Graham Norton, the beloved host of *The Graham Norton Show*, has welcomed countless celebrities onto his iconic red sofa.

With a reputation for lively banter, humorous exchanges, and unexpected moments, the show has become a staple of British television.

However, not every guest has been a joy to interview.

Over the years, Norton has subtly hinted at some of his least favorite guests, and in some cases, he has been quite direct about the challenges he faced.

One of the most notorious episodes in *The Graham Norton Show* history featured Mark Wahlberg in 2013.

Unlike many difficult guests who may be disinterested or uncooperative, Wahlberg was excessively engaged, but in a way that made everyone uncomfortable.

He arrived visibly intoxicated and quickly took over the conversation, interrupting fellow guests like Sarah Silverman with crude remarks and erratic behavior.

At one point, he even sat on Norton’s lap, slurring his words while attempting to joke with the host.

 

Norton later reflected on the experience, stating, “He was just out of it.

I mean really out of it.

” While some fans found the episode hilarious, others deemed it cringeworthy.

Regardless, Norton had to work overtime to keep the show on track amidst Wahlberg’s chaotic presence.

 

In stark contrast to Wahlberg’s chaotic energy was Mickey Rourke, whose appearance on the show was marked by a complete lack of enthusiasm.

Rourke seemed disinterested, offering short answers and low energy, making it difficult for Norton to extract engaging conversation.

The awkwardness was palpable as Rourke leaned back, looked bored, and rarely made eye contact.

Norton’s usual quick wit struggled to shine through, as he had to follow up with multiple questions just to elicit full sentences from Rourke.

 

Kevin Costner’s appearance was another example of a challenging interview.

While he was not rude, his serious demeanor clashed with the light-hearted nature of the show.

Norton’s humor often fell flat, met with Costner’s flat, matter-of-fact responses.

This mismatch in energy made the conversation feel stilted, and Norton later acknowledged that some guests simply do not understand the tone of the show, which can lead to a long and uncomfortable segment.

 

Robert De Niro, one of Hollywood’s most respected actors, is also known for being notoriously difficult to interview.

His appearance on *The Graham Norton Show* was no exception.

De Niro offered minimal responses, often amounting to little more than nods or one-word answers.

Norton, accustomed to lively discussions, found himself struggling to keep the conversation moving.

At one point, he even remarked, “This is hard work, Robert,” highlighting the effort i

Before his downfall, Harvey Weinstein made an appearance on the show, a moment Norton likely wishes had never happened.

At the time, Weinstein was still considered a powerful figure in Hollywood, but his controlling nature was evident during the interview.

He frequently interrupted Norton and other guests, dominating the conversation and steering it toward his own accomplishments.

Norton appeared visibly strained as he attempted to maintain the usual light-hearted banter.

In retrospect, he admitted, “I had no idea at the time, but looking back, you do think, oh, that makes sense.

”

When asked about his worst guest, Graham Norton has consistently pointed to Daryl Hannah.

Unlike other challenging guests who were disruptive or arrogant, Hannah’s problem was her complete refusal to engage.

Norton described her as the most difficult interviewee he has ever had, recalling that she offered only one-word answers and long, awkward silences.

He later said, “It was like she had been dragged there against her will.

” This lack of participation left Norton with nowhere to go, making the entire interview feel like a lost cause.

 

Despite the challenges posed by difficult guests, *The Graham Norton Show* has also featured many stars who have left a lasting positive impression.

Tom Cruise is a standout example; he has appeared multiple times and is known for his enthusiasm and willingness to embrace the chaos of the show.

Norton praised him, stating, “He just gets it.

He comes to play, and that’s why people love him.

”

Lady Gaga’s appearance was another memorable moment.

Arriving in an extravagant outfit, she fully embraced the playful tone of the show, sharing funny and self-deprecating stories that made her episode a fan favorite.

Julia Roberts also consistently brings warmth and humor, engaging effortlessly with Norton and the other guests.

While The Graham Norton Show has had its fair share of difficult guests, it has also celebrated many who have contributed to its success.

The contrast between challenging and engaging interviews highlights the unique dynamics of celebrity interactions on television.

As fans of the show, we are left to wonder who our favorite guest has been.

Let us know in the comments section below!

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it’s weird isn’t it cuz you always kind of think the wanting to be liked Jean is strong in performers and then some people come along and it’s like Noe they don’t care gram Norton has welcomed hundreds of celebrities onto his red sofa creating some of the most entertaining interviews on television his show thrives on lively banter funny stories and unexpected moments but not every guest has been a delight some have been downright difficult uninterested or just unbearable over the years Norton has subtly hinted at his least favorite

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guests and in some cases he has been quite direct Mark Wahlberg Mark Wahlberg’s appearance on The Graham Norton Show in 2013 became one of the most uncomfortable moments in the show’s history unlike most difficult guests who are either disinterested or uncooperative Walberg was the opposite far too engaged he arrived on set visibly intoxicated and quickly took over the conversation in ways that made everyone uneasy as the episode unfolded Wahlberg interrupted fellow guests including Sarah Silverman with crude

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remarks and erratic Behavior at one point he sat on Norton’s lap draped his arm around him and slurred his words as he attempted to joke with the host Silverman did her best to play along but Norton’s discomfort was clear he later described the experience saying quote he was just out of it I mean really out of it while Wahlberg has a reputation for being charismatic in interviews this appearance showed a different side fans were split on whether it was hilarious or cringeworthy but Norton had to work overtime to keep the show on track