ITV in last-minute schedule shake-up as Kate Garraway pulled from screens in wake of Derek Draper’s death

ITV HAS pulled Kate Garraway's show from screens in the wake of her husband Derek Draper's death.

The beloved Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, announced earlier today Derek had passed away.

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Derek, 56, was recently left fighting for life in hospital after suffering a massive heart attack.

In a post on Instagram, Kate revealed she held Derek's hand as he passed away.

As tributes from all corners of television pour in, ITV have made a last-minute change to their schedule.

The broadcaster was due to air an episode of tomorrow evening.

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It comes as...

• Kate revealed she held her husband's hand as he died
• Derek's last photo shows him at pal Peter Mandeson's wedding
• Kate's co-stars including Susanna Reid have led tributes to the dad-of-two
• Derek's health battles revealed after he suffered heart attack before Christmas
• ITV bosses will give Kate ‘as much time off as she needs’

However, bosses have now ditched the repeated episode, which featured Omid Djalili, from the schedule.

It's been replaced by DNA Journey which will air from 11pm on ITV1.

Announcing Derek's death, Kate wrote: "I’m sad to have to tell you all that my darling husband Derek has passed away.

"As some of you may know he has been critically ill following a cardiac arrest in early December which, because of the damage inflicted by Covid in March 2020, led to further complications.

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"Derek was surrounded by his family in his final days and I was by his side holding his hand throughout the last long hours and when he passed.

"I have so much more to say, and of course I will do so in due course, but for now I just want to thank all the medical teams who fought so hard to save him and to make his final moments as comfortable and dignified as possible.

"Sending so much love and thanks to all of you who have so generously given our family so much support. Rest gently and peacefully now Derek, my love, I was so lucky to have you in my life."

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