Kate Garraway puts on a brave face with her kids for Clap for Carers salute as her husband Derek continues to ‘fight for his life’ amid COVID-19 battle
Kate Garraway put on a brave face as she joined her children for the weekly Clap for Carers applause on Thursday, while her critically-ill husband Derek Draper continues to fight coronavirus.
The Good Morning Britain presenter, 53, beamed as she stood in the street alongside Darcey, 14, and Billy, 10, during the weekly salute.
Host Kate expressed her gratitude towards healthcare professionals amid the COVID-19 by banging pots with a neon green spoon, no doubt thinking of her long-term partner who remains in ICU.
Thinking of you: Kate Garraway joined her kids for the Clap for Carers applause on Thursday as her husband Derek Draper continues to battle coronavirus (pictured with daughter Darcey, 14)
Amid the 52-year-old former lobbyist’s health battle, the news anchor still appeared in good spirits as she engaged in conversations with her kids and neighbours.
The I’m A Celeb star was dressed in a flowy white dress, a leather biker jacket and box-fresh trainers as she stepped out to support the important cause, which is relatively close to home.
The Clap For Carers campaign, which started online, has been staged because ‘during these unprecedented times they need to know we are grateful’, the organisers said.
In good company: The Good Morning Britain presenter, 53, beamed as she stood in the street alongside Darcey, 14, and Billy, 10, during the weekly salute
For the ninth week in a row, National Health Service workers have been the recipients of the cheers and claps from the nation.
Last month the event, organised by the Clap For Our Carers campaign, was expanded to include all key workers, such as supermarket staff, the emergency services and teachers who are continuing to work.