a massive heart attack earlier this week which has left him fighting for his life all over again. "It was sudden and a shock as he had been doing so well and was in great spirits, looking forward to Christmas at home with the family.
Ben Shephard, the popular ITV presenter, shared a lovely photo with his wife Annie while celebrating his 49th birthday in Richmond, south west London. He wrote: "Feeling very spoiled having had a lovely birthday with the family and from all your messages! Thank you!! "No idea where the time has gone or is going, but as you can see from the cards the family certainly aren't letting me age quietly!!" He also cleared up any confusion about his age, saying: "By the way don't be confused by my cards - I'm not 50 or 60 that's my boys winding me up! I'm still clinging onto my 49th year!!! #thegoodthebadandtheoldbugger." His friends and fans, including ITV colleague Lorraine Kelly, were quick to send him birthday wishes as she wrote: "Happy 21st you scrumptious, glorious, cute as a button angel child ." Susanna Reid commented: "Happy Birthday! How many ages are you today", while Gaby Roslin shared: "Happy Birthday to you wonderful good kind Ben, one of the loveliest people on the planet!".
While Christmas is meant to be one of the happiest times of the year, for Kate Garraway it’s full of emotion.This will be the fourth festive season since her husband of 18 years, Derek Draper, fell seriously ill with the Covid infection that has wreaked havoc with his health. As the Good Morning Britain presenter recently revealed, 56-year-old Derek has been back in hospital, and a source told OK! that this time of year is full of mixed emotions for Kate.
Ben Shephard has made a heartwarming gesture to the Deal or No Deal contestant who captured the nation’s hearts after winning just £5 on the show. Brad Wale appeared on the Stephen Mulhern-fronted game show last week, when he opened up on being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease - a life-limiting condition that affects the brain and nerves. His story struck a chord with viewers, particularly after he walked away from the ITV show with just £5.
Good Morning Britain viewers have got into a furious debate over whether to bother making your bed each day, with some calling it "disgusting" not to while others branded it a waste of time.The ITV breakfast news show, hosted by Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway, asked viewers to vote on whether they made their beds each day after footballer Jude Bellingham admitted that his mum still makes his bed. A huge 81% of viewers claimed to make their beds daily, while 19% admitted that they didn't bother with the household chore.The question sparked some strong responses on social media as one viewer commented: "Always make your bed you disgusting peasant." Someone else added: "I make my bed every day.
Kate Garraway has told how her husband Derek Draper is still in hospital where he is receiving planned treatment as she said 'we wait and see' in terms of progress in his health. The Good Morning Britain host confirmed Derek was in hospital at the end of last month.
Good Morning Britain's Ben Shephard has spoken about the "horrendous few years" his co-star Kate Garraway has dealt with amid her husband Derek Draper's Covid battle. Derek, a former New Labour spin doctor turned psychotherapist, has suffered with health issues after contracting Covid in March 2020, which left him in a wheelchair and requiring constant care.
Twinkling diamonds, a Chanel bag or the latest Louboutins make the most covetable Christmas gifts, but for Kate Garraway there is just one thing she wants this Christmas – a breakthrough for her Covid-striken husband Derek Draper. With her compassion, care and loyalty, Kate has won the nation’s heart as she has candidly shared Derek’s heartbreaking health battles since he contracted Covid in March 2020. Derek, 56, a New Labour spin doctor turned psychotherapist, spent over a year in hospital fighting for his life.
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway has delivered an update on husband Derek Draper's health, revealing that he's in hospital for treatment ahead of the Christmas holidays. The 56-year-old presenter is hosting Christmas at her house this year, telling OK! that she booked Derek in for some routine medical appointments in the hopes that his condition will improve. Derek, a former New Labour spin doctor turned psychotherapist, has been battling health issues since he contracted Covid in March 2020 and requires constant care after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life.