Charlotte Hawkins replaces Kate Garraway on GMB as Derek Draper's health declines

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Good Morning Britain viewers have found themselves getting a bit irked by an 'unprofessional' habit by host Ben Shephard. The presenter was back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Friday morning (July 22) alongside Charlotte Hawkins. Charlotte is currently standing in for Kate Garraway.

Lorraine Kelly, 62, has reacted to the latest update on Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper’s health battle.The ITV star sent her fellow broadcaster some words of support after it was revealed she had to pull out of Good Morning Britain this week to be next to Derek.Meanwhile, Charlotte Hawkins has acted as a temporary replacement for the 55-year-old presenter.Lorraine sent Kate “all of our love” during yesterday's instalment of her programme after it emerged Derek was "seriously unwell”.The Scottish presenter said: “I just wanted to say, we are obviously sending all of our love to our Kate.“I know a lot of you have seen in the newspapers and online that Derek is back in hospital and obviously, you know, battling the effects after Covid."We just want to send our love to them, don't we?"Dr Hilary Jones added: "Absolutely, yes, it's such a difficult situation.“He's going to have ongoing problems but we send all our love to Kate and the family."Lorraine responded: "She's amazing.

Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins were left apologising to Good Morning Britain viewers after a sweary blunder. The presenters were back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Friday (July 22) with Charlotte again stepping in for Kate Garraway who has been forced to take time off due to her husband's ill health.

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Kate Garraway has spoken out for the first time after her husband Derek Draper took a "very serious" turn for the worse in hospital.

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Kate Garraway has taken to social media to congratulate one of ITV's resident doctors, Amir Khan, on his honorary doctorate.MORE: Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper takes 'serious turn for the worse'The medic took to Twitter on Thursday to share the news in a tweet that read: "Okay so this is exciting, I've been awarded an honorary doctorate in health from University of Bradford for services to health education and the work I've done with the students!"WATCH: Ben Shephard addresses Kate Garraway's absence from showUpon seeing the post, Good Morning Britain's Kate responded by writing: "Amazing and so deserved x." To which, Dr Amir replied: "Thank you so much x."MORE: Ben Shephard breaks silence after Kate Garraway cancels GMB job to care for Derek DraperREAD: Kate Garraway on marriage with husband Derek: 'So much has changed'Kate's response comes as it was revealed that her COVID-stricken husband had been rushed to hospital after "taking a serious turn".She was forced to miss GMB this week, with her co-hosts Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins sending their love. Charlotte explained: "Kate's taken some time out to be with Derek at the moment so we are sending lots of love.

Lorraine Kelly has said an emotional tribute to Kate Garraway as her husband Derek Draper has been readmitted to hospital.

GOOD Morning Britain's Ben Shephard is sending "lots of love" to co-star Kate Garraway after she pulled out of hosting this week to be at her ill husband Derek Draper's bedside. Former political adviser Derek nearly died multiple times from Covid complications during his two year battle with the illness and has been receiving round the clock care at home as he continues his recovery.

Kate Garraway's ITV co-stars have shown their support for the presenter after she 'pulled out' of hosting duties on Good Morning Britain. The 55-year-old usually hosts the news show every Thursday and Friday alongside Ben Shephard but on Thursday (July 21) she was replaced by Charlotte Hawkins.

Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins looks almost unrecognisable as ITV bosses shared a 90s throwback clip of the blonde bombshell at the beginning of her journalism career.During Thursday’s instalment of the popular breakfast show, the blonde bombshell, 47, presented the show alongside Ben Shepherd as she replaced long-standing host Kate Garraway.This week, the TV presenter has stepped in for the long-standing host as she continues to help her husband Derek Draper who was rushed into hospital earlier this month after his health took a “serious turn for the worse.”READ MORE:Good Morning Britain star reveals embarrassing nipple story with James BluntTowards the end of the show, the dynamic duo went on to welcome actor and director Dexter Fletcher onto the show, where the mum-of-one thanked him for inspiring her to follow a career path in journalism.As they welcomed the 56-year-old Snatch actor onto the show, she explained to the Hollywood star how his show 1989 comedy show Press Gang was the nudge she needed to start her broadcast career as a newsreader.Charlotte told the actor: “I was saying earlier that I owe you a thank you because I was such a huge fan of press gang and for me that was what made me want to be a journalist.“Now I'm taking you back in time now but it was such an influential programme, wasn’t it?”Flattered at her compliment, the actor explained how he still remains proud of the BBC One show today, adding: “I was very proud of that and I'm sure Steven is and a lot of the other guys as well.”It was at this point that ITV bosses flashed a throwback clip of the blonde beauty on the show, as Ben shared his surprise at her TV segment from the 1990s.The Tipping Point host quipped: “There's a very

ITV has responded to reports Kate Garraway has been forced to 'pull out' of hosting duties on Good Morning Britain. The presenter is usually seen by viewers on the ITV news programme every Thursday and Friday alongside co-host Ben Shephard.

Kate Garraway has rushed to the side of her husband Derek Draper amid reports he has taken a "serious turn for the worse".MORE: Kate Garraway and Susanna Reid reveal major night out mishapAs a result, the TV star has pulled out of her presenting duties on Good Morning Britain this week to be close to Derek. WATCH: Kate Garraway gives difficult update on Derek Draper's healthA source close to the family told the Mirror that Derek is "seriously unwell", but noted that the family know that Derek is in the possible hands and that Kate is doing everything she can for her husband.READ: GMB's Kate Garraway reaches out to heartbroken family after tragic deathMORE: Kate Garraway on marriage with husband Derek: 'So much has changed'They further added that Derek is absolutely Kate's priority and, as such, her work is taking a back seat for the time being. Kate's husband is said to have taken a "serious turn for the worse"A spokesperson for ITV confirmed: "Kate 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."READ: Kate Garraway finds reason to smile amid Derek's health woesMORE: 11 GMB hosts' magical weddings: Ben Shephard, Christine Lampard and more photosIt comes just a few short weeks after Kate confirmed that Derek had returned to hospital having previously received round-the-clock at-home care.

Kate Garraway gave an update on her husband Derek Drapers’ Covid battle when she announced that she would be taking a step back from Good Morning Britain. Kate, 55, has always been open about 54 year old Derek’s health since he contracted Covid in 2020 and recent reports reveal he's taken "a very serious turn for the worse". Recently the presenter revealed that Derek had been rushed back to hospital earlier this month and had been there for two months.

READ MORE: Tipping Point's Ben Shephard writes lengthy statement of support to 'brave' Kate Garraway after doc about husband Derek Draper The source, close to the family, told The Sun : "Kate is by his side and is keeping it together as best she can. 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. " Kate has worked hard to balance her work life with being a full-time carer for Derek, 54, who has continued to struggle with his mobility and speech, as well as looking after their two children, Darcey, 16, and Billy, 12.

Kate Garraway has had to pull out of presenting Good Morning Britain as her husband Derek Draper has taken a "very serious" turn for the worse.

A new health update regarding Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper has revealed that he's taken "a very serious turn for the worse". Derek, 54, contracted Covid in 2020, and has suffered ongoing health complications ever since. While he had been receiving care at home, reportedly he's since been dashed back to hospital.

Kate Garraway will reportedly not appear on Good Morning Britain this week due to her husband, Derek Draper, being taken to hospital. The TV presenter has become a carer for former political lobbyist Derek, who fell into a coma after testing positive for Covid in March 2020.

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