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Amanda Holden faced backlash over 'offensive' Paul O'Grady comment


Amanda Holden came under fire from fans following the sad passing of Paul O'Grady a year ago, after she made a comment about the comedian on her Heart Breakfast show

A new documentary will air on Friday, 29 March looking back at the life of the late Paul O'Grady and his famous drag act Lily Savage, which saw him shoot to fame. Paul's husband Andre Portasio announced his peaceful passing and Amanda, who had worked alongside the star, expressed her shock and shared her thoughts on the sad news during her Heart breakfast show with co-host Jamie Theakston. The comedian with his beloved dogs George and Alfie (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)The Royal Vauxhall Tavern previously shared: "In 2021, Paul O'Grady visited The RVT with [The Peter Tatchell Foundation] and spoke about the now infamous 'poppers raid', which took place when Lily was performing on our stage in 1987 at the height of the AIDS crisis."

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