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Doctors have revealed why Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper has been so unwell following his recent heart attack, after he suffered from Covid. After fighting Covid in 2020, Derek has faced numerous health problems including brain swelling, and issues with his kidneys, liver, and pancreas.The Good Morning Britain presenter's husband is now said to be fighting for his life after falling ill again last Monday, causing friends and family to worry about his condition.

Kate Garraway's co-star has shared a worrying update about Derek Draper, saying he "is not in a good way". Her colleague, Smooth FM Breakfast presenter Jenni Falconer, spoke to listeners on Tuesday morning, 19 December, just days after Derek was rushed to hospital following a heart attack and is said to be fighting for his life. It's been nearly four years since Derek fell ill with Coronavirus, as reported in the Mirror.

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper is said to be in "a bad way" after suffering a heart attack last week, according to her co-star.

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper isn't in a 'good way' according to her co-star as she sent a message of support. Derek, a former Labour lobbyist, contracted coronavirus in March 2020 and was taken to the hospital where he was put in an induced coma.

The star then shared a collection of clips from his life with Derrina, 31, as they smiled alongside his son Ethan, 13, who Simon shared with Gemma.Fellow presenters Dan Walker, Vernon Kay and Jenni Falconer congratulated the star on his announcement. Simon found love with Derrina two years after Gemma's death and they got married in 2021 at Norwich Cathedral. The former Blue Peter presenter went on to share a picture of himself looking happy on his wedding day as he walked with his now-wife down the aisle. Guests attending the wedding included former Blue Peter presenters and CBBS hosts. He still speaks openly about his late wife’s death. The pair married in 2005 at which time they gave birth to son Ethan. Gemma studied at the University of Sheffield before she went on to work at the Electoral Commission. Ethan was eight at the time of her death.In April 2018, Simon announced that he would be taking a break from his job at Sky Sports to spend more time with him.That same year he appeared on This Morning to describe the time he was forced to tell his son his mother had died – leaving Holly Willoughby in tears.He told Holly and Philip Schofield: "I think I woke up every one [in the hospital] as I screamed. I screamed to God saying: 'Why have you left my son without my mum?'"I got home [afterwards] and grabbed him and looked deep into his brown eyes and said: 'They couldn't make mummy better'."You can't dress it up.

Carol Vorderman took to Instagram on Sunday to celebrate nine years since her first solo flight as an amateur pilot after two years of training. The television personality, 61, shared a series of throwback snaps from the cockpit as well as chatting on the tarmac to TV host Jenni Falconer, who captured the moment during an episode of This Morning. In the captions Carol gushed about the monumental moment in 2013: 'I loved it and it's something I will never forget forever'.

Carol Vorderman got pulses racing as she stepped into a barely there bikini while on holiday in Portugal.The former Countdown host, 61, uploaded a picture of herself to Instagram as she stood on a balcony, against a backdrop of a blue river and lush greenery.Carol flaunted her figure in a metallic silver two-piece swimsuit, with gold straps attaching the bottoms to the top, displaying her toned stomach and ample cleavage.READ MORE: Carol Vorderman, 61, reveals ageless figure during sizzling sports bra workoutHer tousled blonde locks cascaded down her back as she held a pair of sunglasses to her face.Carol tagged the location as Juicy Oasis, Portugal. She captioned the image: “The final sunrise before we meet again (sunglasses face emoji).

Amanda Holden, 51, laughed she was "sexy and we know it" as she messed around with her new BFF, Catherine Tate's Nan character.Amanda shared a video with her 1.8million Instagram followers where she strutted down a corridor with the BBC character.The two pals pouted for all they're worth as Amanda sound-tracked the video with LMFAO's Sexy and I Know It."Over 50 and still got it," wrote Amanda over the video, complete with fire emoji.Amanda wore a light green dress with a high split, while Nan wore sensible nan attire.Amanda's celebrity pals were quick to react to the video.Comedian and TV presenter Alan Carr wrote: "Haha!! Brilliant."Ex-EastEnders legend Tamzin Outhwaite said: "This is brilliant."Radio presenter Jenni Falconer agreed, saying: "Brilliant."Comedian Catherine has resurrected the foul mouthed character Joanie Nan Taylor, who originally appeared in her sketch show from 2004 to 2007.The Nan Movie reunites Catherine with Gavin & Stacey actor Matthew Horne as Nan's grandson Jamie.The IT Crowd's Katherine Parkinson also stars in the film.Amanda's antics with Nan came after the Britain's Got Talent wowed her Instagram followers by giving a glimpse of her washboard abs in a pair of sexy leather trousers. She wore a figure hugging pair of black flared pants and performed a sexy catwalk strut.Amanda also wore a cropped black and white cardigan with gold button details and black trim that revealed her abs as she posed for the camera.

Ruth Langsford, 61, is much-beloved as one of the hosts of Loose Women on ITV, as well as previously fronting This Morning.

Ruth Langsford, 61, had opened up about getting older as well as why she decided to get fit.The presenter explained how she had begun running as she detailed what gave her the “motivation” to do this.Ruth admitted she felt pressure to keep running for those who were not able to.She explained how someone with arthritis as well as someone with Parkinson’s had told her how they wished they could do the sport.She said: “I felt a little bit like, ‘come on, you have got two legs and two arms and a body that can move.’“You realise that you’re really lucky.”“I thought, ‘you’re 60 years old and you’ve got a body that works, come on.’“I was very mindful of the people that couldn’t and that gave me motivation as well.”Ruth shared the insight in the RunPod podcast with her former This Morning co-star Jenni Falconer.She was a guest on the podcast back in December where she admitted she wanted to lose weight.However, the presenter also candidly admitted she was finding it hard to keep running.Elsewhere, Ruth recently opened up about how she suffered from some “unimaginable debt” when she was younger.Opening up on Loose Women, she spoke about her issues on a show at the end of January.This came up when the panellists were discussing “buy now, pay later” schemes.Ruth explained: "I remember at a very young age, when I got my first job, of getting into store card debt.“So I remember going to Chelsea Girl - as it was then - and buying one thing."Then there was something on the counter that said, 'You can have £200-worth of clothes right now for just £5 a month!'“And I was working and I was like, 'That's good actually!' So I said to her, 'Can I do that today?' And she was like, 'Yeah, yeah, yeah.'”Ruth admitted this soon became

Ruth Langsford has shared some insight into getting healthy in a candid chat about running.The Loose Women star admitted she’d been left wanting to “give up” as she tried to lose weight for her health.Ruth made the admission during a chat with This Morning co-star Jenni Falconer.The star had shared with her fans previously how she’d begun running.She’d documented her journey on Couch to 5K with her one million Instagram followers.However, Ruth has admitted how when she’s running she finds the first bit the hardest.Speaking back in December, the Loose Women star opened up to RunPod about this.She explained: “When I was actually running, I had to distract myself with time.“It was a very fine line, it was like being on a see-saw of, ‘I’m going to give up.

The Chase fans went wild for Darragh "The Menace" Ennis after he switched his usual serious suit for a little festive number. Bradley Walsh was back with a celebrity Christmas special of the ITV quiz show, with contestants Jenni Falconer, Patrick Kielty, Judge Jules and Lesley Joseph hoping to bank some cash for charity.

Scots presenters Ian Stirling and Jenni Falconer have been swotting up to take part in special festive celebrity editions of The Chase this week.

Queen's performance at Live Aid is heralded as one of the greatest of all time, but singer Paul Young has revealed he accidentally kept guitarist Brian May waiting outside due to a shortage of dressing rooms at the concert.The star was talking to presenter Jenni Falconer on the Smooth Radio Podcast Famous Firsts about his memories of performing at Live Aid on July 13 1985, which included stars having to share dressing rooms due to the limited number backstage.He said: "My memories of the concert were that it was manic and had never been done to such a scale before."There weren't enough dressing rooms to house everybody, so they got trailers and little caravans hidden around the back of the stage.

Ed Sheeran has revealed he is looking forward to spending his first "proper Christmas" with baby daughter Lyra.The 30 year old welcomed Lyra with his wife Cherry Seaborn, 29, in August 2020 while the UK was still in various coronavirus lockdowns. But the Bad Habits hitmaker has now admitted he is excited for the "magic" to return to the festive season thanks to his one year old daughter.

Jenni Falconer has reflected on a frightening car accident her daughter Ella was involved in a few years ago and has shared a throwback snap of her in a hospital bed.The This Morning star took the opportunity on International Nurses Day, to thank the nurses and NHS staff for looking after Ella.The 45 year old shared a sweet picture of nine year old Ella sat on her hospital bed, alongside several nurses who were caring for her. She penned: "On #InternationalNursesDay, I want to just take a moment to not only acknowledge the incredible work that our nurses have been doing the last year but also thank them for their help during a challenging time in our family.

radio presenter Jenni Falconer was mugged by a gang of thugs on bikes during a run in London. Jenni who regularly goes running was making her way through Parliament Square in London when she was robbed by a group of boys on cycles.

AMANDA Holden and Jenni Falconer turned up to work in the exact same dress - and BGT judge finds it hilarious Heart Radio presenters Amanda, 49, and Jenni, 44, rocked the floral number in London on Friday and gave onlookers a dose of double vision. Britain's Got Talen judge Amanda teamed her look with strappy beige heels and a Christain Dior bag, whilst Jenni donned one trainer and a fracture walker boot on her other foot.

Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway, 53, recently returned to the ITV show alongside her colleague Ben Shephard, 45.

George Michael’s Careless Whisper has come top in a poll of radio listeners’ favourite songs.