Kate Garraway has praised her "hero" children for making their dad Derek Draper smile in a "reassuring way" amid his battle with coronavirus.
Derek was forced to stay in the hospital for a year after contracting the deadly virus and has only recently been allowed to return home.
Speaking to Iain Dale on radio station LBC, the 53-year-old proudly sang the praises of her children – Darcey, 15, and 11-year-old William.The TV personality confessed that the youngsters were making the most of Derek's return by frequently making time to talk and hug their father.
Kate also explained that the duo are helping Derek with his recovery by making him smile in a "reassuring way" at things he would have found entertaining before he was placed in a coma.