Inside Kate Garraway's bounce back from death and crippling debts to new love

Inside Kate Garraway's bounce back from death and crippling debts to new loveKate Garraway was left with mountains of debt after nursing husband and Covid victim Derek Draper through his final days but two years on she has foundComments3amCally Brooks Features Writer and Julia Banim Features Writer19:22, 14 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesKate Garraway was spotted spending time with a long-time friend over the weekendTwo years after the death of her husband Derek Draper, Kate Garraway has found romance with a long-standing friend.‌Fellow broadcaster Liam Halligan confirmed today that he and Kate have been 'getting close' after they were spotted enjoying a pub night out in his home town of Saffron Walden in Essex on Saturday. The pair were seen 'getting cosy' as his band, The Hooligans, played at The Railway Arms pub.‌Appearing today on Mark Dolan's Talk TV show, he confirmed their friendship to the host, saying: "It's early days, we'll see what happens."‌"I've known her for a long time," he continued. "I knew Derek, I was a political commentator, of course I knew him. In recent years for different reasons, we have both become single, against our wishes. So in recent weeks and months, Kate and I have become good friends.READ MORE: Kate Garraway and Derek Draper's friend breaks silence on 'getting close' with GMB starREAD MORE: Who is Kate Garraway's new companion Liam Halligan after pair seen 'getting cosy' at pubView 5 ImagesKate Garraway enjoyed a trip to the pub with her friend Liam Halligan, circled"We were reintroduced. Kate and a lot of friends came to see my band The Hooligans. It turns out some of my neighbours were excited that she was in the pub and posted some pictures. Kate and I are good friends, it's early days, we'll see what happens."‌It's no doubt a joyful turn of events for Kate, 58, whose world was turned upside down when political lobb...