Ben Shephard shared his fears about how Kate Garraway will continue to cope with the trauma of her husband Derek’s medical conditions, saying he’s worried she will have a “huge crash”.
The long-awaited and heartbreaking documentary Kate Garraway: Finding Derek aired on ITV tonight.
Kate Garraway opened up about her experience over the last year following her husband Derek Draper’s COVID-19 diagnosis, and cameras followed her into work at Good Morning Britain too.
Catching Ben ahead of a broadcast, filmmakers asked him what he thought of how Kate was coping with everything.
In a surprisingly candid moment for journalist Ben, who has known Kate for 20 years, he admitted to fearing for her having a breakdown when everything finally hits her.
“Our relationship goes back 20 years, we first started working together at GMTV,” he said.
“Kate is brilliant at sharing what she’s going through – she’s always been really aware of the fact that people might think she’s using it as an opportunity [to get attention].
“She’s not at all, it’s not just her going through this… but it’s a testament to who she is – her strength of character, her positivity, her brilliant mind that she’s got this far.”
The presenter continued: “I just keep thinking there’s gonna be a huge crash at some point. Whether it’s a big move in his recovery or he comes home…
“At some point, I think it’s going to hit her what she’s been through,” Kate’s colleague worried.
Fans praised Ben for his supportive comments and were left emotional by the pair’s close friendship.
“Lovely to see @benshephard speak so openly & well about @kategarraway on #findingderek I really admire you Kate,” one person wrote.
Another shared: “The way Ben was talking about Kate #FindingDerek.”
“Ben Shephard is such a great mate to @kategarraway #FindingDerek,” a third posted.
While a fourth said: “Yeah Ben is right – it’s good that Kate can make this programme to show the possible effects of Covid #findingderek.”
One viewer was in awe of Kate’s ability to manage in such harrowing circumstances, as they said: “What an inspirational woman @kategarraway #FindingDerek.”
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“Kate Garraway is the most strongest person in the UK right now #FindingDerek,” another added.
During the programme, Ben also tweeted to Kate, writing: “So proud of my friend @kategarraway she continues to surprise, delight, occasionally infuriate but always inspire me.
“Thinking of Kate, her family and anyone who is battling Covid or has lost someone close to them to the virus. #FindingDerek.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
