Kate Garraway Faces Criticism Over Luxury Flight
Fans have flocked to defend Kate Garraway after trolls criticized her for taking a luxury flight, despite being hundreds of thousands of pounds in debt. The beloved Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, sadly lost her husband Derek Draper in January, over three years after he first contracted Covid-19.
Kate’s Dedication to Documenting Her Life with Derek
Kate spent that time documenting their life together and her care for her late husband, via a series of award-winning documentaries.
The Financial Struggles Kate Faces
The ITV star has been left in an astronomical amount of debt due to adapting their family home for his needs following Draper’s discharge from hospital, debts which she estimates to be between £500,000-£800,000.
Defending Kate’s Luxury Flight
Despite the high likelihood that the flight was paid for by the production team on her recently-announced TV project, social media gremlins unfortunately jumped to conclusions when she flew first class on an Emirates plane this weekend.
Support from Fans
Thankfully, there were plenty of fans on board to set the record straight and show support for Kate’s actions.
Kate’s Struggle with Debt and Care Costs
Previously, Kate revealed that the £16,000 monthly cost of her husband’s care was more than her salary from ITV. In her latest documentary, she candidly expressed her financial struggles and the challenges she faces in managing Derek’s care.
Calling for Change in the System
Kate also called out the system in the ITV programme, Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story, highlighting the difficulties faced in accessing funded care and the need for reform.
Kate’s Ongoing Challenges
Before Draper died, Kate already owed debts above £700,000, which were incurred by his psychotherapeutic company’s failure, with Kate possessing no legal authority to administer his business affairs when he became unwell.
Final Thoughts
In the midst of her personal struggles and grief, Kate continues to face criticism and challenges, but also receives overwhelming support from her fans.
