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April 5th, 2008 by Hannah

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Eighties pop idol Paul Young is working as a part-time chef in the restaurant run by his ex-wife and the man she left him for.

The singer, 52, is famed for his love of cooking and came fourth on Britain’s reality show Hell’s Kitchen last year.

Paul, who racked up 14 top 40 singles like Love of the Common People and Wherever I Lay My Hat, was spotted serving up Cajun specials to a crowd of just 50 people at the Upstairs restaurant in north London.

He chatted with diners and posed for pictures in between rustling up dishes such as barbecue shrimp and vegetarian nut cutlet.

Paul’s 20-year marriage to ex Stacey ended when she fell for company director Ilan Slazenger two years ago.

A pal said: “Paul and Stacey have remained firm friends. He’s thrilled to be working in the restaurant because he loves cooking.” Evidently, wherever Paul lays his chef’s hat, he’s at home.

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