He tied the knot with former English National Ballet star Andre Portasio, 41 , at the plush Goring Hotel in Central London. He has a grandson Abel and a granddaughter. Back in 1974, Paul welcomed his daughter, Sharon, with his dear friend Diane Jansen. And it looks like the 25-year age gap between the pair has never been an issue, with Andre recently entering his 40s while Paul turns 67 in June. A quiet little thing but I really enjoyed it. He began dating entertainer Paul O' Grady, some 11 years before they tied the knot. Blind Date host Paul O'Grady, 62, marries his ballet dancer partner Andre Portasio, 37, in secret ceremony at posh London hotel, Paul O'Grady speaks about his secret wedding - and how he wishes pal Cilla Black had been there to see it - Mirror Online. She looked like a Disney princess.". We were married for 28 years," Paul shared. It took us by surprise when we were least expecting it.'. Through the series, he developed a friendship with actor Tom Hardy, who appeared in one episode. Paul O'Grady's life - secret husband to model ex-wife - Daily Star Their daughter, Sharyn, was born in 1974. 'But it was also quite cathartic because I remembered all the good times we had. Despite their 28 year marriage, Paul later confirmed that the couple were never . Get the day's headlines delivered directly to your inbox, Elizabeth Hurley remembers cricketer Shane Warne on anniversary of his death. 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In September, Paul finally confirmed his secret marriage to partner Andre, yet lamented his late pal Cilla Black being absent. Back in 1977, the Kent resident married Teresa Fernandes. Ruben Selles says Southampton are in the hunt for Premier League survival, Strong first-half show enables Rangers to close the gap on pacesetters Celtic. https://t.co/D3gNdZbqXX, Michael Cashman (@mcashmanCBE) August 5, 2017. Penny Lancaster almost spills out of her plunging teal gown as she joins a bleary-eyed Vicky Pattison, Jess Shears and Catherine Tyldesley in leading the worse-for-wear departures at the TV Choice Awards, 'Im running out of lives!' Another lesser-known. According to The Sun, the TV presenter, 62, and ballet dancer Mr Portasio, 37, wed on. During that time he met a woman named Diane Jansen with whom he had a brief affair. Paul O'Grady opens up about the day that changed his life 'For a lot of people thats all theyre looking for, love and a happy ending. 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She was right and separate bedrooms also work a treat. A post shared by Paul OGrady (@paulogrady), Alongside the photo, Paul wrote: This little monster is 16 today. Paul O'Grady takes swipe at BBC Radio 2 Since 2008 he has published several books, including a four-volume memoir. Kent star Paul O'Grady's family life - including daughter and Paul spends his time between his Central London flat and his rural Kentish farmhouse, where he grows organic fruit and vegetables, and a variety of herbs, having a keen interest in herbalism. If anyone said, 'Cilla, give us a song', she'd say, 'I can't, my voice is bad, but Paul will. And, before his current marriage to husband Andre Portasio, Paul was in a marriage of convenience with Portuguese woman Teresa Fernandes for nearly 30 years. But there was one notable absentee from the guest list - Pauls close friend Cilla Black, who died in 2015. They fit together like a pan and a lid. Kent Police has since confirmed that there were no arrests made during today's demonstration. But otherwise Im fine. Julian put the seed in my head, Paul explained. EastEnders actress turned Strictly star Maisie Smith has sent fans into meltdown with her latest batch of smoking hot social media snaps as she posed up a storm fo the camera. They fit together like a pan and a lid. Its certainly not been for me. What if I want to read? Paul OGrady has opened up about his secret wedding to his ballet dancer boyfriend for the first time. BBC Radio 2 shocked listeners . In 1974 Paul had his daughter, Sharon, with his friend Diane Jansen. The 62-year-old has secretly married his 37-year-old partner Andre Portasio. On Paul and Andre's wedding certificate it cites the star's previous marriage was 'dissolved', in reference to his 1977 convenience marriage to Portuguese model Teresa Fernandez which ended in 2005. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, December 23, 1905, Page 3, Image 3, brought to you by University of Alabama Libraries, Tuscaloosa, AL, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. And hes right, then you protect your partner. "They kept the wedding to just their closest family and friends and had a big lunch afterwards to celebrate.". She wouldnt have sung. Paul O'Grady recently married his partner Andre Portasio in a secret wedding, it has been reported. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. She would never sing in public. They still have separate bedrooms and bathrooms, though. Paul O'Grady Secretly Marries His Ballet Dancer Boyfriend In Low-Key The TV star went on to reveal that he had forgotten the pair tied the knot all those years ago, and eventually had to call and end to the marriage when he started to think of his future. Back in 1977, the Kent resident married Teresa Fernandes. He used to perform with the English National Ballet. Nothing has changed, really. He also adopted a dog from the home; a Jack Russell-Chihuahua cross named Eddy. Paul pictured with his late best friend Cilla Black, "Married life is the same as before. Harry says marijuana really helped him deal with trauma, Israelis protest against legal overhaul plans for ninth week, AI tools like ChatGPT could play role in government science minister. However, that was not Paul's first wedding. In an interview with the Irish News, the funnyman confessed their living arrangements work for them - inspired by now-former couple Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton, who famously lived apart throughout their marriage. He remembers having a full head of hair when he started working with Paul on a Cilla Black documentary. The two celebrated their wedding in 2017. They've kept the details of their big day secret - until now - but celebrated with a slap-up lunch after the 30-minute ceremony. Paul O'Grady's daughter Paul has one daughter - Sharon, who is married and has two children of her own. Paulmarried Andre in a secret wedding ceremony after 11 years as a couple - when they tied the knot in August at The Goring Hotel's gardens. 1. By registering to HELLO! Paul, who began dating Andre 15 years ago, previously admitted that he had never considered marrying him until fellow comic Julian Clary suggested it. Paul has recently decided to quit BBC Radio 2 after 14 years and his final show aired on Sunday (August 14). 'We worked in a club in Westbourne Grove, London, when I was 22. The pair began dating back in 2006, before marrying in the summer of 2017. She looked like David Cassidy. It is Paul's second marriage as he wed his gay friend Teresa Fernandes in 1977 to stop her being deported. I've just been to the most amazing wedding! Speaking about the marriage, Paul has previously said: Teresa, I call her the lesbian Portuguese barmaid, was lovely. You should. See you later.. Guests such as actors Ian McKellenand Michael Cashman and comedian Julian Clarythen enjoyed champagne on the private lawn and canapes including smoked salmon pancake rolls and Dorset crab cornets. In 1974 Paul had a daughter, Sharon, with his friend Diane Jansen. The newspaper quoted a source as saying: Paul is as happy as hes ever been to be married to Andre. ITV ITV Paul O'Grady's 28-year 'marriage of convenience' to Portuguese model, daughter with another woman and remarrying man 25 years younger than him The 66-year-old has been married to ballet ace Andre Portasio - 25 years his junior - since 2017 News By Ben Kempton 19:00, 8 DEC 2021 'She would never sing in public. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. In the throwback photo, Abel looks young. Hosting Blind Date must have put Paul O'Grady in a very loved-up mood. Paul O'Grady Bio, Age, Wife, Tv Show, Drug Queen, Net Worth Did you listen to Pauls radio show on Christmas Day? Paul and Andre tied the knot in front of just . ", But he admitted he did celebrate gay marriage being made legal in the UK, adding: "I was in the back of the church in my veil, wailing. She was from a very strict Catholic family and was always being hassled by them: Why arent you getting married? So I said: Come on then, well get married, and we did. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, They kept the wedding to just their closest family and friends and had a big lunch afterwards to celebrate.. Paul O'Grady says the day his mother died changed everything. Plans range from 5.99 to 13.99 a month. Although Paul never had children with his "wife" Teresa, he does have a daughter - and two grandchildren - with another woman. You feel more committed. Paul, who owns a farm near Ashford that is home to a number of dogs and farm animals, has been married to dancer Andre Portasio since 2017. Secondary Modern and the Corpus Christi High School. She graduated from the Arapahoe High School. The duo went on to welcome daughter Sharon into the world. Always have been. Paul O'Grady opens up about his secret wedding! And its nice. Paul O'Grady's 'marriage of convenience', daughter with - mirror In 1974, Paul welcomed a daughter into the world, but it was not with his then wife Teresa - it was with his close friend Diane Jansen. Paul O'Grady opens up about his secret wedding to ballet dancer Andre Portasio; Blind Date star wishes late friend Cilla Black could have been there. Definitely doesnt seem like 16 years ago., Another said: Omg that flew by. This was a 'marriage of convenience' and he says he was 'not in a relationship' with her. Watch for the April 5 investment tax change, Preparing for a future sale of your business, Tom Allen is Completely committed to comedy and 'Auntie Glo', Weekend Q&A: ran Clarke from NI Opera's Nobody/Somebody, Mary Kelly: Unionists' tendency to turn a gift horse into a tin of dogmeat is legendary - and their Westminster chums are getting fed-up with it. Paul O'Grady has spoken about his secret wedding to long-term partner Andre Portasio. 00:33 GMT 01 Dec 2017 He has revealed in the past he is a huge dog lover, and at his Aldington home, the star lives with an array of dogs and even farmyard animals along with his husband, who prefers to stay out of the spotlight. He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Approx. It makes sense," Paul explained. And despite being loved-up, the couple usually live separately - but moved in together to be closer during the Covid-19 lockdowns. @WGBpl. My daughter would say Oh, here we go. Sharon looked fabulous and Philip is a smashing fella. She looked like David Cassidy. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Paul and ballet dancer Andre tied the knot on 5 August at London's Goring Hotel, and one month into married life, the TV star has opened up about their "smashing" nuptials. Elliot played the role of fan favourite Nurse Lucille Robinson who was last seen in the second episode of the latest season which ended on Sunday evening (February 26). ', 'It was a smashing day. Paul and ballet dancer Andre tied the knot on 5 August at London's Goring Hotel, and one month into. Paul has always kept his lovelife private, but we do know he was married once before. Hes just a lovely little kid. Ant and Dec drop huge hint SM:TV could be returning to our screens. I like saying Im married better than saying Im a divorcee, which I was before.". The star now has two grandchildren and remains close to his only daughter. Paul O'Grady marries boyfriend Andre Portasio in secret wedding - Metro Paul has one daughter Sharon, who is married and has two children of her own. The optical illusion will leave you stumped as it's asking people to spot the ghost hiding inside the room. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He also has a grandson called Abel and granddaughter called Halo. Paul and Andre, who is 25 years younger than the 67 year-old, tied the knot at the Goring Hotel in Central London in 2017. '", STORY:Blind Date viewers praise Paul O'Grady as he fills in Cilla Black's shoes. Paul has a good relationship with his only child and even gave her away at her wedding when she married her childhood friend Philip Moseley. TV presenter and pal Gaby Roslin wrote: What? However, Paul said Abel was celebrating his 16th birthday! She would never sing in public. "Married life is the same as before. Its like a real-life Corrie storyline.. Guests are believed to have included actors Ian McKellen and Michael Cashman and comedian Julian Clary. Paul O'Grady quits BBC Radio 2 after he was forced to share slot with In September 2004, he created Elaine Paige on Sunday, which he produced until 2010. She was from a very strict Catholic family and was always being hassled by them: Why arent you getting married? So I said: Come on then, well get married, and we did. Paul says: "I've loved doing my Sunday afternoon show for the last 14 years and I'm going to miss my listeners as well as the fun I've had with my producer Malcolm Prince, but I feel that . I like saying Im married better than saying Im a divorcee, which I was before. Paul told The Sun: I remember Joan Collins on my show saying the secret to a happy marriage was different bathrooms. While he appears as a down-to-earth . The Queen Consort will appear in an hour-long special of Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs to mark 160 years of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. But not many know about Paul's turbulent personal life which has been anything but plain-sailing when the cameras are not rolling, the Mirror reports. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. READ MORE: Paul O'Grady forced to halt final BBC Radio 2 show as he bids emotional farewell. How old is Paul O'Grady and is he married? - The Scottish Sun If you wish to change your mind and would like to stop receiving communications from hellomagazine.com, you can revoke your consent by clicking on "unsubscribe" in the footer of the newsletter. Paul is now married to dancer Andre Portasio. Prime Video: Paul O'Grady: For The Love Of Dogs The latest on your favourite shows and stars delivered straight to your inbox. Their stunning wedding ceremony took place at the Goring Hotel in London, with guests congregating on a private lawn for a champagne and canap reception - attended by stars including Ian McKellen and Julian Clary. 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