Wham!’s Andrew Ridgeley considers virtual show

Wham!’s Andrew Ridgeley considers virtual show - BBC Newsnight

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11 ай бұрын

Andrew Ridgeley was in one of the biggest bands of the 1980s, Wham! And now a new documentary on Netflix celebrates his friendship with George Michael, who he affectionately calls Yog - and the success of the two best friends who formed the group together as teenagers.
Newsnight has talked to Andrew Ridgeley about the documentary, which features interviews from the time as well as old footage.
He tells Victoria Derbyshire about how the band coped with fame back then, about the undesirable consequences of it, the dilemma George Michael faced about his own sexuality, and about whether Andrew Ridgeley could envisage creating an ABBA-style avatar show for Wham!
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@WogerWaaabbit 11 ай бұрын

We could all do with a friend like Andrew Ridgeley. What a class act. A true gentleman.

@MrDodgedollar 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely.. Amen

@jillmilnes7613 11 ай бұрын

I said that too after watching the documentary. I'm also with Andrew in that I miss George.

@Pathan109ShortVideos 11 ай бұрын

I'm glad this is a Wham! Doc, and not just George. Andrew deserves more recognition than he gets.

@Tawadeb 11 ай бұрын

Agreed

@paddydoublems 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely. He gave George the confidence to be the pop star he was and even co-wrote some of the early songs for Wham!, and planted the inspiration for "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go". He was more than just "the other guy". Without Andrew, there would be no George.

@arthurccy-3873 11 ай бұрын

Andrew doesnt have a good voice

@chrisv.4071 10 ай бұрын

Well george was the one with the musical talent but without Andrew even George knew he probably woukd not have been famous .....Andrew gave him that motivation george never denied that!!!!! I am a long time fan ....long time

@beyourself2444 10 ай бұрын

No he doesn't, George carried him...

@HealthHorror 11 ай бұрын

I think he and George are the only successful music artists I have seen that never let the media make them hate each other. George always knew he would have been nobody without Andrew and Andrew just loved his friend and seeing his continued success. That's super rare.

@catydee6241 9 ай бұрын

Well said. I’ve never heard either one of them ever say a disparaging word about the other. In fact, you can see them both actually protecting and defending one another in interviews from the 80s. Their true friendship survived it all, including superstardom. Rare indeed.

@rashawnda-professor2999 7 ай бұрын

You're speaking facts! Plus George had wanted to do a reunion tour with Andrew who declined but they remained friends and whenever George would tour his town, he would always stay at Andrew's castle.

@mrsdrhux 11 ай бұрын

Such a dignified man who has his mates back.. the way George had his. Their rise to fame, journey and amicable parting to take their own paths was and still is a breath of fresh air. No bitterness, greed or hate. Just two lads living the best lives and looking out for each other.. the way it should be, but rarely is ❤ xx

@jevward5428 11 ай бұрын

I could listen to him for hours such an eloquent speaker

@1helpmegod 11 ай бұрын

Lovely man. Lovely interview. They were friends who realized their goals as such an early age. But what is amazing is the friendship that endured.

@priskilla5444 11 ай бұрын

He is so very sweet and soft spoken, he seems like such a genuinely kind hearted person. This was a great interview. I'm glad to see my first childhood crush is doing alright. Much love from the states!🤗💜

@loriturnbull1487 11 ай бұрын

Andrew, I love George Michael and at the time of Wham I didn't realize how George modeled himself after you. In retrospect I realize what a wonderful and genuine genuine

@loriturnbull1487 11 ай бұрын

Friend you were/are. Without you I don't believe George would have had the confidence to have a solo career. You are a wonderful man!

@moondog7862 11 ай бұрын

No words can describe this man, other than an extraordinary, kind hearted gentleman

@lahtal1 11 ай бұрын

So nice you could also see the pain and upset in his eye's when he speaks about his dear friend George 😢

@fairdose 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely loved the Netflix documentary, I found myself singing along to all the Wham songs. Wham! Was really about a deep and beautiful friendship and one of the most healthy and supportive relationships among stars I've ever seen. To go from the ring leader to a cheerleader took real humility and love on Andrew's part and it shows that there would never have been a “George Michael” if there hadn’t been Andrew there giving him support and confidence along the way.

@syigloo 7 ай бұрын

Yes, Andrew is the best friend & support that everyone needs in this world! He's just so kind to George. ❤

@lauraanderson8027 11 ай бұрын

Love to hear about the friendship between Andrew and George! It truly was a down to earth collaborative musical match

@dznygrljo589 11 ай бұрын

I'm so blessed to have grown up in the 80s. I loved WHAM! then and still love them 40 years later. ❤️ My husband and I LOVED the doc and we had fun reminiscing. Thanks for the memories 🥰

@yougm-bq4wl 11 ай бұрын

You are so lucky my age is 12 and l wish lm live in 80s

@1970swimmer 11 ай бұрын

The mere fact he calls George by his birth names and proper pronunciation, is a true friend.

@shannonkosko2243 10 ай бұрын

what a beautiful soul... he is so elegant and kind. I feel like they were both so blessed to have each other

@cherylb5680 11 ай бұрын

Just finished watching the Wham doc. on Netflix, Andrew Ridgley is one classy guy and was a supportive friend to George. Loved George as a solo artist and with Andrew as Wham.

@CarolM1968 11 ай бұрын

Very emotional, just like the documentary.

@kcd7836 10 ай бұрын

True friendship and fun when they were just friends at school. What a wonderful experience they had with Wham's success

@lettucefire 11 ай бұрын

What a lovely man. Back in the 80’s my sister’s adoration for wham put me off a bit. But i still find their silly 80’s tunes comforting in this batshit crazy apocalyptic world post 2019

@JoJo-rs3oh 9 ай бұрын

bet that's how my brother feels right now haha

@rabit818 11 ай бұрын

Andrew is quite respectful and protective of George.

@lisaw82 11 ай бұрын

This is the best interview I've seen with Andrew, such thoughtful questions.

@David-oe1cs 11 ай бұрын

I'd love an interview where they ask Andrew about HIM and what he's doing or what he thinks/thought.

@Tawadeb 11 ай бұрын

Yes i know

@PFCD 11 ай бұрын

I can see why Andrew and George were good friends because they were both intelligent, classy, humble and loyal. Everything about their partnership just worked. The bottom line is without Andrew we wouldn't have known George the way we do!

@sjsharma3297 11 ай бұрын

I watched Wham! today.... it brought back so many treasured memories!!!! Thanks George & Andrew for making the 80's just so much more amazing!!

@Czechbound 11 ай бұрын

One of the best interviews of the current round with Andrew. He's such a nice guy, generous to his friend to the end. I think we all perked up when the idea of a Wham virtual live show was discussed. It. Would. Be. Perfect !!!

@paddydoublems 11 ай бұрын

That would be awesome. Avatar versions of George, Andrew, Shirlie, Pepsi and Dee C in their prime. Complete with wardobe changes from leather jackets to the Choose Life t-shirts.

@DanielMLaw 11 ай бұрын

He's well-spoken

@cdchantler 11 ай бұрын

So genuine about his buddy. Lovely

@michellebabicz2143 11 ай бұрын

A true class act. Such a humble, decent chap.

@ferguscooper 11 ай бұрын

Hard to believe how articulate Andrew Ridgeley really is. Calm, controlled and considerate to boot and this is not just from this interview but many interviews that I have viewed in the last few weeks. So un-Wham like really - there is a real depth and education behind the frivolity and fun-lovoing nature of Wham.

@danavixen6274 11 ай бұрын

Wham! is a WONDERFUL documentary! Bittersweet without George! 😔 But, its still worth seeing if you love Wham! and/or George Michael. Thank you Andrew Ridgeley for sharing these informative stories! It's incredible to know George was an awkward kid in need of a friend like Andrew. I can relate. Certain people really do change your life forever! Much love and appreciation! ❤️

@comet1227 9 ай бұрын

I'm glad he's getting the recognition he should have had all these years.

@patriciagiedraitis4166 11 ай бұрын

Andrew was always my favorite! I drew a huge portrait of him for a high school art project. Love you forever Andrew!

@USA_first 10 ай бұрын

This guy is a class act. Turns out he was the strongest of the two. Love George Michael but I feel Andrew was just as important and was the backbone of wham. We come to realize he might still be around if he would of kept Andrew in his corner. No matter how big ya get. You still need friends to lean on. RIP George Michael……..

@msb1578 11 ай бұрын

What an elegant man. Blessings! Namaste🙏💞

@Est_199X 11 ай бұрын

I’m a 90s baby but i always knew who George Michael was but i never knew of wham or Andrew until now, I’ve watched the documentary on Netflix like 6 times already their music and videos give off such fun and good vibes i can’t explain it ❤ and andrews eyes Omj he was and still is beautiful as well as George rip 😢 i actually had a dream about wham last night lol guess i watched the docu too much

@mckennahaight 11 ай бұрын

I was obsessed with WHAM! When i was a youngster. Good to see A. R. doing well n looking Great. ❤❤❤

@lc5346 5 ай бұрын

Andrew, you were a true friend and that type of friendship is hard to find!

@jennamartens5447 11 ай бұрын

I can’t explain why I love this man so much. I believe it’s because of the reason for Wham’s existence!

@fhmmst 11 ай бұрын

Same old Andrew, time seems paused and in peace with this wonderful kind person.

@rigsby1454 11 ай бұрын

What a friend.

@elaineisabelle427 11 ай бұрын

Omg, I just loved Wham and George the 1st time I saw them, miss George so much and all the music he could have made. Thx Andrew, love you too

@carlosbarahona8609 11 ай бұрын

Such a wonderful friend. ❤️ George Michael was very lucky to have had such a good friend in Andrew. ❤

@user-wd3gi4yl3t 11 ай бұрын

Just disgusting how the media treated Andrew. He is and will always be an important part of Wham.

@I.____.....__...__ 11 ай бұрын

Asking how Andrew Ridgeley felt about being overlooked and George Michael getting all the attention, then spending most of the interview asking about George Michael. 🤦 Nice journalism. 😒

@fearo153 11 ай бұрын

Brothers a class act

@NailahRoberts 11 ай бұрын

I've always loved Andrew❤

@milarush883 10 ай бұрын

Can somebody here have a friend just like andrew to george? 😢❤ what a sweet person andrew is ❤❤❤

@jazminratzlaff5357 11 ай бұрын

Love their friendship, even after the split of Wham! Andrew really was George’s support system, family and tongue in cheek companion. So thankful they were in each others lives since their youth. That is what the magic of Wham! is. It shall forever be imprinted in the 80’s. ❤ ♥️ 😍🥰😘🤩🌟✨👑⚜️💎🏆

@priscillawallace714 11 ай бұрын

I would love to see a concert with him and George but i would cry like a baby. Rip

@everycoLor_312 11 ай бұрын

✌🏼🙋🏼‍♀️👍🏻💞beautiful interview.

@charlesbarlow 11 ай бұрын

What a lovely interview.

@angel21m.88 8 ай бұрын

love of my life and proud what he did during Wham and after for Yog💕💯

@Shogunwario 11 ай бұрын

In america it seemed that wham was gone after one song and than michael exploded into fame with all these number one hits.

@debragarner4884 10 ай бұрын

I liked this interview! On a below, it seems maybe my question could have been a possibility! Miss George with Andrew. Two great men and very cool mates! Bless you Andrew and I do hope George estate and you can agree to do a musical of Wham!

@demetriusburley3686 11 ай бұрын

So bloody handsome ❤

@samanthadawson3803 11 ай бұрын

I love Andrew and have since the beginning of Wham! He seems to be such a gentleman now too. Everyone needs a friend like him. As for the hologram concert……take my money! I’m 100% there 😂

@laurenl5843 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful interview. 💜

@aprilgosa5779 11 ай бұрын

And Yes George said himself many times none of it would've been possible without Andrew

@davidcarri1638 11 ай бұрын

Very informative I see Andrew in a different humbling perspective now and realise he was a rock to George x

@chrisv.4071 10 ай бұрын

It was pure fate what these young boys were to become ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@24theMoney 11 ай бұрын

The man has always worn some nice jumpers.

@jameycollins725 10 ай бұрын

Just watched the Wham documentary on Netflix. Was good!

@jaynewman9340 11 ай бұрын

Would absolutely love to see virtual reality Wham!! Bring it on!! ❤xxx Enjoyed every moment of the Wham documentary, all kinds of emotions whilst watching this😊 very much so toward the end ....they always knew they were there for each other even years later..xxx

@soragaming3653 11 ай бұрын

Last Christmas was my favorite 😊

@Ridiculizer 11 ай бұрын

Let the dead rest in peace.

@tammywhatley910 11 ай бұрын

I just love this!

@marklendhurst1193 4 ай бұрын

I really like Andrew's solo effort Son of Albert (and Curt Smith's Soul on Board). I finally got the cd long box of Son of Albert. I remember seeing it for the 1st time in our mall in 1990. it still has the parental explicit warning label on it. Too cool!!!

@innekewallisch5235 11 ай бұрын

Mr. Andrew is a ascended master he is such an old soul! His journey with Michael was soul plan.Brothers to raise vibration if planet. With new doco people know their story and their music is in for front when we need it most.Young ones can know how magical. They are.🌞😇💙🦄

@GodThunderGaming 11 ай бұрын

it sucks how george passed away

@JangoBlader 11 ай бұрын

I think it was a possible suicide. It's just crazy cause he passed on Christmas and last Christmas is one of wham top 2 famous songs

@mikekaraoke 11 ай бұрын

@@JangoBlader WRONG!

@madeleineglo7696 5 ай бұрын

Love Andrew x

@user-wb8jp3zp5l 4 сағат бұрын

Если есть такой друг как Эндрю,это находка,здоровье тебе друг..

@sharoncampbell6188 11 ай бұрын

I hope they do!

@maryjones0147 11 ай бұрын

OMGGGG that would be TERRIFIC the two together again. I love love how Andrew says "Yog" and he is the only one with that right 😂 Plus he has so much class. Love you Andrew and thanks for the music of my youth but that I keep listening still today 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@user-mt5gw6lg6m 11 ай бұрын

Unique human being... special man ... always love you❤grettings from Athens ❤❤❤

@abaileyau 11 ай бұрын

Love from India Andrew ❤

@ensabah11911 11 ай бұрын

AR is the man!

@user-gk5fg9vb8s 5 ай бұрын

Yo no escribo en Inglés pero igual le envió saludos a Andrews y lo felicito por ese proyecto y es i interesante ya que la tecnología hay que ponerla a prueba par ver

@rezyousuf4954 11 ай бұрын

Amen!

@christal3496 10 ай бұрын

Andrew you are a Gem.

@natachajarry1180 11 ай бұрын

Thanks to Netflix too👍👌. Wham ! ❤ So Good 💥💯💥💯 Miss 🌬🕯

@markvandermolen7181 11 ай бұрын

Why is the picture so dark, go buy some lights

@anthonymcken6050 11 ай бұрын

Andrew Ridgley has transformed to being Black after appearing White in the 80s.

@abdallaabdirahman6986 11 ай бұрын

I remember way back you took my best friend

@Jzizzles 11 ай бұрын

Catch me at the wham hologram concert in the future!!:?:?:

@mirai3856 11 ай бұрын

wow !!! WHAM 🎶Last Christmas 🎶 懐かしい過ぎるゥ年末から夫婦と友達ご夫婦でスキー場で聴いてたわぁ~ あかん泣ける🤍🤍🤍

@darrencollier9305 11 ай бұрын

What fantastic nice man.

@aprilgosa5779 11 ай бұрын

George did not have to compete with the other artists he was in a league of his own George did not want to be Michael Jackson Michael Jackson wasn't able to go out practically George Michael did atleast live in England where he was able to have some privacy bless him so I am glad he had that and the family and friends who were in his life before he was famous and Andrew was a very important person Andrew had experienced fame with George and so he understood in ways others didn't how George Faith Era was great but I can understand how it wore on him

@happyjonn9242 11 ай бұрын

why is this news? others have already done this. isn't this advertising?

@richard7645 11 ай бұрын

Correct

@RocStarr913 10 ай бұрын

Viewership figures

@hnc52 11 ай бұрын

No virtual Wham, please. Let us have our memories. Apart from that, I love Andrew.

@RocStarr913 10 ай бұрын

It would at least be more exciting than if George had lived and they would have trotted themselves out at 60.

@barnbersonol 11 ай бұрын

I always had the impression that Andrew was a bit of a hanger-on and would pretty much vanish from the pop scene once George went solo.

@robertvarga9843 11 ай бұрын

The report should be about he's considering concert . And what is about George Michael

@ka5269 11 ай бұрын

Newsnight?

@tysoon363636 11 ай бұрын

Am I the only one who just discovered Andrew is dating Keren Woodward from Bananarama for many years untill 2017.

@user-vy4wh6xz1s 11 ай бұрын

He hasn't changed a bit since the 80s.

@creativesource3514 10 ай бұрын

George had nothing but great words for Andrew and gave him lots of credit. That's all we need to know.. Piers Morgan needs to review his statements.

@hislatestflame7861 10 ай бұрын

Piers Morgan is nothing but an oxygen thief.

@MichaelMilbaugh-qx4ol 13 күн бұрын

You know I see Andrew interviews and instead of watching and listening to what Andrew has done in his life the interviewer always pulls in George's name and want to know about him. Who are we interviewing George or Andrew? What are some life times goals does Andrew wants? I😮 don't hear too much of this. Sad to say he will always be second fiddle to George. Don't get me wrong George is very intelligent and writes good music too, but i want to get to know more about Andrew.