Was Paul Ogrady Gay? Yes, Paul O’Grady was Gay, and was married twice during his lifetime.
Paul and Andre Portasio, who have been married since 2017, first met and grew close friends at the gay bar Showplace in London.
Andre once performed in Swan Lake and The Nutcracker as a member of the English National Ballet.
At the Goring Hotel in London, where they exchanged vows in a lavish ceremony, guests gathered on a private lawn for a champagne and canapé reception attended by celebrities, including Ian McKellen and Julian Clary.
Even though they were in love, the couple often lived apart; nonetheless, during the Covid-19 lockdowns, they moved in together to be closer.
On the other hand, Paul preferred to sleep alone, so the two had private bathrooms and bedrooms.
Paul had a marriage of convenience with a Portuguese model he met at a gay bar before marrying Andre.
Since Teresa Fernandes was a lesbian and Paul was gay, they agreed to get married in 1977 as a matter of convenience to keep Teresa from being deported.
After 28 years of marriage, they finally obtained a legal divorce in 2005, but Paul acknowledged he had never been romantically involved with her.
