Kate Garraway enjoys some light relief as she visits the cinema with son Billy, 12… after admitting frail husband Derek can only sit in his wheelchair for 20 minutes at a time

Kate Garraway enjoyed some light relief on Saturday while visiting the cinema with son Billy after admitting COVID-stricken husband can only sit in his wheelchair for short periods of time. 

The Good Morning Britain presenter, 54, dressed down in a pair of skinny blue jeans, paired with a pink jumper and tan boots, as she ventured out with her 12-year old son. 

Keeping the cold at bay, she wore a cosy blue coat with a blue, pink and black scarf, while a fluffy crossover bag rounded things off.  

Family time: Kate Garraway enjoyed some light relief on Saturday while visiting the cinema with son Billy

Meanwhile Billy opted for a pair of beige cargo trousers paired with a grey T-shirt and quilted jacket. 

The pair enjoyed some downtime during Kate’s day off, calling into some shops before admiring a supercar on their way home.

The outing comes after Kate revealed that husband Derek is only able to sit in his wheelchair for 20 minutes at a time before he flags.  

Casual chic: The Good Morning Britain presenter sported a pair of skinny blue jeans, paired with a pink jumper and tan boots

Finishing touch: Keeping the cold at bay, she wore a cosy blue coat with a blue, pink and black scarf, while a fluffy crossover bag rounded things off

Recovering: Kate’s husband Derek is currently in recovery from Covid-19, after being put into a medically induced coma in 2020

Looking suave: Billy wore a baseball cap and blue trainers for the cinema trip with his mum

Derek, 54, is currently recovering from COVID-19 after being put into a medically induced coma in 2020.

Offering an update on his condition during an appearance on This Morning, Kate revealed details of their 5,000 mile trip to Mexico, which they took to receive specialist treatment for Derek from a doctor there.

Kate admitted that the South American tripped initially seemed unrealistic, saying: ‘He can sustain sitting in a wheelchair for about 20 minutes before he flagged so the thought of going 5,000 miles seemed bonkers.’

However, Derek made the trip and is due to return to for another 28 days treatment next month.

She said: ‘If this works, I’ll spend the rest of my life campaigning for it to come here and be free. ‘

Shopping: Kate seemed in high spirits during the trip out, looking into a local shoe shop

Kate left viewers in tears on Tuesday night as she admitted she’s ‘terribly lonely’ caring for her ailing husband.

The GMB star provided an intimate look at caring for Derek after his body was ravaged by COVID-19 in her second documentary, Caring For Derek.

The broadcaster has spoken openly of her husband’s recovery from the debilitating condition and gave viewers a candid glimpse into their life, and her innermost feelings, since Derek left hospital last year – 374 days after being admitted.

A notably emotional Kate said at one point: ‘People are really kind and say I’m an inspiration but I’m really struggling – and I think it’s important for people to know that, cos I’m sure they’re struggling in their life too in whatever way.

‘I think one of the worst things is the terrible loneliness… from having him here but not here. It’s really indescribable. It’s just so hard. I can sort of see him, but he’s absent – and you just feel very much on your own, all the time.’

Relaxed stroll: The pair enjoyed some downtime during Kate’s day off, calling into some shops before admiring a supercar on their way home

Back home: Kate is back in the UK after taking a 5,000 mile trip to Mexico, to receive treatment for ailing husband Derek Draper 

Update: Kate recently revealed that her husband is only able to sit in his wheelchair for 20 minutes at a time

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