Kate Garraway cuts a casual figure in a blue denim blouse

Kate Garraway cuts a casual figure in a blue denim blouse as she heads back to work at Smooth Radio amid husband Derek’s coronavirus battle

She recently returned to Smooth Radio so her husband Derek Draper can listen to her voice in intensive care amid his coronavirus battle. 

And Kate Garraway cut a casual figure in a blue denim balloon-sleeve blouse teamed with white skinny jeans as she left Global Studios in central London on Tuesday. 

The Good Morning Britain presenter, 53, put safety first with a blue face mask and carried a takeaway coffee cup for a post-work refreshment following her radio slot. 

Chic: Kate Garraway, 53, cut a casual figure in a blue denim balloon-sleeve blouse teamed with white skinny jeans as she left Global Studios in central London on Tuesday

Kate toted an oversized ochre leather handbag for her everyday essentials and two shopping bags as she strutted along the pavement.  

She wore her blonde tresses in a chic bob and looked radiant in a natural covering of makeup. 

Finishing her laid-back look, Kate added teal hoop earrings and metallic silver trainers with a white sole.  

On-the-go: The TV star later donned a black waterproof coat and helmet as she climbed on the back of a motorbike following her show

On-the-go: The TV star later donned a black waterproof coat and helmet as she climbed on the back of a motorbike following her show

The TV star later donned a black waterproof coat and helmet as she climbed on the back of a motorbike following her show.  

Kate took a break from work to spend time with her children and husband, Derek, 53, who remains in intensive care as he continues to recover from COVID-19.

But last week she announced she would be returning to her Smooth Radio show so that Derek ‘can hear my voice as well as many of the songs we both love.’ 

Casual: Kate toted an oversized ochre leather handbag for her everyday essentials and two shopping bags as she strutted along the pavement

Casual: Kate toted an oversized ochre leather handbag for her everyday essentials and two shopping bags as she strutted along the pavement

Ready: Kate carried her post-work takeaway coffee cup

Busy: Kate climbed onto the back of the motorbike

Ready: Kate carried her post-work takeaway coffee cup (left) and climbed onto the back of the motorbike (right) 

She will record her show from 10am to 1pm everyday this week, after her friend Myleene Klass filled in for her during her break.   

Derek was hospitalised back in March after suffering complications from contracting COVID-19, and has remained there since.   

Last Thursday the TV star revealed how she celebrated her 15th wedding anniversary with Derek after being unable to visit him in hospital. 

Quite the arrival! Kate left the studios on a snazzy motorbike and donned a safety helmet

Quite the arrival! Kate left the studios on a snazzy motorbike and donned a safety helmet 

Prepared: Kate wore comfortable trainers for the journey

Holding on: Kate put safety donned a black coat and helmet with a face mask

Prepared: Kate wore comfortable trainers for the journey and put safety donned a black coat and helmet with a face mask

Speaking on last Friday’s Good Morning Britain, she revealed she was able see him later in the day, but admitted it felt ‘strange’ as Derek is in a limited consciousness state.  

Kate revealed: ‘We did our best to make it special. We had him on FaceTime. We raised a glass to say happy anniversary.

‘I have a card to take to read to him. He was a prolific card writer for birthdays. He’d always remember. And hopefully he’ll do it again.

‘It will be strange reading to him, but this time I have made a bit more of an effort.’    

Derek is now in a limited consciousness and is unable to talk – but can hear things. His carers have been playing GMB on TV for him, while Kate is on. 

Kate returned to the studio having taken time out to settle her children into school, after what has been a challenging six months for the family.

She shares Darcey, 14, and William, 11, with Derek.   

Strange: Kate's husband Derek, 53, was hospitalised back in March after suffering complications from contracting COVID-19, and has remained there since

Strange: Kate’s husband Derek, 53, was hospitalised back in March after suffering complications from contracting COVID-19, and has remained there since