Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway hires cook to look after husband Derek Draper on Christmas

Good Morning Britain news presenter Kate Garraway recently revealed that she appointed a cook to prepare a full-time Christmas meal. She hired the cook to take care of her husband Derek Draper, 55, who is suffering from COVID-19. Derek, who is a well-known political lobbyist, returned home after undergoing treatment in a hospital for Covid.
Garraway expressed her happiness over her husband’s discharge from the hospital.
“It was the biggest gift and everything suddenly feels perfect.” Garraway said.
She said it had been a long battle to bring Derek home and accommodate her new role as a caregiver.
“The children are equally delighted and have decorated their father’s home on the festive occasion,” she said.


Draper suffered from Covid in 2020 and has still not recuperated completely. Two years after being infected with the virus, he developed sepsis.


Garraway told an English daily that she will take care of her husband alongside his other caregivers as he needs round-the-clock attention. She also revealed her struggle with juggling between her career and looking after her husband.
“At times, it feels like a burden to my co-presenters,” Garraway added.

The presenter said she tried her best to stay positive and was extremely grateful for Derek, who will begin his New Year from home and recover fast. Kate softened herself and poured out her empathy for all those, who care for someone else.

FAQs:

1. What is Derek Draper known for?
   Derek William Draper is a former political advisor and lobbyist and is infamously associated with 2 political scandals ‘Lobbygate’ in 1998 and in 2009 while serving as an editor of the LabourList website. He is also known for his books, Blair's 100 Days and Life Support.
2. Has Garraway won awards recently for authoring documentaries?
   Garraway has won two consecutive National Television Awards (NTAs) for Best Authored Documentary once in 2021 for her book ‘Finding Derek’ and another for the follow-up documentary ‘Caring for Derek' in October 2022.