Kate Garraway missing from Good Morning Britain as show celebrates 8th anniversary

KATE Garraway beamed from ear to ear on today's Good Morning Britain as she was given a birthday surprise. The presenter turned 55 yesterday but hasn't been able to celebrate it properly because of dramas at home.

Kate Garraway joked she is "desperate" for work as she hosting the latest edition of Good Morning Britain.The 55-year-old presenter was back on our screens on Thursday (May 5) morning to wake up the nation alongside Adil Ray.They chatted to showbiz corespondent Richard Arnold at the top of the ITV breaking show about Kim Cattrall's latest bombshell interview where she claimed she first heard about Sex In The City reboot And Just Like That on social media.She also revealed that she was never asked to take part in the show and that she turned down a pitched third movie as it involved a "heartbreaking" storyline for her character Samantha Jones.Richard confirmed to the ITV studio that Kim's character Samantha Jones "won’t be back" before adding: "So, unlike us Kate, she's actually turning work down."Kate and Adil collapsed into fits of laughter, before Kate replied: "Unlike us she's not desperate Richard, that's why."As Richard paused in the ITV studio, unaware there was time for him to discuss another story, mother-of-two Kate joked: "You're not as desperate as we thought, you see, you're actually turning work down this morning."Kate has reportedly lost her battle to save her husband Derek Draper's psychotherapy company, Astra Aspera Limited.The business was primarily Derek's company but Kate was made a director in February last year in an effort to keep it running, but she's reportedly struggling with a huge increase in costs.Despite her many work projects, Kate also has to fund round-the-clock care for her husband.Speaking recently on This Morning about her trip to Mexico for specialist treatment for Derek, Kate shared: "That came at a really low point when I thought, 'Oh God, this is not sustainable'."The system, I mean

Ben Shephard has taken to social media to share a very poignant tribute.MORE: Ben Shephard and wife Annie got married on a private island - breathtaking photosThe 47-year-old star uploaded a backstage photo taken on the set of his hit game show, Tipping Point, as he shared some heartbreaking news with his fans. WATCH: Ben Shephard falls victim to golfing prankHe wrote: “Today’s Tipping Point is a poignant one… since recording the show, lovely contestant Cath, pictured backstage here, has passed away.

Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper and his horrific battle with Covid-19.The doting partner first contracted the deadly virus back in March 2020 during the first outbreak of the illness which had travelled to the UK.As the global pandemic wrecked Great Britain, the dad-of-two was rushed into hospital after he suffered extreme breathing difficulties.While he battled with the illness, Derek was forced into intensive care a week before he was put into a coma to rest his lungs which he stayed in until July 2020.But it wasn’t until April 2021 that the loving husband was able to return to his family home in North London.Over the course of the year and a half that Derek was in hospital, the broadcaster was forced to adapt to his new needs which included round-the-clock care.Because of this the Good Morning Britain star “spent thousands” on completely transforming their home to suit the former lobbyist’s needs as he continues to recover at home.Now, nearly one year after he returned home from hospital, Daily Star has taken a look inside the drastic changes made to the loving home in the heart of London.In her heartbreaking documentary Finding Derek which aired last year, Kate showcased some of the drastic changes being made to the property ahead of his return later that month.One of the first changes which was made to the house was the wheelchair lift which has completely transformed how the doting dad accesses the house.Another essential addition to the home was a large open-planned wet room which would give Derek the privacy and access to a spacious bathroom for him to use with the help of his round-the-clock care.The blonde belle also transformed the ground floor lounge into his new bedroom, which has been fitted with a

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Kate Garraway, 54 and husband Derek Draper, 54 are celebrating their 16th wedding anniversary today despite having a difficult two years.

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Kate Garraway made a return to Good Morning Britain on Monday after being forced off the show last week. Viewers are used to seeing the presenter host the Thursday and Friday editions of the ITV news programme alongside Ben Shephard.

© INSTAGRAM Kate Garraway Addressing her GMB absence in view of her 1. 1 million Instagram followers this morning, Kate wrote: "So apologies for my abscence from @gmb this last week - had to deal with some "urgents" at home. "But before that managed to get a whole hour dollop of #garrawaysgoodstuff in the bag for you.

Popular presenter Kate Garraway shared with followers why she was absent from Friday’s Good Morning Britain citing “urgent” issue at home. The journalist was not in her usual spot on Friday’s show and was replaced by Charlotte Hawkins, who hosted the ITV daytime show with Ben Shephard. Kate, 54, took to her Instagram to share her reason for not appearing on the breakfast show to her 1.1 million followers.

Kate Garraway has updated her 1.1 million Instagram followers on why she missed the 8th anniversary edition of Good Morning Britain yesterday (Friday 29th April).The popular presenter usually co-hosts Friday's GMB alongside Ben Shephard, but was nowhere to be seen during the latest instalment.Kate's GMB colleague Charlotte Hawkins covered for her and tackled some big topics on the show.Ahead of the airing of her pre-recorded Saturday morning series Garraway's Good Stuff, the star explained why she missed her regular show.Kate wrote: "So apologies for my abscence from @gmb this last week - had to deal with some 'urgents' at home."But before that managed to get a whole hour dollop of #garrawaysgoodstuff in the bag for you. "Great #feelgood shares from @peterandre & @jamesbaymusic - plus this?!"Good sport Kate shared a fun video from the show of her trampolining with singer Peter Andre."Note to self - wear a sports bra - note to @peterandre - wear a belt," she added.

“Note to self - wear a sports bra - note to @peterandre - wear a belt.

KATE Garraway has revealed why she wasn't on Good Morning Britain yesterday, saying she had "urgents" to attend to at home. The 54-year-old star was replaced by Charlotte Hawkins on Friday's edition of the ITV show.

Charlotte Hawkins hosted today's anniversary edition of Good Morning Britain alongside Ben Shephard, while regular Friday co-host Kate Garraway was nowhere to be seen. GMB marked its eight-year anniversary today (Friday 29th April), and no reason for popular presenter Kate's absence was given. However, Charlotte seamlessly covered for Kate and tackled some big topics on the show.Meanwhile, Kate recently enjoyed some much-needed downtime with her son Billy, 12, as they visited Legoland, Windsor for a fun half-term day out.

Ben Shephard was left complaining as he made his return to Good Morning Britain. The presenter hasn't been seen on the ITV news programme for a couple of weeks.

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Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Arnold spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about his co-star Kate Garraway whilst presenting at the Ideal Home Show, in partnership with NatWest.The star began by talking about the support Kate was getting from their ITV team in light of her husband Derek Draper’s life-threatening battle with Covid, before going on to discuss her brave antics while competing on hit show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2019.Richard, 52, recalled watching his GMB colleague Kate, 54, compete on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity just before the pandemic completely changed everything.Kate is currently providing round-the-clock care for her husband Derek Draper, 54, who returned home from hospital in April 2021 after a year-long battle with Covid that almost cost him his life.The popular presenter competed on the 2019 series of I’m A Celebrity alongside the likes of Andy Whyment, Ian Wright, Nadine Coyle and series winner Jacqueline Jossa.Richard remembered how, before she had even entered the Australian jungle, Kate had to face a terrifying 334ft plank walk.When asked about Kate’s brave stint in the jungle, he said: “I know, I don't know how to this day she walked that plank.“That day they have the challenge for you to step out on the plank on that skyscraper…“I mean, that's the one thing I couldn't do - anything to do with heights,” he confessed.“In all honesty, if they threw me out of the plane, I'd be more grateful.“There's something about being on a man-made structure that chills my water,” he continued.“But if they're going to throw me from a balloon or a plane, and I'm strapped to someone who knows what they're doing, then I'd happily take that over walking the plank.”During the interview, Richard also

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