Paul O'Grady believes he's 'most definitely' had coronavirus

Paul O'Grady has revealed he believes he has "definitely" had coronavirus, after stepping back from his radio show in order to self-isolate.

The presenter, 64, is in an at-risk category due to his previous heart problems.

O'Grady said he had experienced 'exhaustion' alongside some "flu-like symptoms" during an appearance on Gaby Roslin's radio show.

"I'm alright now," he said. "Last week I had flu-like symptoms. I didn't have the cough bad, I certainly didn't have the temperature or anything like that so I just got on with it,

"That was when the heating had gone so it was minus two down here and freezing and I thought someone had got it in for me. I'm fine now."

When asked by Roslin if he thought he had been suffering with coronavirus, he answered: "Most definitely. That's knocking about, but there's also flus and seasonal colds going about so you've got to tell yourself and learn the difference.

"The coronavirus - you'd know if you caught that. I lay on the couch with the fire on and the dogs on top of me moaning.

"It was sheer exhaustion like Chris Evans had too."

He said that he had been self-medicating with a vinegar solution, however there is no medical evidence for this and those experiencing symptoms are advised to seek medical advice.

Last month, O'Grady confirmed he would be stepping down from his Radio 2 show after being advised to self-isolate due to his underlying health issues.

"I'd only been back for one show after an absence and I'm off again!" he said.

"But I'm one of these people who falls into the category of underlying health problems and that's because I've had heart attacks.

"I've been strongly advised to self-isolate, so that's exactly what I'm doing. 'm down in the wilds of Kent with a very lively five weeks old puppy, so I've got my hands full and I've got plenty to do, and I'd just like to say to everybody else who's self isolating - good luck and keep healthy and look after yourselves."