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  • Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
  • Sadly, last year national treasure and friend of the show Paul O’Grady passed away and today his widower Andre Portasio joins us for an exclusive interview just over a year since that fateful day. Andre will be telling us how overwhelmed he was by the words of condolences and support sent to him, the special ways he’s paid tribute to Paul and how he even recently ‘took Paul’ on the trip of a lifetime!
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  • @gemzz6062
    @gemzz6062 Месяц назад +66

    This is the first time I've seen Paul's husband Andre, what are beautiful soul, Two beautiful souls. Made for each other ❤

  • @josmith1752
    @josmith1752 Месяц назад +106

    What a beautiful man Andre is. I hope all the dogs and animals bring some comfort to him and love the story about Kitty

    • @vanessalouise8988
      @vanessalouise8988 Месяц назад +5

      it nice to hear from Andre about he life with Paul he probably couldn't go on the television 📺 and talk about Paul sudden death last year because it was heartbreaking 💔 Andre is a lovely 😍 man .

  • @missj.d9187
    @missj.d9187 Месяц назад +79

    A genuine treasure like Paul only comes around once in a lifetime if your lucky. Kindness is such an underestimated quality ❤

  • @leej-wp9ft
    @leej-wp9ft Месяц назад +66

    I am so glad Paul had a genuine kind caring person like Andre

    • @vanessalouise8988
      @vanessalouise8988 Месяц назад +5

      Paul had a second chance of happiness with Andre, Paul was devastated when he manager Brendan Murphy died in 2005 Paul and Andre were very happy together and in love. ❤️

    • @katejones2172
      @katejones2172 Месяц назад +2

      Yes unlike George Michael's partner

    • @kenduke3482
      @kenduke3482 Месяц назад

      Dear sir I understand and respect you loved this kind and compassionate man.
      You loved him and he loved you.
      This is true love, God bless you, you gave him love.

  • @ninclarke1357
    @ninclarke1357 Месяц назад +22

    I can see why Paul o grady was so deeply in love with Andre. He is such a beautiful soul ❤️❤️❤️

  • @tonyhilliarduk
    @tonyhilliarduk Месяц назад +34

    I had the pleasure of meeting Paul and Andre on a number of occasions. Andre is the nicest guy you’ll ever meet and my heart broke for him when Paul died.

  • @juliejackson6638
    @juliejackson6638 Месяц назад +44

    True love will never die ❤what a lovely tribute to Paul and what a lovely husband he has ❤❤❤

  • @davidwalker8955
    @davidwalker8955 Месяц назад +44

    My wife wanted to send a condolence card to Andre and Sharon his daughter and she addressed the envelope For Paul O'Grady, c/. Andre somewhere in Kent! And Andre did get the card and we had a Lovely card back from Andre, which we treasure. Thank You to the post office for being detectives and Andre, for taking the time to write to all his fans. Rest in Love Paul 💔

  • @Fullmoonhowl101
    @Fullmoonhowl101 Месяц назад +113

    The country will never be the same without him

    • @agoraphobicsocialite6897
      @agoraphobicsocialite6897 Месяц назад +8

      Bit dramatic

    • @peterwilliamskelhorn6675
      @peterwilliamskelhorn6675 Месяц назад +4

      @shaunsouter3329 i first heard of Paul when as Lily savage in blankety blank

    • @Fullmoonhowl101
      @Fullmoonhowl101 Месяц назад

      @@peterwilliamskelhorn6675 the charity work he did was unbelievable. He was just a genuinely nice man with a heart of gold he would get on with anybody

    • @Fullmoonhowl101
      @Fullmoonhowl101 Месяц назад

      @@agoraphobicsocialite6897 how is it?

    • @S_J_banana
      @S_J_banana Месяц назад +3

      Very dramatic since he’s barely done anything in the last decade or so

  • @patticallihan8515
    @patticallihan8515 Месяц назад +35

    Such a wonderful gentle man Andre is. They were very lucky to have found each other and had the time together. I wish him all the very Best for the future with his fur babies ❤❤❤😊X.

  • @cherylemmanuel744
    @cherylemmanuel744 Месяц назад +28

    What a lovely man Andre is! Nice interview.

  • @markstevens9660
    @markstevens9660 Месяц назад +14

    What an articulate and beautiful soul he is …v best wishes Andre 😘🙏

  • @bridgeenskudayski1398
    @bridgeenskudayski1398 Месяц назад +34

    Andre a beautiful person

  • @GA-tn3nv
    @GA-tn3nv Месяц назад +17

    Gosh what a beautiful man. ❤

  • @jaket9559
    @jaket9559 Месяц назад +6

    Andre what a genuinely nice bloke I can see why Paul loved him rip m8

  • @MaggieTD
    @MaggieTD Месяц назад +6

    What a lovely person Andre is no wonder Paul fell in love with him. I lost my partner literally a year ago and what Andre said resonated so much with me. Its really hard after someone you love passes. Paul would be proud of Andre and how he's helping to keep Paul's legacy going.

  • @lorrie4661
    @lorrie4661 Месяц назад +14

    What a beautiful soul. He's doing Paul so proud. So glad they found each other ❤️

  • @orla3934
    @orla3934 Месяц назад +26

    As a animal lover myself and volunteer at animal shelter I can say Paul was someone I admired and was a inspiration a genuine and a kind treasure who only wanted to help and give back may he rest in peace it won’t be the same now he’s gone and Andre your a lovely man I hope the animals bring u some comfort now ❤️

  • @pamelamckenzie2685
    @pamelamckenzie2685 Месяц назад +13

    What a lovely kind caring man Andre is bless him for carrying on with the animals.

  • @sarahwillcox6501
    @sarahwillcox6501 Месяц назад +13

    Andre you are a credit to yourself and Paul for carrying on his charity work. I miss him at Battersea he loved all the dogs. A special man greatly missed

  • @djlynch1011
    @djlynch1011 Месяц назад +16

    Such a beautiful interview wow andre is such a kind loving man❤

  • @juliethorpe2739
    @juliethorpe2739 Месяц назад +29

    Paul will never be forgotten. He was so loved by everybody and Andre is such a beautiful soul.❤❤❤❤

  • @jean2927
    @jean2927 Месяц назад +8

    What a lovey man Andre is, so nice he is looking after the animals.

  • @strathernian
    @strathernian Месяц назад +3

    my god what a beautiful man. gentle, genuine, with an amazing level of honesty, grace and integrity. can-t help but feel his pain.

  • @Bad-wolfe
    @Bad-wolfe Месяц назад +6

    You can see why Paul ended up with this guy he's the perfect compliment to Paul's personality. He brought the calm where Paul brought the chaos. I'm glad they were happy for 18 years

  • @benjaminclements1650
    @benjaminclements1650 Месяц назад +14

    What a beautiful soul andre is😢😢😢

  • @cheyennebrennan966
    @cheyennebrennan966 Месяц назад +35

    Polar opposites, yet both absolute darlings. ❤❤

  • @krisjones5125
    @krisjones5125 Месяц назад +13

    what a genuinely lovely person and dedicated husband to paul.

  • @LynnDrury
    @LynnDrury Месяц назад +5

    Thank you Andre for loving Paul so much. Two lovely people ❤️

  • @curtwall7089
    @curtwall7089 Месяц назад +4

    Paul was a legend so talented he was kind caring thoughtful he was a trailblazer

  • @carolinejones310
    @carolinejones310 Месяц назад +21

    Such a lovely person you are ❤

  • @sarahchamberlain491
    @sarahchamberlain491 Месяц назад +13

    What lovely man. As was Paul. He will be forever missed ❤️

  • @lizrigby-jones3700
    @lizrigby-jones3700 Месяц назад +6

    Andre is so adorable! and a gentle soul. 😊

  • @anna-cooks
    @anna-cooks Месяц назад +10

    Andre is such a lovely man. All the best to Andre as he moves forward. Blessings to the both of them.

  • @meganfookes2026
    @meganfookes2026 Месяц назад +7

    Ruth your speech at the end gave me goose bumps, thank you. Gosh I miss him so much and his husband is just amazingly generous coming on your show and sharing. Good for his soul and the souls of your viewers. RIP beautiful Paul, so loved and never forgotten x

  • @Heal..Restore..Moveforward
    @Heal..Restore..Moveforward Месяц назад +20

    I miss you, Paul, and your laughs.❤

  • @sassyjintheuk
    @sassyjintheuk Месяц назад +4

    Andre is a sweet lovely man.And I am so pleased that he and paul were blessed with each other. Much love to them both always❤

  • @amteo7107
    @amteo7107 Месяц назад +4

    Paul was so genuine.
    what you saw is what you got and thats why he was so loved and still is and missed so very much.
    Andre is a lovely soul and you can see how much he and paul were such a dedicated couple in the way he speaks about paul.

  • @dianewood15
    @dianewood15 Месяц назад +10

    I just loved Paul o Grady and he’s missed so very much ❤️❤️

  • @beverleyroberts1025
    @beverleyroberts1025 Месяц назад +6

    So beautiful to hear Paul's partner speak of him, you can hear in his voice how much he thought of him. I loved listening to Paul on radio 2 on a Sunday evening, it was my little ritual.x 🌸🌷

  • @englishrose1957
    @englishrose1957 Месяц назад +4

    Paul was a hero. I love his dogs and Andre is carrying the good work.

  • @djlynch1011
    @djlynch1011 Месяц назад +9

    I hope he is doing OK I know paul would be so proud of andre❤

  • @djlynch1011
    @djlynch1011 Месяц назад +9

    Andre has a great sense of humour just like paul❤❤

  • @justintai8725
    @justintai8725 Месяц назад +4

    Bless him. This is heartbreaking ❤❤❤😢

  • @myahowlett6995
    @myahowlett6995 Месяц назад +3

    what’s really lovely gentleman i can see why he and paul loved each other so much ❤❤❤

  • @SuzLa1
    @SuzLa1 Месяц назад +4

    Can see why Paul loved Andre as he seems lovely, and Paul deserved somebody lovely.

  • @joannawebb664
    @joannawebb664 Месяц назад +3

    He's left a big hole in the world ,he was unique🎉

  • @anthonyjohn3202
    @anthonyjohn3202 Месяц назад +3

    Soooo beautiful!

  • @Susan.1958
    @Susan.1958 Месяц назад +8

    We will never forget Paul he was a legend and didn’t put on any hairs and graces Paul was just the legend loved all over the globe bless you ANDRE Paul will keep watch over you and all his animals love to Andre 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

  • @djlynch1011
    @djlynch1011 Месяц назад +7

    Ur an absolute star andre ❤

  • @suehurrell134
    @suehurrell134 Месяц назад +7

    What a lovely lovely man ❤

  • @leea2112
    @leea2112 Месяц назад +3

    I loved paul he was so down to earth and a people person and very much an animal lover andre is so sweet Paul will always be missed too few people like paul left in this world god bless you paul ❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @shanseshachalam1825
    @shanseshachalam1825 Месяц назад +7

    What a sweet man Andre is

  • @djlynch1011
    @djlynch1011 Месяц назад +7

    Well done andre were all so proud of u 👏 ❤

  • @user-on7ez3pw3u
    @user-on7ez3pw3u Месяц назад +5

    You are a beautiful soul Andre.❤

  • @penelopewebling1085
    @penelopewebling1085 Месяц назад +3

    God bless Andre What a lovely man! And RIP Paul You are missed A light certainly won't out with your passing! X

  • @djlynch1011
    @djlynch1011 Месяц назад +3

    Beautiful interview well done andre❤

  • @cherryrotella3714
    @cherryrotella3714 Месяц назад +3

    What a sweetie he is 🥰

  • @Donegalwildatlantic
    @Donegalwildatlantic Месяц назад +6

    I fell in love with paul on for the love of dogs we lost a true gentleman a kind soul i still miss him on tv ❤

  • @susandonovan1487
    @susandonovan1487 Месяц назад +5

    Wot a gentle soul Andre is, wish him well for the future.

  • @djlynch1011
    @djlynch1011 Месяц назад +3

    A true gentleman is andre just like Paul such a kind loving man andre ❤

  • @catherinebirch6586
    @catherinebirch6586 Месяц назад +7

    I miss you Paul O'Grady. ❤️

  • @kazzyt3978
    @kazzyt3978 Месяц назад +3

    Thats lovely rip paul missed but not forgotten ❤

  • @veesvoyages
    @veesvoyages Месяц назад +1

    What a kind, wonderful and gentle soul Andre is, you can see how much love was there between himself and Paul and how charitable too. That's great he is continuing on his legacy

  • @Winterwonder55
    @Winterwonder55 Месяц назад +8

    Andre should off took Paul’s place of new series for the love of dogs. No disrespect to Alison. Andre love for Paul shines through. What a lovely genuine person.

  • @lindastokes1334
    @lindastokes1334 Месяц назад +2

    Paul will be forever loved and missed. And I can see why he loved Andre so much, what a lovely man

  • @Feg1989
    @Feg1989 Месяц назад +3

    A beautiful soul so sorely missed ❤️ what a lovely man his husband is. So touching that he decided to let the pups see paul after his passing 🥹 I'm sure the animals are a great comfort to him and bring him joy everyday ❤️

  • @bugleboy4527
    @bugleboy4527 Месяц назад +5

    What a sweet person

  • @peterhenthorne7274
    @peterhenthorne7274 Месяц назад +3

    What a lovely, gentle, man...

  • @angielovesjoe91
    @angielovesjoe91 Месяц назад +3

    I'll never forget him, it's weird doing the Battersea home for dogs without him.

  • @terrykemp1876
    @terrykemp1876 Месяц назад +2

    He was an absolute legend. I still tear up.

  • @GTJ65
    @GTJ65 Месяц назад +4

    Aww he was the best 🥰😍😘

  • @sarahnortheastenglanduk6276
    @sarahnortheastenglanduk6276 Месяц назад +1

    My heart has melted twice in this interview ❤
    First, because it reminded me that Paul is no longer here 💔 and secondly what a beautiful sole Andre is 💗
    I'm glad Andre is coping better now. A true love lost is very hard to bear. No wonder Paul fell in love with him. Hopefully, the legacy of Paul's charitable work will keep helping him to move forward in life. Sending love n hugs 😘

  • @catherinethorpe3940
    @catherinethorpe3940 Месяц назад +6

    What a really lovely man I could listen to his story's of there time together for ever I wish him a happy and long life and know Paul and kitty are not far 😘

  • @zoenoble1185
    @zoenoble1185 Месяц назад +3

    What a lovely Man.

  • @sarahperks8226
    @sarahperks8226 Месяц назад +3

    André is gorgeous I can see why Paul loved him 💕

  • @stephnewman1357
    @stephnewman1357 Месяц назад +2

    I ❤ Paul. Greatly missed. Andre is a lovely man. It must be so hard 😢

  • @johnking5174
    @johnking5174 Месяц назад +1

    Paul used to cheer me up at 5pm when I came home from work, and The Paul O'Grady Show would start on Channel 4. Always something to look forward to, after a day in the office and when that show ended I missed it a lot. Loved Paul, and will always miss him on TV and radio.

  • @fionalyon9448
    @fionalyon9448 Месяц назад +2

    Hes such a sweetheart !

  • @sebastiankinnunen5549
    @sebastiankinnunen5549 Месяц назад +1

    ❤Fantastic interview. ❤love from Finland

  • @bevholton8905
    @bevholton8905 Месяц назад +2

    What a beautiful soul x

  • @taromilktea4834
    @taromilktea4834 Месяц назад +2

    Andre is such a kind, caring, humble person. I can understand why Paul married him ❤🥹

  • @angelacusackoconnell
    @angelacusackoconnell Месяц назад +2

    What a lovely man

  • @stephengoddard5093
    @stephengoddard5093 Месяц назад +2

    Loved him....!!❤

  • @nathelondon3719
    @nathelondon3719 Месяц назад +3

    Paul was very lucky to have Andre.

  • @ChristineDixon-ul5gm
    @ChristineDixon-ul5gm Месяц назад +2

    Paul was the best entertainer

  • @jennahcollings1174
    @jennahcollings1174 Месяц назад +2

    Used to see paul most weekends when I worked in the club scene! Beautiful man❤

  • @lindajoywithers1665
    @lindajoywithers1665 Месяц назад +3

    He is so lovely and Paul was fab at all that he did ❤

  • @djlynch1011
    @djlynch1011 Месяц назад +3

    Love n miss u paul❤

  • @maryjones8554
    @maryjones8554 Месяц назад +1

    What a lovely man.

  • @grainnedalton3448
    @grainnedalton3448 Месяц назад +6

    fantasic

  • @gillhann244
    @gillhann244 Месяц назад +1

    I loved him so much, he was a genuine lovely guy.

  • @Mary-po4ti
    @Mary-po4ti Месяц назад +3

    Miss you Paul.
    All your animals
    Miss you ❤❤❤❤

  • @kenduke3482
    @kenduke3482 Месяц назад +1

    Andre ÿou obviously loved paul, i was married to my wife for 30 years And sadly she died ofvbreast cancer, NO ONE CAN TAKE AWAY THE LOVELY BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES .
    But life moves on, is there another PAUL Waiting for you ? I HOPE SO, YOU ARE A GOOD MAN, GOD BLESS YOU. KEN X

  • @markhooper4532
    @markhooper4532 Месяц назад +1

    Winnie Wallace.... This was a nice tribute by Andre for Paul , we all have our own memories,mine are of his sharp wit and clever put downs.
    We shan't see the likes of him again, he was a one off.

  • @craigcollier-wilson2131
    @craigcollier-wilson2131 Месяц назад

    Paul and andre loved each other so much two lovely people

  • @dixieeastwood1241
    @dixieeastwood1241 8 дней назад

    What a lovely husband for a perfect and sweet man to have. Wonderful to see this and he will continue to do good for animals and charity x

  • @lisasainty8949
    @lisasainty8949 Месяц назад +4

    Paul often spoke of his mortality in a matter of fact way. He referred to his dicky ticker often saying he could go at any moment. He didn’t seem sentimental and I also agree, he didn’t realise how much he was loved. Massive loss to a lot of us.

  • @mairehennessy5329
    @mairehennessy5329 Месяц назад +1

    we miss you paul we love you so much ❤❤❤

  • @steveblunkell1334
    @steveblunkell1334 24 дня назад

    Just beautiful ♥️