Kate Garraway sparks health concerns after abandoning radio show 30 minutes in
Kate Garraway sparked health concerns after being replaced on Good Morning Britain and Smooth Radio.
The presenter abandoned her morning radio show on Wednesday just 30 minutes in and hasn't been seen on TV or heard on radio since. Kate kicked off her scheduled 10am to 1pm Smooth Radio slot as usual, playing an Ed Sheeran track following by a Paul Young classic.
However, after adverts aired around half an hour into the programme, Kate's Smooth Radio co-star Tina Hobley stepped in to host the GMB presenter's show. She told fans that Kate had been "sent home" as her voice had "completely gone".
Before Kate departed her radio show, listeners shared their concern for Kate's voice on X, formerly known as Twitter, as one wrote: "Take peppermint and chamomile, it helps. Also, take lots of water preferably lemon water. Sorry. You'll be okay."
Kate Garraway hosts Good Morning Britain (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)After Tina took over, the same listener added: "Heyyy @TinaHobley for a moment I thought the APP had a problem... Nice to have you sit in for KG. She needs voice rest." Kate was missing from her usual spot on GMB on Thursday, with Ranvir Singh stepping in to host alongside Richard Madeley.
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Kate was expected to host the show with Richard Madeley (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)One concerned fan tweeted: "Missing @kategarraway on @gmb Hope ur feeling better soon xx," while others "switched-off". Kate remained off air on Thursday with Tina once again replacing her on Smooth Radio. The station's official Instagram page shared a Story from Tina in the broadcast room, writing: "Keeping the records spinning for @kategarraway this morning @smoothradio."
The presenter and broadcaster returned to Smooth Radio and GMB last month following the death of her husband Derek Draper, who passed away aged 56 on January 3 from a cardiac arrest, following years of health complications after contracting Covid.
Kate returned to Smooth Radio last month after the death of husband Derek Draper (Instagram/ @kategarraway)
Tina Hobley replaced Kate on Smooth Radio (Instagram)On her return to Smooth FM, Kate said: "Hello everyone, I am so glad to be back at Smooth. It's just been brilliant to hear the great music again and to see everybody. And thank you for all your really lovely messages, it's so kind of you for you to think of me and also share all your thoughts.
"I know some of you have been sending me letters and messages about people that you've lost and how important it is to share those feelings. So I feel really honoured that you've shared them with me."
Kate returned to GMB just days after her husband's funeral. Explaining her decision, she said at the time: "I don't know how it's going to be. Grief isn't containable in a day or year. People ask why I'm going back to work. Life has to start. We have to pick ourselves up and go on. That's what Derek would want me to do. Thank you to everyone who made it possible."
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