Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper went to see Elton John play in London this week (Picture: ITV)
Kate Garraway, her husband Derek Draper and their two children, Darcey and William, were at London’s 02 Arena on Monday night to watch Elton John belt out hits as part of his Farewell tour.
On Wednesday’s Good Morning Britain, 55-year-old Kate spoke about the tear-jerking moment Elton, 76, dedicated Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me to her family and footage of the incredible moment was also played.
Kate explained that herself, 55-year-old Derek and their kids were left in ‘floods of tears’ and revealed Elton had actually encouraged her to bring Derek – who Kate has been caring for since he contracted a severe case of coronavirus in 2020 – along.
Speaking on Wednesday morning, Kate explained to GMB viewers: ‘We managed to get Derek to see Elton play, and that was Elton’s goal because he’s been so supportive throughout.
‘So, we went along, we made it happen.’
She added: ‘So that was enough, we were crying from the second we walked in to the 02. Then completely surreally, this happened.’
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Kate raved about the incredible moment on Good Morning Britain (Picture: ITV)
Elton gave Kate and Derek one hell of a shout out (Picture: ITV)
Kate has been caring for Derek since he contracted a severe case of coronavirus in 2020 (Picture: James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Footage of Elton on stage this week then popped up on screen, and the world-famous hitmaker told the crowd: ‘The two people that I’m so thrilled that are here, because they’ve been through hell over the last three of four years, are Kate Garraway and Derek and the kids.’
Elton added: ‘To say that they’ve been through a lot is an understatement of huge proportions.
They’ve been inspiring and they’ve never given up. I want to dedicate this song especially to you guys.’
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Back in the studio, Kate then shared: ‘I find it hard to listen to that song anyway without crying.
‘We were in tears, the people around us were in tears. It was an amazing convert. Derek’s crying, Billie, Darcy. It was amazing. Derek and Elton met and both of them were in tears.’
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An incredible moment.