Born and raised in Ireland in 1963, Graham Norton has become a hit for his multiple TV shows, radio shows and as the host of Eurovision for the UK. His lovable personality resonates on every show that he stars on, whether he’s the centre of attention or just there as a support. It’s helped him to sustain a career in the industry that’s been going for over twenty years, and there’s no sign that it’s set to reach an end anytime soon.
The presenter is best known for his chat show The Graham Norton Show. It’s been on the air for over a decade now and continues to perform well in the ratings, even after twenty-two seasons. The success has been largely down to Norton’s brutal sense of humor and ability to connect with the guests on his couch (who he may or may not encourage to have a couple of stiff drinks to relax behind the scenes).
With such a strong variety of A-List names regularly being interviewed by the Irish comic, the show is one of the biggest of its genre to air in Britain. Of course, where there are big names, there are plenty of opportunities for some juicy information to come to light. If you’ve ever wanted the best gossip on The Graham Norton Show and the man who presents it, you don’t need to look any further than this list.
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Norton achieved overnight fame in 1992 after performing in drag as Mother Teresa of Calcutta at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His stand-up comedy act fooled a religious affairs department into believing that he was the real deal, despite it being him with a tea towel on his head acting like an Irish housewife. The act propelled Norton to stardom, and he’s turned his 15 minutes of fame into a career that’s lasted over 25 years. In 2009, the presenter returned to performing in drag when he starred in the West End’s La Cage aux Folles for a three-month stint.
