GRAHAM Norton has responded to claims that guests on his are plied with alcohol before filming. The talk show host, who has been interviewing celebs on screen since 2007, revealed that some guests do arrive already drunk - but the BBC has a strict rule about giving them alcohol. Celebrities from all over the world have appeared on The Graham Norton Show , which has provided quality entertainment over the years.
Some particularly memorable moments have included tipsy and drunk guests, which has led viewers to believe that they are encouraged to drink during their appearance on the show. Speaking to News.com.
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They do offer the celebs a drink so they can have some fun or to calm their nerves, but there is a limit. “There is a drink waiting for them out there if they want it, but the most you can really have is two or three drinks, tops. “If you want to be drunk – and clearly some people do – you’ve got to arrive pre-liquored,” Graham explained.
Most read in Reality Recalling a particularly memorable appearance by Mickey Rourke , who sat on the red couch in 2008 alongside Jessica Biel and Martha Wainwright, Graham said it was “hard work” to keep things on track. “I remember Mickey Rourke [was a guest]. I just happened to .