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ate Garraway was forced to leave Good Morning Britain after her husband Derek Draper was rushed to hospital, according to reports.
The 55-year-old TV presenter was remarkably absent from Wednesday morning’s episode and is also believed to have retired from her Smooth FM radio show, with a source now claiming it was due to a family emergency.
“Derek has been returned to the hospital this morning in a very serious condition,” the informant told The Sun.
“The family is very worried about him, but Derek is in the best hands.”
Derek Draper contracted Covid in March 2020 and is believed to be the longest-serving patient with Covid in the UK after spending 13 months in hospital.
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They went on to say that the star was by his side and that he “keeps him together as best he can,” and that while he is engaged in his work, Garraway “had no choice” but to move away from his work commitments, as it’s an “incredibly difficult time” for her and her family.
The couple has been married since 2005 and share children Darcey, 16, and Billy, 12.
Mr Draper contracted Covid in March 2020 and is believed to be the longest-serving patient with Covid in the UK after spending 13 months in hospital.
He was finally allowed home in April 2021.
His recovery, which requires ongoing care and daily medication, has been documented in two ITV films, Finding Derek and his follow-up, Caring For Derek.
Earlier this month, Garraway revealed that her husband was returning to the hospital, but did not reveal why.
The Standard has contacted a representative of Kate Garraway to comment.