Paul O’Grady: Viewers ‘in tears’ at emotional ITV tribute special

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Paul O’Grady viewers were left “in tears” following ITV’s emotional special dedicated to the late presenter. “He was not only brilliant as an entertainer, he was a force for good,” Carol Vorderman said, while The Big Breakfast host Gaby Roslin commented: “There’s no-one that’s ever going to be like Paul, and, ever ever ever.” As the episode aired, radio host James O’Brien tweeted: “This Paul O’Grady tribute on ITV is so, so good. I warn you, though, you’ll be sobbing…” One viewer wrote: “A lovely tribute to Paul O’Grady MBE. A person we can all aspire to be like.” “In tears tonight after watching @ITV’s beautiful and poignant tribute to Paul O’Grady,” one commenter wrote.