Kate Garraway has revealed that she is filming a new project following the release of her documentary Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story.
The show aired last month as the final episode of a trilogy of documentaries about her late husband Derek Draper’s battle with the coronavirus, who passed away in January.
TV presenter Kate, 56, shared a photo on her Instagram on Sunday of a gorgeous bouquet of orchids on board, letting fans know she had arrived home after flying to a mysterious location. .
The Good Morning Britain host explained that he had been busy filming a secret project and teased that he would not be able to reveal any details until September.
While praising the airline’s staff, Kate admitted that filming included meeting some “inspirational people”.
She writes: “I just got back home after a great week of filming. I met some really inspiring people (maybe all will be revealed in September).”
“Any flight that lands safely is a good flight to me!” But this one was an exception. Despite the international storm and delays, the staff were calm and helpful, and even on landing they looked as fresh as these flowers. It’s starting to look like potpourri, but I feel great!!!”
Her latest TV show comes after Kate got emotional on GMB last month, speaking movingly about how she doesn’t want to give up while talking about the debt she has racked up from caring for her late husband.
She admitted that her “well-paid” job at ITV wasn’t enough to cover her costs, leaving her “completely penniless” after having to pay £16,000 a month in care costs. He said he felt embarrassed.
She also spoke emotionally about her fight to change the social care system after receiving thousands of letters of support.
A visibly emotional Kate, fighting back tears, said: “I’m sad that I won’t have the opportunity to care anymore, but I felt it was wrong to step away from the care work I felt I had a responsibility to do.” he said.
“We’ve received 8,000 letters from people saying, ‘Don’t give up’…because we need this. [the system] To change. If something comes to fruition, it would be a great legacy for Derek. ”
In the ITV documentary, Kate revealed that Derek was told he was not sick enough to qualify for funded treatment, warned the system was on the brink of collapse and was left with significant debt.
Joined by Derek and Kate in May 2023, the film confronts the reality of Derek’s struggles and their impact on those around him head-on, as well as sharing sweet moments he has with his family and never-before-seen scenes. It also captures images and videos.
In one emotional scene, Kate spoke about the financial constraints she faced with Derek, who required 24-hour care before he died.
Kate, who faces debts of up to £800,000, said: ‘Caring for Derek costs more than my salary from ITV and that’s before paying for the mortgage, household bills or anything for the children. .So that’s the brink,” he confessed.
“We are totally reliant on talented caregivers, but the system they work in is incredibly complex and underfunded…
“Why do people get sick and it’s no longer considered the right thing to be in the hospital, so why does going home feel like falling off a cliff?”
Derek suffered health problems after contracting coronavirus in March 2020, falling into a coma, battling sepsis and having trouble communicating.
Derek’s story features him speaking on camera for the first time since his health battle, admitting he “wants to be heard”.
His limitations and need for care are evident in the documentary, when the father-of-two attempts to hoist himself onto a walking aid with the help of a mobility therapist. I burst into tears.
Derek couldn’t bear it anymore and burst into tears, labeling himself “pathetic” in the heartbreaking scene.
In one sweet moment, Kate tasks Derek with opening some of her own birthday cards and reading out the messages, but even that simple act leaves Derek in need of a break.
Kate also gave a heartbreakingly honest explanation of how Derek’s condition affected their 19-year marriage.
Kate admitted that there are moments when she doesn’t feel loved by her husband, adding: “I’m trying to figure out if my husband makes me feel loved.” I know that’s the case, but it’s a long journey. ”
Derek, a former Labor Party insider and psychotherapist, married presenter Kate in 2005 and they have two children, Darcy, 18, and Billy, 14.
In 2021, just over a year after contracting the coronavirus, he was able to leave the hospital and return to his family home in north London with 24-hour care.
In August 2022, he was taken to the hospital with sepsis, but recovered. Then, in early December 2023, Derek suffered a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital again.
Sadly, he was unable to overcome his latest medical emergency and on January 5 Kate confirmed that Derek had died.
In a social media post, she said her husband took his last breath with his family by his side, “holding his hand through his last long hours.”