ITV GMB Star Interrupts Show with ‘Breaking News’ After Co-Star’s ‘Worrying’ Confession Stuns Viewers
Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins left her colleagues surprised with a last-minute confession ahead of the National Television Awards (NTAs) on Wednesday. The prestigious ceremony, hosted by Joel Dommett, celebrates the best of British television, with many well-known programs and personalities nominated. During Wednesday’s GMB broadcast, Charlotte, 49, revealed she was still undecided about her outfit for the big night.
Susanna Reid broke the news on air, saying, “I’ve got breaking news for you… Richard Arnold’s been getting ready, but Charlotte doesn’t know yet what she’s going to wear!” In response, Charlotte admitted, “A little bit worrying!” The lighthearted moment took her colleagues by surprise, adding some fun tension in the lead-up to the event, told Wales Online.
The discussion comes as fellow GMB star Kate Garraway is nominated for a National Television Award for her documentary Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story, which details her husband Derek Draper’s health battle following complications from COVID-19. Sadly, Derek passed away in January 2024, after enduring nearly four years of illness. Kate, who had taken some time away from the show after Derek’s passing, returned to Good Morning Britain and opened up about the emotional toll of creating the documentary.
Speaking candidly, Kate explained her initial reluctance to promote her nomination. “I haven’t posted about the nomination yet because I got so much backlash from doing it, with people saying, ‘stop going on about it’. But actually, I realize I’m letting people down,” she shared.
The documentary was deeply personal, and Kate revealed how Derek struggled with feelings of inadequacy during his illness. “One of the biggest frustrations was that he felt like a total failure, he felt like an incredible burden on the carers, on the system, on us. It didn’t matter what we said, he felt that burden, and he wanted to be a contributor.”
Kate also highlighted the dual purpose behind the project: to honor Derek and to bring attention to the challenges faced by millions of carers. “Making this documentary was his way of saying, ‘I’m going to speak up for the people that have supported me, the family, but also those within the care system.’”
Reflecting on her ongoing advocacy for carers, Kate added, “I’m sad because I don’t have the chance to care anymore, but I felt it would be wrong for me to walk away from the caring campaign that I feel I have a responsibility for.”