News about Paul O'Grady

The TV star's new job as host of For The Love of Dogs is reportedly under threat as ITV bosses have been left disappointed in this series.  The This Morning alum, 49, has taken over hosting duties on the ITV show from the late Paul O'Grady, who passed away aged 67 in March 2023. However the overall reception has not been overly positive with some viewers being critical of Alison and suggesting the star lacks 'empathy' for the pooches featured.

Andre Portasio, 43, has 'perturbed' locals with his design to turn an abandoned security hut into a family home which could be three times bigger than the origanal building. Pictures show Paul and Mr Portasio together at a ballet opening reception, as well as an aerial shot of the plot of land Mr Portasio wishes to develop. The plans for the disused hut, pictured have angered neighbours who say it is planning permission by the 'back door'. Planning documents lodged with Ashford Council, Kent show he wants to transform the 360sq ft lodge into a two-bedroom house with a separate garage.The new house will be overlaid on the footprint of the existing plot, with added wings either side to create a living room and bedroom with en-suite.

For the Love of Dogs fans slammed new host Alison Hammond for not being a 'good fit' on the show during the latese episode. The This Morning alum, 49, has taken over hosting duties on the ITV show from the late Paul O'Grady, who passed away aged 67 in March 2023. Some viewers have been critical of Alison as her debut series airs, and during Tuesday's new episode fans several took to X - formerly Twitter - to suggest the star lacks 'empathy' for the pooches featured.

Alison Hammond appeared to win over the public as she returned as host for the latest episode of For The Love Of Dogs on Tuesday. The television presenter, 49, got a mixed response from viewers as she made her debut on the ITV programme earlier this month, with some members of the audience at home unsure if channel bosses had picked the right person to front the series. The late Paul O'Grady hosted the show for 11 series up until shortly before his death last year.

Paul O'Grady's widower Andre Portasio revealed on Loose Women on Tuesday that Queen Camilla reached out to him after Paul's death. Comedian and presenter Paul died from cardiac arrhythmia in March 2023 at the age of 67 leaving behind Andre and his only child Sharon. Paul was a close friend of Camilla's and she made an appearance in a special episode of Paul's documentary series For The Love Of Dogs. Andre told the panellists: 'I was shocked to receive a letter from her and, I must confess, it took me so long to reply. The Brazilian added to the audience's amusement: 'It's not every day you that you receive the letter from the Queen!'

The next instalment in the new series of ITV's Battersea Dogs & Cats home show, formerly presented by Paul O'Grady, is set to air on Tuesday evening. It will see the This Morning presenter meet Duchess the French Bulldog, who's struggling to breathe, and Dougal the Bichon Frisé after his much needed haircut. Her takeover of For The Love Of Dogs - which shines a light on animals in need of a family - comes as Alison has met her own love. Alison, 49, is said to have a new lease of life after finding love with hunky 6ft 10in model David, who is 23 years her junior and also a masseur.

The broadcaster, 43, spoke about the phone theft while appearing on Loose Women on Thursday. Charlene had been at the bus stop when two young people on bikes came past her, both wearing balaclavas. The pair turned a corner and the journalist then heard a woman scream. She explained how she was 'annoyed' at herself as she had suspected that they might be planning on stealing a phone and was tempted to take a photo of them, but didn't. 'As i was walking towards the bus stop two bikes came in front of me,' Charlene said. 'I looked up and I realised they were wearing balaclavas.'

Paul became an ambassador for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in 2012 following the success of the award-winning programme, which he hosted for 11 series up until shortly before his death last year. It was announced in January that the This Morning presenter, 49, would be taking over when the series - which shines a light on the animals in need of a family at Battersea Dogs and Cats home - returned, to mixed reaction from viewers. Her debut show was met with some praise, with some fans commending Alison for having 'the touch' and saying Paul's show was in 'safe hands'. But many others pointed out her lack of a rapport with the pups and slammed the host as 'totally the wrong choice' to fill the late comedian's shoes, dubbing her 'dull as dish water'.

Alison Hammond has hit back at trolls who criticised her appointment as the new host of For The Love of Dogs after Paul O'Grady's death. The TV presenter, 49, will head to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home on the show to help the animals in its care look for a new place to live. Paul, who died last March, became an ambassador for the shelter in 2012 after the success of the award-winning programme, which he hosted for 11 series.

EXCLUSIVE: Paul O'Grady's widower faces a battle with conservationists after he lodged plans to transform a redundant security office on the rural estate he inherited into a house three times the size. Andre Portasio submitted plans for the building's change of use after he was bequeathed the sprawling east Kent farmstead by TV star Paul, who died last year. But he faces a potential fight with environmentalists who have slammed the idea, saying the new home 'fails to conserve or enhance the special character and qualities' of the Kent Downs. Lily Savage star Paul died at the home he shared with husband Andre in Aldington, near Ashford, in March 2023 aged 67. Ballet dancer Andre inherited the property on his death and, according to documents, is now 'in the process of re-rationalising the estate'.

The Bexley-born former newsreader (left) revealed on X she 'loathes' the way in which TV presenters 'mangle' the English language, which sometimes leads her to switch off. Leeming, 82, said she is a 'small fry' these days as she argued she has 'given up' looking for work in television, suggesting her accent works against her. Leeming's comments come after years of calls for more representation of regional accents on TV from voices across the industry including current BBC presenter Chris Mason (right bottom). One of the jobs Leeming suggested she'd have loved was For the Love of Dogs, which was hosted by the late Paul O'Grady, known for his straight-talking style in a thick Liverpudlian accent (top right).

On Sunday night, Paul O'Grady's last television appearance in the Great Elephant Adventure ended, leaving him in tears. On March 28 2023, it was announced that Paul had died 'unexpectedly but peacefully' from sudden cardiac arrests at home with his partner Andre Portasio. Paul O'Grady's Great Elephant Adventure, which was finalizing his film just days before he died, was his last television project.

In the last part of his last ever documentary, The Great Elephant Adventure, Paul O'Grady can be seen flashing a huge smile and cracking jokes. On March 28 last year, it was announced that the beloved comedian had died "unexpectedly but peacefully" from sudden cardiac arrests at home with his partner Andre Portasio. In December 2022, the two-part documentary was shot in Thailand and Laos, while Paul's voiceover was completed in the weeks leading up to his death.

Some faithful listeners have erupted in the wake of Paddy McGuiness's controversial departure from the BBC, but it comes after the comedian demonstrated extraordinary loyalty to the BBC in the aftermath of Top Gear's demise.

Andre Portasio, Paul O'Grady's widower, has revealed that he wants to donate Lily Savage's collection of iconic dresses. The alter ego's wigs and belongings do not belong to him,' according to Andre, who married Paul in 2007, and instead belong to the people.' The comedian died a year ago, aged 67, from an unexpected cardiac arrest, which stunned thousands of viewers around the country.

On Sunday, viewers of Paul O'Grady were left emotional as they watched the first episode of the late star's last ever documentary. On March 28 last year, it was announced that Paul died "unexpectedly but peacefully" from sudden cardiac arrest with his partner Andre Portasio. Paul O'Grady's Great Elephant Adventure, his last television project, was completed just days before he died.

As ITV commemorated Lily Savage's tragic death, Paul O'Grady followers may not have seen 'The Life and Death of Lily Savage'. Viewers were brought to tears as the broadcaster celebrated and paid homage to the dog-lover with a emotional film about his drag alter ego, Lily Savage. A year ago, the comedian died of sudden cardiac arrest, which left thousands of mourners around the country heartbroken.

The comedian's voice was used to narrate The Life And Death Of Lily Savage, a film about his razor-tongued alter ego, but the computers couldn't quite match it. O'Grady's recordings were first used to 'train' an AI device to talk in his voice, according to director Sam Anthony. We suspected we might have built some sort of AI version of him that could read his own words, but, in fact, it didn't [work].

Paul O'Grady's Great Elephant Journey is a touching tribute to the late host, and seeing Paul interact with young elephants (left and right) will remind us of our four-legged friends' unique connection.

Charlene was left in tears as her fellow hosts rushed to comfort her as the panel shared their own experiences of grief in the wake of Paul O'Grady's death one year ago. Doris Gratt died of bowel cancer at the age of 20.

In his last TV project, which he completed days before he died, the TV actor used traditional Thai medicine to try and solve his heart issues. On March 28 2023, it was announced that the broadcaster had died 'unexpectedly but peacefully' from sudden cardiac arrests at home with his partner Andre Portasio. Paul O'Grady's Great Elephant Adventure, his last television project, is due to air on ITV over Easter as Paul helps out at centers by caring for endangered animals in the two-part series.

In scenes from his last television film project before his death, Paul O'Grady tenderly compares baby elephants to 'big puppies.' On March 28 2023, it was announced that Paul had died 'unexpectedly but peacefully' from sudden cardiac arrestemia at home with his partner Andre Portasio. Paul O'Grady's Great Elephant Journey, his last television project, was completed just days before he died.

Paul O'Grady's ghost visits her from beyond, according to Gaby Roslin: 'I know he's haunting me.' In March 2023, Paul died of cardiac arrhythmia at the age of 67. André Portasio, a widower, and his daughter Sharon are the only ones to survive. I've got a new show lately,''" said BBC radio DJ Gaby, 59. I'd always ring Savage to discuss new shows - I'd never called him Savage, so I called him to check him out. Lily Savage, a drag performer who rose to fame in the 1990s after being a hit in the gay community, was born in 1978. Gaby continued: "I had the split second where you're thinking, "Oh no, I can't." However, I know that he's haunting me.

Andre Portasio, Paul O'Grady's widower, has spoken out in honor of the comedian's death in their home last year. The beloved comedian died of sudden cardiac arrest on March 28th, 2023. Andre has flown to New Zealand in recent days as he couldn't avoid being at home for the one-year anniversary of Paul's death.