Kate Garraway fights back tears and dedicates NTA to late husband Derek in 'bittersweet' moment

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ITV presenter Kate Garraway was visibly moved as she accepted a National Television Award on Wednesday evening. The 57 year old received a standing ovation for winning the authored documentary category for her heart-wrenching ITV feature, Derek's Story.During her acceptance speech, Kate said: "I really genuinely did not expect this, goodness me.

This is a bittersweet one isn't it? It's very bitter to be here, with the gorgeous Darcey and Billy."I promised them they didn't have to say anything.

We're halfway through the first year of firsts really. A first Easter and first birthdays, without Derek. It's so strange to be here for the first Television Awards without him.But, this one is for you Derek, absolutely."Kate then brought two members of the Flicker production team who worked on the documentary forward on the stage.She continued: "You made a beautiful film that touched the hearts of all of you because we've all been vulnerable, we all struggle, we all have lost someone or are grieving someone. "It's ok to feel those things and it's ok to need care and support.

This one really is for all those people who cared, doctors nurses professional carers and people doing it for their youngsters, for their children and for their loved ones."We need a system that catches us when we fall not try to catch us out .