The Graham Norton Show Series 32 - Episode 11 Apr 2026

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.

The night started with Graham asking Emma Stone about the "hundreds of prosthetics" in Poor Things . Emma launched into a brilliantly vulgar story about trying to eat a sandwich while wearing a giant prosthetic forehead. Cher, who had been silent for exactly 90 seconds, suddenly leaned forward: "Honey, in the '80s, I wore a headdress that weighed more than your entire prop table. You eat the sandwich." Emma’s face was a picture of terrified delight. Jack Whitehall immediately asked Cher if she’d ever worn a prosthetic forehead for fun. Cher stared at him until he visibly shrank. 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. Without a doubt, when Graham asked the group

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." Jack said a children’s party magician ("The kids

★★★★★ (Five out of five red chairs launched into oblivion)