Kate Garraway, the TV presenter, has been absent from Good Morning Britain as she keeps a bedside vigil for her father, Gordon, who suffered a suspected stroke and heart attack. Kate rushed to Cornwall after her father collapsed, causing her to miss filming for the show. Concerned viewers and colleagues like Charlotte Hawkins and Rob Rinder have stepped in to support Kate during this challenging time. This situation follows the tragic loss of Kate's husband, Derek Draper, earlier this year due to Covid-19 complications, leaving her to care for their children. Fans and well-wishers have expressed support and understanding for Kate's absence from the show as she deals with these personal challenges.