News about Graham Norton

The comedian sparked huge national interest this week when she emerged from a prolonged period out of the limelight to publicise her new book - which dramatically revealed that she had recently wed a mystery man. But apart from the fact that she had wed, the 51-year-old omitted any other details - aside from her emotional response when her new man proposed. But now MailOnline can reveal what happened at the secret wedding - and the amazing lengths she went to stop fans finding out about it. It's believed to have taken place at 4pm on July 6 at a 1,000-year-old church in the picturesque Hampshire village of Hambledon, attended only by a handful of family and close friends, all of whom were sworn to secrecy.

UK chat show icon Graham Norton has revealed just what he thinks of pop juggernaut Taylor Swift, while spilling the beans on some of his biggest celebrity disasters. The Irish comedian, 61, who hosts the long running Graham Norton Show in the UK was chatting on the Kyle and Jackie O Show on Tuesday when the Shake It Off hitmaker came up.  'Someone like Taylor Swift, who is arguably the most famous woman in the world - I don't know if it's an act, but she appears to be so close to normal,' he told the radio hosts.

Johnnie Walker confirmed the end of an era on Sunday after announcing his departure from BBC Radio 1, some 55-years after making his debut. London was swinging, Carnaby Street was the epicentre of cool and Johnnie Walker was just 24-years old when he hosted his first two-hour Saturday show with the broadcasting giant in April 1969. But he will now draw a line under this lengthy association with the BBC, aged 79, as he battles idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a rare and progressive illness that affects the respiratory system.

Sebastian Stan has opened up about his transformation to play Donald Trump in his upcoming film The Apprentice.  The actor, 42, revealed he gained weight for the role as he spent a month and a half indulging in ramen and peanut butter and jam sandwiches.  Appearing on this weeks's episode of Graham Norton, Sebastian was asked about his approach to playing the former US president as he told the host: 'I tried not to do an impersonation. 

Graham Norton has opened up about living through the Aids epidemic, which saw the 'big loss' of a close friend. The BBC presenter, 61, revealed that he arrived in San Francisco, California, just after the city decided to close all the 'saunas and sex clubs' in early 1980s. Talking to Jack Guinness on the Queerphoria podcast, he shared: 'The fear of Aids had sort of taken over San Francisco.

Graham Norton has sweetly gushed over how special it was that his mother Rhoda Walker could attend his wedding - saying how much it meant to him.  The BBC presenter, 61, married Scottish filmmaker Jonathan McLeod in July 2022 in his hometown of West Cork, Ireland.  Speaking on the Queerphoria podcast with Jack Guinness on Thursday he told how previously parents of gay children would have felt 'robbed' of not being able to attend an offspring's nuptials. 

Lorraine viewers all made the same complaints as the ITV show celebrated a huge milestone.  The breakfast show celebrated its 40th year anniversary with a special episode pm Wednesday morning. Lorraine and a series of guests are looking back on the presenter's long career including covering 9/11 and Lockerbie as well as fronting health campaigns and receiving an OBE from the late Queen.

Maggie Smith admitted to host Graham Norton that she has 'never watched Downton Abbey' and was 'delighted' when it ended in a clip that has resurfaced following the beloved actress' death aged 89. After the Harry Potter favourite passed away in the hospital on Friday, the hilarious video from 2015 on Graham Norton's iconic talk show was re-circulated online. The late British acting legend starred on the period drama as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham, from 2010 to 2015 - which is still remembered as one of her most prominent roles.

Lady Gaga has lifted the lid on her engagement to fiancé Michael Polansky and revealed the couple had tried to keep the news a secret. But the singer, 38, accidentally let the cat out of the bag during the Olympics in July when she could be heard referring to the businessman, 46, as 'my fiancé' in a video shared by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, after she performed at the Opening Ceremony.  Speaking on Friday's Graham Norton Show she said:  'He proposed on April 1st, and I thought he was joking'.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs once had Prince William and Prince Harry on the invite lists to his notorious parties in an unearthed interview.  The disgraced rap mogul, 54, joked about the royals attending his parties in a 2011 appearance on The Graham Norton Show, saying he wanted them to join in when they were 'young bucks.'  He said he hoped to party with the princes when they were 'young' and 'getting in a lot of trouble', but when asked if he still hoped to invite them, Diddy responded: 'Not anymore... they're off the list.' 

Bill Cotton, the head of the BBC 's light entertainment department, was adamant. The department store sitcom Are You Being Served?, an instant hit with viewers, could not be screened without one major change.

He made a fuss of 'beard wars' in Spare, claiming William was adamant that he should be clean-shaven for his wedding to Meghan. 'When I informed him that his opinion didn't really matter since I'd already gone to Granny and got the green light, he became livid,' wrote Harry. 'He raised his voice... at one point he actually ordered me, as the Heir speaking to the Spare, to shave.' Comedian David Mitchell featured 'Beardgate' in Radio 4's The Unbelievable Truth last week, reading Harry's account in dramatic fashion.

Graham Norton took a trip down the memory lane as he opened up about the crazy 'rumour-mill' that followed his epic marriage two years ago. The TV legend, 61, got married to BAFTA-winning filmmaker Jonathan McLeod in Bandon, West Cork, where the presenter was raised. And rumours around were very quick to escalate as Graham is a known face around, with some of the biggest A-listers arriving in rural area located between two hills.

Chris and Rosie Ramsey (left) have defended criticising their children on their hit podcast Sh***ed Married Annoyed. (inset) The husband and wife duo, both 37, from South Shields, routinely talk about how their sons, Robin, eight, and Rafe, three, (right) irritate them on their hit podcast, which has been downloaded 170 million times since it was first launched in 2019. However the speaking to The Times , Chris claimed he's not worried about what the boys will think if they listen back when they are older because he will tell them 'how annoying they were long before that.'

Miriam Margoyles has revealed that she now struggles to walk and admitted she regrets not making serious life changes after undergoing an operation last year. The actress, 83, had a transcatheter aortic valve replacement operation in  to avoid a more invasive open-heart surgery, but revealed she still struggles with her health. The Harry Potter actress also revealed that she is now registered disabled and could be confined to a wheelchair because of a back condition.

French actor and singer Phillippe Katerine was playing the role of the Greek god of wine Dionysus in a recreation of the famous biblical scene of Jesus Christ and his twelve apostles sharing a last meal before the crucifixion. But the artistic imitation, which also included a group of drag queens and a transgender model, has caused offence among some Christians for making a 'gross mockery' of the religion. However Mr Katerine seemed to dismiss the critics, telling BFM TV today: 'It wouldn't be fun if there were no controversy. Wouldn't it be boring if everyone agreed on this planet?' Although others were less impressed, accusing organisers of creating a ' woke ' parody of the iconic painting by Leonardo da Vinci.

Journalist and entrepreneur Carla Efstratiou took aim at a part of the ceremony which showed what appeared to be a nod to the iconic Leonardo DaVinci painting.

Gary Lineker was today named the BBC's highest paid star for the seventh year in a row, with the Match of the Day host earning £1.35million, followed by Radio 2 breakfast host Zoe Ball on just shy of a million. However, t he salaries of many of the BBC 's most famous faces are not disclosed on the list because the corporation does not have to reveal the salaries of people who are paid through production companies, including the BBC's commercial arm BBC Studios. They include, top row, left to right: Michael McIntyre, Bradley Walsh and Alex Jones; bottom row: Paddy McGuinness, Claudia Winkleman and Graham Norton.

Katie Price wowed in a busty look as she posed during a photo call for her new memoir This Is Me at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern in London on Wednesday. The former glamour model, 46, turned heads in a plunging black top and shiny pink flared trousers which she teamed with a quirky orange skirt. It comes as more bombshells from the book being released on Thursday have emerged as in the memoir she takes aim at chat show hosts Graham Norton and Alan Carr for 'taking the p**s' out of her.

The 49-year-old Great British Bake Off host is said to have been approached to front a travel show called Florida Unpacked. BBC bosses have already signed her to host Alison Hammond's Big Weekend, which would see her spend 48-hours interviewing famous faces in 2025. Insiders told MailOnline that the Beeb won't give up on the bagging her for more projects, despite her last show Clear The Dancefloor being axed before it even aired. 'Finding the right format for Alison on the BBC will be one in the eye for ITV at a time when both broadcasters are fighting for ratings and talent. It's turning into Wacky Races with stars moving across on both sides - but I think the BBC is winning', the source said. As part of this war, Alison Hammond has reportedly been offered a new show by the BBC which could go head to head in the schedules with This Morning, causing a 'nightmare' for her current bosses. In a 'tit-for-tat' fight, ITV recently lured over Gary Lineker, Zoe Ball, Vernon Kay and Graham Norton despite being among the BBC's highest paid stars.

Channel 10 is aiming to reclaim its spot in the Friday night TV ratings with a bold new plan, reports claim.  The network is apparently in early discussions with comedian Sam Pang, 50, to host a Friday late night chat show. According to New Idea, the new program would emulate the successful format once helmed by Rove McManus and will compete with Seven's Better Homes and Gardens.

Miriam Margolyes has revealed which 'unfriendly' celebrity she did not enjoy sitting with on Graham Norton's famous red sofa. In a 2014 episode of BBC's The Graham Norton Show, Miriam, 83, was a guest alongside Dominic Cooper and a certain female celebrity. The actress is a frequent guest on the show, and on Saturday she opened up about one of the less favourable experiences she has had. During the Hay Festival, Miriam, who has been interviewed by Graham Norton alongside the likes of Stanley Tucci and Matthew Perry, was asked which celebrities she dislikes by author Philippe Sands. Answering with English singer Lily Allen, Miriam explained: 'She thought when she was on the programme that it was all about her.

Graham Norton seemed in good spirits as he stepped out with husband Jonathan McLeod during a trip to New York City on Thursday.  The couple, who tend to keep their relationship out of the spotlight, both wore summery outfits for the rare sighting together.  Presenter Graham, who usually appears suited and booted for his TV appearances, ditched his signature smart look for a blue short sleeved shirt and shorts.

Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria were among the stars celebrating the 25th anniversary of New York restaurant BondST in Manhattan on Tuesday. The couple were joined at the event by other famous faces including chat show host Graham Norton and actress Michaela Coel.  30 Rock star Alec cut a casual figure for the evening as he sported a navy shirt along with a black T-shirt.