Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway has been defended by fans after she shared a snap of her luxury flight home following a work trip abroad amid £800,000 debt

Kate Garraway has been backed by fans after she shared a glimpse of her luxury flight experience.

It comes after she announced an exciting new career venture. The Good Morning Britain presenter took to Instagram to share her gratitude for the exceptional service she received on her Emirates flight, despite international storms and delays. She wrote: “Just landed back home after an amazing week filming – meeting some truly inspirational people (can reveal all in September). Every flight that lands safely is a good flight by me!

“But this was exceptional. Despite storms internationally and delays the staff were calm and kind and managed to look as fresh as these flowers – even on landing. I am more resembling pot pouri but feel great! ! ! Thanks @emirates . #itsthelittlebigthings #kind #gratitude #pureclass.”

The TV star, who tragically lost her husband Derek in January following his prolonged battle with coronavirus complications, has previously opened up about the financial strain she’s faced. Kate revealed her ITV earnings don’t stretch to cover the debts incurred from Derek’s extensive care needs. She had candidly discussed her £800,000 debt situation.

Derek passed away at the age of 56 earlier this year, having required continuous support from carers and therapists to help with his mobility and speech for over four years. Despite the complexity of his condition, Kate, also 56, received no Government aid. Her loyal followers leapt to her defence after she faced harsh criticism over a lavish plane journey.

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One supporter commented: “Such an amazing lady for doing everything for derek and now for her kids. No need to be nasty. If u don’t like her block her. She is brilliant and may god give her everything she deserves.” Another chimed in with words of encouragement: “Glad to hear your feeling great Kate, good for you.”

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A third sympathiser remarked: “Kate has just lost her husband, she’s working to support her children. The flight was probably paid by the company she’s working for. Why are people so nasty with their comments. If you’re not happy don’t read the posts. Sending love to you Kate x.”

Kate has previously responded to the harsh backlash she was targeted with on social media as she continues to speak up about her late husband’s struggle. “I think people are a bit bored of me banging on about the same thing”, she said on This Morning. “I understand that, really. I don’t think I would have made a third one if it hadn’t been that Derek wanted to but I’m glad I did.”

She added: “Those other people can’t (speak out), they don’t have a place to talk about it and they’re saying to me ‘please don’t give up. I sort of have to and I’m sorry about that and if people do watch it, maybe they will see it’s coming from a different place.”Kate explained the costs of care for Derek were £16,000 a month in her latest documentary.

Kate said: “I know I have an incredible job and I’m very well paid, and that’s why I felt that I had to be that honest. Because if I can’t afford it, and people can’t cope 24 hours a day on their own, you can’t look after someone 24 hours a day. Derek had huge medical needs but even he wasn’t considered medically serious enough to get that support, so what on earth is it like for someone who’s one down for that? I just fear for us all really.”