Kate Garraway has been having a challenging time recently, with her husband Derek Draper returning to hospital as he continues to struggle with the after-effects of his severe COVID-19 infection, which he contracted in March 2020.She triumphed at the National Television Awards earlier in the week, however, with her most recent documentary about her husband Caring for Derek, and her social media followers have since been wishing her well.READ: Kate Garraway returns to work following 'mourning' with sweet messageThe mum-of-two responded to one kind message on Sunday, offering a message of hope to anyone who was "struggling".In an emotional tweet in response to kind words from a fan, the presenter wrote: "Thank you! I think you give me too much credit but it means so much to know you're thinking of us all.WATCH: Ben Shephard addresses Kate Garraway's absence from show"Sending love [heart emoji] to all those struggling this #Sunday." She continued: "Try to get some light on your face and air in your lungs and find a little moment of joy to treasure for yourself xxx."SEE: Inside Kate Garraway and husband Derek's treasured wedding amid 'changed' marriageMORE: Kate Garraway's major home renovations for husband Derek revealedThe star was responding to a message from one of her followers, which read: "Simply said @kategarraway is the ultimate definition of an amazing loving wife and mother, the strength of & care towards her husband Derek is awesome.
Kate Garraway discovers she's related to Paddington Bear creator on DNA Journey
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Kate Garraway has discovered she is a relative of the creator of Paddington Bear, Michael Bond.The Good Morning Britain presenter, 55, was introduced to Karen Jankel, the daughter of the late author, as part of the ITV series DNA Journey. In scenes that air tonight, Kate will learn she has the same three times great-grandparent as Karen, before the pair share an emotional embrace after meeting close to the London train station that bears the character’s name.The enduring children’s book character famously arrived in London from the deepest, darkest jungles of Peru and first appeared in print in 1958 in the book A Bear Called Paddington.
Karen tells Kate she wants to introduce her to her “famous brother” before revealing a stuffed toy of Paddington Bear, complete with a travel tag reading “Darkest Peru”. “Paddington and I grew up together,” she tells her.
“The reason is that my father was Michael Bond, the creator of Paddington, which means that of course you are also related to Michael Bond.” She says of the marmalade-loving bear: “He was always part of my family. He is so real to our family, and now to your family too, because he is a member of the family.
“He used to sit on the table at meal times and my father used to talk to him and talk through him to us. Of course, I never knew anything else because he was always around.” Karen also shows Kate her first edition copy of A Bear Called Paddington, signed by her father in September 1959.
“It was always my absolute favourite growing up,” the Good Morning Britain presenter says. “It has been said to me over the years that I do have a touch of Paddington Bear about me and that is because without meaning to he does cause an extraordinary amount of chaos.” The TV star also
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Kate Garraway fears Derek won't be home from hospital in time for Christmas in sad update
Broadcaster and journalist Kate Garraway won the award for Best Authored Documentary at last night's National Television Awards for her documentary Caring for Derek, which followed her struggle of caring for her husband after he contracted a serious case of Covid-19.The win came at a rather bittersweet moment for Kate, 55, as she had earlier shared an update on her husband's health, announcing that he has been admitted to hospital again following complications caused by contracting sepsis earlier this year.Taking to the stage to accept her award the Good Morning Britain presenter thanked her husband for his "incredible fighting spirit" and spoke of the “care crisis”, while praising professional and unpaid carers in the UK for the work they do. Following her win Kate opened up to The Sun as she looked forward to the Christmas season, and how Derek's health my impact how the family celebrate this year.
Kate Garraway's emotional NTAs speech in full as she praises Derek's 'fighting spirit'
Kate Garraway took home the award for Authored Documentary at Thursday's National Television Awards as her family was recognised for the film Kate Garraway: Caring for Derek.The presenter, 55, and her daughter, 16, were visibly stunned to win the accolade as they took to the stage together with the documentary crew to make a speech. On stage, Kate thanked her husband Derek Draper for his “incredible fighting spirit” and spoke of the “care crisis” during her acceptance speech, praising professional and unpaid carers in the UK for the work they do. Kate said: “Well, I really didn’t expect this.
GMB's Kate Garraway reveals reason why daughter Darcey attended NTAs last minute
Kate Garraway presented Good Morning Britain on Friday, just hours after winning a National Television Award for her documentary, Caring for Derek.MORE: Kate Garraway gives passionate speech after NTA win amid Derek Draper's hospitalisationThe presenter was praised by her fellow colleagues, Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins, with the duo admitting they were "thrilled" for the mother-of-two.WATCH: Kate Garraway shares hilarious breakfast blunder whilst recording for Smooth radio"We are thrilled to bits for Kate and the family, aren't we, Charlotte?" Ben asked his GMB co-presenter.SEE: 21 best dressed stars at the National Television Awards 2022: from Holly Willoughby to Maya JamaRELATED: This Morning fans react to Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield's win at the NTAsHe added: "Thrilled to bits, we were hoping that we could show you the trophy, the National Television Award itself, however, Kate Garraway has lost it," he teased Kate. Kate's daughter joined her onstage as she picked up the awardDefending herself, Kate was quick to clarify: "No I haven't lost it.
Kate Garraway emotionally praises daughter Darcey as she wins NTA for Derek documentary
Kate Garraway sweetly praised her daughter Darcey as she won the Authored Documentary award for her powerful ITV documentary Kate Garraway: Caring for Derek at Thursday's National Television Awards. The presenter, 55, and her daughter, 16, were left stunned at the news as she took to the stage with Darcey and her documentary crew to accept the award.
Kate Garraway says NTA nomination is 'bittersweet' as Derek is 'incredibly' fighting on
Kate Garraway admits being nominated for a National Television Award for her documentary focussing on her husband Derek's long-term effects of Covid is 'bittersweet'.
Kate Garraway joined by daughter Darcey, 16, at NTAs as she gives Derek update
Kate Garraway was sweetly joined by her daughter Darcey, 16, on the 2022 National Television Awards red carpet on Thursday night. The presenter, 55, is nominated for the Authored Documentary award for her powerful ITV documentary Kate Garraway: Caring for Derek.
Kate Garraway calls out co-host Ben Shephard as she makes Strictly blunder live on-air
Strictly Come Dancing stars, singer Matt Goss and his pro-dance partner Nadiya Bychkova, appeared on Good Morning Britain today (October 7). Presenter Kate Garraway announced the pair were coming up on the show but appeared to have some difficulty pronouncing Nadiya's last name as she attempted to read the segment teaser saying "it's Matt and his partner Nadiya Bychkova" and then covered her mouth and said: "Oops did I say that wrongly," as her co-host Ben began to laugh.