Paul O’Grady Wife: Meet Andre Portasio

Andre Portasio is a former professional ballerina. He began dating entertainer, Paul Ogrady 11 years before they got married. He used to perform with the National Ballet. The pair began dating in 2006 before marrying in the summer of 2017.

Andre and Paul met in a 30-minute ceremony in the gardens of The Goring Hotel, Central London on August 5, 2017.

Guests such as actors, Ian McKellen, Michael Cashman and comedian Julian Clary then enjoyed champagne on the private lawn.

O’Grady was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours for services to entertainment.

In 2020, he became president of the British Music Hall Society, taking over the role from Roy Hudd. He was a deputy Lieutenant for the country of Kent.