GMB's Kate Garraway reveals blow she's been dealt months after husband Derek Draper's death
ok.co.ukAlmost six months after her husband Derek Draper's death, Kate Garraway and her family have sadly been dealt a new blow.The Good Morning Britain presenter revealed that the only polling card that was posted through her door was for Derek.
Kate, 57, shared the heartbreaking news on air when she was speaking about how people can vote as the General Election takes place on Thursday (July 4).The presenter explained: "I haven't had one for myself.The only polling card that's come through the door is for Derek, sadly, who's passed away." Kate and her co-host Adil Ray also told viewers why GMB would be a "politics-free" episode, despite covering many milestones the country has faced over the years.
Kate said: "You might be wondering why on the day of the election - because it is polling day today, by the way - we're not actually discussing the issues related to the general election or interviewing the people that have a position on the issues." She added: "We can't talk about the issues because we have to follow certain broadcasting rules which means today's Good Morning Britain is a 'politics-free zone.'" Adil then joked: "Some people might enjoy!" as Kate replied: "Some people might be delighted!".
Kate's husband Derek Draper died in January, four years after he became ill with Covid at the start of the pandemic in March 2020.
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