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Kate Garraway to return to GMB tomorrow after missing shows as husband Derek remains in hospital

Derek has been in hospital since March

Kate Garraway will return to GMB tomorrow after missing some shows.

The presenter was replaced by Charlotte Hawkins for two days this week.

However, at the end of Tuesday’s programme (August 18), host Adil Ray confirmed Kate would be back on Wednesday (August 19).

Kate Garraway will return to GMB tomorrow (Credit: ITV)

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Giving a run-down of who is appearing on the show, Adil said: “And Kate Garraway – my favourite.

“Looking forward to her. Kate – can’t wait to see you tomorrow.”

Kate has had a tough few months after her husband Derek Draper was admitted to hospital with coronavirus in March.

Derek is now free of the virus, however, he’s still recovering in hospital.

Adil Ray GMB (Credit: ITV)
Adil Ray confirmed Kate would be back on GMB (Credit: ITV)

Kate recently revealed nurses caring for her poorly husband have been putting the show on for him after his condition slightly improved.

On GMB last week, Kate sent Derek a message because he had the ITV show on in hospital.

What did Kate Garraway say?

Kate said: “Good morning to Derek. We don’t know how much he can see or hear, but he knows the programme is on.”

She added: “The team are watching. Thank you for everything you’re doing.”

Derek has been in hospital since March (Credit: SplashNews.com)

Meanwhile, last week, Kate opened up about Derek’s “worrying” week.

Kate revealed she feels grateful her husband is still with her.

Looking forward to her. Kate – can’t wait to see you tomorrow.

However, she said he continues to face “challenges” with a number of aspects of his health.

Kate said on the programme: “It’s strange to see you this week, so much has happened. He’s very much still with us.

“There seems to be different challenges every week.

Kate Garraway said Derek continues to face “challenges” with a number of aspects of his health (Credit: SplashNews.com)

“I feel conscious of… I know everybody’s been so lovely, and it’s terrible isn’t it that there’s so many people out there with people who are sick.”

She added: “It was a worrying week last week. He’s still got lots of challenges.

Read more: Kate Garraway opens up about husband Derek’s ‘worrying’ week

“Challenges with his food, challenges with his lungs, everything. And we just want him to wake up.”

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Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)