ITV Confirms Job Cuts, Secures Kate Garraway Good Morning Britain Role

Kate Garraway's future as a presenter on Good Morning Britain remains secure despite ITV's recent announcement of significant job cuts and schedule changes affecting several daytime programs. Garraway has been facing substantial financial difficulties, with debts estimated between £500,000 and £800,000 incurred from covering the care costs of her late husband, Derek Draper, who died from a COVID-related illness last year. During a heated discussion earlier this year, Garraway revealed her 'excessive, unpayable debt' and shared experiences of bailiffs arriving at her home while her husband was in a coma due to unpaid council tax, which she was unaware of because her husband had managed payments before his illness. Sources close to ITV emphasized that while there will be staff reductions behind the scenes, the on-air roster, including Garraway, will mostly remain intact to avoid doubling coverage, providing her some relief amid her challenging personal circumstances. The broadcaster's comprehensive revamp, planned for January 2026, includes altering the airtime of programs such as Lorraine and extending Good Morning Britain's broadcast during certain periods. Meanwhile, viewers recently noted some on-air awkwardness between Garraway and co-host Richard Madeley, highlighting ongoing public interest in the show's dynamics.