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.
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." The Graham Norton Show Series 32 - Episode 11
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. When asked about training for Gladiator II ,
★★★★★ (Five out of five red chairs launched into oblivion) Emma Stone gasped
Friday night, BBC One. The red couch is freshly upholstered. Graham’s suit is just the right side of flamboyant. And the guest list? As ever, it’s a surgical strike of A-list talent.