Amanda Holden ignores Paul O'Grady 'woke' backlash as she heads 'back to university'

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Amanda Holden has ignored backlash over her radio tribute to Paul O'Grady by 'going back to university'. The Britain's Got Talent judge was one of countless famous faces to speak out on the loss of the comedian and TV and radio star after his 'unexpected' death was announced earlier this week.

His husband Andre Portasio confirmed the shock news that O'Grady, who rose to fame on the nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, died "unexpectedly but peacefully" on Tuesday evening (March 28).

He added: "He will be greatly missed by his loved ones, friends, family, animals and all those who enjoyed his humour, wit and compassion.

I know that he would want me to thank you for all the love you have shown him over the years." READ MORE: Paddy McGuinness details hidden battle after Christine spotted signs as she discusses living arrangements after split After the news broke in the early hours of Wednesday morning (March 29), Amanda took to Instagram with a selfie of the pair which she captured when they both attended a reception hosted by the Queen Consort, who was the Duchess of Cornwall at the time, at Clarence House, London, to mark the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home's 160th anniversary back in July last year.