Kate Garraway new partner is Liam Halligan, an economist and columnist the Good Morning Britain presenter has known for about 20 years. She confirmed the relationship herself at the Chelsea Flower Show in May 2026, a little over two years after her husband Derek Draper died. Plenty of people have followed Kate’s story since then, so this page sticks to what has been confirmed and says plainly what hasn’t.
Who is Kate Garraway dating?
Kate Garraway’s boyfriend is Liam James Halligan, a British economist, journalist and broadcaster. He is the first man she has been linked to since Derek died in January 2024.
Liam also knew Derek, which is why coverage has framed this as a long friendship that grew into a relationship rather than a sudden romance.
Who is Liam Halligan?
Liam was born on 29 April 1969 in London to an Irish family, which Kate herself joked about at Chelsea. He studied at the University of Warwick and then at St Antony’s College, Oxford.
His career has mostly been in economics commentary:
- He has written a weekly column for The Sunday Telegraph since 2003.
- He appeared across the GB News schedule from September 2022 and left in June 2024.
- He now publishes a Substack called “When The Facts Change”.
Kate Garraway and Liam Halligan relationship timeline
Before May 2026. Liam told Talk TV that he had known Kate for years and that they had recently become close. At that stage he was the only one of the two to say anything publicly.
Mid-May 2026. Kate was photographed embracing Liam at a Duchenne UK charity event, where he completed a 24-hour cycle from London to Paris. Woman & Home reported the photos on 13 May.
19 May 2026. At the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Kate confirmed the relationship for the first time. She described it as lovely, said she did not want to jinx it, and joked that Liam had been asking about proper dates too.
Late July 2026. Kate shared a group photo on X from a birthday celebration for her best friend’s husband, with Liam in the picture. It was one of the first times she had shown him on her own social media. The Daily Mail reported at the time that they had been together for roughly three months.
What Kate has said about dating after Derek
Kate has been open about the subject before this relationship started. On Jamie Laing’s Great Company podcast, she said she did not want to believe she would never have romantic love again, and she joked about whether anyone would want her.
She and Derek met in 2004 after a blind date arranged by a former GMTV colleague, and married in 2005. They have two children, Darcey and Billy. Derek spent years seriously ill with long-term effects of Covid-19, and Kate documented that period in the ITV film Finding Derek, which won a National Television Award in 2021.
What is confirmed and what is not
Confirmed: Kate and Liam are in a relationship, Kate has said so herself, and Liam knew both her and Derek before they got together.
Not confirmed: the exact start date, which comes from press reports rather than from either of them. There are no reliable reports of an engagement or marriage, and nothing credible on Liam’s previous relationships, so those stay out.
One warning if you are researching this. Several low-quality sites still say Kate has no partner or recycle vague gossip. Those pages predate her May confirmation or are written to catch search traffic. Rely on the original coverage from outlets such as Woman & Home and GB News, or on Kate’s own posts.
FAQs
Is Kate Garraway married again?
No. There are no credible reports of a marriage or an engagement.
Did Kate Garraway know Liam Halligan before Derek died?
Yes. Reports say they have known each other for around 20 years, and Liam was acquainted with Derek too.
How long have Kate Garraway and Liam Halligan been together?
There is no official start date. The Daily Mail’s report in July 2026 put it at about three months, which would suggest spring 2026.
Has Kate Garraway posted Liam on social media?
Yes, in late July 2026 she shared a group photo that included him.
How did Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper die?
Kate announced on 5 January 2024 that Derek had died aged 56, after suffering long-lasting effects of Covid-19.
Conclusion
Kate has put her name to this relationship herself, and Liam’s long friendship with both her and Derek makes the story easier to understand. What happens next is theirs to share. Until either of them says more, anything beyond Kate’s May confirmation and her July photo is speculation, so it is worth checking the original sources before you trust a headline.
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