Kate Garraway a British television and radio presenter was born on 4th May, 1967 in Abingdon-on-Thames, Berkshire, England. She is a host for on Smooth Radio, ITV Breakfast program Good Morning Britain, mid-morning show, Daybreak, Lorraine, GMTV and has also presented The National Lottery Draws for BBC. She was brought in a small middle-class family in the city of Berkshire.
Her father was a civil servant and mother was a teacher and she studied at Dunmore Primary School and Fitzharrys School, Abingdon, England. She graduated with a Bachelor Degree in English and History from Bath College of Higher Education.
Kate Garraway Career
Kate began her career in 1994 as a production journalist, reporter and news presenter in the South edition of ITV News Central on ITV Central. She gained a lot of national attention in 1997 when she presented the Good Friday Agreement on BBC News 24. Kate was a part of Sunrise on Sky News along with Martin Stanford. She also co-presented GMTV Today with Andrew Castle every Friday but in 2010 she left the show for ITV Breakfast Show.
In 2010 she worked as an entertainment editor of Daybreak which was later named Good Morning Britain. She has also participated in the fifth series of Strictly Come Dancing along with Anton du Beke where they finished at eight position. Later in 1994 she became an Independent Television News trainee journalist and presented a mid morning show weekdays on Smooth Radio. On 9th March, 2017 she released her first book titled The Joy of Big Knickers.
Kate Garraway Husband
In 1998 Kate married her former boss at ITV Ian Rumsey but due to personal reasons they separated. In 2005 she married Derek Draper a political aide to former Labour cabinet minister Peter Mandelson and was at the centre of the scandal known as Lobbygate. They are blessed with a daughter who is called Darcey Mary Draper and a son named William Garraway Draper.
Philanthropy
Kate Garraway is a charity ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Foundation that was founded on 29th April, 1980 in the Unites States. She is involved in many charity programs for the betterment of the society.
Kate Garraway Biography |
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Real Name | Kathryn Mary Garraway |
Birth Date | 4 May 1967 |
Age | 52 Years |
Birth Place | Abingdon, U.K. |
Nationality | British |
Profession | Broadcaster, Journalist |
Religion | Not Known |
Sun sign | Taurus |
Kate Garraway Height, Weight and Body Measurement |
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Height | in feet inches – 5’ 3” – in centimeters – 160 cm |
Weight | in Kilograms – 54 kg – in Pounds – 119 lbs |
Body Measurements | 34-26-36 |
Bra (Breast) Size | 34B |
Waist Size | 26 |
Hip Size | 36 |
Shoe Size | 7 (US) |
Dress Size | 6 (US) |
Hair Color | Blonde |
Eye Color | Green |
Body Type | Slim |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Qualification/Education |
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School | Dunmore Primary School, Fitzharrys School |
College | Bath College of Higher Education |
Family |
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Father | Not Known |
Mother | Not Known |
Sister | Not Known |
Brother | Not Known |
Kate Garraway Affairs (Relationship Status) |
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What is Kate Garraway marital status? (single, engaged, married or divorce) | Married |
How many children does Kate Garraway have? | Two (Darcey Mary Draper, William Garraway Draper) |
Is Kate Garraway having any relationship affair? | No |
Is Kate Garraway lesbian-Gay? | No |
Who is Kate Garraway husband? | Derek Draper |
Favorite Things |
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Dream Holiday Destination | Not Known |
Book | Not Known |
Favorite Food | Not Known |
Kate Garraway Net Worth
Kate has been a very successful lady in her career. Her source of income is the shows she keeps presenting and acting as well. Her estimated net worth is around $ 1 million.
Trivia: Important Facts about Kate Garraway
- Kate holds a British nationality and is of white ethnicity.
- Kate joined South edition of ITV News Central on ITV Central as a production journalist, news presenter and reporter in the year 1994.
- She released her first book The Joy of Big Knickers in 2017.
- She is a charity ambassador of Make-A-Wish Foundation.
- In 2008 there was a rumor that she and Anton du Beke were having an affair which was on the Sunday Mirror.