Kate Garraway hasn't been allowed to see husband Derek Draper for two months now - as he's no closer to recovery in intensive care.
The 52-year-old dad of two has been in hospital since he was rushed there on March 30 after falling gravely ill with coronavirus.
He has now been in a coma since mid-April after his condition deteriorated, and Kate and their two children, Darcey, 14, and William, 11, haven't been able to see him since he left home.
Strict rules around the visiting of Covid-19 patients in ICU mean Kate has to rely on the kind hard-working doctors and nurses to hold up a phone in front of Derek's bed so she can talk to him and play music over FaceTime.
That has been bringing her comfort, she's previously said, although it cannot compare to being able to visit him in person.
Last night, Kate admitted she could "feel the tears coming" as the UK threw open their windows and doors for what could be the final Clap For Carers.
It has been a tradition for the last 10 Thursdays to show appreciation for NHS and care staff by applauding, banging saucepans and even setting off fireworks as part of a grassroots campaign.
And this week, Kate, Darcey and Billy wanted to go out in style as they brought their own instruments out into the street for one last clap.
Taking to Instagram afterwards, the Good Morning Britain host wrote: "Hear this might be the last clap for carers so Billy thought we should get the drums out to go out in style!
"Its been such a source of weekly comfort for them & me & I must admit I felt the tears come tonight to think it's coming to an end while our fear for Derek goes on. But even if we don’t clap next Thursday it won’t diminish my eternal thanks to all in the #nhs.
"They are keeping Derek alive & everyone of them is fighting as hard as Derek is to give us the chance to be reunited. Hope has to keep us all going doesn't it?"
Poignantly, she went on: "I am having to find new ways of staying strong everyday for Darcey & Billy , as I know Derek would want me to. It's not easy but when I think of how hard Derek is fighting & the bravery of all in the #nhs it helps.
"Thanks so much for all your messages & thanks for sharing on club Garraway.com . Standing together & learning from each other has to get us all through. #hope #love #clapthecarers #wherethereslifethereshope."
Piers Morgan responded to the pictures of Kate wiping away tears in the street, tweeting: "This breaks my heart. Few happier, more positive people than @kategarraway.
"Or a more loyal, decent friend & colleague.
"So many families like hers going through so much unimaginable anguish in this crisis.
"Sending all my love to Kate & continuing to root for Derek."
This morning, her GMB colleagues shared their own message of hope for Kate.
Reading aloud her statement on camera, an emotional Ben Shephard added at the end: "So we are sending love, obviously, to Kate, Derek, Darcey and Bill, and to all of you out there that are still fighting, waiting and desperately helping."
