Kate Garraway forced to extend Good Morning Britain break for second week after husband Derek Draper hospitalised-Cydney Yeates-Entertainment – Metro

Kate Garraway will be missing GMB this week (Picture: ITV)

Kate Garraway will be absent from Good Morning Britain for a second week in a row after her husband Derek Draper’s ‘very serious turn’.

The 54-year-old presenter has been forced to extend her break away from the ITV daytime show to be at her partner’s bedside after he was taken to hospital last week.

‘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,’ an ITV spokesperson told Metro.co.uk.

Last week, Good Morning Britain stars Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins sent their love to Kate, who was away from hosting duties on the programme.

‘We are missing a member of the team, aren’t we?’ Ben said.

‘We are yes,’ Charlotte replied. ‘So Kate’s not here. She’s taking some time out to be with Derek at the moment so we’re sending her lots of love.’

Kate is currently caring for Derek after he was taken to hospital last week (Picture: ITV)

Derek has struggled with ongoing health issues since falling ill with Covid in March 2020 and subsequently falling into a coma. 

No further details have been shared, but Derek is said to be receiving treatment as his body struggles to recover from the ravages of Covid.

Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.

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