Kate Garraway’s new documentary Caring For Derek were left in floods of tears just minutes into the ITV programme on Tuesday (February 22) evening.
Kate returned to the helm of her ITV show, a follow-on from her award-winning documentary Finding Derek last year, which saw Derek return home from his year-long hospital stint after battling Covid-19.
The virus left his organs damaged and Derek needing around-the-clock care after being put into an induced coma.
And as he reunited with his children Darcey and William, tugging them close for a hug, fans were left reaching for the tissues.
Taking to Twitter, one posted: “Two mins in and I’m crying already!”
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“Just quietly sobbing at watching Derek come home,” another added, while a third followed up: “2 minutes in. In bits. Kids know. Kids are amazing.”
As someone else said: “Already bawling my eyes out at @kategarraway #CaringForDerek their little boy keeps hugging him, broke me – what a lovely family.”
Kate’s son William showcased the adjustments the family had made to the home to allow Derek to move back – including turning the bathroom into a wet room and adding an adjustable bed for him to lie down in.
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And she explained that Derek has been suffering from “chronic constipation” since his Covid battle – and the pair celebrated when he was able to use the commode with assistance.
Things got even more emotional as Kate introduced viewers to Derek’s carers, explaining that many people in the incredibly essential profession are on minimum wage.
And fans were on hand to praise Kate for the “amazing” job she has been doing, with one writing: “Thank you for raising awareness on the vital role of unpaid carers and paid carers.
“You are a wonderful wife and carer to Derek. Your children are such a credit to you and Derek and your family. You have a beautiful family.”
Another added: “Well done Derek keeping up your fight, and well done Kate highlighting what carers go through daily.”
“Imagine having someone who loves you so unconditionally they will take care of you in the way Kate does. Heartbreaking in the best way,” someone else said.
As a fourth echoed: “Kate is simply bloody amazing!!! She copes with all this, bringing up their kids & goes to work.
“What about Kate, her life must have changed beyond all recognition! I hope she gets the downtime she needs as well as lots of bloody big hugs!”
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
