Kate Garraway has asked her audience to support Finding Derek by voting for the NTAs.

Before the National Television Awards on Thursday, Kate Garraway has asked TV viewers to vote for her documentary Finding Derek.

The documentary about her husband's battle with coronavirus is nominated in the Authored Documentary category.

Kate, 53, admitted she considered skipping the ceremony until a woman stopped her in the street and told her how much the show meant to her.

Kate expressed her pride in the show by sharing an image from the documentary depicting herself and Derek on their wedding day.     

'Have been feeling very conflicted about asking you to vote for our documentary #FindingDerek's nomination for @officialntas tomorrow,' she wrote.  

'I am very proud of it, but I didn't want to ask for anything more from you.' I've even considered whether I should attend such a glittering event and take time away from my family, who need me now more than ever. But a random stranger has just changed my mind.  

'She was walking by our house and said, "I hope you win." I thanked her but said I didn't think we would because there were so many good candidates in the category and I hadn't been campaigning for votes like others had. She was horrified.  

'"But you must," she said, "my sister died two weeks ago from Covid damage." The virus had destroyed her heart last summer. She saw your documentary and it gave her a lot of hope. " It shattered my heart."  

'So now I'm asking you to vote - not for me, but for the thousands who have lost their lives and livelihoods as a result of covid, and for the thousands more who are still devastated by it.'  

'Also for the millions of others who are facing terrible diagnoses of any illness, the tortuous wait for treatment as our NHS struggles to keep up.'

'It would be fantastic if your vote made them feel less forgotten and encouraged me to continue fighting for them.' '

Fans showered Kate with love, with one writing, 'You have my vote, Kate.' You are a true inspiration. It is an absolute triumph that you are able to parent two children, work multiple jobs, and care for Derek.  

'Keep up the good work; you deserve more than NTA in my opinion.' You truly are a legend. Keep going, and you will get Derek back.'

'Both my wife and I have voted for your documentary,' wrote another. "Women are like teabags," she said, "stick us in water and see how strong we become." She is correct. You're incredible. I hope Derek and his children are doing well. 'Remain strong.'

'And you must get all dressed up and go,' another fan added. It is critical to get out and have fun. And to make time for yourself So much is riding on your shoulders. It is critical that you remain healthy and prepared. '

Finding Derek is nominated alongside Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency, Marcus Rashford: Feeding Britain's Children, Katie Price: Harvey and Me, and Rob Burrow: My Year With MND.  

After 4 years, the documentary became ITV's most-watched factual programme in three years. When the moving program aired in March, 5 million people tuned in.

The presenter hosted the show, which chronicled her husband Derek's year-long battle with Covid-19, and viewers praised her for providing such a candid look into his lengthy recovery.

Kate documented Derek's year-long battle with COVID-19 after he was hospitalized with the respiratory illness.  

Derek is still recovering from Covid-19 and requires 24-hour care - with her presenter friend Clare Nasir discussing how Kate doesn't want to 'test fate' by planning an anniversary event too far in advance.

Clare, 51, told The Mirror that Kate is taking 'every day as it comes' because 'there are a lot of unknowns.'

'Kate lives day to day with Derek because she doesn't know what will happen in 24 hours, let alone further along.'  

'I'm sure she has some plans, but she doesn't want to tempt fate.' That is why her anniversary will be bittersweet - planning is difficult. With Derek's condition, anything could happen at any time. '

Derek was discharged from the hospital in March of this year, after being diagnosed in March of 2020.

The virus wreaked havoc on his entire body, causing kidney failure, liver damage, and pancreatic damage.

His heart stopped beating on several occasions, he battled bacterial pneumonia, and he battled multiple infections that punctured holes in his lungs.

He is thought to be the country's longest-surviving Covid-19 patient. The former lobbyist is still recovering from his illness at their London home.

Kate and Derek have two children, Darcy, 15, and Billy, 12, whom Kate was able to whisk away to Spain last month for their first vacation since Derek became ill.

Clare revealed to The Mirror that Kate was 'on a hotline to Derek the whole time' because 'that's always the closest thing to her mind, wherever she is.'

Kate revealed last month that Susanna Reid would cover her Good Morning Britain hosting duties while she was away, saying, 'Derek's family are descending to take care of Derek while I take the kids away.' I'd like to express my gratitude to Susanna, who has been extremely helpful. '