Kate Garraway pulls out of GMB as husband Derek takes 'very serious turn for the worse'

Good Morning Britain's Andi Peters made a rather surprising confession during the latest episode of the hit ITV show as he admitted that he's not allowed to showcase his "nipples" while on TV.The competition host appeared on the show alongside presenters Ranvir Singh and Ben Shephard as he celebrated his 52nd birthday live on air.But when presented with a cake that had a figurine of himself on it, Ben was quick to highlight that his cake showed off his bulging arms.READ MORE: Charlotte Hawkins replaces Kate Garraway on GMB as Derek Draper's health declinesHowever, although Andi was quick to admit that the shirt that he wore in the studio did highlight his biceps too, he wasn't allowed to show his nipples while on the morning programme.Laughing profusely, Andi told viewers that the camera is only allowed to show him from a certain range to avoid his nipples being captured on screen.Looking at the cake, Ranvir said: "The muscles, we've seen them all now because you showed us yourself topless yesterday on the show."Ben chimed: "Not below the nipples though Andi please."Laughing, Andi replied: "Dan the cameraman had strict instructions, nothing below the nipples, the world is not ready for that."But this wasn't the only surprising admission from Andi as fans were also left gobsmacked by his real age.Earlier in the show Ben said: "Andi Peters, did you just slip in that it was your birthday?" Andi replied: "I may have mentioned it was my birthday today, but only very briefly".Presenter Ben then asked how old Andi to which he replied: "31", before revealing he is actually 52 today.Shocked, fans quickly rushed to Twitter to share their thoughts.One person said: "Andi Peters is never 52! Happy birthday x", Another social media

Good Morning Britain viewers were shocked when a completely nude model appeared on their screens at the crack of dawn. Presenters Ben Shephard, 47, and Ranvir Singh, 44, welcomed Adrian into the ITV studio who was posing for a life drawing class since the beginning of Thursday morning's instalment (July 28).The segment came as a part of the programme's discussion into whether life drawings should be used to help people's mental health in care homes.READ MORE: GMB in major host shake-up as Kate Garraway extends leave amid Derek's health battleBen and Ranvir also welcomed Isabel, the principal of Hampstead School of Art, who says the benefits of drawing are "incredible" alongside Dr Hilary who says that art therapy has "countless benefits" for older people.Nude model Adrian had nothing but a GMB sign covering his modesty and behind him were four elderly guests who were hard at work with their paint brushes.Taking to social media, several were mortified at the fact they were having to watch a naked man regularly appear on their screens.

Good Morning Britain has faced a major presenter shakeup as Kate Garraway was forced to extend her leave for a second week. The host, 55, normally presents the ITV show on a Thursday and Friday, but was notably absent from today's instalment (July 28) which was fronted by Ben Shephard and Ranvir Singh.

Kate Garraway will reportedly be absent from Good Morning Britain for the rest of the week after her husband Derek Draper “took a very serious turn for the worse”. Kate, 55, was first spotted to be missing from the popular morning programme last week, with it later coming to light that Derek, 54, had been rushed back to hospital. Derek contracted Covid early on in the pandemic, which has gone on to have life changing effects on the dad-of-two who has suffered a series of health implications ever since.

Kate Garraway has been forced to miss another week off of Good Morning Britain as her husband Derek Draper takes a "very serious turn". Derek, 54, has been battling many major health issues after contracting Covid-19 in March 2020 - with his fate once seemingly hanging on by a thread.

KATE Garraway will be missing from Good Morning Britain for a second week running after her husband Derek's "very serious turn". The popular presenter, 55, has been forced to extend her time off to be by his bedside.

Kate Garraway is reportedly in "survival mode" after her husband, Derek Draper, took a "serious turn for the worse" this month. The TV presenter, 55, previously revealed that her husband, 54, was readmitted to hospital two months ago due to ongoing health complications after he contracted Covid back in 2020.

Kate Garraway is said to be in "survival mode" as the broadcaster is reportedly trying to stay positive amid her husband Derek Draper's health woes.The Good Morning Britain host previously revealed he had been in and out of hospital after falling ill with Covid back in 2020.The former political lobbyist is believed to be one of the UK's longest suffering Covid patients.The 54-year-old was readmitted to hospital two months ago - more than two years since he contracted Covid, with the virus causing major health complications and long-lasting damage to his organs.Kate, 55, recently had to pull out of her appearance on GMB in order to support her family.It has since been reported the on-screen journalist is trying to stay positive despite fears over Derek's health."Kate's been incredibly strong throughout Derek's illness and has remained a pillar of strength for the family despite their entire lives being turned around, but right now she's in pure survival mode and is having to now face the possibility of her worst nightmare coming true if Derek doesn't make it out of this," they revealed.The source added to Closer magazine: "She's hell-bent on staying positive, not only for Derek but for herself and the children too."Express.co.uk has contacted Kate Garraway's representatives for comment.It was recently announced that Kate had stepped away from her broadcasting role in light of her husband's health decline.Since his return from hospital after a 13-month stay, Kate has helped to provide Derek with around-the-clock care following his harrowing battle with the illness.The virus affected Derek's ability to speak and also left him with significant organ damage.Resilient Kate has released a book and two documentaries on Derek's

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.

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

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

Kate Garraway during Thursday’s instalment (July 21) of Good Morning Britain as her husband Derek Draper remains in hospital.The mum-of-two usually hosts the ITV breakfast show alongside TV hunk Ben Shephard on Thursday and Friday, but fans were left sorely disappointed this week. Loving wife, Kate, skipped the show this week as she continues to support her partner who is battling the lasting effects of Covid-19 and their young family.It comes after Derek 54, was rushed back to hospital earlier this month after the former political advisor took a “serious turn for the worse”.The doting dad spent 13 months in hospital after he first contracted the deadly virus at the beginning of 2020 which has dramatically damaged his vital organs and left him unable to fully communicate.This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

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.