Kate Garraway

Derek first contracted Covid back at the beginning of 2020. He is the worst affected living Covid patient in the UK after spending 13 months in hospital, ...

A source close to the family have said that he is "seriously unwell" and that he has been rushed back to hospital for specialist care. A source told The Sun: "Derek has been taken back to hospital this morning in a very serious condition. "In terms of COVID, I mean when Derek got COVID there was no vaccine there was no treatment there was a lot of challenges, now we have those things so on that level yes it's not gone away." They continued to say that Kate was by his side and is "keeping it together" as best she can. Ever since Derek contracted Covid, Kate has valiantly tried to balance her work and family commitments - including looking after their two children Darcey, 16, and Billy, 12. Kate has been seen to be by her 54-year-old husband's side after he was taken back into hospital.

A source close to the family have said that he is "seriously unwell" and that he has been rushed back to hospital for specialist care.

A source told The Sun : "Derek has been taken back to hospital this morning in a very serious condition. From the top of his head to the tip of his toe. "He still can't communicate, he still has issues with mobility. She is also believed to have pulled out of her Smooth FM radio show. According to The Mirror, the morning show presenter's husband, 54, has been admitted back in to hospital and Kate wants to be by his side. Derek's condition after Covid is so bad that Kate previously admitted that if Derek was left unaided for three days in a row, he could die.

Kate Garraway has pulled out of presenting Good Morning Britain and Smooth Radio this week to be at her husband Derek Draper's bedside as he remains 'very ...

She explained: 'I try to live in the moment more than ever before. I'm really tired but I take it day by day to level out the ups and downs.' And, of course, the biggest learning is for poor Derek.' Kate reveals she and her children got to visit Derek in hospital over the Christmas period, and it was the first time her family had seen him since he was hospitalised. On July 6, Kate revealed that Derek had been re-admitted to hospital after suffering a 'downturn,' and in a later interview said she takes things 'day by day.' That would be wonderful. He's been coming in and out. Kate revealed that was in the process of adapting her home to suit Derek's needs when he is finally released from hospital, in the ITV documentary Finding Derek. Worrying: On July 6 Kate revealed that Derek had returned to a medical facility after suffering a 'downturn' Earlier this month Kate revealed that she was taking things 'day by day' after Derek was re-admitted to hospital, telling The Sun: 'He's been in hospital a couple of months now. Kate revealed at the time that Derek was back in hospital after suffering a 'downturn', but added she was 'keeping her fingers crossed' that his health could improve, two years after contracting Covid. 'She has a lot on caring for him': Kate Garraway forced to take time out from Good Morning Britain and Smooth Radio roles to look after her Covid-stricken husband Derek Draper as he remains 'very unwell' in hospital

The GMB host's husband Derek Draper has a range of health issues.

She said during that period: "He's back in hospital I'm afraid so a bit of a downturn but fingers crossed. The source said: "Derek has been taken back to hospital this morning in a very serious condition. From the top of his head to the tip of his toe.

Kate Garraway will reportedly not appear on Good Morning Britain this week due to her husband, Derek Draper, being taken to hospital.

They added to The Sun: ‘Kate is by his side and is keeping it together as best she can. He was due to return to Mexico for a month-long stint in March, but Kate has not revealed whether this took place or the outcome. In Caring For Derek, the presenter showed how she secretly flew Derek over to Mexico for specialist treatment after he suffered organ damage as the result of his illness. Over the past year, Kate has released two documentaries – Finding Derek and Caring For Derek – giving the public an insight into his recovery and what it’s been like for her looking after him since his return home. It’s at least the second time Derek has returned to hospital this month, after Kate, 55, shared an update earlier in July. A source has said of her husband’s health: ‘Derek has been taken back to hospital this morning in a very serious condition.

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And I am so proud of you.” She said: “It is a real privilege despite the airport alarm call we get every morning. “To interview the Deputy Prime Minister, the Justice Secretary and be schooled on the definition of the word guilty.

ITV has released a statement about Kate Garraway's return to the programme after her husband Derek Draper was taken to hospital.

They added to The Sun: ‘Kate is by his side and is keeping it together as best she can. And, of course, the biggest learning is for poor Derek.’ Good Morning Britain bosses have shared an update on Kate Garraway’s return to the show after her husband Derek Draper was taken to hospital.

Good Morning Britain stars Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins have sent love to Kate Garraway after her Derek Draper was rushed to hospital.

They added to The Sun: ‘Kate is by his side and is keeping it together as best she can. Over the past year, Kate has released two documentaries – Finding Derek and Caring For Derek – giving the public an insight into his recovery and what it’s been like for her looking after him since his return home. She’s a total professional and devoted to her work – both on Good Morning Britain and Smooth – but she had no choice but to step away this week to be there with him. Ben continued: ‘Thank you for those messages, we’ll definitely pass them on. Mum-of-two Kate will not appear on the show this week, with a spokesperson telling Metro.co.uk that she is ‘taking some time off work over the next few days, and is hoping to be back to her normal presenting duties as soon as possible.’ It was reported on Wednesday night that Kate would be absent from the ITV daytime programme in order to care for her husband, who was taken to hospital on Tuesday morning.

Kate Garraway pulls out of Good Morning Britain as husband Derek Draper takes serious turn for the worse.

Their lives have changed, and they need to do things." Speaking at the TRIC Awards, Kate told the Sun, stating: "He's been in hospital a couple of months now. Hopefully he'll come out again.

Good Morning Britain presenters Ben Shepherd and Charlotte Hawkins have sent their love and well wishes to Kate Garraway after her husband returned…

It is the second time this month that Mr Draper has had to return to hospital, after also being admitted in early July. It was confirmed Kate would be absent from the morning show this week after Mr Draper was admitted to hospital on Tuesday night. Good Morning Britain presenters have sent their love and well wishes to Kate Garraway and her family after it was revealed her husband, Derek Draper, was back in hospital.

An ITV spokesperson said Kate will not be appearing on Good Morning Britain but did not confirm the reason for her absence.

A source told The Sun: “Derek has been taken back to hospital this morning in a very serious condition. An ITV spokesperson has told the Metro that Kate will not be appearing on GMB but did not confirm the reason for her absence. “Kate is by his side and is keeping it together as best she can.

An ITV spokesperson has confirmed Garraway will 'take some time off' over the next few days.

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Kate Garraway, 55, took to Twitter on Thursday after she had to pull out of presenting Good Morning Britain this week to be by Derek's hospital bedside.

Fundamentally, he's in a terrible state." From the top of his head to the tip of his toe. They said: "Derek is back in hospital in a very serious condition but the family knows he is in the best hands.

A source close to the family has said that he is "seriously unwell" and was rushed back to the hospital for specialist care. Kate was also believed to have ...

"In terms of COVID, I mean when Derek got COVID there was no vaccine there was no treatment there were a lot of challenges, now we have those things so on that level yes it's not gone away." They continued to say that Kate was by his side and is "keeping it together" as best she can. Kate was also believed to have pulled out of her Smooth FM radio show and has said that she hopes her husband was improving after a previous stint in hospital. Ever since Derek contracted Covid, Kate has valiantly tried to balance her work and family commitments - including looking after their two children Darcey, 16, and Billy, 12. The family are very worried about him but Derek is in the best hands." He was taken back into hospital with Kate seen to be by her 54-year-old husband's side.

Since getting covid in 2020 Derek has suffered with his health and is the worst affected living covid patient in the UK.

He comes first and so work will have to take a back seat this week." The presenter is keen to be by Derek Draper's side as he is back in hospital. Ever since Derek contracted Covid, Kate has valiantly tried to balance her work and family commitments - including looking after their two children Darcey, 16, and Billy, 12.

As documentary Kate Garraway: Caring For Derek screens on ITV, take a look back over the timeline of Derek Draper's battle with Covid-19.

Kate pulls out of presenting Good Morning Britain as a source says the family are ‘very worried’ about Derek’s condition. Kate and her children were over the moon as Derek was finally able to return home after over a year in hospital. While she was happy that he was progressing and able to articulate a word, Kate was devastated that it suggested he was in pain. Kate shared the couple’s journey in a documentary, revealing that she had adapted their home to accommodate his mobility needs and equipment. A spokesperson for Kate reveals that Derek was admitted to hospital earlier in the week and is in intensive care. She says it was a ‘shock’ to see him for the first time as he was unconscious and wired up to several tubes in hospital.

KATE GARRAWAY is currently taking a break from the ITV breakfast show after her husband Derek Draper has been hospitalised and her co-stars addressed her ...

The virus resulted in Derek being put into a medically induced coma and his severely damaged organs require him to have constant care. Kate has missed hosting Good Morning Britain to be by Derek's side as he's returned to hospital and her co-stars shared their hope he will return home soon. Kate admitted the biggest challenge is the emotional impact of having to adjust to a new way of life. It’s unclear when the host will make a return to the show, however, a spokesperson said Kate is hoping to get back to her usual presenting duties “as soon as possible". DON'T MISS... Kate Garraway to return to GMB ‘as soon as possible’ as Derek hospital [LATEST] Kate Garraway pulls out of GMB as husband Derek takes 'turn for worse' [UPDATE] Kate Garraway's agony as Derek forced to miss family milestone [INSIGHT] KATE GARRAWAY is currently taking a break from the ITV breakfast show after her husband Derek Draper has been hospitalised and her co-stars addressed her absence on Thursday morning.