Kate Garraway Returns to Good Morning Britain After Husband's Death

Less than a week following her husband Derek Draper's funeral, Kate Garraway resumes her role as a presenter on the ITV breakfast show.

Kate Garraway returned to hosting Good Morning Britain less than a week after the funeral of her husband, Derek Draper, who died from long-lasting symptoms of coronavirus.
During her return, Garraway shared her emotional response to being called a widow for the first time, highlighting the support she has received from viewers and colleagues.
Derek Draper, a former political adviser, spent 13 months in hospital after contracting COVID-19 in March 2020 and suffered extensive damage to his organs.
Garraway's return was marked by expressions of gratitude for the support from viewers and a commitment to moving forward, despite acknowledging the 'wobbly' feelings of returning to work.
The funeral of Derek Draper was attended by notable figures including former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair, musician Sir Elton John, and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.