Is Michael Portillo gay? Portillo is not gay but is married to his wife Carolyn Eadie. We uncover some fascinating facts about the famous Journalist.
Michael Portillo is a veteran Journalist and politician. The broadcaster is basically known for presenting Great British Railway Journeys.
There are many rumors about the versatile Journalist being a homosexual. Get to know if the rumors are true or false.
Is Michael Portillo Gay?
Michael Portillo is not gay.
However, the veteran journalist has admitted to “Gay Experiences” in early 1999.
He has confessed to having a homosexual experience during his young years.
just stumbled across this story from 2002: Iain Duncan Smith, as Tory leader, imposed a three-line whip ordering his MPs to vote against allowing gay adoption. Some MPs rebelled, including John Bercow, Ken Clarke, and Michael Portillo
— Jon Stone (@joncstone) February 9, 2019
In an interview on July 26, 1999, he was asked about “slurs” about his sexuality and relationships while at Cambridge in the early 1970s.
During which he revealed having some homosexual experiences.
To make things worse in his private life, a former gay lover named Nigel Heart came out in the same year.
Nigel also confessed to having 8 years affair with the politician in Cambridge. However, it was revealed to be only youthful experimentation.
Michael Portillo Wife
Michael Portillo’s wife is Carolyn Eadie.
The couple met at a teen party married in the year 1982. She has been very supportive of her husband’s versatile career.
Professionally, she herself is a successful businesswoman who owns a Recruitment Consultant in the city of London.
It is said that Carolyn Eadie earns even more than her husband Michael Portillo with an annual pay estimate of over £500,000.
His Children
Michael Portillo does not have any children.
The couple was unable to be parents as a result of a cancer operation that Carolyn had to underwent.
Michael Portillo Net Worth
Michael Portillo’s net worth is $9 million.
He has collected his assets and income from his successful stint in Journalism, Broadcasting, and Politics.
Tune in to @BBCTwo now to catch a new episode of the Great British Railway Journeys where Michael Portillo meets our Museum Director Sam Mullins at our Depot in Acton to discover the origins of Harry Beck’s iconic Tube map
— London Transport Museum (@ltmuseum) May 29, 2021
Although Portillo has accumulated a rich fortune, he likes to live a modest lifestyle.
Likewise, his wife Carolyn Eadie’s net worth is estimated to be $650,000 as of 2020.
Furthermore, the couple is owners of the Sir Timothy Sainsbury’s Estate in London.