'She's going through a living hell': Piers Morgan says he 'hopes and prays' Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper pulls through as he remains in critical condition in ICU with coronavirus (9 Pics)

Piers Morgan said Kate Garraway is 'going through a living hell' on Good Morning Britain on Monday morning as her husband Derek Draper fights for his life. 

The former Blair adviser, 52, has been in intensive care for seven weeks as he continues to battle coronavirus and remains in a critical and unresponsive condition. 

Piers, 55, said: 'We haven't talked about it much because Kate Garraway is going through a living hell like many people.

'She's going through a living hell': Piers Morgan said on GMB on Monday he 'hopes and prays' Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper pulls through as he battles coronavirus 

Heartbreaking: Derek, 52, is understood to be in an unresponsive critical condition following seven weeks in intensive care (pictured with Kate in December)

'Her husband has been in a very serious condition for many many weeks.

'We can all just hope and pray he comes through it, but it's been very, very difficult for Kate and her family.

'We miss her here at the show, but obviously we stay in touch with her a lot. We send her and the kids all our love and we just wish Derek all the very best.'

He said: 'We can all just hope and pray he comes through it, but it's been very, very difficult for Kate and her family'

Susanna Reid added (top right): 'We haven't said much, we leave it up to Kate, because she updates fans on Thursdays after the Clap for Carers and then Ben Shephard updates viewers the next day'

His co-host Susanna Reid added: 'We haven't said much, we leave it up to Kate, because she updates fans on Thursdays after the Clap for Carers and then Ben Shephard updates viewers the next day.'   

Kate's husband was taken into hospital on March 30th and is understood to be in an unresponsive critical condition as he remains in a critical care unit. 

Speaking on talkRADIO on Sunday, Piers described how he has personally been impacted by COVID-19.

Critical: Kate's husband was taken into hospital on March 30th and and is understood to be in an unresponsive critical condition as he remains in a critical care unit (Pictured in December)

He told Kevin O'Sullivan: 'I have a cousin whose father died of coronavirus. Had another friend of mine - a TV producer who I've worked on foreign assignments - whose mum died in a care home last week.

'I've had Kate Garraway, who's the Good Morning Britain co-presenter of mine - her husband Derek Draper is fighting for his life as we speak and has been for many weeks in an ICU unit.

'So I've been personally affected by this, by the sheer volume of friends of mine and family who have been directly impacted in the most horrific manner.

'So yeah, I do feel a personal attachment to this story. But I think most people, if they have a conscience, should.' 

On Friday, another of Kate's GMB colleagues gave viewers an update on husband's progress.

Ben Shephard, 45, said: 'A lot of you have been asking how Kate, 53, Darcey, 14, and Billy, 10, are, and Derek. We can update you because Kate did last night on her Instagram.'

Shock: On Friday, Ben Shephard updated GMB fans on Derek's progress as he continues his coronavirus battle

In her post, Kate detailed how she had FaceTimed her comatose husband during the weekly Clap For Carers initiative and gushed that she 'believed he can hear us'. 

During the video call, Kate beamed as she watched children light smoke coloured flares, while talking to her husband, who she believes could hear her.   

Kate took to Instagram to share a video of her son Billy, 10, showing a lego version of his family with Derek taking centre stage on a stand, for his dad to have at his hospital bedside. 

The following morning, Ben then read out her post, saying: 'So our #nhsclap was a little different tonight. We still clapped & cheered as much as ever but I couldn't film on my phone as had Derek on FaceTime throughout! 

Clapping for carers: Kate detailed how she had FaceTimed her comatose husband during the latest weekly Clap For Carers initiative and gushed that she 'believed he can hear us'

Grateful: The mother-of-two has ensured she's stepped out with her children to clap for carers every Thursday evening

'Of course we can't KNOW but I believe he can hear us [he's still in a coma] & thought at least the incredible @nhs team's looking after him would hear our gratitude...

'Love to all in these terrible times - the separation from loved ones whatever the reason is so tough.'

After reading the post, Ben then went on: 'She's been doing this and a lot of people can share thoughts with their loved ones. The feedback we've had from people in comas has been that they can hear things.' 

'I am sorry I have not been able to reply to them individually, as I am sure you will understand that I am focusing on my family and Derek right now.'

The TV host continued: 'In quieter moments I am reading all of your messages and they are so comforting and wonderful to read.'    

Kate is said to be phoning her husband, with whom she raises children Darcey and William on a daily basis while he remains on a ventilator in intensive care. 

Strong: In her latest blog post, Kate said the kind words were 'comforting' as she tries to remain strong for her husband and children Darcey, 14, and William, 10 (Pictured in November)