Kate Garraway is back at Good Morning Britain today after describing her 'calamitous' Christmas, reports the Mirror.
Derek Draper remains in hospital after he is recovering from coronavirus which had left him in a medically-induced coma, but she said her children were able to see their Dad for the first time since he fell ill.
Presenter Ben Shephard said: "Welcome back, Kate!"
She replied: "Happy New Year. Can we still say that at this stage? It's the first time we've seen you isn't it?"
He added: "We are going to catch up with what Kate and I got up to over Christmas. I know a lot of you are interested to see how Kate and the family were, as am I."
But they discussed the US Capitol violent protests first.
Then she said: "Well it was tough wasn't it. I think it was tough for everybody. I knew it was going to be tough.
"There was a lovely moment which we did have. We did over the period get to see Derek - and the children did. Which was the first time they've been able to do that.
"Of course it was very heightened with emotion because he is very changed. It was one of those moments.. it was so wonderful But it amplified how sad it is. I'm grateful to have had that opportunity.
"Instantly, now I'm in a position where I can't visit. We're into lockdown, no visits at all. Which I hope doesn’t continue for the whole of lockdown because I think that will be very impactful."
Derek has been in hospital since March 2020 after falling seriously ill with coronavirus. It has left him with diabetes and holes in his heart and lungs.
Not only did she have to get Christmas without him, she had a disaster at home to contend with.
Her house flooded during the festive break and she thanked the people who came to her rescue on New Year's Eve.
She wrote: "Have been quiet for a while - getting through Christmas has been a challenge hasn't it with all the emotions it stirs in our strange world & no where really to put them - except in hope.
"@emmawillisofficial & @marksandspencer who made sure we had #gorgeousfood for our Christmas dinner when I couldn't get a delivery slot anywhere & the guys from @britishgas who spent hours on the phone helping me to get a fridge & freezer to put the food in .
"The guys from @skyhelp who talked me through getting our WiFi & tv working on Xmas eve. Your kindness & spirit is overwhelming . And all @itv & @global for their constant support.
"Sending love & virtual hugs to all of you who have sent messages - spreading the love is what will give us all a truly happy new year."
GMB is on ITV at 6am on weekdays.
