ITV has responded following reports Kate Garraway has 'pulled out' of hosting duties on Good Morning Britain after her husband Derek's health took 'serious turn for the worse'. Viewers tuning in to the show on Thursday (July 21) will have noticed Kate was missing and Charlotte Hawkins was in her place alongside Ben.
It comes after reports the 54-year-old's husband Derek Draper had been taken back to hospital. An ITV spokesperson has told Metro.co.uk that Kate would be off for at least a few days but did not confirm the reason for her absence. They added: "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."
Derek first contracted Covid back at the beginning of 2020. He is the worst affected living Covid patient in the UK after spending 13 months in hospital
