Piers Morgan says Kate Garraway is ‘living in hope’ that husband Derek Draper will recover

PIERS Morgan said his pal Kate Garraway is “living in hope” that husband Derek Draper will recover after being hospitalised with coronavirus in March.

The 55-year-old Good Morning Britain host was interviewing nurse Mandy Mitchell, who is back home after spending 93 days in intensive care in a coma, when he brought up his co-host.

Piers told Mandy: “You’re a fantastic inspiration to everybody who may have a loved one who is still in intensive care and may be worried sick about whether they’ll come out.

“We have one of our own, Kate Garraway, whose own husband is in this terrible position. We wish them, as always, all the very best.

“But they’re living in hope. You give people hope because you came through it. I know you’ve got some side effects but other than that you must just be thrilled to be alive.”

She replied: “Oh goodness, I’m thankful for life every day. It’s so precious.”

Kate last updated fans on Father’s Day earlier this month, when she explained she was feeling “overwhelmed by the long road that lies ahead” but said she was focused on her family being able to “pull together”.

She wrote: “Happy Fathers Day to all the wonderful Daddy’s out there. A tough day for us but am filled with so much love & gratitude to still have for my Dad ‘Trinity’.

“That’s my Dad Gordon, Derek’s dad Ken and of course Derek himself (officially the Best Dad in the World according to Darcey & Billy).

“All three of them never happier than when they are with their children. I’m so grateful to have you still in our lives – & know so many today don’t have that. But the love is there – no separation can change that.

“Thank you so much for all your kind messages of support after my interviews with GMB and The Sun a couple of weeks ago. Am sorry have not posted recently. I just needed a little time.

“They were incredibly emotional experiences & to be honest left me with a range of feelings – gratitude to @itv & @janemoore for giving me the chance to let all who so touchingly care for Derek know what he is up against but also rather overwhelmed by the long road that lies ahead.

“Whatever happens next I’m afraid it IS going to be a long road, with an uncertain end that isn’t even nearly in sight right now.

“BUT. This week I am refocusing on hope that as a family we are going to pull together with the support of friends and get through everything come what may.

“Hope – because I know that the amazing people keeping Derek alive, stand shoulder to shoulder with me in NEVER giving up on him and, of course, hope that my wonderful Derek is going to keep fighting this and eventually start to slowly recover.

“After all we are all having to do that aren’t we in one way or another – this ghastly time has affected us all & life deals us blows that we just have to bounce back from & celebrate the good.

“This Father’s Day I am sending you all the love & positivity in the world – let’s seek out the joy! #staypositive #hope #fathersday.”

Former political adviser Derek has now overcome coronavirus after being put in a coma, but Kate recently told The Sun she had been warned by doctors that he may never fully recover.