Paul O'Grady inundated with support after he's forced to stop filming after falling ill

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Coronation Street favourite Catherine Tyldesley, who played Eva Price on the soap between 2011 and 2018, was one of the first to send her love."Loads of Liposomal Vit C and shed loads of garlic!

Get well soon darling xxxx" she wrote.Meanwhile, comedian Alan Carr dropped his notorious sense of humour for a moment to lament: "Oh Paul!!!

Sending you a big hug!!!"Former Eastenders and Coronation Street star Michelle Collins chimed in with a cry of: "Oh no Paul, get well soon!"Fellow TV personality Jools Holland added: "Sorry to see this dear pal!"Gaby Roslin also commented, writing "wish you better".Thankfully Paul had taken the precaution of recording his Radio 2 show prior to leaving the UK in case of flight cancellations delaying his return.He could scarcely have imagined, post-vaccination, that his delay would end up being related to coronavirus.Paul updated fans on his health status, reassuring them: "I’m feeling a lot better than I did but still feeling rough and permanently knackered."The Liverpudlian star continued: "Thanks for all your messages, can’t reply to everyone but I really appreciate it."Paul has become so beloved among Radio 2 listeners that some even organised a boycott after he was taken off air by the station.Earlier in the year, they announced he would be taking a few months off, to be temporarily replaced by comedian Rob Beckett, 36.Paul was scheduled to return to his evening slot in May, leaving some vowing they would be tuning out of the show until his return.Others said they would be filling the time by replaying his old episodes.At the time, Paul had jetted off on holiday but assured his loyal listeners he would be back on the airwaves.He explained at the time: "There’s a new regime now, I do 13.