Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway finds out she has a really well-known relative after collaborating in ITV’s DNA tour.
55 years outdated TV The presenter, who not too long ago changed Piers Morgan for Life Tales, realized that she is a relative of Paddington Bears creator Michael Bond.
Whereas collaborating within the present, Kate met Karen Junkel, the late author’s daughter, and it was revealed that the pair had three-time great-grandfathers.
Ms Jenkel instructed Garraway she wished to introduce her to her “well-known brother” earlier than revealing a stuffed toy from Paddington Bear that had a journey tag written “Darkest Peru”.
“Paddington and I grew up collectively,” she instructed him.
“It is as a result of my father was Michael Bond, the producer of Paddington, which implies in fact you’re associated to Michael Bond too.”
She mentioned of the marmalade-loving bear: “He was at all times part of my household. He’s very actual to our household, and now to your loved ones too, as a result of he’s a member of the household.
“He used to sit down on the desk at mealtimes and my father used to speak to him and speak to us by way of him. After all, I did not know anything as a result of he was at all times round.”
“It was at all times my absolute favourite rising up,” Garraway mentioned.
“Over time I have been instructed that I’ve a Paddington Bear contact about me and that is as a result of with none sense he causes a unprecedented quantity of chaos.”
The TV star additionally joked that she frequently ate marmalade sandwiches throughout her time at college.
DNA Journey airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on ITV.