Inside Paul O'Grady's life - model ex-wife, secret husband and brush with death

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Paul O’Grady has been a TV favourite since he made his on-screen debut back in the late 80s as his drag queen persona Lily SavageAs well as fronting his own shows, the 66-year-old TV star also won over legions of fans after launching For the Love of Dogs in 2012, which sees pooches from Battersea Dogs’ Home being given homes with loving families.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.

Paul was recently left heartbroken after he was forced to return his foster pooch Tulip back to the dogs' home.During his ITV show Paul O'Grady for the Love of Dogs: What Happened Next, the TV personality became captivated by the white American Bull.Although he already owned pups of his own, Paul couldn't resist adding another one to his clan, but he soon came to realise that it was much more difficult than he initially thought.When Tulip arrived at Paul's home she seemed to bark furiously at his other dogs which certainly disturbed the presenter.Tulip's unexpected outburst left his existing dog shaken and she failed to bark back.Seeing that things had become rather unsettled in his household, Paul had no other choice but to return Tulip with hopes that she would soon be fostered or adopted by a loving family.Daily Star has taken a look into Paul's life following his heartbreaking decision.Paul has been married to husband Andre Portasio since 2017 - and the pair initially met and became friends at a London-based gay club called Showplace.Andre used to be a member of the English National Ballet and featured in shows including Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.Their stunning wedding.