Paul O’Grady’s Saturday Night Line-Up shelved by ITV

OHMYGOSSIP — Paul O’Grady’s ‘Saturday Night Line-Up’ has been shelved by ITV.
The broadcaster confirmed to TV Zone that there are “no plans for future series” of the Liverpudlian’s prime-time entertainment show, which failed to set viewing figures alight.
The format saw the comedian quiz guest stars about “intriguing” scenarios and dilemmas, and the studio audience were able to get involved and throw a few questions the celebs’ way.
The show aired in Autumn 2021 and had a Christmas special.
Catherine Tyldesley was an announcer, while guests included Mel B, Julian Clary, Bill Bailey, Amanda Holden and Dame Joan Collins.
Paul shot a pilot of the programme in 2019, and joked at the time it was unlikely to make it to a full series because it was “too rude”.
He laughed: “This will never get to a series.
“It’s the dirtiest show that is possible on telly. It is too rude. But they want a bit of rudeness now.
“I mean who the f*** wants to watch Alan Titchmarsh? You know what they are like at ITV, they are a bit leg-crossed aren’t they? Phil and Holly – the pair who p*** themselves if somebody says ‘bum.'”
Meanwhile, Paul recently insisted there is “not enough money in the world” for him to be Lily Savage again.
The 66-year-old presenter shot to fame thanks to his drag alter ego but he admitted that not only does he think he’s “too old” to bring the character back, he also can’t “be bothered” with having to dress up in her elaborate outfits.
He said: “There’s not enough cash on earth to get me dragged up. God no. It’s always been, ‘Why don’t you be Lily Savage again?’ Well, because one, I’m too old. And two, I couldn’t be bothered.
“At the time I thoroughly enjoyed it but I’ve moved on. Even in panto I wouldn’t fancy it.”
Paul donated one of Lily’s wigs to the V A Museum in London for a costumes exhibition and he’s amazed at the effort he used to go to to dress up as her.
He added: “I went up to my loft and found it. It was so heavy and I thought, ‘How did I glue it down and put on all that make-up?’ You just think ‘Ugh!’”

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