British funnyman Ricky Gervais has praised George Michael's willingness to poke fun at his recent sex scandals.

George Michael is not ashamed of being spotted prowling a notorious homosexual pick-up spot in London last week, insisting he's still a role model for young gays.

George Michael's long term partner Kenny Goss has begged reporters to stop hounding the singer after he was reportedly caught prowling a notorious homosexual pick-up spot in London.