Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway has publicly confronted false online speculation about her personal life, shutting down rumours of a 'new boyfriend' that were fuelled by a fabricated image.
Fake AI Image Sparks False Romance Claims
The 57-year-old broadcaster took to Instagram on 13 January 2026 to address a doctored photograph that had been circulating widely. The manipulated image, created using artificial intelligence, appeared to show Garraway with an unidentified man, leading some followers and media outlets to incorrectly assume she had found new love following the death of her husband, Derek Draper, in 2024.
In a post that blended humour with seriousness, Garraway shared a screenshot of a headline referencing the claim. She joked, "Very excited to see my 'new boyfriend' revealed in @thesun today - isn't he #dreamy? ! !" before revealing the truth behind the picture.
Garraway's Serious Warning on Fake News
The ITV star then turned to the concerning reality behind the viral post. She explained that for months, people close to her had been asking about completely fake stories circulating online. "On one level, it's really sweet that people care about my life," she wrote, "but very confusing and in some cases, hurtful for the kids when it's #fakenews."
Garraway used the incident to issue a broader warning about the dangers of misinformation. She expressed gratitude for "proper 'human' journalists" and urged the public to critically assess their news sources. "In this case, it only affects me really and is fundamentally silly and daft," she stated, "but imagine if it were something more important, the damage it could do?"
Fans and Co-Stars Rally With Support
The presenter's followers quickly flooded the comments with messages of support, with many describing the ease with which AI-generated content can spread as "frightening." One fan, identifying as a carer, wrote: "Dear Kate...you should not have to explain yourself because of these inaccurate articles... keep being the real you."
Another supporter highlighted the believability of such fakes, noting that while they could spot the AI generation, many commenters on social media were convinced it was true. Garraway's close friend and GMB co-host, Ranvir Singh, also commented, revealing that she had been fielding questions about the false story. "This must have been what I was referring to the other day!" Singh wrote. "Lots of people are asking me about it! Very confusing and disturbing, actually."
The episode underscores the growing challenge of distinguishing fact from AI-generated fiction online, even for well-known public figures. Kate Garraway continues to host Good Morning Britain on ITV1 weekdays at 6am.
