Elton John dedicates Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me to Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper at London show

Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper were guests of honour at Sir Elton John’s latest concert as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. The Good Morning Britain presenter and her spouse were the focus of a touching tribute at London’s O2.

The superstar singer dedicated his 1974 hit Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me to the “inspiring” couple. He explained that they had gone through “really tough times” and could not believe they were in attendance. While on stage Sir Elton said: “They’re inspiring. They’ve never given up and I’m so thrilled they’re here, I can’t believe they are here, I want to dedicate this song to the people I mentioned before, but especially to you guys.”

Kate and Derek, who travelled to the arena from their North London home, were joined by children Darcey and Billy. They sang and danced while being serenaded by the iconic musician.

It had previously been revealed that the family are huge fans and Kate played Sir Elton’s music to Derek while he was in hospital. The superstar even contacted the presenter directly to show support while her husband was in intensive care.

Derek Draper was put into an induced coma for over a month after he contracted Covid-19 in March 2020 as one of the illnesses’ more novel cases. He spent over a year in hospital and continues to suffer with the effects of long covid on his body.

Full list of Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road UK tour dates

• April 19 - Birmingham, Birmingham Resorts World Arena
• May 30 - London, O2 Arena
• May 31 - Manchester, AO Arena
• June 2 - Manchester, AO Arena
• June 3 - Manchester, AO Arena
• June 6 - Leeds, First Direct Arena
• June 8 - Birmingham, Utilita Arena
• June 10 - Birmingham, Utilita Arena
• June 11 - Birmingham, Utilita Arena
• June 13 - Aberdeen, P&J Live
• June 15 - Aberdeen, P&J Live
• June 17 - Glasgow, OVO Hydro
• June 18 - Glasgow, OVO Hydro