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Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has switched her wedding ring from her late husband Derek Draper to her right hand from her left after growing close to a broadcasting friend. The GMB star, 58, was reported to be growing close to broadcaster Liam Halligan, 56, who said there is a "definite spark" between the pair.

A spokesperson for Kate told The Sun: "Kate had to remove her rings during a challenge she undertook for Celebrity Traitors and since then wears them on her right hand every day in memory of Derek." She switched the rings last year after her "transformative" experience on the BBC show, helmed by Claudia Winkleman.

Derek died from Covid-19 complications in 2024, after the virus originally left him in a coma and needing round-the-clock care.

Now, however, Kate is reportedly experiencing "chemistry" with Liam, who told the publication: "I've known Kate for years and we've recently become close.

"This may or may not turn into something long-term but there is a definite spark between us and we're both excited to see what happens."

He elaborated on TalkTV: "I've known Kate for many years, as you'd expect, but in recent weeks and months, we've got to know each other a lot better. We've got lots of friends in common.

"I think there's a definite spark between us. We're both single, both media people, and we've been spending more time together, but it's early days, and we'll see what happens."

The pair have known each other for 20 years, with Liam also being a close friend to Derek. The pair were spotted together at Essex pub The Railway Arms last weekend, where punters reported they looked "very happy".