ITV presenters send live on-air message to Kate Garraway after husband Derek Draper ‘takes turn for the worst’

ITV colleagues have sent messages of support to Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper as he remains in hospital seriously ill following a heart attack.

In March 2020, the former political adviser fell seriously ill with Covid-19, which left him with long-lasting damage to his organs and needing daily care.

On Monday’s Lorraine show (18 December) host Ranvir Singh said: “We must send our best wishes to Kate and husband Derek. As you might have seen in the news over the weekend, he’s in a serious condition. Our hearts go out to both of them.”

Dr Hilary Jones said: “It’s been a tough time over the last three-and-a-half years. “

Ranvir nodded and added: “Derek has taken a turn for the worst. We wish them all the best.”