KATE Garraway enjoyed a special festive moment with her kids at Winter Wonderland ahead of their second Christmas without her late spouse Derek Draper.
The anchor beamed as they headed to the hotspot, dressing up in a snug white coat and grey beanie hat.
Kate Garraway was all smiles as she got stuck into the festive fun at Winter WonderlandCredit: w8media
The GMB anchor was seen at a basketball hoop with her broodCredit: w8media
Kate, 58, carried a cuddly toy elephant around the London venueCredit: w8media
It will be the family’s second Christmas without Kate’s late spouse Derek DraperCredit: Rex
She shares kids Darcey, 19, and Billy, 15, with former political lobbyist , who aged 56 in January 2024 following four years of health struggles.
, 58, and her brood appeared eager to enjoy some seasonal fun, spending hours playing on the arcade games with teen Billy, 15, enjoying a carousel ride and strolling around.
She later practised her basketball shots, squealing in delight when she got close to netting one.
The ITV daytime host was even seen cuddling onto a huge Dumbo soft toy won during one game.
It is a spot of festive cheer during what is bound to be a bittersweet time for Kate and her loved ones.
FAMILY LOSS
Dad-of-two Derek was left after suffering a over the festive period in 2023.
At the time, he was already one of the UK’s longest-suffering patients, after being diagnosed in March 2020.
During his final months, said she – having racked up huge debts paying for his care.
Kate recently told how she was to try to stem the crippling cost of the bills.
On a previous GMB episode, she also admitted she had looked into the same when he was still alive, in order to keep up with the fees.
Kate at in February and, just days later, .
Back in January, she felt as the one-year anniversary of Derek’s passing came around.
RAW REVEAL
And during a recent podcast with Made In Chelsea alum Jamie Laing, she
Kate was asked by podcast host Jamie whether she would ever think about dating again.
GMB's Kate Garraway and social care reform
KATE Garraway locked horns with Health Minister Wes Streeting in a debate over social care reform on GMB. Yet what is it? And when will it happen?
Kate Garraway – who tragically lost husband Derek Draper in January 2024 – has become a staunch advocate for social care reform and the plight of unpaid carers.
Yet as Health Secretary Wes Streeting appeared on ITV daytime show GMB on January 3, 2025 – the one-year anniversary of the death of her spouse – it was revealed the crucial plans
It came after ministers announced the first steps to creating a National Care Service.
and Social Care Secretary will today vow to “modernise” the industry.
He is set to launch an independent commission — to be chaired by Baroness Louise Casey — on how to set up the National Care Service.
But she will not report back until next year on issues facing social care.
A second phase — with recommendations for the longer term — is not expected until 2028.
Experts have now urged the government to accelerate the process.
Kate herself said the country cannot wait “another four years” for it to happen.
She replied: “Well I wouldn’t like to think that I’d never had romantic love in my life again. I think that would be rather a sad way to go through life wouldn’t it?
“But, no, I’m not there yet. I don’t know if anybody would want me Jamie.”
Kate then playfully added to the star: “Talk to your mates, find out if any of their dads are single, that’s your task Jamie.”
Jamie responded by asking GMB star Kate if she’d ever using a dating app, to which she said: “No, course not. I don’t think I’ve ever really dated because everyone keeps asking me about dating and I don’t think I’ve ever dated in that way that you guys do.
“I think it’s an uncomfortable thing to do to go and meet someone you’ve never met. I just end up interviewing them and struggling to get a word in edgeways.”
She continued: “I’m of the old school where you lived life, did things you loved and then met people along the way. But maybe that doesn’t happen anymore.”
Kate and son Billy were seen engrossed in a gameCredit: w8media
Kate wrapped up in a grey beanie hat and chunky coatCredit: w8media
Kate shares Billy and Darcey with her late spouseCredit: Getty
Derek passed away aged 56 in January 2024Credit: AFP
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