Kate Garraway is reportedly growing close to Liam Halligan, a fellow broadcaster, in the wake of her husband Derek Draper’s death in January 2024. The two have known each other for 20 years and were recently seen ‘getting cosy’ at The Railway Arms pub in Saffron Walden, Essex.
Derek Draper, who was married to Garraway since September 2005, passed away after a prolonged illness related to Covid-19. His death has left Garraway, 58, navigating life as a single mother to their two children, Darcey and Billie.
Liam Halligan, 56, is an award-winning journalist known for his work with The Sunday Telegraph and was also a friend of Draper. Friends of Garraway have noted that she has formed a close friendship with Halligan, stating, “Kate has formed a close friendship with Liam and they really enjoy one another’s company.”
While the nature of their relationship remains unclear, Garraway has expressed a desire for romantic love in her life again, saying, “I wouldn’t like to think that I’d never had romantic love in my life again.” This sentiment reflects her ongoing journey of healing and rediscovery after her husband’s passing.
Halligan has three children from a previous relationship, which adds another layer to the dynamics of their friendship. Observers have commented positively on Garraway’s renewed smile, with one friend stating, “It’s lovely to see Kate smiling again.”
However, the status of their relationship is still uncertain, and details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential romantic involvement. A friend remarked, “Maybe it will, maybe it won’t, but it’s complicated.”
