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 inundated with messages after touching upon 'struggle' in candid post
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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.
Hugs from the whole country, we all wish your husband well." Kate posted an inspiring messageKate's followers rushed to agree, with one sweetly commenting: "With 5 decades of experience of studying people, I can see how much love you have to give and that is seen in the care that you
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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.
ITV GMB's Kate Garraway candidly tells fans she's been 'depressed' caring for husband amid 'frustrating' reality
Kate Garraway has shared a candid message about her life caring for her husband Derek Draper in a social media post on World Mental Health Day. The Good Morning Britain star shared a video of her speaking to the camera on Instagram on Monday (October 10).
Kate Garraway makes heartbreaking admission about caring for husband Derek Draper
Kate Garraway has spoken candidly about her experience of caring for husband Derek Draper.MORE: Inside Kate Garraway and husband Derek's treasured wedding amid 'changed' marriageDerek's health has been in decline since he contracted coronavirus in 2020 with Kate stepping to care for him, as well as raise their two children, and continue with her career. WATCH: Kate Garraway reveals the sweet words husband Derek told her ahead of return to workTaking to Instagram this week to mark World Mental Health Day, the Good Morning Britain star shared a rare video with fans in which she touched upon her own struggles.READ: Kate Garraway returns to work following 'mourning' with sweet messageMORE: Kate Garraway's major home renovations for husband Derek revealedKate, 55, revealed on camera that she has, at times, felt "frustrated, emotional and depressed" while caring for her beloved husband.A post shared by Kate Garraway (@kategarraway)Kate spoke about caring for Derek in a new Instagram postReferring to her acclaimed documentary, Finding Derek, she said: "In the documentary, you saw me frustrated, depressed, emotional.
Kate Garraway feels 'depressed' caring for Derek but desperate for him to survive
Kate Garraway has opened up about feeling "depressed" while caring for her husband, Derek Draper. The broadcaster and Good Morning Britain presenter, 55, has been caring for Derek since his health dramatically deteriorated after contracting Covid-19 in 2020.
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.