I'm A Celebrity's Brian Paddick devastated after sudden death of his 'beautiful' husband
27.02.2023 - 23:03
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
I'm A Celebrity contestant Brian Paddick has been left heartbroken following the sudden death of his husband.
Brian, who is a Liberal Democrat peer and former London mayoral candidate, announced that his husband, Petter Belsvik was found dead "peacefully alone" at their home in Oslo, Norway.
He said the cause of his husband's death was not 'immediately apparent' and that it would 'take some time to establish what happened'.
The reality star, 64, took to social media to share his devastating news with his 14,300 followers on Monday morning.
He said: "My beautiful, loving husband, Petter Belsvik, has died suddenly at our home in Oslo. He was found peacefully alone, with no cause of death immediately apparent. It will take some time to establish what happened. We were devoted to each other & I am devastated."
His announcement was met with a flood of well wishes as many took to Twitter to share their condolences for Brian.
Brian was soon met with an outpouring of love with Loose Women and I'm A Celeb's Charlene White saying: "Oh my goodness Brian, I'm so so sorry… Sending you and the family my love xx."
Labour MP Jess Phillips penned: "Sending love." Sky News presenter Kay Burley tweeted: "My dear Brian, this is truly tragic news. All my thoughts are with you. Stay strong."
Conservative politician Lord Bethell tweeted in response: "how horrible! I am so sorry. Lots of prayers and good vibes to you."
Former BBC Home Affairs correspondent and journalist Danny Shaw wrote: "So sorry to hear that Brian. What a terrible shock. Thinking of you."
The couple met in a bar while on holiday in Ibiza, and got married a few years later in Norway in 2009.
Speaking to the Daily Mail in 2008, he gushed over his husband and recalled the moment they