Television presenter Kate Garraway has publicly addressed a distressing and AI-generated hoax that circulated online, featuring fabricated images and false narratives about her personal life.
The Initial Hoax and Garraway's Reaction
Appearing on Good Morning Britain on Thursday 15 January 2026, Garraway disclosed that doctored pictures of her had been created and shared widely the previous year. The images falsely depicted her with a supposed 'new boyfriend'.
Initially, the ITV star admitted she did not react with great alarm to the rumours. In fact, she found a certain aspect of the public's reaction to be 'sweet', interpreting the speculation as a sign that people cared about her wellbeing.
The Situation Escalates to Target Her Family
The situation turned from curious speculation to genuine distress when the hoax escalated. Garraway explained that automated AI bot sites began propagating a new and malicious layer to the story.
These sites falsely claimed that her son was actively 'destroying the relationship' with the non-existent partner. This deliberate targeting of her child marked a critical turning point for the broadcaster.
A Mother's Line in the Sand
Garraway made a clear distinction between attacks aimed at her and those involving her family. She stated that while she could tolerate personal criticism and falsehoods directed at herself, the moment her child was dragged into the fabricated drama, it became unacceptable.
Her emotional account highlighted the very real human cost of digitally manipulated content and automated misinformation, underscoring how quickly online hoaxes can cross a line from celebrity gossip into personal violation.
