Kate Garraway has shared interesting insights into her new relationship for the first time.
The Good morning Great Britain presenter, 59, formed a close bond with her broadcaster friend Liam Halligan, whom she has known for two decades, two years after the death of her husband, Derek Draper.
In 2024, the 59-year-old veteran host lost his soulmate Derek Draper after his battle with Covid-19.
Talking by Chelsea Flower Show on Tuesday, Kate said her blossoming relationship with Liam has been a ‘lovely’ distraction from caring for her sick parents.
‘It’s lovely. I suppose so! We haven’t really had time for a proper date! I don’t want to jinx it! I don’t want to say anything because I want to jinx it! I will jinx it. We all love an Irishman don’t we?’, said Kate.
The presenter went on to say that they haven’t been on as many dates as she would like because she has been ‘consumed’ by caring for her elderly parents.
She told The mirror: ‘My mum and dad haven’t been doing too well, so I’ve been really consumed by it.
‘It’s been difficult and I just did it this weekend. My father was actually supposed to be with me [at Chelsea] but he is not fit enough. I am very lucky to have them both and I know this is normal [part of ageing].’
Liam recently admitted the pair had become ‘good friends’ after both becoming ‘single, against our wishes’ in recent years.
Kate has been single since her husband Derek Draper’s death in January 2024 following his debilitating four-year battle with covid.
Award-winning journalist and single father Liam, 56, is separated from his partner, journalist Lucy Ward. They have a son and two daughters, Maeve and Ailis, who play with him in his band.
