The multi-millionaire singer was arrested after a tip-off from a suspicious lavatory attendant as he lurked in underground loos near London's Hampstead Heath on Friday afternoon.
Former Wham heart-throb George, 45, was taken to a police station where he admitted possession of Class A and C drugs and accepted a caution.
Last month he played a series of farewell concerts saying he wanted a "quieter life" and declaring: "I'm an old man, I really need to sit down."
But off stage he seems as busy as ever with his sordid pursuits.
His shock arrest near his favourite gay haunt comes after the News of the World caught him trawling the notorious north London heath for sex. George's first toilet shame was in Los Angeles in 1998 when he flashed at a cop. But over the last decade his behaviour has become even more worryingly erratic. He's been found slumped at the wheel of his car, caught driving under the influence of drugs and smoked marijuana on TV.
Revealing his latest disgrace, a source told us: "George was hanging around the toilets near the heath for quite a while. A lot of people became suspicious.
"He is a very well known face and eventually his odd behaviour caused a toilet attendant to call the police.
"When the officers arrived Michael was still in the loos. They searched him and found he had drugs on him. He was quickly carted off to the police station."
The toilets where George was caught are just a few miles from his luxury £5 million Highgate mansion. Situated at the bottom end of Hampstead Heath, the notorious loos are close to a seating area of the heath popular with families.
They are well known as a place where men go cottaging for gay sex. Inside is a "No Loitering" sign.
A spokesman for Scotland Yard told us: "A 45-year-old male was arrested in the Hampstead Heath area on September 19 on suspicion of the possession of drugs.
"He was taken to a north London police station where he was interviewed and received a caution for possession of Class A and Class C drugs."
Cops decided not to refer the matter to the Crown Prosecution Service for possible further action, saying George had showed 'remorse'.
Instead, they cautioned him. "He has been released and there will be no further action," said the spokesman.
But there has been far too much action of the scandalous sort in the superstar's life.
His shock arrest comes two years after the News of the World caught him trawling for illegal gay sex thrills in the same London park. He was seen by our reporters emerging from bushes on the heath after cavorting with another man.
When challenged George was wild-eyed and trembling. Trying to hide his face under a baseball cap, he screamed: "I don't believe it! F*** off! If you put those pictures in the paper I'll sue!"
His descent into shame began when he exposed himself in front of an undercover cop in a Beverly Hills park loo.
He was fined £450 by a Los Angeles court and ordered to do 80 hours' community service.
But in recent years drugs have plagued his life. He pleaded guilty to being unfit to drive last year after he was found slumped at the wheel of his car in north London.
Tests showed anti-depressants, cannabis and illegal dance drug GHB in his blood.
George-who has amassed a £70 million fortune from sales of records including I Want Your Sex and Careless Whisper-confessed he was battling an addiction to prescription drugs during an interview with Michael Parkinson last year.
The star told viewers he thought smoking dope was fine-but said he regretted being filmed using the drug for The South Bank Show.
At his last concert at Earls Court in London last month he announced to journalists that there would be no more stadium tours.
He said: "It's been an amazing ride but there seemed to be too many moments when the compromises seemed too huge."
Last night it was unclear whether George was at his Highgate home. His long-term partner Kenny Goss was dropped off at the black gates by a chauffeur-driven black BMW.
He stayed at the house for about 15 minutes before he was picked up by a woman driving a silver Mercedes.
When asked how the superstar was, Kenny replied: "I've got no comment to make."

This article has 81 comments
I am suraj from mumbai last month l heard your- careless whispher but l didn't like at first but now it's my favourate song & l have almost all ur songs in PC & cell.
U R the best singer & keep singing till last breath.
By SURAJ. Posted May 28 2009 at 9:33 PM.
strange how poor George is only ever picked up for his mistakes, how about all the good he does, have the critics ever sat down and really listened to the heartbreak in his songs, he has helped me through some really bad times with his music, he tells us how he feels if we really listen. There will never be another George Michael, lets remember that and support him, he should not retire he needs to carry on, for himself and his loyal fans who love him and always will, nomatter what.
By louise day. Posted September 28 2008 at 10:41 AM.
i love george micheal. his music owns. yeah driving under the influence is bad, of course, but if he wants to do drugs and meet people for no strings sex thats down to him. he isnt hurting anyone and how many of us have met a man or woman in a nightclub, bar etc. so what if he goes to the park!
By marie houghton. Posted September 25 2008 at 10:40 PM.
People kill me with their self-righteous comments. George Michael is a regular person, who makes mistakes, just like every other regular person. What I can admire is that with all his money, he's the same dude he always was. If he wants sex, he doesn't order in like most rich folk, he goes out there and he meets people. I think that's okay, because he's a real person. How many of you who are judging George Michael, are real people? Most of you are probably fake, with no talent, and you make plenty of mistakes, too. If you had cameras following you all day and night, I wonder what would be discovered about you.
By m Lewis. Posted September 25 2008 at 4:16 PM.
Dear George,
Quit disappointing your self and those who care for you. I have been a huge admirer of yours since the Wham days. I would hate to see your talent go to waste while you have so much left to give yourself and your fans. Please get it together before it's to late.
Love always
By Martin. Posted September 24 2008 at 8:51 PM.
Lets not forget that good old «Boy George Michael» has been also a prominent member of the BBBB - «Blair and Bush Bashing Brigade». So you can count on him to, more sooner than later, come forward and give his opinion on the McCain-Palin ticket, on how much disgusting the republican candidates and their policies are because he is such a role model.
By Ocsan. Posted September 24 2008 at 7:43 PM.
i LOVE U GEORGE. GET HELP. WE DON'T WANT TO LOSE U TO DRUGS OR STD
By SARA . Posted September 24 2008 at 7:47 AM.
George, hope you get your shit together soon, you're too great of a songwriter to go to waste. And crack George? please dear your're better than this.
By MarylovesGeorge4ever. Posted September 24 2008 at 2:25 AM.
George, been with you from the start,now your breaking my heart.Please get whatever help you need for yourself,your way to good for all this. Waiting for the next CD! Be well,much love and prayers.
By JeffreyL.. Posted September 23 2008 at 11:06 PM.
George I love you know matter what!!!! The press & police needs to leave him alone!!!! I love you George Michael keep the Faith, & have Patience!!!!! Love,
By Chevy Vonner. Posted September 23 2008 at 3:58 PM.
I do not know what it is about some gay guys, but they just have to cruise. I live with a very successful businessman, we have a flat in London, a house in the country and a villa abroad. I have a very good job but still when my partner is away on business I have to go on the heath to cruise. I will spend hours there and on numerous occasions I have seen George mincing about. The sad thing about us both, by the way I have never spoke to him, is that we both do not need to do it. It is the buss you get from cruising that makes you go back time and time again. You see actors, MP's vicars and priests all trying to pick someone up. When George Michael is there, there seems to be more police about. Instead of stopping knife and gun crime on the streets, they are on the heath. I think the straight coppers get a thrill out of seeing two men having sex, as for the gay ones they love being on the heath. In regards to Georges drug habit, he is never going to stop, he is like the very talented Amy Winehouse. The will both stop when they are carried out in a box.
By Mincing Mary. Posted September 23 2008 at 8:44 AM.
You know when you hooked on crack and cocaine, you can do anthing to yourself,anybody,anywhere,anyplace it does not matter to you. I hope he can get help. because he is too good to be wasted.George ,Go and get you some help.
By ola. Posted September 23 2008 at 4:29 AM.
I agree with Leanne!
v. loyal too
By Anne. Posted September 22 2008 at 11:16 PM.
Give the man a break. We all got to chill, and as an out gay man this is what he want's to do. he ain't Gary Glitter, ain't harming no one else, and in order to write those great lyric's you have to live a life.
By wannagetitnow. Posted September 23 2008 at 1:12 AM.
another scandal!!!!how can someone with so much talent be so degraded in all the papers. dont care what people say im a fan of gm the musician still.
By laila. Posted September 22 2008 at 9:03 PM.
This guy needs to go to jail. Maybe spend a year or two in prison. He needs to be saved from himself, at any rate.
By Kitty. Posted September 22 2008 at 9:17 PM.
i have been a fan of george for more than 22 years, leave him alone, he is an artist and as always, when you are pleasing the people, they say nothing, but then when you do not, they are the first to execute you, george has given alot of PLEASURE to alot of people,hahhahah, cut an artist some slack, if you understand, he deserves it, and are you who criticise so perfect? i think not. a fellow artist and one who understands xx
By s matthews. Posted September 22 2008 at 9:14 PM.
I'm not a fan of Michael, nor have I ever been. I detest his music (if you can call it that), and he never fails to reach new depths with each personal crisis that he brings upon himself. That being said, I truly hope that this individual gets the psychiatric help that he so desperately needs. No ones life should be ruled by such ongoing drama. George ... get some help dude. You need it.
By NotAFan. Posted September 22 2008 at 8:32 PM.
Love the man and have spent a LOT of money seeing him over the last couple of years - , he seriously needs to go to rehab now before he destroys himself - he is far too talented to have his life cut short.
By Cathy. Posted September 22 2008 at 8:23 PM.
The world has turned on its head...people making excuses for a shagged-out, drug abusing, adolescent man-child who can't even take control of himself. Why...because he can sing ! "Leave the man alone...!" Self-absorbed, "cooler-than-thou," self-indulgent imbeciles completely fail to see the responsibilities that come with the privilege they claim.
By MDWhite. Posted September 22 2008 at 7:24 PM.
With great talent and success come great pressures and temptations. Getting off drugs or a habit of dangerous thrill-seeking is in part about humbling yourself and facing up to the ego. The appetite for "pleasure" (or a pain-numbing altered state) makes that especially difficult when the alternative is withdrawal, spiraling down mood swings, irritability, and the rage that tells you "I don't have to feel bad like this -- I can flip a tiny switch with ease -- and what's more I deserve to, as no one should have to suffer like this, least of all me, a success, a talent..." Repeat cycle. Yet millions of people have kicked this cycle, first because they wanted to and second because help is out there for the taking. The bigger they are the harder they fall -- but getting back up again is a choice.
By brian in the usa. Posted September 22 2008 at 7:37 PM.
George like all of us is a sinner. George the only way to get on the right road is to aknowledge your sins, ask Jesus Christ to come to your heart. God knows a sincere heart and will show His grace and love. God will tell you what you are doing that is against Him.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, aknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.
Your brother in the Lord,
Salt & Light
By Salt & Light. Posted September 22 2008 at 6:21 PM.
Isn't this the guy who came out with the "I'm your puppet" song criticizing Tony Blair? It's amazing how these drug addict/sex addict celebrities think they are so wise that they can tell the rest of us how international relations ought to be run, not to mention other aspects of our lives. Quite ironic. I'll pray for the man, though. I hope he turns around.
By Chris. Posted September 22 2008 at 6:35 PM.
Went to see George Michael when he came to the states to Atlanta, GA! He was awesome I wish he would reconsider touring. Too many people are working so hard to find his faults and those are the same people that have too many faults of their own. You better be careful who you judge. GM is not the first in this situation and he will not be the last. Like he said before MAYBE WE ALL NEED TO START "Praying for Time".
By Nicole of Alabama. Posted September 22 2008 at 7:02 PM.
Myself & my wife went to his concert at Earls court, France & Wembley! The guy is an absolute legend!! WOW!!!! WHAT A TALANTED VOICE!
Yes he has some issues, but hey, dont we all, one way or another!
He obviously needs professional help with his drug taking, but this is not going to happen if he is constantly ridiculed with every mistake he makes, especially by the media! . Consciously or subconsciously I would like to think, its only human nature to rebel!
Anyone in Georges situation needs the HONEST & TRUE support from his friends & family, the kind of core people who would SUPPORT & HELP him for the person who they truly CARE for & LOVE & care LESS for the size of his wallet!
Hes only forty-five & definitely not old & past it yet! (like some people think!)
By Sani Sharma. Posted September 22 2008 at 6:49 PM.
Letter to George: Hi George, love your music, i am a builder, i will gladly come and design/build any type of public toilet for you in your back-garden, then you wouldn't get in any trouble no more, you could open it up as a gents only toilet,
By Skully. Posted September 22 2008 at 5:44 PM.
so sad... i just spent a ton of money to see you in concert in atlanta and i always stick up for you.
my husband loves it when you get this bad press..
By jane. Posted September 22 2008 at 4:52 PM.
Decline of western civilization? Please. George is loved and if George does not realize it is because he has chosen not to believe it. He can choose to help himself by asking for help or he can choose to seclude himself and spiral into his own created Abyss. Pray for George People he deserves it like all of us.
God Bless you George.
By Rockin'. Posted September 22 2008 at 5:21 PM.
LEAVE GEORGE ALONE! He's like many other people except he's a celebrity. I doubt if he's "Hanging out" in toilets. such an exageration. Let that man live and enjoy is life without being under a microsope! OMG! People without sin, cast the first stone. hhhmmm...that's what i thought!
By aj. Posted September 22 2008 at 5:08 PM.
"...<sic>illegal dance drug GHB in his blood. "
Huh? Never heard of an 'illegal dance drug'..Does this make you immediately strip off your clothes in public & prance around in circles doing the polka?
By Woody. Posted September 22 2008 at 5:33 PM.
Why on earth would he want to go near a DIRTY Toilet? With all the money he has, can't he just waste his life away in a beautiful hotel room?
Geesh!
By THEOC-CA. Posted September 22 2008 at 4:29 PM.
George Whats-his-name seems to be just right as a poster boy for the decline of western society.
By Buddy. Posted September 22 2008 at 4:21 PM.
get some help George. Then enjoy your life. all this must be hurting your family
By bf liverpool. Posted September 22 2008 at 3:33 PM.
I love George,have done since i was little,i think he is brilliant but he needs to sort himself out otherwise in a few years we will be hearing some sad news about him. It's a shame that he hasn't learned from his first 'toilet experience' he is a clever man and should know better and have the brain's to do something about it. He is damaging himself and wasting his life,he needs to sort himself out and get back out on tour next year,i definitly want to see him again.
By Francine. Posted September 22 2008 at 3:22 PM.
Guilty Feet Have Got No Rhythm
By Solitude. Posted September 22 2008 at 3:19 PM.
Guilty Feet Have Got No Rhythm
By Solitude. Posted September 22 2008 at 3:18 PM.
And this is who American Idol chose to showcase on their show! Hell in a handbasket!!!
By linda. Posted September 22 2008 at 3:17 PM.
You people are amazing! "Leave him alone," "He's not hurting anyone," "Poor guy." He will wind up dead because of his choices and you are all a part of it because you enable his self-destructive behavior with your support of him. The police are also contributing with their warning. His ONLY chance for help will be mandated, court ordered, jail time to dry out and then extreme treatment to assist him with his "demons." Being a "FAN" doesn't give you the right to stand on the sidelines and cheer him on as he violates himself and others around him. Get your heads out your ****!!!
By Amazed!. Posted September 22 2008 at 3:06 PM.
George, just think how your family must feel,
what a talent, what a waste.
By Ray. Posted September 22 2008 at 1:50 PM.
Wonder when he will be knighted?
By Stew. Posted September 22 2008 at 2:13 PM.
Saw GM in Spain with Grace Jones and wondered why he appeared onstage with a black eye,,my first thought was he hit on the wrong guy...Love him and always will..His life is his own and only he can choose to change it with help...It must be working for him on some level...
By ken. Posted September 22 2008 at 1:09 PM.
I'm sorry but, I do not get the whole toilet thing. I barely want to use these public restrooms as a restroom - let alone anything else! It makes me want to bathe in disinfectant.
By Danielle. Posted September 22 2008 at 12:50 PM.
I thought it was strange when I rode past their house on Saturday morning and there were no cars outside, he must have been on holiday I thought. Poor bloke, price of being famous.
Black Knight.
By Richie. Posted September 22 2008 at 12:17 PM.
At what point do the Brits punish repeat offenders?
By dj. Posted September 22 2008 at 6:59 AM.
If George was American, he would, without a doubt, be an Obama supporter.
By Tora. Posted September 22 2008 at 6:52 AM.
George Michael gives marijuana a bad name.
By Paula. Posted September 22 2008 at 7:31 AM.
With all the money he has, and with his cravings to hook up with other gay men, one would think he would have a more discreet way of doing so. Hanging out in public toilets is just nasty! Sounds like he has a death wish and if he continues this high-rish lifestyle, it will come true. If he doesn't get infected with a terminal STD, he may be the victim of a homicide! To be blessed with such talent and have such low self-worth, he is dealing with some powerful demons. Pray for him.
By mstlg1957. Posted September 22 2008 at 8:04 AM.
PLEASE PLEASE get some help. your to talented of a man to continue to let yourself spiral out of control like this. I've been a fan for a long time also, so for fans and yourself, please seek help.
By connie. Posted September 22 2008 at 6:09 AM.
uhh? why didn't he flush the dope... he probably had time to do it, I don't think police kicked the door or something... and who cares if he gets high... he got all the money he wants, it's his life.. he's not desperate like amy crackhouse
By Lucy S. Posted September 22 2008 at 4:07 AM.
Get out of the toilet and back into the recording studio George! We are waiting for new material not sordid gossip about your social life. Cheers!
By Jim Brown. Posted September 22 2008 at 4:15 AM.
I have to solution!
Put him and Amy Winehouse in a large room with a truck load of all the favorite drugs and let them go for it. They'll either straighten up or kill themselves. Either way maybe they won't take up space in the news with their sordid lifestyles.
By Bill. Posted September 22 2008 at 4:21 AM.
OK, you need to explain something to us heteros. What on earth is the attraction to filthy, disease filled, smelly public toilets? I would rather pee in my pants that go into one of these, yet weirdoes like GM go an hang out in them????? For hours?????
Enlighten us non perves please.
By Dave English. Posted September 22 2008 at 4:36 AM.
George Michael, what a fine example of British manhood. No wonder your society is in trouble....
By Robert. Posted September 22 2008 at 4:58 AM.
For those of you who say, oh, just leave him alone, let him live his life, he's not hurting anyone.
Well, that's not quite true, is it? He is hurting someone...himself!
But heck, it's his life to waste it as he does. If he wants to live like a pig, then will he die as one?
By Tiza. Posted September 22 2008 at 4:05 AM.
George needs help. I'm willing but have no way to contact him directly.
In the meantime I'll keep him in my thoughts and hope for his recovery. So much talent, so much pain.
By Bruno. Posted September 22 2008 at 1:55 AM.
It just goes to show you that fame and fortune do not equate to happiness. Obviously there are some deep psychological issues he's dealing with. And to the ones who say to "leave him alone...what he does in his private life is nobody else's business" what he does in private, he does in public places so he makes it the world's business. He is also committing "REAL" crimes, so he should be punished just the same.
But I do feel for the guy. At least with his anonymous trysts, he knows exactly what he's getting, and the drugs either make him feel happy or dull the pain. It's his so called "friends" that probably use and abuse him, and he doesn't know who to trust.
By mitch. Posted September 22 2008 at 2:04 AM.
These are his comments?
"In a strange way I've spent the last 15 to 20 years trying to derail my own career, but it never seems to suffer," he said.
"I suffer like crazy. I've suffered bereavements and public humiliations, but my career always seems to right itself like a plastic duck in the bath."
--Good Christ. He is a psychiatrist's wet dream.
By lisa. Posted September 22 2008 at 2:19 AM.
I can't believe all of the positive remarks in favor of George Michael I am seeing here. He is a very talented man who happens to have no sense when it comes to living his life in a normal healthy way. If the average "Joe Blow" on the street did the things Mr. Michael has done, they would be behind bars. Has common sense and morality completely left this society?
By francoamerican. Posted September 22 2008 at 1:31 AM.
I think that he should be mandated to a rehab facility. He is just too talented of a person to be left to die out here in the streets. That is what is going to happen or to become tainted with HIV/AIDS. George, man get some help!!! Isn't life worth living anymore?? If not then why not. Find yourself. Being a recovering addict, I know where you are and I tell you that life has a better place for you but first getting yourself free of drugs is the first step, then you will see that life is worth living again. I wish I was near you because the only way that I can keep what I have is to continue to give it back. Hang on!!!
By Iyhana. Posted September 22 2008 at 1:51 AM.
Love George to death however I agree that if some interventions is not had we may be reading very sad news about him.
By Linda. Posted September 22 2008 at 1:52 AM.
What a loser. Yes, a loser. Stop being so "understanding." People who do stupid things choose to do stupid things. GM needs to take responsibility for his own bad behavior and grow up. He thinks because he is a has-been he can live above the law and be a selfish jerk. Thanks to the paps, that's just not true. Sorry dude. Clean up your act and be a human being instead of a loser troll.
By SarahX. Posted September 22 2008 at 12:24 AM.
I think it's sad that he has millions and has entered a drug induced frenzy. If I had a million dollars I would marry soju and if she divorced me it would be ok because I still wouldn't be in a drug induced frenzy.
By David Vida. Posted September 22 2008 at 12:34 AM.
It's always a total shame when someone with some kind of talent just blows it. But actually, talent doesn't do anyone good if they're just throwing their life away. We each have a chance to live a life worthy or unworthy. It's just our choice that Yahweh gave all of mankind. Instead of throwing it all away on all this worthless garbage and vain lifestyle, why not direct yourself to doing something decent and clean yourself up and seek the truth!
By Tiza. Posted September 22 2008 at 1:02 AM.
oh george what is going on mate you really need to sort things out i have been a huge fan of yours since your very early days and i dont like to see you putting yourself through all this its only the vile media that gain from all this so come on george get a grip
By zoopy. Posted September 22 2008 at 1:10 AM.
Sounds like a lot of people posting here still have "Faith-a-faith-a-faith-ahhhhhhh" in George....
By phineas. Posted September 22 2008 at 1:13 AM.
You folks are right - it IS his life to do with as he pleases.
Unfortunately, after they find him dead in one of these filthy holes, these same people will be saying "Why didn't someone do something to help him?".
By Tim G.. Posted September 21 2008 at 11:55 PM.
Leave the poor guy alone. Can't he get some peace for a change from the public?? Everyone is always crawling up his ass!!
By xinunus. Posted September 21 2008 at 11:05 PM.
we are worried about you george ! please take care.
from another loyal fan xx
By diane. Posted September 21 2008 at 11:08 PM.
I cant believe what hes doing!
All that money, all the love he gets and this is how he repays his long term fans.
I thought it's about time he grew up and got a grip!!
By Angie. Posted September 21 2008 at 11:12 PM.
It's quite difficult to see him struggling with his demons. I have been a loyal fan since I was a teenager and I am still a fan. I still have his vcr video collections. I just hope he gets the help he needs.
By Mel. Posted September 21 2008 at 10:19 PM.
He is the same wonderful, talented guy as he was in the 80's when he won my heart--may things improve for him in his personal life!
By edie mcbride. Posted September 21 2008 at 9:46 PM.
We are only on this planet a short while,and yes sometimes we do take the wrong road its part of the journey called life.
By david reid. Posted September 21 2008 at 9:41 PM.
I don't know what to say. Except that he is really talented. He needs to settle down for real for real and get his act together. I loved George Michael back in the day. I wish him well.
By Sofistikatedlade. Posted September 21 2008 at 9:11 PM.
luv ya dude!
By maxina. Posted September 21 2008 at 8:10 PM.
It's really about time that the police treat the rich and famous exactly the same as every other person, an ordinary person would have been bailed to appear in court, so why not GEORGE MICHAEL and the AMY WINEHOUSE'S of the world, how do you expect the young people to stay away from drugs...
By maria. Posted September 21 2008 at 5:47 PM.
George! be careful, as a huge fan I can accept you take risks, but you know the knives are out when you get caught!
By Stacy. Posted September 21 2008 at 4:14 PM.
I wished that everyone would leave him alone.Its his life so let him live it he is not hurting anyone.
George has a great talent and has made millions but we must also realise that he is only human and deserves his privacy.Havent we all done something or ashamed of something in our past,Fair play George u get 1 life so live it....
The press should be publicising the real world of violence rape and murders.......
By Ian. Posted September 21 2008 at 3:59 PM.
Would suit the police better if they were to clamp down on real crimes.
George Im still a fan no matter how much bad press you get.
By Dee. Posted September 21 2008 at 3:07 PM.
the police arrived after one phone call from a lavatory attendant?? wow! i have been calling the police for months about knife wielding hoodies selling drugs near my home to no avail. i have to move to highgate!
By brundlefly. Posted September 21 2008 at 3:00 PM.
Leave the man alone! What he does in his own private time is nobody else's business. I am a loyal fan of 27 years and will stand by him.
By Leanne. Posted September 21 2008 at 12:39 PM.
cool
By B>C. Posted September 21 2008 at 12:46 PM.