Kate Garrway shared how she felt about her win (Image: ITV)

GMB's Kate Garraway shares heartbreaking message from children that left her 'floored'

Kate Garraway has opened up on a "very emotional" moment following her National Television Awards win, as she was joined by her children Darcy and Billy Draper.

by · Daily Record

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway has revealed the heart-wrenching message from her children that left her completely "floored".

The TV presenter, 57, triumphed in the Best Authored Documentary category at the National Television Awards for a third time on Wednesday night.

Her documentary, Kate Garraway: Derek's Story, chronicled the life of her husband Derek Draper as he battled with the aftermath of Covid. Sadly, Derek passed away at the age of 56 in January following a prolonged fight with the long-term effects of the virus.

Speaking about her win on Thursday's Good Morning Britain, Kate expressed how emotional the victory was for her and her children, Darcy and Billy, reports the Mirror.

In conversation with hosts Ed Balls and Susanna Reid, she shared: "Very emotional for us. The children, when we came off stage, burst into tears, and Bill said, 'In the end I did want to speak'.

Kate Garraway won an award at last night's NTAs (Image: ITV)

"Neither of them wanted to say anything obviously I was very happy for them to. He said 'I wanted to say dad lives on in our hearts'. I said 'I'm so glad you didn't because I think that would have floored me and I wouldn't have been able to speak'."

She concluded: "So personal for us. Thank you to everyone who voted. Not for me but for all the carers."

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Fans have been sharing their joy over Kate's triumph, flocking to social media to express their congratulations. One admirer commented: "Congratulations Kate, Darcy and Billy on winning this award. You've had to bare your souls at the most difficult and cherished moments. Your selflessness has put the reality and human side in the public eye to fight for carers. Thank you! ".

Another added: "So pleased for you Kate - well deserved for Derek and you... keep going girl! ! And congratulations to your 20th Anniversary, it sucks when you are alone for this." A third simply stated: "Congratulations Kate."

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During her emotional acceptance speech at the National Television Awards, with her children by her side, Kate expressed her surprise: "I really genuinely did not expect this, goodness me. This is a bittersweet one isn't it?"

She continued to reflect on the personal significance of the event, saying: "It's very bitter to be here, with the gorgeous Darcey and Billy. I promised them they didn't have to say anything. We're halfway through the first year of firsts really. A first Easter and first birthday, without Derek. It's so strange to be here for the first Television Awards without him."

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