Kate Garraway

The Good Morning Britain host is getting ready for another festive period as husband still in serious condition.

Wishing you and your beautiful family a safe and happy Christmas x” We follow your family’s journey with support, admiration and love xx wow, what a special family.” [Good Morning Britain](https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/celebs-tv/) host Kate has kept followers updated throughout their journey and shared her family getting ready for Christmas. “Well in my case (altogether now sing along), 5 exasperated shop workers, 4 helpful neighbours, 3 frazzled parents, 2 excited kids & NOT a partridge in a pear tree but my Peugeot. In a series of pictures shared on Instagram, she showed her family including children Billy and Darcey wrestling with a huge Christmas tree. [Covid](https://www.nottinghampost.com/all-about/coronavirus).

Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway told fans she was delighted to see her kids Darcey and Billy "so happy" as she shared a pic of the pair with a ...

Despite the enormous strain she is undoubtedly under, Kate is said to want to make this Christmas a time for celebration. The mum-of-two has been candid about how the family have been affected, revealing in October how she has been sometimes "frustrated, emotional and depressed" caring for Derek, but desperately "wants him to survive". "The appointments have now come through for (20)23 and (20)24, so you're talking about four years from the impact." Kate captioned the snaps: "So they say it takes a village to raise a child, but how many does it take to raise a Christmas tree? "So worth it to see the kids so happy, ready for Christmas." [Kate Garraway](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/kate-garraway-hiring-chef-cook-28720426) is pulling out all the stops for Christmas as her husband Derek Draper continues to recover from Covid-19.

The Good Morning Britain star is pulling out all the stops for her holiday celebrations.

but how many does it take to ‘raise’ a Christmas tree. “Well in my case (altogether now sing along) … A source shared that the ITV host is “doing her best to stay positive” and is “extremely grateful Derek is home to begin his New Year afresh, getting his recovery on track.”

Kate Garraway has shared a heart-warming Christmas snap as husband Derek Draper's health battle continues. Derek went into a coma after catching Covid back ...

Kate is one of many GMB hosts used by the show, alongside Ranvir Singh, Charlotte Hawkins, and Susanna Reid. Finally got into the Long Covid clinic after a year-and-a-half to an amazing group of people that are working on the impact of Covid damage, and they said 'we're going to get you into this person, that person, we're going to take action'. Read more: Well in my case (altogether now sing along), 5 exasperated shop workers, 4 helpful neighbours, 3 frazzled parents, 2 excited kids & NOT a partridge in a pear tree but my Peugeot." Kate previously issued a health update on her husband. The ITV Good Morning Britain star shared the sweet snap of her kids, aged 13 and 16 respectively, on her Instagram ahead of Christmas Day.

Popular Good Morning Britain presenter is preparing for another festive period as husband still battling serious covid impact.

Wishing you and your beautiful family a safe and happy Christmas x” We follow your family’s journey with support, admiration and love xx wow, what a special family.” Sue_beale1969 added: “We wish you and your beautiful family a wonderful Christmas. Wynnejacqueline said: “You know what Kate you don’t know me and I don’t personally know you but I watch you on GMTV and I listen to you on smooth radio and I want you to know IM THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY MERRY CHRISTMAS” “Well in my case (altogether now sing along), 5 exasperated shop workers, 4 helpful neighbours, 3 frazzled parents, 2 excited kids & NOT a partridge in a pear tree but my Peugeot. Derek has been seriously ill after falling into a coma with Covid in 2020 and is still in a serious condition.

Kate was delighted that Derek would be home for Christmas and shared a series of sweet snaps of her family enjoying the festivities.

"And I've been all of those and more in recent weeks and months and more. In another, Kate can be seen hauling the tree out of her car, with the help from her parents. "Well in my case (altogether now sing along), 5 exasperated shop workers, 4 helpful neighbours, 3 frazzled parents, 2 excited kids & NOT a partridge in a pear tree but my Peugeot. Earlier this month he was released from hospital after contracting sepsis so will be spending Christmas at home with his family. Back in October, Kate opened up about the journey of looking after Derek and admitted that she has been sometimes "frustrated, emotional and depressed" caring for Derek, but desperately "wants him to survive". He returned home over a year later and now receives 24-hour care.

The Good Morning Britain presenter shared pictures of her two children as preparations for the festive season got underway following Derek's release from ...

[Earlier this year](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/kate-garraway-missing-gmb-derek-24618511), Kate took some time away from her presenting duties after Derek was hospitalised when his health took a frightening "turn for the worse". BBC show nears gripping conclusion in final week](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/what-the-traitors-win-bbc-25800160) [This Morning's Josie Gibson 'calls out' Prince Harry with cutting insinuation about new interview](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/josie-gibson-this-morning-harry-25796255) "Enjoy your Christmas and may Derek’s health improve in the New Year." Fans were quick to send messages expressing their relief that the family were enjoying Christmas together after a challenging couple of years, with one person commenting on the heartwarming post: "I personally don’t know you Kate, but what an awesome, strong, beautiful woman - an inspiration to others. Kate previously voiced fears that Derek may not be home for [Christmas](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/christmas) after several long stints in hospital, but thankfully he was discharged earlier this month. 'Five exasperated shop workers, four helpful neighbours, three frazzled parents, two over-excited kids and NOT a partridge in a pear tree, but a Peugeot 308 SW with a surprisingly large boot - even my own mother didn’t believe I could get a six-foot tree in but I knew my Percy Peugeot wouldn’t let me down!" At last ready Christmas - well, ish." Kate shared on Instagram in July that her husband had been left "fighting for his life" in intensive care once again, but thanked the [NHS](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/nhs) staff as they thankfully managed to get him back on the road to recovery. "Well in my case (altogether now sing along)... but how many does it take to 'raise' a Christmas tree? And with preparations underway for the festive season, Kate gave fans a sweet glimpse into her family life as she revealed the trials and tribulations involved in getting her giant Christmas tree home. [Good Morning Britain](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/) presenter, 55, has been open about the tough time her family has been through amid her husband Derek Draper's health battle after he suffered several complications from contracting [Covid](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/coronavirus) in 2020.

Kate was joined by Ben Shephard on the morning programme, with the two discussing the topics of the day. One conversation saw the presenters discuss Christmas ...

Kate continued: "Get in touch, we've never heard of such wonder!" Ben said: "Jeanette's been in touch, she says 'I was brought up with a Bird's trifle kit and Carnation milk. Kate replied: "I've never even heard of a Bird's trifle kit", and Ben added: "I haven't". One conversation saw the presenters discuss Christmas traditions. [GMB](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/good-morning-britain) fan shared her experiences, Kate said she'd "never heard" of it. Good Morning Britain fans were taken aback during Thursday's episode as Kate Garraway admitted she's "never heard" of a Christmas favourite.

Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway made a quip on Thursday's show and got an instant reaction in her ear.

Ben immediately screwed his face up at Kate's suggestion and it didn't take long for other members of the GMB to voice their disapproval, as Kate informed viewers she'd had a few comments in her ear piece. Looking down the lens, Kate reacted: "My god! She then went onto having Christmas pudding with brandy sauce, before revealing that one tradition she definitely wouldn't mind giving up would be doing the washing up. Would it be alright if I just didn't do any Christmas washing up this year? [*Strictly final prompts 'tactical' Channel 5 move to attract fans](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/strictly-greatest-moments-channel-5-25778688) [*Gemma Atkinson's Strictly tears as Helen Skelton pays emotional tribute to Gorka Marquez](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/gemma-atkinson-strictly-helen-gorka-25780500) [*Gorka Marquez shuts down 'sore loser' jibes with Jowita reply](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/gorka-marquez-strictly-hamza-jowita-25785736) [*Helen Skelton's Strictly chances 'hindered' by judges' decision as fans complain](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/helen-skelton-strictly-final-gorka-25779940) [*Strictly's Helen Skelton highlights crowd 'reaction' as she breaks silence after final defeat](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/helen-skelton-strictly-final-gorka-25786774) [she had a big of a challenge to get her hands on a Christmas tree](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/kate-garraway-shares-sweet-family-25811874) for her family this year, with her relying on the help of members of the public to achieve her aim, popular presenter [Kate ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/kate-garraway-missing-gmb-derek-24618511)was back on the ITV breakfast show alongside friend and colleague [ Ben Shephard.](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/itv-tipping-points-ben-shephard-25424570)