Appearing at the King’s Trust Awards, the Good Morning Britain presenter admitted it’s still “tough to balance the budget” after racking up debts estimated between £500,000 and £800,000.
The burden stems from the high cost of Derek’s long-term care during his four-year battle with long Covid after he contracted Covid-19 in 2020. Speaking previously, Kate revealed that Derek’s care expenses “cost more than my salary at ITV – and that’s before the mortgage, the bills or the children.”
Now a passionate advocate for unpaid carers, Kate shared, “I feel like carers often don’t have a voice, so I’m here to shout about it and the costs that go unnoticed.” She acknowledged that many may be “tired of hearing her talk about carers,” but insists she won’t stop.
Despite the personal turmoil, Kate continues to work, recently returning to her post at GMB and strengthening friendships with co-hosts like Ben Shephard — though she cheekily admits she still owes him a long-promised lunch.
Kate also spoke warmly of her recent meeting with King Charles at Buckingham Palace. “He’s always been very kind to me. He looked great and was really charming.”
Reflecting on her continued involvement with The King’s Trust Awards, Kate said she’s proud that Good Morning Britain now supports an award too.
