January 10th 2025.
As Graham Norton prepares for his upcoming live theatre tour in Australia, he has made sure to secure a capable replacement for his popular late-night chat show, The Graham Norton Show. The BBC has officially announced that TV star Claudia Winkleman will be stepping into Graham's shoes for the show's next season.
Known for its star-studded lineup and hilarious interviews, The Graham Norton Show has become a fan favorite for its ability to bring together the biggest names in TV and film. As Graham takes his talents abroad, Claudia, who is also the host of hit shows Strictly Come Dancing and The Traitors, will be taking over the coveted gig.
Fans of the show will be pleased to know that Claudia will also be making an appearance as a guest on tonight's episode. During her interview, Graham thanks her for filling in for him, to which she jokingly responds with an apology in advance. This choice may not come as a surprise to some, as there were rumors last year that Claudia was being considered as a potential replacement for Graham in the future.
In fact, it has been reported that Claudia once filmed a pilot for her own chat show with So Television, but other commitments have prevented it from moving forward at this time. Nonetheless, fans can now look forward to seeing her take over the last live show of the season on February 28. Though the lineup of stars joining her on the show has yet to be announced, one thing is for sure – it will be an episode not to be missed.
After Claudia's guest hosting stint, Graham will return for a new season of the show in September. But before that, he will be hitting the road with his "Evening with Graham Norton" tour in Australia and New Zealand, starting on March 9.
Meanwhile, on tonight's episode, Claudia will also be sharing a funny story from her time filming The Traitors in the Scottish Highlands. She recalls needing a back massage and being surprised when an animal physiotherapist showed up. Apparently, the producer had asked her not to be chatty with the physio, but Claudia misunderstood and ended up asking him about his other clients, which included two shire horses and a miniature dachshund. It turns out, the producer didn't want her to know that the physio was actually a vet!
As for The Traitors, the reality series has returned for its third successful season on the BBC, with the season premiere reaching a peak of 5.4 million viewers. Claudia shares her love for the show with Graham, admitting that she is always nervous about how it will be received, but grateful when people enjoy it. She also teases that there are many twists and turns to come in this season.
Although Claudia is not the first person to guest host The Graham Norton Show, it is a rare occurrence. In 2019, comedian Jack Whitehall stepped in for Graham while he was preparing for Eurovision. So, fans can expect a fun and entertaining episode tonight with Claudia at the helm.
Don't forget to tune in to The Graham Norton Show on BBC One at 10:40 pm tonight, and catch it on BBC iPlayer. Next week's lineup includes Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, and Griff. And if you have a juicy celebrity story or photos, be sure to get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency – they would love to hear from you!
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