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Kate Garraway Forms Close Friendship with Liam Halligan

Published 15 April 2026

Kate Garraway, the Good Morning Britain presenter, has begun a close friendship with broadcaster Liam Halligan, a longtime acquaintance and friend of her late husband, Derek Draper, two years after Draper's death from Covid-19 complications. The 58-year-old, who has been open about her grief and financial struggles following her husband's long illness, was recently seen enjoying time with Halligan, 56, in his hometown of Saffron Walden, Essex.

Over the weekend, Garraway joined Halligan at The Railway Arms pub, where he performed with his band, The Hooligans, alongside his daughters. Onlookers described the atmosphere as lively, with singing and dancing, and noted the pair appeared relaxed and happy in each other's company. Garraway also met some of Halligan's neighbors and friends during the visit, and sources indicated she has spent time at his home on several occasions in recent weeks.

Halligan addressed the reports during an appearance on Mark Dolan's TalkTV program on Tuesday, confirming their growing bond. "I've known her for a long time. I knew Derek, I was a political commentator, of course I knew him," he said. "In recent years, for different reasons, we have both become...

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