Andrew Ridgeley on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with Sky

[@penelopedewollaston7981]

He must have said all this over and over again but makes it sound just as interesting and fun as if it was the first time. He's really great and still so handsome. Lovely Andrew!

[@alexjewell2351]

A class act, fixes on all the positives. In every interview he skirts around George's darker times, when the circling gutter press would probably love to pay him loads for the more private stuff. Never sold George out, a proper mate.

[@deborahcrossley525]

Andrew such a lovely man. His book is fabulous. Very well written . He loved George very much.

[@PFCD]

Andrew wrote the book so that the focus would remain on George's brilliant work and not his personal life. That's a real friend.

[@michaellindahl7969]

What a great and humble guy Andy is. :)

[@glenshea1967]

He is a leach. He is just like the Turk who was trying to get George's mansion.

[@sandranaylor2348]

Its nice to hear a well spoken man with such eloquence

[@shininglightjoi6627]

SO GLAD I WAS PART OF THIS ERA..THE BEST YEARS FOR ME. .A VERY SPECIAL TIME AND INCREDIBLE MEMORIES! ....❤💓💕💖💗💝💞💟..I saw George Michael at Earls Court in London. 27,000 people. I was reeling from the experience weeks. GM for me was my wildest dream! Even when hd came out I had no reservations about him. So talented and just a beautiful soul. I wish he'd lived another 30 years but it wasn't to be. God bless you Andrew for the book and bringing George back to us spiritually. So dearly missed ....still, after all this time 💏xxx...Thank you again! 2019 xxxxx😇

[@truckatadders]

There's a film coming out called 'Last Christmas' it features a lot of Wham & GM songs, i watched the trailer a few weeks ago & it reminded me just how good their music is.

[@ec169]

Darren Tadman yes! I’ve seen the trailer, at the end it also features songs he didn’t release. Haven’t watched the movie yet but it’s already my favorite😆🙏💕

[@Jay-qt5mu]

Shininglight Joi I was at Earls Court too and Wembley for 25 Live , the most amazing experience of my life .... couldn’t believe I was in the same room as George . Still can’t believe he’s gone , such a tragic loss . It’s lovley that Andrew has written this wonderful book, he is hurting and I imagine it’s helping him heal .... he’s said that there has been no closure and he’s right , the real truth will never be told I feel about George’s death 😢

[@klauspendolo1393]

Thanks Andrew and George for the richness and golden contribution to a golden age of music. I feel in every interview and the comments the love, gratitude and appreciation people have for Andrew. Well deserved 🙏

[@heidianita608]

Yes Wham did have a brilliant song writer in George. They were 2 very handsome men in their day

[@ruthbuckingham4625]

I love Andrew he is true class. He was a true friend to George Michael & they never threw each other under the bus. True friends always. U can still see in Andrew’s eyes he will always miss George dearly. ❤️😥🎄

[@lucasstames5940]

Is Andrew straight or Bi? I know he's married but he always seemed a bit prissy??? Any guese

[@bvg83]

@@lucasstames5940 I’ve seen some pics on the internet of him with some ladies kissing in the street😉

[@lesleyrhind3377]

Andrew is a nice guy .

[@CJ14489]

The same smile on his face since the 80s. Love him!

[@shininglightjoi6627]

A gentleman for sure!❤

[@praysuguitan779]

He still is the other Wham! Long live the '80s!!!

[@MissPresley69]

NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL LOYALTY! ON BOTH SIDES, MAY I ADD! ❤️ THANK YOU ANDREW AND GEORGE, FOR THE MUSIC, THE FUN AND YOUR FRIENDSHIP! 🎶🎊👬

[@debragarner4884]

Andrew seems to be enjoying himself! Congratulation love! Special thanks for keeping George alive in love and spirit! Such a great friend still! Much love and continue success!

[@glenshea1967]

Debra Garner. He is cashing in.If he was that much of a friend he would of made up with George.

[@surekhaghadge1670]

@@glenshea1967 agree with you

[@dewy200884]

Smart and genuine guy. George was lucky to have a good friend like him. His career might have turned different if not for Andrew.

[@wanderer1955]

you mean he wouldn't have been gay or dead?

[@glenshea1967]

Dewy. He is making money off George's death.Have you forgotten they had fallen out ?He never spoke to George before then all of a sudden he was his best mate.

[@Isleofskye]

One would gently suggest that Andrew got the best of the deal......lol

[@glenshea1967]

@Felipe M you a Ridgeley fan then ?

[@glenshea1967]

I was a fan of both of them(Wham).Why didn't Andrew make up with George before he passed ?He was a hermit in France then all of a sudden he comes out of woodwork and brings a book out.

[@paperchain1239]

This man always kept on top of things because he has always been himself. Love you Ands xx

[@joedexys]

Club tropicana my favourite video of all time. Holidaying in majorca 83 at the time. Great memories

[@seansmith-hv1gz]

Just finished reading his book, fantastic. Bought back so many happy memories, and a tear or two at the end. Never met either, but when GM passed away, felt as if I'd lost a mate.

[@rangerwhite7091]

He was probably George's best friend in life. Very loyal. Still can't believe George is no longer with us. Tragic.

[@glenshea1967]

Ranger white. Coming up 3 years xmas day since the sad passing. I used to wear Fila gear.very smart.

[@vandanasalvi6083]

Andrew reminds me of George ,and i wonder how lovely they would hv looked together had our George not left us.Andrew brings back the memory of Wham days ,of George ,of my teenage crush on him which is never ending,of his lovely denim jeans picture on the wall of my bedroom .Oh those were the days😘🤗😇❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏miss Wham days,Faith days.

[@ec169]

Vandana Salvi i love wham and George Michael,so sad he has to leave us, but his memory will always be with us 😇😇🥰🙏🙏

[@vandanasalvi6083]

@@ec169 yes dear Eva infact i listen to his songs everyday and it seems like he has never really left us .He is here with us ,happy to know we dyill love him immensely miss him badly .He is alive through his songs,no other singer has left such a deep impacf as he has.Ur a true fan like me and many others.Tc❤😇

[@glenshea1967]

Vandana salvi. Crush on who ? George or Andrew ?

[@vandanasalvi6083]

@@glenshea1967 on George and Andrew both but since George is not with us i miss him more.😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@Francesco.Anemone1980]

Grandissimo Andy!!!!

[@sherrychristy6099]

Wam was one of my favorite group both guys were absolutely gorgeous but I was always crushing on Andrew

[@christyread3526]

Me too....now to quote our boys...get back, hands off , go for it😉 I 've been waiting for a date since I wad 12 so I can be patient...there's a lot of girls in line😁

[@shininglightjoi6627]

For me it was GM xxx

[@samA-oc3op]

@@shininglightjoi6627 me too😚😚

[@aprildannettegosa5381]

Andy a loyal friend forever so are the others I am sure. But this man is special to the lovelies

[@decoratingcentre8147]

Why not put the whole interview on here

[@mculbert1467]

Thanks for the post. Curious about the rest!

[@DanHunterSportsWriter]

Chris Evans and Andrew Ridgely, two absolute powerhouses of UK music. Evans, surely every bit as influential as John Peel, and Ridgely, up there with Bolan, Bowie, Ferry and Lydon as one of UK music's great artists and trendsetters. Jeez those 5 E's I popped are strong...

[@teresasmith3468]

Can't wait to read the book. See him on Graham Norton show Friday.

[@darrenrichards2610]

Whilst getting old truly sucks I would never change which era I grew up in. These guys helped shape my childhood. I know Andrew may have had less talent and we all knew that at the time, but he was the glue that kept the group together. Both true friends who never once sold each other out. I really respect how the quit at the top and then Andrew just went off to surf.

[@Whamegafan35]

any chance to see the full interview?

[@mikeat53]

"It was a crazy time back then.." Fast forward to 2019 and it's all going pear-shaped!

[@kevinadams5588]

Where's the rest of the video

[@AngelinaCruz357]

I ALWAYS LIKED ❤ 💓ANDREW.

[@AngelinaCruz357]

I like the way he talks about O-Levels, the predecessor of GCSE'S!!!! I don't know what they have right now in school, I just know it's different.

[@nickpink25]

Good book couldn’t put down I was 12 when wham started & it was the start of the best years of my life teen all the way through ‘80,s uk 😘 before the down fall 👌

[@anjosixtyeight2773]

Chris is looking like Father Jack Hackett these days.

[@4annalivia]

Good one hahaha!

[@richardbranson8658]

Looks like Andrews been visiting club tropicana again with that tan

[@MissPresley69]

THAT'S HIS NORMAL TAN. HE ACTUALLY LOOKS QUITE PALE IN THIS VIDEO.

[@tkconnell]

@@MissPresley69 I believe he is of Egyptian heritage...this skin colour is probably natural for his age.

[@MissPresley69]

@@tkconnell Yeah, I just heard him saying that in an interview, just now😊👍 He is the best friend, anyone could ever have. Glad George was one of them❤️

[@brandykolb8491]

Much respect andrew thank you for being loyal to george 😀

[@raymondsawyer8626]

A pleasant and dignified gentleman

[@xyladecor2006]

Why cut in the middle? Any chance to get the whole thing?

[@JohnConboy1]

He looks like a GP now.

[@noelliam4011]

john conboy looks like he’s kept away from drink and drugs unlike George

[@JohnConboy1]

@@noelliam4011 Yeah, He doesn't look a lot different tbf. Except for the Barnet!

[@nzrdb6]

@@JohnConboy1 he's still handsome and distinguished looking even without the hair

[@JohnConboy1]

@@nzrdb6 Ding Dong! He certainly is!

[@paulritchie5868]

An Indian GP....

[@arrangrant4614]

Where’s the rest of the interview?

[@RastaSaiyaman]

According to the book, the guys named themselves "WHAM!" because of a rather famous guitar owned by Paul Weller. 66.media.tumblr.com/a8da0c37a358f77249d1d22660fe0fe6/tumblr_olku71rNX91ur7c0zo1_400.jpg And according to hired gun guitarist Hugh Burns who played on WHAM!'s "Make it big" and "The final" albums and on George Michael's solo albums, Andrew still is severely underrated as a guitarist.

[@ThePorridgeGobbler]

Club Tropicana was a Classic, how sad George is not around, life took its toll on him whereas Andrew seems to have weathered exceedingly well. Miss you Chris on Radio 2, don't seem to get Virgin on Dab where I live.

Hasn't aged a day. You Chris are surely taking the piss.

[@shininglightjoi6627]

Andrew will be aware that Chris is jesting and that it's all part of the celebrity hype !😂

[@steffanhoffmann1906]

Platitudes

[@sticksman1979]

He must have been sunbathing since 1987.

[@MissPresley69]

He is part Egyptian

[@wanderer1955]

Andrew Ridgeley aged 70.

[@luciferlost1999]

I've been out of the country for 20 years....Chris Evans must've grabbed going grey with open arms....

[@mikeyk212]

Andrew talks about writing songs. I thought George did it all. He didn't do much after George left.

[@shininglightjoi6627]

As GM said "Andrew is the sensible one, he's off surfing in Cornwall!"...too right too!

[@tonychuter4830]

George gave him the rights to careless whisper as a thank you when they split..

[@dvschend]

You clearly haven't read his book yet

[@debragarner4884]

@@dvschend Tell more!

[@valeriedoughty7293]

What's up with Chris Evan's? Looks like he's boiled his head!

[@ellenrichardson8701]

Ahahaha....

[@dianem8254]

Looks like high blood pressure!!

[@shininglightjoi6627]

It's called ageing and one day you'll notice that process too?

[@ellenrichardson8701]

@@shininglightjoi6627 Naw, much more than just aging going on there! He just doesn't look right!

[@glenncastell864]

Too much bottle tan.....

[@stewartwalker9272]

Fuck me thought it was len goodman for a minute 😂

[@paulstevenlockley6001]

He regrets doing the video outside or did he got to have faith baby x

[@josmith2031]

⭐️⭐️⭐️brill

[@tigerlily6070]

I never liked their music but they both seem to be really nice guys

[@paperchain1239]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Andrew Ridgely I share your birthday day date and year. We must be twins!!

[@musiclover3205]

Very irritating that the interviewer keeps interrupting Andrew.

[@glasgowweddingvideos1569]

Cashing In.

[@glenshea1967]

Clyde Weddings.Thank you for that. I thought i was the only one who thought that Andrew is cashing in.Just like Georges ex who tried cashing in.The bastard who smashed his mansion up.

[@glasgowweddingvideos1569]

@@glenshea1967 Sadly Andrew is now just cashing in on George's death and it's insulting. George would never have wanted Andrew to do this. If Andrew was short on cash then George would have topped up his bank balance without question. Sadly we now seeing Andrew for the leach that he is.

[@DarrenJCalvert]

For sure cashing in, all very silent until George passed, then all of a sudden... here comes Andrew... sad really, he should of stayed quiet, you can’t blame him totally, wherever there is a guy like him there are greedy “suits” who push people like him to squeeze cash out of everything using all sorts of trickery.

[@glenshea1967]

@@glasgowweddingvideos1569 totally agree.It is an insult to George and his memory.

[@liezelephraim9618]

So true and it's a shame!!Rip our beloved George!!!You will Always be missed!!!!

[@paulstevenlockley6001]

I'm your man c'mon hit me so shake ha ha love the name Richard wheres Sainsbury ha ha x love ya Chris x

[@michaelallan5866]

Is this the same chris Evans mentioned in Epstein's little black book?

[@gavinthorburn8818]

Son of Albert

[@christyread3526]

😇

[@leejaymarsh9021]

It's very sad Andrew misses george bit time you can tell by a mile, same as.me And fans george was just natural same for Andrew to

[@jamespotter3660]

dave lee travis is back in business i see! whe-hey! paisley shirt, big collars and cuffs, whe-hey it's still the 90s, it's still the 90s blah blah blah

[@harithhakeem6004]

Who is this man ? Wham manager ? No. He was one of Wham .

[@fool4singing]

He looks so different now,..more like someone who works in a bank, or a politician.

[@MissPresley69]

But one that speaks the truth 😁

[@narindersidhu8007]

I don't think they were both close disagree

[@shidzngigglez]

Wasn't Andrew White in the 80's?

[@josmith2031]

noooooo

[@melgrant7404]

If his hair was not grey it would take years off him.

[@melgrant7404]

@De St I guess it is up to the individual. I personally think it can be aging on some people

[@paolamercedes4460]

Andyerestabellocomosiempre

[@W.A.T.P...55]

Hasn't ages a day???? Am I fucking tripping

[@fabiofatigati1834]

Mamma mia,e' invecchiato non bene🙈

[@mustafaebil]

Maybe he’s last interviev

[@LoLzZ85]

Is he Indian?

[@davidallen4712]

He looks south asian

[@peterhamilton2695]

Not half cashing in on George's death

[@karenlnsy]

No he isn't. He has kept a dignified silence since George died. If this book gives him good memories, who are we to deny that. Andrew is a real friend and George loved him like a brother.

[@Jay-qt5mu]

Peter Hamilton No he isn’t , George left Andrew well provided for he doesn’t need the money. All he’s doing is helping fans heal from losing George, we miss him and he and Andrew were best friends.

[@alexjewell2351]

Cynical fucker.

[@johnbonner258]

Hes the colour of a walnut sideboard

[@garysmith8073]

Hes looking more like his father . His Father is Indian ad in Middle Eastern . Isnt that SOMETHING ???

[@johnbonner258]

@@garysmith8073 Mr Albert Ridley

[@BUZZCLIPS1]

Outside of London Chris Evans doesn’t exist. Prat in a bubble irrelevant since 19canteen Even irrelevant before then

[@paulritchie5868]

Your not a fan then....

[@BUZZCLIPS1]

@@paulritchie5868 wow your intuition is incredible

[@paolamercedes4460]

Tuygeorgeeranparejasesolosetengoconocimientoeneso

[@robertomoi2044]

Hardly changed at all!

[@faiththomas2756]

Damn I feel old now. Both Chris and George are totally grey, but Andrew looks indian. That's a tan right?

[@Isleofskye]

Andrew said he TOLD George that they WERE forming a Band...... I can imagine the conversation.........."HI Geo. Andy here!" "Andy Who m8 ?" "Ridgeley's the Name, Miming is my game" "WhaddyawantPeeps?" "We WILL form a Band as I want money,fame and girls but have no talent whatsoever to achieve that !" "And ?? " "And...YOU HAVE !!!".............the rest is history. Once Geo finally got the talentless Monkey off his back then Andy was left in Artistic solitude with no obvious or well-hidden talent,so obscurity beckoned...

[@tone3817]

That was brutal... 😂

[@Isleofskye]

Bit unfair of me Tone. No-one played Air Guitar like our Andy. He never bothered plugging in his guitar....that's talent ! The way he mimed those " la la's" was like a gift from heaven.....

[@paolamercedes4460]

Soyfandewhamydetuchico

[@sumertime5]

I'm a huge wham fan but the book was disappointing. It was very short and didn't have much substance. It was everything that we have heard before. Shame.

[@ljc6535]

Was always said he couldn't play guitar ,he pretended to ??

[@iantrevelyan5007]

The luckiest day of Andrews life was when George became infatuated with him.

[@garysmith8073]

Isnt it FUNNY ??? The journey began with ANDREW and ANDREW is the last man standing . ANDREW GOT OFF THE ROLLERCOASTERM

[@iantrevelyan5007]

@@garysmith8073 I wouldn't call it "funny"

[@stephentaylor2066]

He has lip gloss on.

[@amdistant5547]

Andrew might be a nice guy but let's be honest, he was talentless and George Michael carried him for 3 years and then George went solo because he realized it was all solo from the start anyway. George Michael was the true talent and Andrew was just lucky to have known him.

[@nightshiftblues]

He was white in the 80s him.

[@ElvarMasson]

He has obviously done everything he can to enjoy life

[@chuck275]

Both George and Andrew have british and mixed heritage. George (greek Cypriot from fathers side), Andrew (Italian Eyptian from fathers side), which explains the look. In fact, in early wham / and early Faith interviews, George would often talk about him and Andrew having that second generation influence, coupled with his mom's influence all wrapped up in an upwardly mobile 80s era.

[@christyread3526]

You missed the Club Tropicana Video....with his once superbabe exgirlfriend D.C.Lee

[@outsidersongs2682]

He was never white, just was himself. His father was of Egyptian (African) descent.

[@Chillednfunked]

There’s something disingenuous about him, he always seems to be holding back. He’s always overdressed for some reason...

[@sharpshooter6030]

Funny how this story of how they started comes out now when George is not here to verify or deny that's how it started. Andrew taking all the credit.

[@alwaysme9575]

I follow them since 1984...this is the real history. George explained it, in many interviews. He was a shy guy...Andrew gave him the courage to conquer the world

[@chuck275]

@@alwaysme9575 yep, george in all his interviews discussing wham, would always underline the personal impact Andrew had on him, and readily said he wouldn't be where he was if it wasn't for Andrew in those days. But it ran its course, and George went into the stratosphere in the 80s.

[@shininglightjoi6627]

What is said is true . GM docummented this himself many times. So, DO YOUR HOMEWORK! ...if he keeps Yogs spirit alive and his truth then so be it....!😇😇😇😇

[@pagegirl507]

Patently untrue and presumptive to state Andrew took the credit. He certainly never took the credit. Andrew has stated repeatedly that George had the talent. Andrew grounded George and gave support and ambition. They were never competitors. Each understood their individual role in the band and gave in their own way.

[@jasmineturner6212]

sharp shooter Hello, ANY George Michael fan,will know he said in countless interviews and documentaries,that George put out over the years before,he passed away, George(himself)gave Andrew credit for his career,the comment you posted: (Andrew's taking credit) is NOT TRUE!!!!! George ALWAYS CREDITED Andrew for his success! Andrew and George were genuine friends.

[@yuber7043]

Andrew is a nice guy .