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The Graham Norton Show Series 32 - Episode 11 May 2026
The musical guest was Chappell Roan , performing her new single "The Giver." But the real performance happened during the chat. Graham asked Cher what she thought of "modern pop divas." Cher took a sip of wine. "They're loud," she said. Then, turning to Chappell: "You. You have the eyes. I’ll watch you." Chappell looked like she might ascend to a higher plane. Graham simply said: "Well, that’s your review for the poster."
★★★★★ (Five out of five red chairs launched into oblivion) The Graham Norton Show Series 32 - Episode 11
This was vintage Norton. The chemistry was alchemical—Cher’s regal disdain, Emma’s chaotic sweetness, Paul’s reluctant heartthrob energy, and Jack’s desperate need for approval. You don’t watch this episode for the film clips. You watch it for the moment Cher critiques Paul Mescal’s arms ("Too thin. Eat a potato.") and Paul simply thanks her. The musical guest was Chappell Roan , performing
This week, Norton pulled off what he does best: assembling four people who have absolutely no business being in the same room together and, within forty-five minutes, turning them into a giggling, wine-swilled family. Then, turning to Chappell: "You
Without a doubt, when Graham asked the group what the worst job they ever had was. Emma said a telemarketer ("I cried twice"). Paul said a bouncer at a nightclub ("I was 17 and weighed 110 pounds"). Jack said a children’s party magician ("The kids were brutal"). Then Cher, without missing a beat: "I had to share a dressing room with a live snake in 1975. The snake was nicer than the manager." Graham poured her another drink. The audience applauded for ten seconds.
When asked about training for Gladiator II , Paul tried to be humble, mentioning he only "sort of" learned to fight with a net. Jack Whitehall immediately asked if he’d had to wrestle anyone famous. Paul hesitated for just a second too long. Emma Stone gasped. Graham raised an eyebrow. Cher said: "Don't answer. Let the internet guess." The audience roared. Paul buried his face in his hands.
A contestant named Gary from Slough attempted to tell a story about accidentally joining a "silent retreat" that turned out to be a biker gang’s initiation. Paul Mescal was weeping with laughter. Emma Stone pulled her knees to her chest. Cher gave a slow blink. When Graham pulled the lever and Gary flew backward into the abyss, Cher muttered: "I liked him. He had a weird energy." It was the highest compliment of the night.
The musical guest was Chappell Roan , performing her new single "The Giver." But the real performance happened during the chat. Graham asked Cher what she thought of "modern pop divas." Cher took a sip of wine. "They're loud," she said. Then, turning to Chappell: "You. You have the eyes. I’ll watch you." Chappell looked like she might ascend to a higher plane. Graham simply said: "Well, that’s your review for the poster."
★★★★★ (Five out of five red chairs launched into oblivion)
This was vintage Norton. The chemistry was alchemical—Cher’s regal disdain, Emma’s chaotic sweetness, Paul’s reluctant heartthrob energy, and Jack’s desperate need for approval. You don’t watch this episode for the film clips. You watch it for the moment Cher critiques Paul Mescal’s arms ("Too thin. Eat a potato.") and Paul simply thanks her.
This week, Norton pulled off what he does best: assembling four people who have absolutely no business being in the same room together and, within forty-five minutes, turning them into a giggling, wine-swilled family.
Without a doubt, when Graham asked the group what the worst job they ever had was. Emma said a telemarketer ("I cried twice"). Paul said a bouncer at a nightclub ("I was 17 and weighed 110 pounds"). Jack said a children’s party magician ("The kids were brutal"). Then Cher, without missing a beat: "I had to share a dressing room with a live snake in 1975. The snake was nicer than the manager." Graham poured her another drink. The audience applauded for ten seconds.
When asked about training for Gladiator II , Paul tried to be humble, mentioning he only "sort of" learned to fight with a net. Jack Whitehall immediately asked if he’d had to wrestle anyone famous. Paul hesitated for just a second too long. Emma Stone gasped. Graham raised an eyebrow. Cher said: "Don't answer. Let the internet guess." The audience roared. Paul buried his face in his hands.
A contestant named Gary from Slough attempted to tell a story about accidentally joining a "silent retreat" that turned out to be a biker gang’s initiation. Paul Mescal was weeping with laughter. Emma Stone pulled her knees to her chest. Cher gave a slow blink. When Graham pulled the lever and Gary flew backward into the abyss, Cher muttered: "I liked him. He had a weird energy." It was the highest compliment of the night.