Kate Garraway has asked TV viewers to vote for her documentary Finding Derek ahead of the National Television Awards on Thursday.
The TV presenter's documentary, which charts her husband's battle with coronavirus, is nominated in the Authored Documentary category.
Kate, 53, admitted she considered not attending the ceremony until a woman stopped her in the street and told how her much the programme meant to her.
Emotional: Kate Garraway has asked TV viewers to vote for her documentary Finding Derek ahead of the National Television Awards on Thursday
Sharing an image from the documentary that showed herself and Derek on their wedding day, Kate said she is 'very proud' of the show.
She wrote: 'Have been feeling very torn about asking you to vote for our documentary #FindingDerek's nomination for @officialntas tomorrow.
'I am very proud of it but felt I shouldn't be asking for more from you. I have even wondered if I shouldn't go to such a sparkling event and take time away from the family who need me now more than ever. But a stranger just changed my mind!
'She was walking past our house & called out "hope you win". I thanked her but said didn't think we would as so many good ones in the category & I hadn't been campaigning for votes as others have. She looked horrified.
Film: The TV presenter's documentary, which charts her husband's battle with coronavirus, is nominated in the Authored Documentary category
'"But you must" she said "my sister died from Covid damage two weeks ago. Her heart had been ruined by the virus last summer. She watched your documentary and it gave her so much hope." It broke my heart.
'So now I am asking you to vote please - not for me but to highlight the thousands that have lost lives and livelihoods to covid, and to the thousands more that battle on 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 strains to cope.
'It would be wonderful if your vote meant they felt less forgotten and helped me to fight on for them.'
Candid: Kate, 53, admitted she considered not attending the ceremony until a woman stopped her in the street and told how her much the programme meant to her
Kate received an outpouring of support from fans, with one writing: 'You have my vote Kate! You are an absolute inspiration. How you manage to parent two children, work numerous jobs and take care of derek is an absolute triumph!!
'Keep going you do an amazing job, and you deserve more than NTA in my book!! Absolute legend that you are. Keep strong and keep going you will get Derek back'.
Another wrote: 'Both my wife and I have voted for your documentary. She said "women are like teabags" stick us in water to see how strong we become. She’s spot on. You’re amazing. Hope Derek and the kids are doing well. Stay strong'.
Another fan added: 'And you must get all dressed up and go! It's so important to get
