Kate Garraway's husband Derek 'still terribly affected' by Covid as she provides candid health update

Kate Garraway has been praised by fans for having a 'real' lived-in family home after her 'messy' house was revealed in a new documentary episode, Kate Garraway: Caring for Derek.The 53-year-old presenter opened up her home to viewers this week in a film that explored her husband Derek Draper’s situation being cared for at home.Derek, 54, returned home in April 2021 after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus in 2020, which has since left him battling a number of ongoing health issues. In Kate's documentary, which aired on Tuesday 22 February, Kate, also 54, showed the realities of the work that goes into making sure Derek is comfortable and well taken care of.

Kate Garraway responded to a Twitter user who accused her of "parading" her husband in front of the public after he was left unable to move or communicate proper after battling severe Covid.Derek Draper, 54, was placed into a coma in hospital in March 2020 after catching the deadly virus.After a year in hospital, he returned home to Good Morning Britain host Kate, 54, and their two children Darcey and Billy - but now requires care 24/7.Kate opened up about his recovery and her struggles caring for him in documentary Caring For Derek which aired on Tuesday.Since Derek fell ill Kate has been giving her fans regular updates on his health through the media.Hours before the documentary was set to air, a Twitter user said they were uncomfortable with the publicity Derek has received.They said: "I genuinely hope he makes as full a recovery as possible. Sadly I still can’t reconcile how Derek’s alleged inability to communicate ties in with him consenting to Kate parading him in front of the public."That’s never sat comfortably with me." Kate then retweeted the post and wrote: "If you watch the doc tonight you will see."Kate said at the start of the documentary how she is "very protective about people seeing [Derek] vulnerable, but I’ve talked to him a lot about this".She added: "And I think he understands we have to make it real, because this is the reality of life for people that are caring.

Good Morning Britain's Ben Shephard has admitted he didn't know what to say after tuning into Kate Garraway's latest documentary, Caring For Derek, which aired last night.Taking to Twitter, the ITV host praised his friend and colleague for sharing her family's "tough" story, which follows her husband Derek Draper's recovery from long Covid, almost two years after contracting the virus.In view of his 793,300 followers, the ITV personality gushed over his friend for being brave enough to share her family's story.Ben wrote: "I don’t have the words to describe how proud + inspired I am by my wonderful friend @kategarraway."It's such a tough personal story but one she’s sharing for those that don’t have the voice."I am so lucky to call her a friend, even if I have to endlessly tidy up after her," he added alongside a cheeky face emoji.The star also shared a smiley snap of him and Kate standing together while grinning from ear to ear.Ben's tweet comes the morning after Kate's follow-up documentary to Finding Derek was aired.Kate has kept the public up-to-date with Derek’s condition ever since he started battling coronavirus in March 2020, when he became so ill that doctors were forced to put him into an induced coma.Recently, the GMB star told how an eminent doctor in the States had reached out to her after seeing the first documentary, suggesting that Derek take the flight across the Atlantic for further treatment.Derek had to undergo oxygen and pressure tests to check he was able to cope with the 16-hour transatlantic flight, but has since successfully managed to make the journey.The former lobbyist has received specialist treatment at a clinic in Monterrey and is set to return for 28 days next month, while healthcare

Good Morning Britain presenter Ben Shephard has said how his colleague Kate Garraway will "never give up" on her husband Derek Draper as he battles to cope with the effects of severe Covid on his body.Derek, 54, was admitted to hospital in March 2020 and placed into a coma after being infected with Covid-19.After spending an entire year in hospital he has now returned home but is unable to properly move or communicate after suffering damage all over his body and requires round-the-clock care.Kate's close friend and fellow presenter on Good Morning Britain Ben appeared on ITV documentary Caring For Derek, which charts Derek's slow recovery and his wife's struggle caring for him.In the documentary Ben said Kate will always stand by her man despite her admitting he’s almost a "stranger" now.He said: "Derek has undoubtedly changed from the man I knew a couple of years ago, and certainly from the person that Kate fell in love with."He admitted Kate will find trying to accept what the future might look like "really difficult"."One thing everybody knows about Kate is that she hates letting anybody down," Ben said."The idea that she would think that people might think she’s given up would so far removed from who she is, what motivates her and what drives her on."I don’t think she ever will [give up]."Kate discussed her life with Derek before he fell ill in the documentary, saying she "married someone who was loud and fast-talking, challenging and loving and all of those things"."And the person he is now in many ways is a stranger," she added.She said that while he may never "command a room with a thesis on modern psychology again", she wondered if that is "the be-all and end-all".Kate said: "If we have a love and he can be a dad

Kate Garraway has responded to the suggestion that she has 'paraded' her husband Derek Draper in front of the public.

ITV viewers were left in tears just minutes into Kate Garraway's latest documentary.

Kate Garraway 's daughter Darcey, 15, left her father Derek Draper in tears over her sweet birthday card during the family's powerful documentary Caring For Derek on Tuesday. The ITV show is a follow up to the Good Morning Britain presenter's, 54, award-winning first documentary Finding Derek and it followed Derek arriving home ten months ago up until now. Derek, 54, returned home in April 2021 after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus in 2020, which has since left him battling a number of ongoing health issues.

KATE Garraway got a rare piece of good news about husband Derek Draper in tonight's moving documentary. The 54-year-old Good Morning Britain star secretly flew him to Mexico for a ground-breaking medical trial.

Kate Garraway emotionally admitted that she feels "terribly lonely" and that she still hopes for a "happy ending" with her husband Derek Draper during her powerful documentary Caring For Derek on Tuesday.The ITV show is a follow up to the Good Morning Britain presenter's, 54, award-winning first documentary Finding Derek and it followed Derek arriving home ten months ago up until now. Derek, 54, returned home in April 2021 after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus in 2020, which has since left him battling a number of ongoing health issues. In one emotional moment, Kate tearfully admitted that she is "really struggling" and that despite hoping for a "happy ending", it feels "unsustainable".

Kate Garraway: Caring for Derek viewers were left in tears during the family's powerful documentary on Tuesday night.The ITV show is a follow up to the Good Morning Britain presenter's, 54, award-winning first documentary Finding Derek and it followed Derek arriving home ten months ago up until now. Derek, 54, returned home in April 2021 after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus in 2020, which has since left him battling a number of ongoing health issues.

Kate Garraway, 54, discussed on Good Morning Britain today her situation at home while her husband, Derek Draper, 54, recovers from Covid.She admitted she had not been able to have much sleep since he was diagnosed back in March 2020.Speaking to hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley, Kate explained she had been staying with some friends while Derek’s sister looks after him.The broadcaster said: "If I'm looking a bit puffy-eyed this morning, it's not because I've been crying or I've been disturbed for once.“It’s because my lovely friend Claire and her husband Chris have been looking after me and I've slept for the first time in about two years."She continued: "Actually, Derek's sister Di is with Derek so he's doing good.“And he's been having some more tests and some more things that we've been waiting a long time for."But Kate has not left Derek’s side during his gruelling battle, which saw him become so ill that doctors were forced to put him into an induced coma.She revealed that she even accompanied Derek on an 11,000-mile trip to Mexico for specialist treatment.The ITV star last year released Finding Derek, a documentary that detailed her family’s struggles during Derek’s 13 months in hospital.The documentary saw great success and earned Kate a National Television Award last year.Following its release, a US doctor reached out to Kate after seeing her husband’s journey and advised her that he takes a trip over to the specialist clinic in Mexico.Derek had to undergo oxygen and pressure tests to check he was able to endure the 16-hour journey.Once the checks were complete, he received treatment at a clinic in Monterrey and is set to return for 28 days next month.During his return to the UK, healthcare professionals will

Kate Garraway had ITV viewers in tears as she admitted that a "happy ending" with her husband Derek Draper feels "unsustainable" - admitting she is "really struggling" with her role as his carer.In her new documentary Caring For Derek, Kate candidly told the camera that she feels "terribly lonely" while caring for her husband, who was left in hospital for an entire year battling Covid-19.An induced coma meant Derek has suffered from muscles seizing in his legs, while the virus caused organ damage and left him struggling to speak.And Kate broke down in tears on the programme as she admitted: "People say I’m an inspiration, but I'm really struggling.""One of the worst things is the terrible loneliness from having him here but not here - it’s really indescribable.

Kate Garraway will be returning with a new documentary this evening called Caring For Derek.This will feature more insight into her looking after her husband who was diagnosed with Covid in March 2020.As fans of the Good Morning Britain presenter will know, her husband Derek Draper has been dealing with the brutal aftermath of Covid.The former political lobbyist was hospitalised after catching the virus and put in an induced coma.He is now at home but still requires around-the-clock care.A new documentary sharing updates on his condition will air on ITV tonight.Ahead of its release, Kate has been sharing insight into his condition.However, not everyone has had positive things to say about her documentary.One Twitter user named Brian Snape wrote: “I genuinely hope he makes as full a recovery as possible.“Sadly I still can’t reconcile how Derek’s alleged inability to communicate ties in with him consenting to Kate parading him in front of the public.“That’s never sat comfortably with me.”Kate was quick to reply, as she urged him to watch the television show.She penned: “If you watch the doc tonight you will see xx.”Another follower named @o2brain wrote to her with their concerns.They tweeted: “I feel for Derek & Kate - but I’m 20 years post stroke with paralysis and epilepsy, and my wife is 4 years with cancer and 7 spinal fractures.“We get NO help, and have NO savings, but have to get on with life.”The GMB host then replied: “It’s for people like you that we want to shine a light on the issues & share the challenges.“Do let me know your thoughts after watching it xxx.”In another message to her 487,000 followers, Kate shared how she was “so proud” of the documentary.She penned: “So proud of the work the doc team & @itv

Kate Garraway, 54, gave an insight into her life as her husband Derek Draper's carer amid his struggles following the aftermath of his battle with Covid.The former Labour lobbyist has suffered one of the worst cases of coronavirus in the country after being admitted to hospital in March 2020 and then being placed in a coma.When Derek, 54, emerged from his medically-induced coma his body had been affected by the virus affecting major organs including his heart and lungs.Kate's other half is now back in the family home with their two children Billy, 12, and Darcy, 15, receiving 24-hour care.The Good Morning Britain presenter admitted that he "can't respond" as she opened up about his struggles to conversate with the family.But the broadcaster detailed a breakthrough as she detailed a candid moment between Derek and their daughter Darcey, 15, who is currently studying for her mock GCSE exams.Speaking in a new interview, Kate explained that having her other half back at home has given him strength."Darcey is doing her GCSE mocks at the moment in economics, which was one of Derek’s subjects at university," Kate told Daily Mail's You magazine."She mentioned a bit of terminology; I didn’t understand it, and she said: 'Is that right, Dad?' And he said: 'No.' And actually he was right, she was wrong!"The Life Stories presenter continued: "So every day there are moments when you get affirmation that he’s very much still 'in' there, then also moments where he seems lost and unable to express anything."So you feel like, 'But how do we get more of ‘Derek’ out?' It’s an emotional rollercoaster."The GMB presenter also opened up about his speech and his ability to speak.Kate explained that it's "really hard" to have conversations but he

After watching documentary Finding Derek on ITV, an American doctor offered to help.Kate was hesitant to reveal more information as she didn’t want to give “false hope” to people in a similar boat.But she added that she was desperate to give a “happy ending” to the story."For Derek mainly, but also for everybody who asks me every day how he’s getting on,” she said.Derek’s treatment was first shown in the ITV show Finding Derek which aired in 2021.The latest update on Derek’s health will be showcased in the form of a new ITV documentary.The show is called Caring For Derek and serves as a follow-up to the award-winning 2021 documentary.Caring For Derek airs tonight at 9pm on ITV.

The heartwarming moment Kate Garraway's husband moves his arms to hug his son for first time since Covid battle has been captured in a new documentary.

Kate Garraway has revealed that her husband Derek Draper - who was hospitalised for a year with Covid-19 - will die 'within three days' if left unaided.The Good Morning Britain host has opened up about caring for her recovering hubby in a new ITV documentary, Caring For Derek, which examines the pressures put on the couple as Derek continues to battle the effects of the virus on his body.Derek - who tied the knot with Kate in 2005 - may never be able to walk again after the tendons and muscles in his legs seized up from being in an induced coma for so long.He was hospitalised with Covid for an entire year in 2020, and now sleeps from 16-20 hours per day. Kate admitted she wakes every two hours at night to help his carers move him around in bed.Kate also has to change his bed linen seven times per day to stave off infection and keep her husband comfortable.Though Derek is no longer infected with the virus itself, it has damaged his internal organs and left him needing extensive care.All of this means he requires 24-hour, around-the-clock care - and would die within three days if left to fend for himself.It comes after Kate revealed she jetted off with Derek to Mexico to investigate a specialist treatment trial for her husband.A world renowned US doctor got in touch after seeing her first documentary, Finding Derek, and allowed Derek to receive treatment at a specialist clinic in Monterrey.Kate explained: "I think actually there’s a huge amount of hope for him to improve.

Once Kate Garraway was known as the slightly ditzy breakfast presenter who has traded banter with co-stars like Ben Shephard for decades. But the past two years have been life-changing for the Good Morning Britain presenter, after her husband, Derek Draper, contracted one of the UK’s worst cases of Covid-19 – leaving him a shadow of the person he once was.

Kate Garraway has opened up about the secret trip to Mexico she took with her husband Derek Draper in a bid to access specialist treatment. Good Morning Britain host Kate, 54, revealed that the couple flew 11,000 miles to Mexico after a world-renowned US doctor contacted her and arranged for Derek, 54, to visit a specialist clinic in Monterrey. Derek, who shares children Darcey, 15, and Billy, 12, with Kate, contracted COVID-19 in 2020.The virus has left him battling a number of ongoing health issues.

KATE Garraway’s Covid-stricken husband Derek Draper secretly flew to Mexico for a ground-breaking medical trial. The Good Morning Britain star, 54, accompanied him on the 11,000-mile trip, which emerged as Boris Johnson lifted all Covid restrictions. Kate said of Derek, also 54, who was admitted to hospital in March 2020: “He is desperate to get better.” A world-renowned US doctor had contacted her after seeing former spin doctor Derek’s plight on TV, and he underwent treatment at a specialist clinic in Monterrey.

Kate Garraway has revealed she and husband Derek Draper made a secret trip to Mexico in the hope of getting him specialist treatment to aid his recovery from the ongoing effects of Covid-19. Derek, 54, had been one of the worst affected by the coronavirus pandemic, becoming ill in March 2020 and spending a year in hospital, much of which was in an induced coma to help his body fight off the infection.The former lobbyist was left with damage all over his body, including kidney failure, holes in his lungs and damage to his heart and liver.Kate revealed that they had made the 11,000-mile trip after lockdown restrictions were eased as Derek is ‘desperate to get better’ having been left needing round-the-clock care.The couple had met with a world-renowned American doctor in Monterrey, who’d got in touch with them after seeing Derek’s battle on TV.A specialist travel nurse was on hand to ensure Derek’s safety on the long journey after he had undergone multiple tests to check he was fit to make the journey, with Kate revealing he was ‘aware of what was going on the whole time.’He’s undergone oxygen and pressure tests ahead of the 16-hour flight to check that his body would be able to cope with flying on such a long journey.She told The Sun: ‘It took weeks and weeks of planning, and when I told Derek about this place he was excited.