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Kate Garraway’s relief as she secures job with new two-year contract amid struggles to pay £700k tax bill
The Sun previously revealed how Kate was saddled with the debt as she closed her late husband Derek Draper's firm
KATE Garraway can breathe a sigh of relief after securing a new two-year work deal amid struggles with her tax bill.
The Sun previously revealed her eye-watering debt, over a tax bill worth £700,000.
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Kate, 57, was saddled with the huge bill after closing down her late husband Derek Draper's company.
The Good Morning Britain star sought the help of a firm to handle discussions over the bill with HMRC.
Amid the woes, the mum-of-two has now revealed she's signed new two-year deal with Smooth Radio.
The deal means the fan-favourite will continue to presenter her popular show in the 10am to 1pm slot.
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In a video posted on Instagram, Kate could be seen in the studio as a member of the crew supposedly delivered her new contract for her to ink.
She could be heard curiously asking him: "How long for?"
For the next two years said the crew member as Kate's face beamed with excitement.
She then joked: "You fools, you fools!"
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Kate added: "That's really, really good, where do I sign? Sign it quickly before they take it back.
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"You're stuck with me now for another two years, thank you for listening."
Derek Draper died at the start of this year, aged 56, after battling with the long-term effects of Covid.
Current presenters:
- Susanna Reid (presenters Monday to Wednesday and alternate Thursdays) - 2014 to present
- Kate Garraway (presenters alternate Thursdays and Fridays) - 2014 to present
- Martin Lewis (Money Saving Expert) - 2021 to present
- Richard Madeley (presents Monday to Thursday) - 2022 to present
- Ed Balls (presents on a rotating basis) - 2022 to present
- Adil Ray (presents on Fridays) - 2024 to present
- Robert Rinder (presents on a rotating basis) - 2024 to present
- Charlotte Hawkins (stand in and holiday cover presenter) 2014 to present
Former presenters:
- Ben Shephard (Thursdays and Fridays) - 2014 to 2024
- Sean Fletcher (Monday–Friday) - 2014
- John Stapleton (Wednesday) - 2014
- Piers Morgan (Monday to Wednesday) - 2015 to 2021
- Lorraine Kelly (Monday to Friday) - 2022
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