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has revealed a last minute schedule shake-up as it will be paying tribute to Paul O'Grady following his shock death at the age of 67.
Paul, who found fame as drag act Lily Savage, , his partner announced.
And ITV has rushed to pay tribute to the beloved TV and radio host and will be airing a special episode of one of Paul's popular shows on Wednesday evening.
In a last minute shake-up, the broadcaster will be showing Paul O'Grady For The Love of Dogs: A Royal Special at 5pm instead of its regular fixture - game show The Chase.
The time situs slot gacor hari ini famously used to feature Paul's self-titled chat show, with the air time once again set to feature one of the star's programmes in a very fitting tribute.
Remembering: ITV has revealed a last minute schedule shake-up as it will be paying tribute to Paul O'Grady following his shock death at the age of 67
Tribute: In a last minute shake-up, the broadcaster will be showing Paul O'Grady For The Love of Dogs: A Royal Special at 5pm instead of its regular fixture - game show The Chase
The special, which originally aired in December 2022, saw Paul visit Battersea Dogs and Cats Home for its 160th anniversary alongside The Queen Consort Camilla.
In other changes, ITV will also broadcast For the Love of Paul O'Grady on Sunday at 9pm in memory of the comedian.
The new eleventh series of Paul O'Grady: For the Love Dogs, which is yet to be released, will also air as planned on Thursday April 13 at 8pm.
ITV's Managing Director of Media and Entertainment, Kevin Lygo, said: ‘We are fortunate to have had a long association with Paul, at ITV.
'He was a huge, inimitable talent, delighting our viewers through his comedy and entertainment with a warmth, humour and joy that audiences of all generations related to and connected with.
'He had a profound passion for animals too, which resonated with so many viewers, and For The Love of Dogs remains one of our best-loved series, and a really special programme for so many.
'All those who worked with Paul are shocked and deeply saddened at his passing and the thoughts of everyone at ITV are with Paul's loved ones.'
On Wednesday, Camilla added to the tributes flooding in for Paul as she said she was 'deeply saddened' by his death.
Her Majesty said his 'warm heart and infectious humour lit up the lives of so many' and that she will be sharing her sympathies with his family privately 'in due course'.
A tweet from The Royal Family account said: 'Deeply saddened to hear of the death of Paul O'Grady, who worked closely with Her Majesty in support of @Battersea_, providing lots of laughter and many waggy-tailed memories.'
It posted an image of the Queen Consort smiling alongside Paul after they took a rescued West Highland Terrier for a walk during a visit to a Battersea centre in Kent last year.
Beloved: The special, which originally aired in December 2022, saw Paul visit Battersea Dogs and Cats Home for its 160th anniversary alongside The Queen Consort Camilla
Upset: On Wednesday, Camilla added to the tributes flooding in for Paul as she said she was 'deeply saddened' by his death
Camilla is patron of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and O'Grady was a long-time ambassador for the animal welfare charity.
Paul spoke of his affection for Camilla in February last year when their dogs took part in a loyalty duel at Battersea's Brands Hatch centre in Kent.
Praising the then Duchess of Cornwall's commitment to Battersea, he said: 'I just love her, she's great.'
Paul sadly died 'unexpectedly but peacefully' at the age of 67 on Tuesday evening, his partner announced.
Andre Portasio, who married Paul in 2017, paid tribute to his 'humour, wit and compassion' in a statement announcing his death released just before 3am.
Paul became a household name in the early noughties, known for his wit and love of animals, and hosted a string of television programmes including his self-titled daytime chat show, The Paul O'Grady Show, which began airing in 2004.
He also took over the reins from Blind Date's long-running presenter and his close friend Cilla Black, who died in 2015, to host the Channel 5 reboot of the show in 2017.
And he fronted Blankety Blank, as well as ITV's award-winning For The Love Of Dogs.
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