ITV Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway takes break after husband's health setback

Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield haven't been seen on-screen since they hosted their last This Morning before their lengthy summer break. The pair said their temporary goodbyes to viewers of the ITV daytime show back in July with plenty of people stepping into their shoes since.

Good Morning Britain star Paul Brand has revealed his presenting stint has come to an end after just two shifts.The Welsh broadcaster made his hosting debut during alongside Kate Garraway on Thursday (August 18) morning.He returned to the ITV studio on Friday (August 19) morning alongside close friend Ranvir Singh.READ MORE: Peter Andre leads support for GMB's Kate Garraway after Derek Draper rushed to hospitalThe former Strictly Come Dancing star informed viewers at the top of the show that the latest episode was Paul's final hosting stint.She kicked off the show saying: "Morning Paul. We've known each other for a long time."He replied: "Good Morning Ranvir.

Good Morning Britain viewers have been left divided as Paul Brand made his hosting debut on the show. Those tuning into the news programme were surprised to see the ITV News UK editor, and former political editor, at the helm alongside Kate Garraway.

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway gave fans an update on her husband's health on Thursday's (August 18) show.Derek Draper has had a series of health issues after he was left "fighting for his life" when he contracted covid-19 in 2020.Last month he was rushed back to the hospital with sepsis.READ MORE: Peter Andre leads support for GMB's Kate Garraway after Derek Draper rushed to hospitalThe update came as Kate was interviewing the rail union boss Mick Lynch on the upcoming strikes.She told him about the experiences she had with rail staff and staff shortages, despite praising their high levels of service.She explained: "I spend pretty much all of my time on trains, or in hospital with Derek."Earlier this month, Kate said: "The sepsis is under control. One kidney is looking really good, just need to look at the other one."We’re back on the right side of it now."At the time Kate also praised the doctors for their amazing work and thanked fans for their positive messages.She said: "It’s lovely to be back and thank you for all your good wishes as always, it means everything."Derek fell into a coma after catching covid in 2020 and became the country's longest suffering covid patient following a 13-month stint in hospital.Last April, he was able to go back home with Kate and their two children - 16-year-old Darcey and 12-year-old Billy - and had been receiving 24-hour care.However he has been in and out of hospital since and he fell "really unwell" again on July 9.

Good Morning Britain viewers were left feeling uneasy as they tuned into the show on Thursday (August 18). Kate Garraway was back at the help of the ITV news programme and was joined by ITV News' Paul Brand who made his hosting debut after appearing on the show previously in a guest role.

ITV news editor Paul Brand, who made his debut on the morning news programme. The presenters hosted a discussion about the dating app Tinder, to mark the 10-year anniversary of the app, which was first launched in 2012. Kate said of the dating apps: “I’ve got a friend who’s married with a couple of kids and they met through an app, so we definitely know it works.

Kate Garraway has shared an update on her husband Derek Draper after his recent hospital dash.The TV presenter, 55, opened up on her husband, 54, while on Good Morning Britain today, 18 August, while speaking to rail union boss Mick Lynch. "I spend pretty much all of my time on trains, or in hospital with Derek," she told him, appearing to imply that her other half is still in hospital, but out of the intensive care unit.The comments came during a brief chat about the current rail strikes gripping the nation, as Kate went on to praise the high levels of service she had experienced from staff, while using the services regularly to visit her husband.

Chloe Madeley has shared a beautiful photo taken from before she gave birth as she revealed her labour 'did not go to plan'. Manchester-born Chloe and former England rugby union player James Haskell announced the arrival of their first child over the weekend.

Good Morning Britain viewers tuned in to watch the show's news coverage of A-level results day but were left completely floored after presenter Pip Tomson made a fatal error.Kate Garraway passed over to Pip who was in Hull with four students waiting to open their results.She briefly spoke to them to find out what they are planning on doing before she allowed them to check what they'd received.READ MORE:GMB's Lucy Verasamy says she's 'gutted' as she shares glam snap from new projectThe final girl, Olivia, expressed that she wanted to become a doctor and Pip eagerly urged her to open the envelope.The student began to well up as she realised she'd been awarded three A* grades and an excited Pip enthusiastically congratulated her as she began to cry.However, the presenter made a terrible mistake as she took the report card from her hand and flashed it to the camera.Fans were quick to spot what she'd done wrong and called her out on Twitter.One viewer wrote: "Yeah, just flash her private details on national telly."Another added: "That’s it. Just show her results on national TV which has her personal information on!"Others couldn't believe what was happening and branded the ordeal as "tense" and "cruel" as the students were made to wait for the news bulletins of the morning before opening their results.One stunned viewer tweeted out: "This is wrong on every level.

Good Morning Britain presenting debut during the latest instalment of the breakfast show.The Welsh broadcaster hosted Thursday's (August 18) episode alongside Kate Garraway.They woke up the nation with the latest headlines from across the globe, including A-Level results.READ MORE: Peter Andre leads support for GMB's Kate Garraway after Derek Draper rushed to hospitalHowever, before kicking off the programme, Kate welcomed Paul to the hot seat.Paul replied:: "I think i'm punching here, Kate.A giggling Kate replied: "You're really not. "We're normally talking to you here in the studio about all the amazing things that you've done and brought to everyone's attention with your brilliant journalism but now you're back presenting GMB.

Chloe Madeley and her I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! husband James Haskell welcomed a baby girl into the world just days ago but all isn't as it seemed.While the 35-year-old daughter of Richard Madeley and Judy Finnegan and her fitness fanatic hubby were elated to become first time parents, Chloe confirmed that their daughters birth didn't exactly "go to plan".Taking to Instagram with a black and white image of herself during the labour process, the online influencer opened up in a heartfelt post about her experience.READ MORE: Chloe Madeley shows off blossoming baby bump in sweet James Haskell tributeShe didn't go into detail about what had happened but did express her sincere gratitude to all of the staff who helped with her baby's safe delivery.The internet star went on to hail her husband, who she had originally feared would have been attending a "DJ gig" instead of being her birthing partner.Admitting she had been wrong about James, Chloe praised him for being a "dream" person to have by her side the entire time.The Good Morning Britain host's daughter penned: "Forever grateful that even though my childbirth did not go to plan, I was surrounded by compassionate, skilled, knowledgeable and experienced women from start to finish."Here is my deepest, most heartfelt thank you to all the midwives out there who pull long shifts, have to make difficult decisions under pressure, have seen a hell of a lot of good and bad, and exercise compassion and reassurance every single day for those under their care."James' wife went on to thank: "Also to the obstetricians who are exactly where they need to be, exactly when they need to be there, and who manage to see the whole thing through with what seems to be complete ease."And

MOLLY-Mae Hague has escaped the heat in the UK with a trip to Iceland. The 23-year-old shared a series of videos today showcasing what she has been up to, describing it as “cosy girl heaven”.

Chloe Madeley gave birth to her baby girl last week on Wednesday 10 August, and she's taken to Instagram once again following the announcement of her daughter's arrival, as she admitted her child's birth "did not go to plan". The 35 year old daughter of British TV presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan shared an intimate photograph of herself as she was pregnant in what looked to be the hospital prior to giving birth.

Robert Rinder has made his feelings clear as he got into a fiery exchange during his latest appearance on Good Morning Britain. The barrister and TV star, known to many as Judge Rinder, has been at the helm of the ITV news programme this week alongside Charlotte Hawkins.

Gareth Gates is among a host of celebrities who have paid tribute to Darius Danesh, whom he called his "big brother".The singer, 38, who appeared on Pop Idol with the late singer in the early 2000s, has penned a heartfelt post after his passing was confirmed by his family in a statement. "I can't quite believe the news of my dear friend Darius passing. I'm heartbroken.

Rylan Clark and Lorraine Kelly are among the first stars to pay tribute to Darius Danesh after the singer and actor who rose to fame on Popstars and Pop Idol died at the age of 41. The Scottish star’s family confirmed on Tuesday (16 August) that Danesh had died on 11 August.

Celebrities have flocked to social media in the wake of the devastating news that Pop Idol's Darius Campbell Danesh has passed away aged 41. Darius first shot to fame on Popstars in 2001, and the following year made it all the way to the Pop Idol final. He went on to turn down a record deal with music mogul Simon Cowell, and signed with Steve Lillywhite instead.

have poured in for the late star, including from Lorraine Kelly, Sanjeev Bhaskar, and Rylan Clark.The Scottish singer-songwriter and actor, who was born in Glasgow, rose to fame when he appeared on Popstars in 2001 (under the name Darius Danesh) with a performance of Britney Spears’ Baby One More Time that would go down in TV history.Campbell Danesh then appeared on the first series of Pop Idol in 2002, which was won by Will Young, performing songs including Atomic Kitten’s Whole Again.He reached the finals of the competition, turning down an offer from Simon Cowell and signing a deal with producer Steve Lillywhite.Campbell Danesh’s debut single, Colourblind, was released in 2002 and shot straight to number one in the UK. He went on to release his debut album, Dive In.Overall, he achieved five top 10 singles in the UK chart.In addition to his pop career, Campbell Danesh was an accomplished theatre actor, starring as Billy Flynn in Chicago, Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls, Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind and Nick Arnstein in Funny Girl.Campbell Danesh also wrote a book about his time in the music industry titled Sink Or Swim.

shocking death at the age of 41.The Scottish singer's body was found in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11 – although the cause of his death remains unknown.Darius' family confirmed the news of his passing in a statement which read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darius Campbell Danesh. "Darius was found unresponsive in bed in his apartment room in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11 and was pronounced dead in the afternoon by the local medical examiner's office."The local police department have confirmed that there were no signs of intent or suspicious circumstances.

Good Morning Britain viewers have urged ITV bosses to give Rob Rinder a full-time job on the hit morning programme.This week, GMB underwent a major format change as Judge Rinder star Rob stepped in to replace regular host Richard Madeley alongside Charlotte Hawkins.Veteran broadcaster Richard usually fronts the ITV show on a Monday, but he was absent from the studio on Monday and Tuesday with Rob in the hot seat instead.READ MORE: Adil Ray makes cheeky dig at ex GMB star Piers Morgan for snubbing BGT actRob returned to the ITV studio after a long absence from the show as he last presented back in March alongside Susanna Reid.Daytime legend Susanna is currently enjoying a long-term break from GMB and will return before September after her summer holiday.It seems many ITV viewers were delighted to see the TV lawyer return to their screens, with many flocking to Twitter to urge bosses to make him a permanent presenter.One fan wrote: "#gmb can you please keep Rob Rinder?"A second said: "I like Rob Rinder. Funny, empathetic bit takes no sh** #gmb."Another replied: "Agree, be good if he was a regular presenter."During Monday's show, one fan tweeted: "@GMB YAY Rob Rinder is back! Sooooo happy, love it when he is on.

Katie Piper wrote: “Sell your house immediately.”The grass snake, which was evidently looking for an exit from the home, was subject to an Instagram story post by the star, in which he begged his followers for advice. He added in the caption to the story: “This is why you shouldn't live alone".As it carried on looking for a way out, Rylan jokingly called out for the police. He wrote: “Will it attack? Can somebody tell me will it attack?" It wasn’t long before he quickly followed the clip up with another one, frantically claiming the animal "went at me".He then turned the camera on himself after revealing the snake had disappeared. However, he wasn’t so sure it had left the property, saying: "If I'm not here tomorrow then thank you Jesus for everything."The star confessed he was badly affected by the situation as he began to Google possible outcomes. He was visibly baffled by the scenario and asked whether or not it was normal for a snake to be in his UK home. Some users were stunned that there was a snake in England. @F1_Aimee wrote alongside crying emojis: “Please don’t tell me that’s in England.” Others playfully reassured the star, with @anee_nigma saying: “It's more scared of you, high fella, than you should be of it.“But, it's they way they slither, right? And they have no place in your gaff.” @Purple_daisy21 said: “There are only a very small few snakes that are poisonous. “There are obviously Venomous snakes though.