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Jasmine Allday

Jodie Prenger gets emotional as she shares how Paul O'Grady championed Corrie role

Coronation Street star Jodie Prenger got emotional as she shared how much Paul O'Grady meant to her.

The actress paid tribute to her good friend Paul on Good Morning Britain today, as she backed calls for a statue to be erected in his honour. Paul passed away unexpectedly on March 28, with his death leading to an outpouring of love and support for the TV star.

Jodie got emotional on the ITV breakfast show today as she heard his voice when the ITV show broadcasted a clip of him talking about animals. She explained how much he had championed her, even for her Coronation Street role.

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