Kate Garraway seemed cheerful and happy as she spent a fun, festive day with her teenagers, Darcey and Billy, at Winter Wonderland in London on Wednesday.
The 58-year-old TV personality beamed while playing games with her kids and happily won a large elephant stuffed animal as a reward.
Kate bundled up in a cozy cream-colored faux fur coat and a knitted beanie for the family’s holiday outing.
Nineteen-year-old Darcey accompanied her mother to the ball game, wearing a beige puffer jacket and a brightly striped scarf.
Billy wore a blue puffer jacket and a grey hoodie when he went to play laser tag with his mom.
Kate was all smiles as she and her companion enjoyed a fun time together, playfully competing in games.
The family enjoyed a day of thrilling rides at the theme park, but Kate preferred to stay grounded and watch her kids experience the rollercoasters.
I was absolutely thrilled for Kate when she won! One second she was just there, and the next she was jumping for joy, yelling and pumping her fists in the air – she was clearly ecstatic about winning that big prize. It was such a happy moment to witness!
While another shot shows Kate and her pal living their best lives on a merry-go-round.
The star was all smiles as she struck a series of poses for the cameras while enjoying the ride.
Kate was seen enjoying a family day out shortly after revealing she’s starting to date again following the passing of her husband, Derek Draper. She jokingly asked Jamie Laing to help her find a partner who is also a father.
Derek, the father of Kate’s children, Darcey and William, died in January of last year at the age of 56 after contracting Covid-19 and experiencing complications.
Kate discussed rediscovering romance while appearing on Jamie’s Great Company podcast, but confessed she doubts anyone would be interested in a relationship with her.
When asked if she’d consider dating again, Kate said she wasn’t ruling out finding love again in the future.
It would be a really sad way to live, don’t you think? But I’m not giving up hope yet. I just don’t know if anyone would even want to be with me, Jamie.
Oh my gosh, Kate was SO funny! She totally told Jamie, like, ‘Seriously, your mission right now is to ask all your friends if their dads are available!’ It was the most hilarious thing ever, I nearly choked on my drink!
Jamie asked if she’d ever tried a dating app, and she replied, ‘No, definitely not. I don’t think I’ve ever really gone on dates, because people are always talking about it with me, and I haven’t experienced dating the way others do.’
I find it awkward meeting people for the first time. It usually turns into me asking questions and having trouble getting a chance to speak myself.
She explained that she believes in living life to the fullest, pursuing your passions, and letting connections happen naturally. However, she wonders if that approach still works today.
Derek had a heart attack in 2023. He had been unwell for some time, and previously contracted Covid-19 in March 2020.
Nearly two years after his death, Kate recently – in September – began thinking about dating again.
She explained to The Sun that she doesn’t feel ready for a relationship right now. While she doesn’t want to be alone forever, the idea of being with someone else feels unrealistic at the moment.
Derek and I cherished our life at home and enjoyed simple, everyday activities together for 21 years. Because of that, I still feel very comfortable and content with that way of life.
I understand that eventually I’ll need to start thinking about dating and meeting people outside of my home, as I won’t be meeting anyone in my living room long-term.
After her husband passed away, Kate accrued £800,000 in debt and had to sell the house they shared to manage it.
Last month, it was revealed that she had finally sold her home for £1.7 million.
Records show Kate and Derek purchased the Georgian house in Islington, north London, for £550,000 in May 2004. The sale has been officially confirmed by the Land Registry.
In 2016, a mortgage was taken out on the property with the Royal Bank of Scotland. If the mortgage amount was less than or equal to what Kate and Derek originally paid for the property, Kate stands to make a profit of over £1 million, before taxes.
Kate and Derek lived in a five-bedroom house in Muswell Hill, and Kate was renting out her property in Islington for £6,750 a month through OpenRent.
It features three bedrooms and two bathrooms over three floors, a private garden and a rooftop.
The sale will be welcome news for Kate, who was left owing £800,000 for the care of Derek.
It’s not clear from reports if this is a personal or company debt – and, thus, who is liable.
There were rumors last year that Kate might have to sell her house to pay off debts. One source expressed sadness for her situation.
She’s endured nearly four years of watching her husband struggle with illness, and throughout it all, she’s constantly worried about money.
Caring for Derek and trying to help him recover has cost a fortune – hundreds of thousands of pounds – and has created significant financial hardship for her.
The house is essentially her last remaining asset, and she’s realizing she may have to sell it.
On top of Kate’s money problems, three of her and her husband’s businesses failed, leaving over £1.5 million in debt – a significant portion of which was owed to the government.
Three years ago, Derek’s therapy practice, Astra Aspera Ltd – which he co-owned with Kate – closed down due to overwhelming debt. The company entered liquidation, owing a significant amount of money to various creditors, including a large sum to the tax authorities (HMRC).
According to the latest liquidator’s report, HMRC has submitted a preferential claim of £288,054.
There are also creditor claims of £196,548 from four other firms, including a £50,000 bank loan.
After the liquidator’s fees of £32,000 and 40% of the company’s assets are taken, there will be nothing left to pay creditors.
But Kate has been paying back some of the debt.
Okay, let’s break down the finances. When the company went into liquidation, the directors had essentially taken out a loan of around £139,849. Thankfully, the liquidator, Greenfield Recovery, brought in legal experts, The Wilkes Partnership, to help get that money back. I’m happy to report that in this recent period, we’ve successfully recovered £21,000, which is a positive step forward.
In 2012, two other firms jointly controlled by Derek and Kate went bust.
Fulfill Media Ltd had total debts of £922,807. This included £88,486 owed to the tax authority (HMRC), £90,882 to suppliers, and £462,808 in loans from other sources.
Countrymouse Media Ltd. went into liquidation with debts totaling £189,121. This included £98,944 owed to the tax authorities and £48,000 from an overdrawn loan taken by the company directors. Derek and Kate, who ran the business, were each personally owed £24,000 by the company.
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