The singer was eventually fined 500 and sentenced to 80 hours community service. The latest on your favourite shows and stars delivered straight to your inbox. Kenny said: You know, this sounds kind of callous but you become almost acclimatised to these things. Did you get a DUI?' As a result, Georges frustrations even spilt over into his music. Please dont say that the wrong way, if you love someone you are worried about them, he added. singer was arrested after being caught in a sexual act by an undercover police officer in a public toilet in Beverly Hills. There were rumours that George might have taken his own life the day before Christmas, on the anniversary of his beloved mother Lesleys birthday, but Kenny discounts this. The 58-year-old art dealer recalled how he got a call from George about his arrest, and initially assumed his partner had been picked up for driving under the influence (DUI). Suddenly, he said, Were going out to dinner, Kenny recalled. George Michael's ex Kenny Goss has reflected on his relationship with the star and his 1998 arrest ahead of the new Channel 4 documentary George Michael: Outed. Kenny tried to assuage Georges fears and dismiss the incident as not that big of a deal, but the star wasnt convinced. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. But since then the pair have been photographed together on many occasions and George insists Kenny doesn't mind the nature of their open relationship. Kenny said that while George initially didnt know what to do or what was going to happen, he swung back into action within a day and a half. Whether it was posting 20,000 ($25,000) through the mail box of a local charity or phoning daytime TV to randomly provide complete strangers with the funds for IVF treatment, Michael anonymously donated millions of dollars to those in need never once using the donations for publicity. It turned into a positive thing though.. And now he is devoting his time to that side of his life that had made George proud. George Michael was a music icon to millions and a superstar across the globe, but to heartbroken ex-partner Kenny Goss, he was also just an ordinary guy who was happiest watching daytime TV. In an interview with Radio Times to mark a new Channel 4 documentary, George Michael: Outed, Kenny who was in a relationship with the singer between 1996 and 2011 opened up about the fateful day George was arrested. Both men had addiction problems Kenny with alcohol and George with drugs. 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You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. Reports of Georges April 1998 indiscretion in the Beverly Hills toilet were soon flashing around the world. "George didn't get any special treatment," said Goss of the singer's later incarceration at Highpoint Prison in Suffolk. Michael's lover Fadi Fawaz who discovered the singer's lifeless body at his home in Goring-On-Thames arrived late for his funeral and did not attend the wake. Leave us a comment onour Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFixand let us know what you think of this story. The former Spice Girl secretly travelled to the church before the ceremony to say a private farewell, while fellow celebrities such as Elton John and Kate Moss stayed away because the family wanted the minimum of fuss. I had no sense that this would be the last time I talked to him. In April 1998, the former Wham! There were good moments, too, which Kenny treasures. Kenny went on to share that George had grown tired of him worrying about his health so much. According to Goss, however, it was gritty British soap Coronation Street now in its 57th year that grabbed him most, "He took being a Coronation Street fan to another level, it was embarrassing," said Goss. Talking exclusively to The Sun in aid of the charitable Goss-Michael Foundation, the 58 year-old Texan lifted the lid on the extraordinary times he shared with Michael during their 13-year relationship, touching on such heart-wrenching issues as Michael's drug abuse, multiple arrests and tragic Christmas Day death. Although he was adored for his good looks by both men and women, the singer was self-conscious about his appearance, according to Kenny. A source told The Sun: 'George went cruising on Sydney Harbour with some of his new-found male friends. I went from being long-suffering Kenny who put up with Georges infidelities to being called a money-hungry gigolo who was trying to take money from Georges family, he says. Now, Kenny Goss, 64, who dated . Both were by then battling addictions, Kenny seeking help for drinking and Georges drug use escalating. Despite having homes in Saint-Tropez, LA, Dallas and London, his favored his home in Goring-on-Thames, where he happily strolled around the garden pruning flowers and gossiping. So what will George Michael's long-suffering boyfriend Kenny Goss think of this? George Micheal was an English singer, songwriter, and record producer. Yet Michael's secret side didn't just end there: despite selling more than 100 million records and headlining the biggest venues in the world, the star never sang a note at home. Legendary singer George died from heart disease on Christmas Day in 2016 at the age of. GEORGE Michael's ex has ended his bitter war with the star's estate. Other than Wham! Our romantic life was over, but the love was still there. People were good to him in there. But Kenny, now 63, was with the superstar longer than anyone else and arguably knew him better than anyone. Kenny, 58, learned of the bust in a phone call from George and wrongly assumed he had been nabbed for drink-driving. I worried to death about him and I know he hated hurting me. After the Beverly Hills arrest, George had a number of other brushes with the law for drug possession and driving while unfit through drugs, and Kenny admitted he was never shocked by the stars antics. There was not a lot of shock., Guy Ritchie tells his side of Madonna breakup: It felt like a death Zoe Balls boyfriend fell victim to conman accountant before his death EXCLUSIVE Midge Ure says Bob Geldof is doing the best he can since Peaches death. I had good manners, I had a job and George wanted his mother to see him in a stable relationship so that she didnt have to worry about Aids, says Kenny. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. He said: Look, you dont need to work, we have plenty of money. He wanted me to be around all the time, to be at home when he came back late from the studio, and to look after the dogs. He said I am not going to get away with this Kenny. The next morning there were helicopters above our house. Kenny said: It outed him and it outed me. Then, in July 2010, Michael drunkenly crashed his Range Rover into a Snappy Snaps photo-developing store in Hampstead and was jailed for eight weeks starting with three nights in London's notorious Pentonville Prison. Wed been for lunch and George had a bit to drink, maybe a bottle and a half of wine. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. I really did try to always be there for him and he knew that. The Frieze Art. The trustees of Michael's estate have agreed a financial settlement with Goss, after the art dealer had demanded payments of 15,000 a month, claiming that Michael had supported him . 13 May 2021. Kenny has opened up about the "fateful day" the Faith singer was arrested in April 1998. He said: You know, this sounds kind of callous but you become almost acclimatised to these things. As a result, when he did pass away, it didnt come as a surprise to Kenny. Read on for further details. I love him very much. Get involved in exciting, inspiring conversations with other readers. Guy Ritchie tells his side of Madonna breakup: It felt like a death, Zoe Balls boyfriend fell victim to conman accountant before his death, EXCLUSIVE Midge Ure says Bob Geldof is doing the best he can since Peaches death, Chicago police chief, U.S. attorney resign after Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection. I really did try to always be there for him and he knew that.. Last year, Michaels 97m estate agreed on a financial settlement with Kenny. 'How much can business take?' I gave up my career at Georges request and, at 63, Im not likely to get a full-time job again. In that very direct and brutally honest way of his, he asked me what I was doing with my life. George's 14-year-long romance has come under scrutiny before now. He often said that to me. They bring him to the phone and I say Darling, what happened? It prompted The Suns famous Zip Me Up Before You Go Go headline. One of the funniest things I remember is when he got arrested. The Foundation has received a sizeable donation for this interview which will go to very deserving charities. The trustees of George Michael 's estate have now agreed a financial settlement with Kenny Goss, after the art dealer had demanded payments of 15,000 a month. Everyone did well and kept their emotions in check," Goss told The Sun. It is hard at that time of day getting that kind of money out of cash machines but I did it. It was low key and private, which was what the family wanted. man dragged to death by Red Line train files wrongful death lawsuit against MBTA, SpaceX launches second-generation Starlink internet satellites. George - who openly admits to smoking cannabis - has been enjoying some down time in Australia where he finished touring three weeks ago. He revealed that those close to him knew that his time was coming to an end. The outfit was quite cute. But he has now reportedly agreed a settlement with trustees and Michaels sister Panayiota Panayiotou, known as Yioda, according to documents released by the High Court in London, the Sun reported. Towards the end of the pop stars life, it was claimed the singer was using crack cocaine, ecstasy and smoking as many as 25 joints a day. In the tour program, he said he deserved to be jailed in 2010 for crashing his car into a photo shop in London. Whats the line he says in one of his songs? Wed been for lunch and George had a bit to drink, maybe a bottle and a half of wine. Georges eldest sister Yioda brought me up to the front at the cemetery, which was a lovely and thoughtful thing to do. It is Georges devotion to good causes that helps inspire Kennys work with their joint foundation. He always said, What was I doing? About Press Copyright Contact us Press Copyright Contact us Barbara Mcmahon For The Daily Mail The star told fans at the start of his latest tour that in . 6 Amazon travel essentials for your next getaway, starting at $12. He has been in great spirits after some good reviews. I like to believe it was an accident not a suicide attempt and I have to believe that.. He said: One of the funniest things I remember is when he got arrested. Michael had paid Goss what has been described as a generous monthly allowance before they broke up two decades ago, the Sun previously reported. In April 1998, the former Wham! George Michael has been photographed kissing a mystery man.The 'Careless Whisper' singer - who has an open relationship with his long-term boyfriend Kenny Goss - has been spotted canoodling with a . Which Friends cast members have a star on Hollywood Boulevard. I think he wanted to get caught. George spent three nights at Pentonville Prison, later describing the experience as horrific, before he was moved to the more relaxed HMP Highpoint in Suffolk. I didnt say, What were you doing, or who the f*** does something like that, or Im leaving you. We moved on. manager Simon Napier-Bell, plus the authorised film Freedom Uncut, which was released at the end of June, compiled by his childhood friend David Austin, and contains hours of unseen home footage and interviews with famous friends such as Elton John and Kate Moss. "My love life has has been a lot more turbulent than I've let on," he said, dedicating a new song "Where I hope you are" to Goss. 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