Paul O’Grady’s Husband Andre Portasio Opens Up on a Year Without Paul | Loose Women

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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
    @gemzz60622 ай бұрын

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

  • @JoshuaEVANS-Dez1

    @JoshuaEVANS-Dez1

    22 күн бұрын

    Totally agree with you 💯👌

  • @josmith1752
    @josmith17522 ай бұрын

    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

    2 ай бұрын

    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.d91872 ай бұрын

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

  • @leej-wp9ft
    @leej-wp9ft2 ай бұрын

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

  • @vanessalouise8988

    @vanessalouise8988

    2 ай бұрын

    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

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes unlike George Michael's partner

  • @kenduke3482

    @kenduke3482

    Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @tonyhilliarduk
    @tonyhilliarduk2 ай бұрын

    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
    @juliejackson66382 ай бұрын

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

  • @ninclarke1357
    @ninclarke13572 ай бұрын

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

  • @davidwalker8955
    @davidwalker89552 ай бұрын

    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 💔

  • @curtwall7089
    @curtwall70892 ай бұрын

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

  • @strathernian
    @strathernian2 ай бұрын

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

  • @bridgeenskudayski1398
    @bridgeenskudayski13982 ай бұрын

    Andre a beautiful person

  • @jaket9559
    @jaket95592 ай бұрын

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

  • @jean2927
    @jean29272 ай бұрын

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

  • @patticallihan8515
    @patticallihan85152 ай бұрын

    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
    @cherylemmanuel7442 ай бұрын

    What a lovely man Andre is! Nice interview.

  • @lorrie4661
    @lorrie46612 ай бұрын

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

  • @MaggieTD
    @MaggieTD2 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @cheyennebrennan966
    @cheyennebrennan9662 ай бұрын

    Polar opposites, yet both absolute darlings. ❤❤

  • @Fullmoonhowl101
    @Fullmoonhowl1012 ай бұрын

    The country will never be the same without him

  • @agoraphobicsocialite6897

    @agoraphobicsocialite6897

    2 ай бұрын

    Bit dramatic

  • @peterwilliamskelhorn6675

    @peterwilliamskelhorn6675

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @Fullmoonhowl101

    @Fullmoonhowl101

    2 ай бұрын

    @@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

    2 ай бұрын

    @@agoraphobicsocialite6897 how is it?

  • @S_J_banana

    @S_J_banana

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @Bad-wolfe
    @Bad-wolfe2 ай бұрын

    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

  • @markstevens9660
    @markstevens96602 ай бұрын

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

  • @pamelamckenzie2685
    @pamelamckenzie26852 ай бұрын

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

  • @djlynch1011
    @djlynch10112 ай бұрын

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

  • @Feg1989
    @Feg19892 ай бұрын

    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 ❤️

  • @sarahwillcox6501
    @sarahwillcox65012 ай бұрын

    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

  • @juliethorpe2739
    @juliethorpe27392 ай бұрын

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

  • @benjaminclements1650
    @benjaminclements16502 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful soul andre is😢😢😢

  • @krisjones5125
    @krisjones51252 ай бұрын

    what a genuinely lovely person and dedicated husband to paul.

  • @Heal..Restore..Moveforward
    @Heal..Restore..Moveforward2 ай бұрын

    I miss you, Paul, and your laughs.❤

  • @sarahchamberlain491
    @sarahchamberlain4912 ай бұрын

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

  • @LynnDrury
    @LynnDrury2 ай бұрын

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

  • @orla3934
    @orla39342 ай бұрын

    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 ❤️

  • @peterhenthorne7274
    @peterhenthorne72742 ай бұрын

    What a lovely, gentle, man...

  • @carolinejones310
    @carolinejones3102 ай бұрын

    Such a lovely person you are ❤

  • @meganfookes2026
    @meganfookes20262 ай бұрын

    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

  • @djlynch1011
    @djlynch10112 ай бұрын

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

  • @lizrigby-jones3700
    @lizrigby-jones37002 ай бұрын

    Andre is so adorable! and a gentle soul. 😊

  • @djlynch1011
    @djlynch10112 ай бұрын

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

  • @dianewood15
    @dianewood152 ай бұрын

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

  • @anna-cooks
    @anna-cooks2 ай бұрын

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

  • @amteo7107
    @amteo71072 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @englishrose1957
    @englishrose19572 ай бұрын

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

  • @Susan.1958
    @Susan.19582 ай бұрын

    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 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

  • @shanseshachalam1825
    @shanseshachalam18252 ай бұрын

    What a sweet man Andre is

  • @SuzLa1
    @SuzLa12 ай бұрын

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

  • @joannawebb664
    @joannawebb6642 ай бұрын

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

  • @justintai8725
    @justintai87252 ай бұрын

    Bless him. This is heartbreaking ❤❤❤😢

  • @catherinebirch6586
    @catherinebirch65862 ай бұрын

    I miss you Paul O'Grady. ❤️

  • @sassyjintheuk
    @sassyjintheuk2 ай бұрын

    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❤

  • @beverleyroberts1025
    @beverleyroberts10252 ай бұрын

    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 🌸🌷

  • @djlynch1011
    @djlynch10112 ай бұрын

    Well done andre were all so proud of u 👏 ❤

  • @djlynch1011
    @djlynch10112 ай бұрын

    Ur an absolute star andre ❤

  • @suehurrell134
    @suehurrell1342 ай бұрын

    What a lovely lovely man ❤

  • @leea2112
    @leea21122 ай бұрын

    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 ❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @user-on7ez3pw3u
    @user-on7ez3pw3u2 ай бұрын

    You are a beautiful soul Andre.❤

  • @penelopewebling1085
    @penelopewebling10852 ай бұрын

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

  • @anthonyjohn3202
    @anthonyjohn32022 ай бұрын

    Soooo beautiful!

  • @taromilktea4834
    @taromilktea48342 ай бұрын

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

  • @susandonovan1487
    @susandonovan14872 ай бұрын

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

  • @myahowlett6995
    @myahowlett69952 ай бұрын

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

  • @Donegalwildatlantic
    @Donegalwildatlantic2 ай бұрын

    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 ❤

  • @djlynch1011
    @djlynch10112 ай бұрын

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

  • @cherryrotella3714
    @cherryrotella37142 ай бұрын

    What a sweetie he is 🥰

  • @bugleboy4527
    @bugleboy45272 ай бұрын

    What a sweet person

  • @kazzyt3978
    @kazzyt39782 ай бұрын

    Thats lovely rip paul missed but not forgotten ❤

  • @angielovesjoe91
    @angielovesjoe912 ай бұрын

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

  • @lindastokes1334
    @lindastokes13342 ай бұрын

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

  • @Winterwonder55
    @Winterwonder552 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @djlynch1011
    @djlynch10112 ай бұрын

    Beautiful interview well done andre❤

  • @veesvoyages
    @veesvoyages2 ай бұрын

    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

  • @terrykemp1876
    @terrykemp18762 ай бұрын

    He was an absolute legend. I still tear up.

  • @GTJ65
    @GTJ652 ай бұрын

    Aww he was the best 🥰😍😘

  • @catherinethorpe3940
    @catherinethorpe39402 ай бұрын

    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
    @zoenoble11852 ай бұрын

    What a lovely Man.

  • @sarahnortheastenglanduk6276
    @sarahnortheastenglanduk6276Ай бұрын

    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 😘

  • @johnking5174
    @johnking51742 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @stephnewman1357
    @stephnewman13572 ай бұрын

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

  • @fionalyon9448
    @fionalyon94482 ай бұрын

    Hes such a sweetheart !

  • @bevholton8905
    @bevholton89052 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful soul x

  • @sarahperks8226
    @sarahperks82262 ай бұрын

    André is gorgeous I can see why Paul loved him 💕

  • @angelacusackoconnell
    @angelacusackoconnell2 ай бұрын

    What a lovely man

  • @lindajoywithers1665
    @lindajoywithers16652 ай бұрын

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

  • @stephengoddard5093
    @stephengoddard50932 ай бұрын

    Loved him....!!❤

  • @nathelondon3719
    @nathelondon37192 ай бұрын

    Paul was very lucky to have Andre.

  • @jennahcollings1174
    @jennahcollings11742 ай бұрын

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

  • @djlynch1011
    @djlynch10112 ай бұрын

    Love n miss u paul❤

  • @lisasainty8949
    @lisasainty89492 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @sebastiankinnunen5549
    @sebastiankinnunen55492 ай бұрын

    ❤Fantastic interview. ❤love from Finland

  • @ChristineDixon-ul5gm
    @ChristineDixon-ul5gm2 ай бұрын

    Paul was the best entertainer

  • @gillhann244
    @gillhann2442 ай бұрын

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

  • @maryjones8554
    @maryjones85542 ай бұрын

    What a lovely man.

  • @Mary-po4ti
    @Mary-po4ti2 ай бұрын

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

  • @craigcollier-wilson2131
    @craigcollier-wilson2131Ай бұрын

    Paul and andre loved each other so much two lovely people

  • @grainnedalton3448
    @grainnedalton34482 ай бұрын

    fantasic

  • @markhooper4532
    @markhooper45322 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @mairehennessy5329
    @mairehennessy53292 ай бұрын

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

  • @dixieeastwood1241
    @dixieeastwood1241Ай бұрын

    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

  • @julietbryden7169
    @julietbryden716923 күн бұрын

    Andre you’re a beautiful person. Paul was so lucky to have you in his life. You’ve have a listening voice l could hear all day. I hope you have a lovely future. Bless you both. You be renewnighted in heaven so day. 😊😢❤❤

  • @kenduke3482
    @kenduke3482Ай бұрын

    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

  • @steveblunkell1334
    @steveblunkell1334Ай бұрын

    Just beautiful ♥️

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