As Eurovision kicked off in spectacular style with the first Semi-finals on Tuesday night, fans across the UK were left feeling more than a little emotional when the late Paul O’Grady appeared in the show’s opening video.
Starring in the Welcome to Liverpool video, the Birkenhead-born star, famous for his drag persona Lily Savage appeared on screen to flash his trademark smile alongside a clear twinkle in his eye.
Holding one of his beloved canine companions while getting his hands dirty and mopping the floor, Paul’s appearance resonated with many fans at home who were heartbroken that he wasn’t alive to enjoy the festivities.
In an especially poignant twist, the BBC revealed it was one of the very last things Paul had filmed before passing away in March at the age of 67.
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