October 25th 2024.
Which guests of The Graham Norton Show will never make a return appearance? The popular BBC talk show has been on the air for 17 years, which means that it has seen a countless number of celebrities grace its famous red sofa. Most of the time, these famous faces get along beautifully, and the show has been praised for its ability to create a great dynamic between its guests. Over the years, the show has produced some incredible moments, thanks to Graham's skill in bringing out the best in his star-studded guests. We all remember Julie Walters feeling for a bullet fragment in 50 Cent's tongue, Will Smith and Alfonso Ribeiro doing the Carlton Dance, and many other unforgettable moments.
But what happens when things don't go as planned? Who are the guests that have caused problems not only for the viewers, but also for Graham Norton himself? Here are some of the worst guests that have appeared on the show, and what Graham has had to say about these on-air disasters.
Mark Wahlberg is one guest that fans of The Graham Norton Show will never forget. The American actor appeared on the show in 2013 to promote his film Broken City, and he immediately admitted to Graham that he was drunk. He even joked that it was not a good idea to drink and come on the show in the evening. As the show went on, Mark's drunkenness became more and more apparent, and at one point, he even fell asleep on the couch in front of the audience. Despite Graham's attempts to keep the show on track, Mark slid along the sofa and ended up sitting on Graham's lap, much to the amusement of the other guests, who were also drunk. Graham later admitted that Mark's appearance was one of the worst he has ever had on the show, but he has since been invited back, so it seems that the incident has been forgiven.
Another guest who left a bad impression on The Graham Norton Show was Mickey Rourke. The actor appeared on the show in 2008 and left Graham feeling more like a teacher than a chat show host. Throughout the show, Mickey smoked frequently and made some awkward comments towards actress Jessica Biel, who was also a guest. Graham even had to mention that he was keeping an eye on the situation and later admitted that Mickey was exhausting to interview.
Legendary singer Madonna has been on the show twice, and while the interviews themselves were professional, Graham has said that she doesn't make it easy to get good answers from her. He even joked that he thought they would become friends, but it hasn't happened yet.
Hollywood legend Kevin Costner is another guest who didn't make a good impression on The Graham Norton Show. During his appearance, he seemed disinterested and gave short, half-hearted answers. In contrast, he seemed much more engaged and happy when fellow guest Helen Mirren asked him a question.
You would expect a big name like Robert De Niro to be a hit on The Graham Norton Show, but according to Graham, that wasn't the case. The actor has appeared on the show four times, but Graham has revealed that he is not very verbal and is a bit of a benign presence. He even recalled a time when Robert started to tell a story that went nowhere and ended up cutting it from the show.
Disgraced former movie producer Harvey Weinstein appeared on The Graham Norton Show in 2015, two years before he was accused of sexual abuse. Looking back, Graham has said that he got an insight into the mind of the man who was eventually convicted and sentenced to 23 years in prison. He even mentioned that he was constantly emailed before the show, which now seems chilling in retrospect. Despite his conviction being overturned, Graham still believes that Harvey was one of the worst guests he has ever had.
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