On GMB today, Kate Garraway was missing and concerned fans took to social media to ask where she was.
The popular daytime TV presenter, 53, wasn’t on the programme on Friday (February 5).
Usually, Kate presents the show on Fridays with her co-host Ben Shephard.
Why wasn’t Kate Garraway on GMB today?
ITV confirmed that Kate missed the programme because she wanted the day off.
The mum of two had taken annual leave.
Read more: Kate Garraway has to ‘keep going for kids’ as husband Derek Draper remains in hospital
GMB drafted in host Charlotte Hawkins to take her place.
ED! contacted the show for further comment.
A number of those watching at home wondered why she wasn’t on screens.
What did GMB viewers say today?
Viewers shared their concern for Kate on Twitter.
One said: “@GMB where is Kate, is she alright? Bless you Kate.”
Another wrote: “Where is Kate though?”
A third tweeted: “Where is Kate Garraway? Hope she is well.”
“Where is Kate today?” asked a fourth, adding: “Is she OK? Xx.”
@GMB where is Kate is she alright? Bless you Kate
— June Evans (@JuneEva53827633) February 5, 2021
Where is Kate though?
— Wolves Ian (@WolvesTeesPats) February 5, 2021
https://twitter.com/WolvesTeesPats/status/1357587551247360001
Where is Kate today? Is she OK? Xx
— Nix (@N210389) February 5, 2021
‘Really tough’ time for Kate
Kate’s husband, Derek Draper, remains in hospital after contracting coronavirus last year.
Speaking recently, the presenter said her family is finding it “really difficult” to come to terms with the news that doctors don’t know how much Derek will recover.
She said on the 5 Years Time podcast: “It’s been really tough for us. Derek got really sick in the beginning of March.
“Even though we’re hoping he can recover, it’s taking a very, very long time.
“We don’t know how much he can recover. So that’s impacted on us obviously dramatically. So it’s been really difficult.”
Lorraine Kelly praises Kate Garraway
Her ITV colleague, Lorraine Kelly, recently expressed her admiration for Kate, admitting: “I don’t know how she does it.”
She told OK! Magazine: “We’ve known each other for years and I’ve always really liked her because, obviously, she’s lovely but she is also a steel magnolia.
“She’s been incredible. She says she’s not doing anything anyone else wouldn’t do but I’m not so sure about that.”
Lorraine added: “And of course, she says she’s to keep going for the kids.”
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