Paul O’Grady passed away on March 28, 2023, as the UK’s most beloved TV presenter and comedian. The man built behind him a legacy and is truly loved by the nation as evident from the fan reactions to ITV’s tribute - For the Love Of Paul O’Grady - to the late performer.
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Paul has been a gift to the Telly industry and he’s a gift that keeps on giving. After the crazy response to ITV’s last tribute to Paul, they’ve given the go-ahead to another documentary about the star.
ITV’s new documentary on Paul O’Grady
According to The Sun, ITV bosses are keen on keeping Paul O’Grady a fan favourite even after his death. The massive response to his previous tribute - For the Love Of Paul O’Grady, they are currently working on another documentary on the star.
The new documentary will focus on how Paul gave up his alter ego Lily Savage at the height of her fame so he could pursue a TV career as himself and became a household name. An insider revealed:
He occupies a special place in the hearts of everyone at ITV and this is part of paying further tribute to him.
Paul O’Grady For the Love of Dogs
— ITV Press Centre (@itvpresscentre) August 30, 2023
continues Thursday 7 September, 8.30pm on @ITV1 and @ITVXpic.twitter.com/kmnT3UK8pU
This is an interesting angle to take to look back on Paul’s career, but making the leap from edgy drag queen to a household name and star of teatime telly is a story worth exploring.
Paul’s unexpected death left fans devastated and ITV wants to show the huge career sacrifice Paul made to be a performer to everyone who loved and adored him.
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Paul O’Grady’s legacy to be continued
ITV’s last tribute was inspired by Paul’s best-known programme, Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. He uncovered the brilliant work done by Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in London for animals. Paul covered 11 series before his untimely death this year.
Rumouredly, his good work could still live through as ITV is looking for a new presenter for the show, who shares the same passion and love for dogs as the late presenter. Amanda Holden was one of the names previously suggested for the reboot.
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The Sun: New ITV doc on Paul O’Grady’s life to reveal how TV legend turned himself from edgy comedian to household name
