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Kate Garraway is set to unveil more about her family in ‘heart-wrenching’ ITV series DNA Journey

Kate Garraway is set to unveil more about her family in 'heart-wrenching' ITV series DNA Journey 2

She has been at the helm of two documentaries giving a candid insight into husband Derek Draper’s ailing health. 

And Kate Garraway is set to unveil more about her family in a heart-wrenching ITV series DNA Journey. 

The Good Morning Britain presenter, 54, will join the likes of Alison Hammond as they embark on a life-changing road trip to unearth secrets from their past.  

Appearance: Kate Garraway is set to unveil more about her family in 'heart-wrenching' ITV series DNA Journey - after her two acclaimed documentaries on husband Derek's ailing health (pictured February 2022)

Appearance: Kate Garraway is set to unveil more about her family in ‘heart-wrenching’ ITV series DNA Journey – after her two acclaimed documentaries on husband Derek’s ailing health (pictured February 2022)

A source told The Sun: ‘It is always an emotional watch as stars discover new stories from their family’s past. Kate’s episode promises to be a real tear-jerker. 

‘She has so much going on in the present day so any mention of caregiving, illness or tragedy from her past will resonate.

‘Viewers love Kate and are incredibly invested in her journey. DNA Journeys is set to be another heart-wrenching chapter of her story.’

Telling the story: The Good Morning Britain presenter, 54, as been at the helm of two documentaries giving a candid insight into husband Derek Draper's ailing health

Telling the story: The Good Morning Britain presenter, 54, as been at the helm of two documentaries giving a candid insight into husband Derek Draper’s ailing health

The new series, going out in two parts this year (Spring and Autumn 2022), kicks off next month with three incredible globetrotting DNA stories from Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, Maureen Lipman and Rula Lenska plus Anne Hegerty and Shaun Wallace.

In the Autumn, Kate will be joined on her quest to uncover the truth about her bloodlines by Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan, Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb, Joel Dommett and Tom Allen, plus Alison Hammond.

Kate’s Finding Derek documentary was the recipient of the Authored Documentary Award at last year’s National Television Awards, with the follow-up, Caring For Derek, also proving to be popular.    

Fan favourite: A source told The Sun: 'Viewers love Kate and are incredibly invested in her journey. DNA Journeys is set to be another heart-wrenching chapter of her story'

Fan favourite: A source told The Sun: ‘Viewers love Kate and are incredibly invested in her journey. DNA Journeys is set to be another heart-wrenching chapter of her story’

Last week, Kate admitted that caring for her husband Derek amid his battle with Covid 19 is tough on her and their children, but said they are ‘paid with love.’ 

Appearing on The One Show, Kate joined Alex Jones and Ronan Keating on the show to talk about her documentary Caring For Derek. 

The show focused on the upheaval and uncertainty that has dominated their family’s lives as they care for Derek, also 54, following being critically ill in hospital with Covid-19  – with Kate taking on the role as a carer.  

Stars: In the Autumn, Kate will be joined on her quest to uncover the truth about her bloodlines by the likes of Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan, Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb (pictured) and Joel Dommett

Stars: In the Autumn, Kate will be joined on her quest to uncover the truth about her bloodlines by the likes of Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan, Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb (pictured) and Joel Dommett

During the appearance, Kate revealed that she wanted this documentary to focus on the work of professional carers but also the ‘unpaid’ carers – friends and family who get ‘paid with love’.

Kate explained the incredible response she has had from the public on the documentary, saying the public have been ‘amazing’.

She went on to detail the struggles of caring for a family member, saying: ‘It’s such a wonderful thing, to be able to care for someone you love. But, it’s a tough thing.’

‘It’s tough for the carer and the person who’s being cared for. I’m trying to say, salute everybody out there and give them some support.’

Kate Garraway: Caring For Derek came out on February 22nd, giving an inside look into how Kate and her family’s lives have changed since Derek contracted Covid in March 2020. 

Kate and Derek share two children, Darcey, who turned 16 on Wednesday, and Billy, 12.

Difficult: Last week, Kate admitted that caring for her husband Derek amid his battle with Covid 19 is tough on her and their children, but said they are 'paid with love'

 Difficult: Last week, Kate admitted that caring for her husband Derek amid his battle with Covid 19 is tough on her and their children, but said they are ‘paid with love’

On Tuesday night, the doting mother treated the birthday girl to a theatre trip after a ‘tough week.’ 

Sharing a mother-and-daughter selfie from the Dirty Dancing show, Kate penned: ‘Well what a way to celebrate your 16th birthday Eve!! @ddonstage is THE best fun & we are both in love with Johnny. And yes Darcey has already told me no one puts her in a corner! 

‘Just what the doctor ordered after a tough week. The season ends at Easter so if you get the chance to go do it! #dirtydancing #dirtydancinglondon’.

Quality time: On Tuesday night, the doting mother treated the birthday girl to a theatre trip after a 'tough week'

Quality time: On Tuesday night, the doting mother treated the birthday girl to a theatre trip after a ‘tough week’

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