Kate Garraway has revealed the real reason she did the documentary, Caring for Derek, about her husband Derek Draper.
The 54-year-old presenter made the confession during an appearance on The One Show yesterday.
Kate Garraway’s documentary on husband Derek
Back in March 2020, Derek, Kate’s husband, tested positive for Covid-19.
He was rushed to hospital and placed in an induced coma. He then remained in hospital for just over a year, battling the devastating effects of Long Covid.
Covid had wrecked Derek’s body, meaning he now requires around-the-clock care. He is having to learn to walk again.
He can only spend around 20 minutes in a wheelchair.
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Last week, ITV released an hour-long documentary about Derek’s recovery from Covid as he moved back home to be with Kate and his kids.
In the documentary, viewers were given an intimate look at what Kate and Derek’s lives are like now as the 54-year-old recovers at home.
The documentary has received widespread praise since it aired last Tuesday (February 22).
Kate Garraway reaction to her documentary about husband Derek
Last night, Kate joined Alex Jones and Ronan Keating on The One Show.
The 54-year-old was there to discuss her new BBC Two documentary, Your Body Uncovered. But before that, she spoke to Alex and Ronan about Caring For Derek and her husband’s recovery.
“I like many, many others watched your recent documentary the other day – Oh, Kate, where to start!” Alex said. “It’s a phenomenal watch. Now the response you’ve had must be out of this world.”
Kate confirmed that it was, saying: “It’s been amazing. People have been so kind, generally.”
The real reason behind the documentary
Kate then went on to speak about the real reason behind making her documentary – Caring for Derek.
“With this documentary – Caring For Derek – the focus was intended to be on carers generally,” she revealed.
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