Kate Garraway remains upbeat as she signs on at Smooth radio ahead of heartbreaking fly-on-the-wall documentary Finding Derek
Kate Garraway greeted onlookers with a smile on Tuesday after outlining husband Derek Draper’s year long battle with COVID-19 ahead of new warts-and-all documentary Finding Derek.
The devastating impact of coronavirus on the gravely ill former political lobbyist will be laid bare in harrowing film Kate Garraway: Finding Derek, which airs this evening on ITV1.
And the presenter, 53, ensured she was back on the airwaves after discussing the forthcoming documentary at length during a guest appearance on Good Morning Britain.
Staying positive: Kate Garraway greeted onlookers with a smile on Tuesday after outlining husband Derek Draper’s year long battle with COVID-19 on Good Morning Britain
Making her way out of London’s Global studios following her latest mid-morning shift on Smooth radio, Kate cheerfully acknowledged fans as she climbed into a waiting car.
As always the presenter looked stylish in a mid-length coat and boot-cut jeans, teamed with a white statement scarf and matching boots.
She accessorised tastefully by opting for an oversized handbag, while a small travel case followed her into the car as she prepared for the journey home.
Here she comes: Making her way out of London’s Global studios following her latest mid-morning shift on Smooth radio, Kate cheerfully acknowledged fans
Looking good: As always the presenter looked stylish in a mid-length coat and boot-cut jeans, teamed with a white statement scarf and matching boots
Greetings: Kate offered a cheerful smile as she climbed into a waiting car on Tuesday morning
Discussing her new documentary on Good Morning Britain earlier that day, Kate admitted it was important for her to remain upbeat for the sake of her husband.
She said: ‘The footage you see was recorded by me personally. After six months we got an iPad into the hospital with the idea of bringing him out so I could talk to him while he was in the coma and have some sort of voice recognition.
‘It was so emotional for me. It was all I could do not to fall apart, and give him a positive energy, not a sad energy.’
She added: ‘The moments you see are the moments where he is getting more conscious and can react, and also Derek has devoted his life to mental health since leaving politics because he’s a psychotherapist, so I feel that he would want his journey to be told. He would like to be here telling it with me. ‘
Coming soon: Kate has been busy promoting her new documentary, which lays bare the devastating impact of coronavirus on her gravely ill husband
The presenter also reiterated that she will not walk away from her day job in order to provide round the clock care for Derek when he is released from hospital.
She said: ‘I’m not going anywhere! In fact the reality is, is that ITV and Global and Smooth radio, everybody has been so supportive and to be honest being here has kept me sane.
‘Not just because you’re all amazing supporters but people at home are so supportive and it’s a slice of normal, it’s a slice of life before.
Right frame of mind: Discussing her new documentary on Good Morning Britain earlier that day, Kate admitted it was important for her to remain upbeat for the sake of Derek
‘The truth is as much as I like to think I have all the answers sometimes, Derek doesn’t need me, I’m not the person to care for him.
‘I will obviously be there completely, 100% if that would make a difference but actually what Derek needs is specialist, professional, medical support ongoing because there is a good chance he can improve but we need to make sure that support is there now for that to happen.
‘Whether that be remaining in hospital or whether that be something else – I would like to be home – but it is not just a case of you know I would want to sit there and hold his hand but people in this situation need expertise and I’m not an expert.’
Kate Garraway: Finding Derek airs on ITV on Tuesday at 9pm.