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Kate Lally

Paul O'Grady fans thrilled with BBC return after he was replaced

Paul O'Grady returned to his Radio 2 show on Sunday after being replaced by Rob Beckett for three months.

Paul took the news well, saying it was a "new regime" whereby he would do 13 weeks on and 13 weeks off, but some fans were disappointed. Some said they wouldn't listen to the 5-7pm Sunday slot while he was away.

Taking to Twitter, Martin said: "@BBCRadio2 You’ll be losing this listener for the half a year you’re taking @PaulOGradyShow off air. I like Rob Beckett, but Paul is a gem, appointment listening…"Mark said: "Poor decision. Nothing against Rob Beckett but this is poor. Paul has a really good show with a loyal following. What is @BBCRadio2 doing?"

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Since his return to the airwaves on Sunday, Paul has been busy. He appeared at the Chelsea Flower Show on Tuesday.

Sharing a snap of himself amid lots of flowers, on Instagram, he said: "No, I haven’t got a stall flogging flowers, I’m at the Chelsea Flower Show. I look like I’ve been up to something on this photo but I can assure you I haven’t.

"I kept getting asked by the press if I was into gardening but I had to come clean and admit that if I go into a garden centre the plants wilt with fear in case I buy them. Great day though, hooked up with some of my favourite people and couldn’t believe the stunning garden designs and the most beautiful flowers that could only have been grown by a magician."

While some fans commented on the flowers, many were quick to praise his return to radio. Jacky Worby said: "You're great! Glad your back on the radio!" [sic]

Nina Baxendale said: "So glad you're back on the radio", while Sarah Kirkham said: "Fabulous to hear you back on Radio 2! Been a life long fan of yours since I saw you live as Lilly, you took the mick out of me for wearing thigh boots, .."

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