Kate Garraway’s relief as she secures job with new two-year contract amid struggles to pay £700k tax bill
KATE Garraway can breathe a sigh of relief after securing a new two-year work deal amid struggles with her tax bill.
The Sun previously revealed her eye-watering debt, over a tax bill worth £700,000.
The 57-year-old will remain on Smooth Radio for a further two years[/caption]Kate, 57, was saddled with the huge bill after closing down her late husband Derek Draper’s company.
The Good Morning Britain star sought the help of a firm to handle discussions over the bill with HMRC.
Amid the woes, the mum-of-two has now revealed she’s signed new two-year deal with Smooth Radio.
The deal means the fan-favourite will continue to presenter her popular show in the 10am to 1pm slot.
In a video posted on Instagram, Kate could be seen in the studio as a member of the crew supposedly delivered her new contract for her to ink.
She could be heard curiously asking him: “How long for?”
For the next two years said the crew member as Kate’s face beamed with excitement.
She then joked: “You fools, you fools!”
Kate added: “That’s really, really good, where do I sign? Sign it quickly before they take it back.
“You’re stuck with me now for another two years, thank you for listening.”
Derek Draper died at the start of this year, aged 56, after battling with the long-term effects of Covid.
Current presenters:
- Susanna Reid (presenters Monday to Wednesday and alternate Thursdays) – 2014 to present
- Kate Garraway (presenters alternate Thursdays and Fridays) – 2014 to present
- Martin Lewis (Money Saving Expert) – 2021 to present
- Richard Madeley (presents Monday to Thursday) – 2022 to present
- Ed Balls (presents on a rotating basis) – 2022 to present
- Adil Ray (presents on Fridays) – 2024 to present
- Robert Rinder (presents on a rotating basis) – 2024 to present
- Charlotte Hawkins (stand in and holiday cover presenter) 2014 to present
Former presenters:
- Ben Shephard (Thursdays and Fridays) – 2014 to 2024
- Sean Fletcher (Monday–Friday) – 2014
- John Stapleton (Wednesday) – 2014
- Piers Morgan (Monday to Wednesday) – 2015 to 2021
- Lorraine Kelly (Monday to Friday) – 2022