Huge Graham Norton Show shake-up as iconic host is replaced TONIGHT by another BBC legend
HUGE Graham Norton Show shake-up as iconic host is replaced tonight by another BBC legend.
The much loved presenter Graham, 61, has fronted his popular BBC show since 2007.
But Graham is heading to Australia to tour with his new show ‘An Evening with Graham Norton‘ leaving his favourite chair empty.
The star will be hitting up cities including Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne next month.
During the tour he will be discussing his new book and will share ‘hilarious tales from his star-studded sofa’, as well as doing a Q&A with fans.
Although viewers may miss him tonight they are in for a special treat as The Traitors Claudia Winkleman takes over the reins for one week.
Among the guests on Claudia’s sofa will be Hollywood star Chris Pratt talking about his new sci-fi comedy drama The Electric State.
Derry Girls favourite Saoirse-Monica Jackson who’s appearing in new BBC drama series This City is Ours and comedian Rob Beckett who’s back for a new series of panel game Rob Beckett’s Smart TV.
Speaking about taking over, Claudia previously joked: “I apologise in advance!”
But Claudia isn’t the only one who has helped out Graham before because Jack Whitehall previously helped out while the BBC star was preparing for Eurovision in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Graham has interviewed a wide range of celebrities; from Hollywood stars to homegrown talent.
But in a brand new venture, he will soon be entering the world of reality TV.
The Sun revealed he will be presenting new ITV series The Neigh-bourhood, which will start filming later this year and is expected to hit our screens in 2026.
The format will show real-life families trying to rub along as neighbours after they move into a street then negotiate shared meals and other social occasions — while slowly voting each other out.
In addition, daily dramas that play out between households will impact on dynamics behind closed doors.
To win the show’s huge but as yet undisclosed prize the contestants must defeat their neighbours while also ensuring they stay popular on the street.
Graham said: “Like everyone, I’m always intrigued by what goes on behind closed doors.
“Add to that some dastardly challenges and a life-changing prize and I’m hooked.
“I feel confident that The Neighbourhood will be the nation’s favourite destination.”
The Graham Norton Show airs on BBC One at 10:40pm tonight.