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Kate Garraway ‘doesn’t know what’s round the corner’ with ill husband Derek’s ‘horrific’ ordeal, says Charlotte Hawkins

KATE Garraway's Good Morning Britain co-star Charlotte Hawkins has said she "doesn't know what's round the corner" for her ill husband.

Charlotte opened up about brave Kate's struggle behind the scenes after Derek Draper contracted coronavirus back in March.

Charlotte Hawkins works alongside Kate Garraway on GMB
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Charlotte Hawkins works alongside Kate Garraway on GMBCredit: Rex Features

The 53-year-old, who shares daughter Darcey, 14, and son Billy, 11, with Kate, remains in hospital with his wife admitting his recovery is "a waiting game".

"It’s been horrific for her and her family,"; Charlotte, 45, told OK! Magazine.

"She's been going through such a tough time and she's continuing to go through a tough time.

"We don't know what's around the corner.

"Everybody at GMB is there for her in whatever way she needs."

She says everyone on the show is there for Kate
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She says everyone on the show is there for Kate Credit: Getty - Contributor

Kate, 53, is currently on a break from presenting duties on Good Morning Britain.

In an emotional sign-off to viewers ten days ago, the presenter thanked viewers and her ITV colleagues for their support during the "challenging" time.

"I'm actually not here next week," Kate revealed.

Kate is taking time off work
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Kate is taking time off work Credit: ITV
Derek is still in intensive care following his coronavirus battle
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Derek is still in intensive care following his coronavirus battleCredit: Rex Features

"I'm taking a little bit of time off to help Billy get sorted for secondary school and Darcey as well to get into school and also - Derek, to look after things on that.

"I just want to say thank you all of you for being absolutely brilliant since I've come back through challenging times.

"To everyone here, all the people on-screen and off-screen, you've been amazing.

"One of the nice things is that everybody talks about ITV and television being a brutal business - but it's not.

"It's a proper family. You've all been amazing."

Kate Garraway says she's taking 'a bit of time off' from GMB
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