Zoe Ball opens up on receiving dating advice from son Woody amid 'ups and downs'

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.

Fern Britton showed there was no bad blood between her and her former This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield as she congratulated him on his 40 years on TV. The pair presented the ITV daytime show together for years but it was reported that things went sour following Fern's exit and rumours of a feud have swirled around ever since.

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

Homes Under The Hammer star Lucy Alexander took to Twitter last night to discuss the emotional impact Kate Garraway's documentary Caring For Derek has had on her. After the programme aired on ITV last night, she shared her own feelings with her almost 39,000 followers."So much of this moved me having dealt with trauma in my own family," she wrote."Counting on mates like @benshephard popping in for a cuppa are invaluable."@kategarraway you got this.

BBC Radio 2 host Zoe Ball, 49, and Michael Reed watched the Spitfires fly over Ditching, West Sussex, today in tribute to Dame Vera Lynn ahead of her private funeral.The Strictly: It Takes Two presenter was pictured receiving a supportive kiss from her beau.Zoe separated from Michael in November last year, which was her first relationship since Billy Yates, who took his own life in 2017.However, the pair put on a united front today as they paid their respects for the Forces Sweetheart.Michael, who was taking pictures of the Spitfires, had his arm around Zoe's shoulder during the event.He also kissed the radio presenter on the side of her head while she watched the planes fly over.Elsewhere, Piers Morgan, 55, who presents Good Morning

Zoe Ball has encouraged people to give blood if it is ‘safe’ for them to do during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.She visited the West End Donor Centre on Thursday to give blood and thanked the staff there for taking care of her (and plying her with biscuits).The radio presenter posted pictures of herself at the centre, giving a thumbs up to the camera.In another photo the Strictly: It Takes Two host proudly displayed her ‘I gave blood today’ sticker.The 49-year-old was wearing her glasses and a face mask over her nose and mouth to protect herself during the pandemic.She tweeted: ‘Feet up to #giveblood thanks to Joe & the gang at West End Donor Centre.

Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 show has lost one million weekly listeners, after she replaced Chris Evans to front the Breakfast Show.

Zoe Ball has shared a poignant tribute to her former boyfriend, Billy Yates, marking the third anniversary of his death. 

Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two presenter Zoe Ball, 49, has revealed the BBC show “might be slightly different” this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak.The BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show host insisted that the 2020 series will air “whatever happens” in spite of the pandemic.Zoe told The Sun: “Whatever happens with the situation I know that they are going to put that show on somehow.”The television and radio personality explained that Strictly may decide to film without a studio audience if social distancing rules are still in effect.Zoe added: “It might not have a studio audience, it might be slightly different.”Strictly bosses suggested earlier this month that the show could film without a live studio audience this year for the first

STRICTLY Come Dancing will go ahead this year despite the coronavirus, its stars have confirmed. Head judge Shirley Ballas and spin-off show It Takes Two presenter Zoe Ball insisted the BBC1 stalwart will be on screens across the nation.

Zoe Ball has told how she found solace in her garden after the heartbreaking death of her boyfriend Billy Yates, who took his own life in 2017 after suffering from depression.

Zoe Ball said the BBC’s Great British Singalong was “utterly joyful” as she took part in another instalment of the event – this time dedicated to delivery drivers.

It was reported that Zoe Ball, 49, and Michael split last year after their relationship of almost two years.

Zoe Ball fuelled rumours she has got back with her ex Michael Reed as they reunited for a friendly shopping trip in preparation for coronavirus quarantine.

Fearne Cotton has got real about mum life amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying that her kids have got ‘no respect for her’ as she attempts to home-school them.

Zoe Ball said she was “reduced to tears” as she joined DJs across Europe in playing You'll Never Walk Alone as a show of unity amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The 49-year-old BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show presenter split from construction boss Michael Reed in November, which was her first relationship since the suicide of boyfriend Billy Yates in 2017.

Zoe Ball has revealed that she is receiving relationship advice from her 18-year-old son Woody after a 'difficult few years'.

LEGENDARY presenter Zoe Ball revealed her son Woody gives her relationship advice as she declared "I'm happy" after a difficult few years. The Radio 2 Breakfast show host beamed on the red carpet at the The Audio & Radio Industry Awards tonight where she was up for a gong, after her split from construction firm boss Michael Reed in November.

Zoe Ball finds herself holding back tears as she recalls her 2018 bike ride during an interview with Greg James.

Rock band Genesis have reformed for a tour - their first together in 13 years.