Graham Norton reveals his ‘worst ever’ guest despite them appearing on his show four times now

During the appearance at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Graham Norton revealed who he believes was the worst guest on his interview couch
PUBLISHED OCT 22, 2024
Graham Norton's 'worst ever' guest has appeared on his show multiple times (Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)
Graham Norton's 'worst ever' guest has appeared on his show multiple times (Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)

Cheltenham, England: Irish presenter Graham Norton has hosted 'The Graham Norton Show' since 2007, welcoming some of the biggest names in entertainment onto his famous red couch, as reported by LADbible.

While many celebrities have made memorable appearances, there's one star Norton once called his "worst ever" guest, despite having him on the show four times.

Graham Norton reveals 'worst ever' guest 

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Graham Norton attends the EE British Academy Film Awards 2020 at Roya
There's one star Norton once called his 'worst ever' guest, despite having him on the show four times (Getty Images)

At the Cheltenham Literature Festival a few years ago, Norton, 61, candidly shared that he had high hopes for Robert De Niro’s appearances but found the 'Goodfellas' star to be a 'benign' presence on the show.

While De Niro’s status as a Hollywood icon is unquestionable, Norton revealed that the actor’s storytelling abilities didn’t quite meet expectations during his interviews.

Norton,61, recalled how De Niro, 81, started telling a story that dragged on without a clear point. “We were all leaning in, willing it to be amazing... then he finally went, ‘Why am I telling this?’”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 17: Robert De Niro attends the
Norton revealed that the Robert De Niro ’s storytelling abilities didn’t quite meet expectations during his interviews (Getty Images)

Norton recalled, admitting that the moment was awkward enough that it had to be cut from the broadcast.

He explained, "Nobody had an answer. We cut it."

Despite the less-than-thrilling interviews, De Niro has appeared on 'The Graham Norton Show' multiple times to promote various films, and the interactions were always polite, if not particularly dynamic.

Norton jokingly noted that De Niro is better at regurgitating scripts than engaging in captivating conversations.

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 06: Harvey Weinstein leaves New York City Criminal Court after a bail hearin
Harvey Weinstein is now Norton's 'worst guest ever' after the allegations against the Hollywood producer (Getty Images) 

However, Norton’s opinion of his worst guest has since shifted.

In 2022, following the revelations about disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, Norton reconsidered and downgraded De Niro from the "worst" title.

Graham Norton’s ‘worst ever’ guest reveal sparks buzz across internet

Graham Norton poses in the Studio at the NTAs 2024 at The O2 Arena on September 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images for the NTAs)
Fans of 'The Graham Norton Show' were quick to respond to the resurfaced news, sharing their own opinions and reflections on Robert De Niro's past appearances (Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images)

Graham Norton’s revelation that Robert De Niro, despite being an iconic actor, was once his “worst ever” guest has sparked widespread chatter on Facebook.

Fans of 'The Graham Norton Show' quickly reacted to the resurfaced news, sharing their thoughts on De Niro's appearances.

One user joked, "Which is probably why he made the decision after being on multiple times that he was the worst ever," while another humorously defended the star, saying, "Robert is a fine upstanding gentleman. His bodyguard said so... or else."

“Without looking, I know it’s Robert De Niro. He’s been saying he’s the worst for years and I must agree with Graham. De Niro might be a good actor, but he is not a great guest. When he starts talking on these shows, I fall asleep. So boring lol," another added. 

One user wrote, “Robert De Niro? Don’t have to read it, remember watching it and he was terrible!”

Another wrote, “Robert De Niro, you’re welcome.”

"Love him so funny and they let him ask stuff noone else can," a user said.

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