GOOD Morning Britain host Kate Garraway has revealed the heart-breaking message her son wanted to shout out following her National Television Awards win.
The ITV anchor was flanked by her brood Darcey, 16, and Billy, 11, as she scooped the gong for Best Authored Documentary for her emotional show, Derek’s Story on Wednesday.
Kate‘s husband – and Billy and Darcey’s father – Derek Draper sadly died in January, aged 56.
The ITV documentary shone the spotlight on the final months of his life and battle with Covid as well as the work and difficulties faced by the unpaid carers industry.
Good Morning Britain favourite Kate broke down in tears as her “bittersweet” shows trumped the likes of David Beckham’s and Robbie Williams’ documentaries.
Yet back at work on the ITV daytime series on Thursday, she told of the backstage moment which almost left her “floored.”
She told co-host Susanna Reid, 53: “It feels so odd when people say congratulations.
“It’s bittersweet for us.”
She then recalled what Billy said backstage, and added: “He wanted to say ‘dad lives on in our hearts.’
“I said ‘I’m glad you didn’t, I think that would have floored me.'”
During the awards ceremony, Kate told the crowds she had promised her kids they “didn’t have to say anything” if they were declared winners.
In an emotional speech she said: “I really genuinely did not expect this, goodness me.
“This is a bittersweet one isn’t it? It’s very bitter to be here, with the gorgeous Darcey and Billy.
“I promised them they didn’t have to say anything. We’re halfway through the first year of firsts really.
“A first Easter and first birthdays, without Derek. It’s so strange to be here for the first Television Awards without him.”
She recently revealed the heartbreaking “backlash” she endured over the documentary.
The ITV star opened up on being subject to the sickening trolling centred on the show, which documented his battle with Covid as well as shining a light on the essential work of carers.
