Earlier this week was the annual National Television Awards - often branded as 'television's biggest night of the year'.
The prestigious event was held at The O2 in London on 11 September to celebrate the best of British TV from the past year, and saw Holly Willoughby made her eagerly-anticipated return to telly while Ant and Dec won the Best TV Presenter for a record 23rd year in a row.
Kate Garraway also took home the Best Authored Documentary for Derek's Story, which documents Kate and her late husband Derek's 'final chapter' together.
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Derek sadly passed away earlier this year (3 January) from complications of coronavirus.
The former Labour lobbyist who Kate married back in 2005 suffered serious medical complications since he contracted the virus including kidney failure, brain inflammation and liver damage.
In her acceptance speech, Kate told the audience: "I really genuinely did not expect this, goodness me. This is a bittersweet one isn't it? It's very bitter to be here, with the gorgeous Darcey and Billy.
"I promised them they didn't have to say anything. We're halfway through the first year of firsts really. A first Easter and first birthdays, without Derek. It's so strange to be here for the first Television Awards without him."
Kate announced the news of Derek's passing on Instagram at the time where she wrote: "I’m sad to have to tell you all that my darling husband Derek has passed away.
"As some of you may know he has been critically ill following a cardiac arrest in early December which, because of the damage inflicted by Covid in March 2020, led to further complications."
The ITV presenter assured fans: "Derek was surrounded by his family in his final days and I was by his side holding his hand throughout the last long hours and when he passed.
"I have so much more to say, and of course I will do so in due course, but for now I just want to thank all the medical teams who fought so hard to save him and to make his final moments as comfortable and dignified as possible.
"Sending so much love and thanks to all of you who have so generously given our family so much support. Rest gently and peacefully now Derek, my love, I was so lucky to have you in my life."
Kate later opened up about the NTAs the following day (12 September) while chatting on her Smooth radio show.
She began: "Let's talk NTAs."
The presenter shared that she was feeling 'completely overwhelmed' and 'so grateful' for the win for her documentary highlighting the care system.
"As for Darcey and Billy, they were so proud of their dad," the mum continued.
She then revealed: "Although Darcey was also very over excited running everywhere nobbling Love Islanders and reality stars for photos. Lovely to see her having fun."
"But particular apologies must go to Bobby Brazier, who she actually interrupted while he was queuing for the loo!
"Poor soul. He was very nice about it."
Topics: Kate Garraway, Celebrity, Bobby Brazier, TV And Film, Documentaries
Rhiannon Ingle