Kate Garraway surprises fans with rare selfie alongside husband Derek Draper after hospital trip

Kate Garraway both surprised and delighted fans as she posted a rare selfie alongside her husband Derek Draper after he recently returned to hospital. The presenter told her Good Morning Britain co-host Adil Ray and viewers on Friday that she'd be spending her weekend planting a tree.

Quickly turning in his seat, her co-star replied: "Well that was a nice handbrake turn there." But Kate reassured her co-host that there was a reason for her comment as she expertly segued into a segment with weather presenter Laura Tobin.

Explaining why, Kate, 55, said: "There's a reason. It may take some time to work out what it is but it always makes sense in my head. I'm planting a tree this weekend with some of Derek's family who are coming down so it's going to be a lovely moment planting a fruit tree and Laura says we should definitely be doing that."

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And on Sunday (April 23), the TV and radio star shared an update on social media as she posted a string of gardening snaps with the final image featuring her husband and their two children, Darcey, 17, and Billy, 13.

"Funny how it was just grandad & I for the digging & planting & then suddenly everyone appears when up!!" Kate typed alongside the post. "Crowning a very special weekend with the Drapers (Aunty Sue & grandma you are here in spirit) by planting a magnolia tree for #earthday." She added: "Happy Sunday everyone."

And her celebrity pals and fans rushed to comment with fellow GMB star Susanna Reid writing: "Everything about these is gorgeous," alongside a red heart emoji. Former Geordie Shore star and Queen of the I'm A Celebrity jungle Vicky Pattison said: "Derek looks amazing."

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