Paddy McGuinness paid emotional tribute to his friend Ricky Hatton, as he announced news of the boxer’s death live on air during his BBC Radio 2 show today (14 Sep).
After not being heard for a number of minutes, an audibly shaken McGuinness told listeners: “I had to play a couple of songs back-to-back there; I’ve just learned terrible news that a great mate of mine has passed away - Ricky Hatton.”
The presenter then paid a short tribute to the boxer and his family, before playing Frank Sinatra’s Blue Moon in dedication - a reference to Hatton’s football team Manchester City.
