Paul O'Grady has revealed he is stepping down from his BBC Radio 2 show to self-isolate amid the coronavirus pandemic. The 64-year-old presenter has underlying heart problems that put him in the 'at risk' group that have been advised to stay indoors during the crisis by experts.
His new stand-in Paddy O'Connell said Paul was 'fit as a flea' but would be following government guidelines closely and wanted his listeners to do the same.
Paul, who has had three heart attacks, left a message for fans of his show explaining his decision and wishing them support.
Paul began the answer machine message by saying he 'never expected this to happen.' "I'd only been back for one show after an absence and I'm off again!" he laughed. "But I'm one of