The Late Late Show viewers were left completely stunned when Graham Norton, the iconic talk show host, dropped an unexpected bombshell about Irish country music legend Daniel O’Donnell during his appearance on the show. The moment came during Norton’s lively conversation with host Patrick Kielty, where the two delved into the world of late-night talk shows, celebrity guests, and the highs and lows of show business.
As they discussed the various personalities Norton had worked with over the years, Kielty asked him if there was ever a guest who had managed to evade his grasp. That’s when Norton shared the surprising revelation.
“I think it was the second season of So Graham Norton on Channel 4,” Norton began, chuckling. “We were doing a lot of risky stuff back then, and everything was a bit more fun. We sent invites to loads of people, and one day we thought, ‘Let’s try Daniel O’Donnell.’”
The crowd seemed intrigued as Norton continued, recalling how the famous Irish singer initially agreed to appear on the show. “Amazingly, Daniel said yes – we couldn’t believe it. It was all scheduled, and the show was set to go. But then, the Friday before Daniel was supposed to come on, someone from his camp must’ve tuned in and watched the show. Suddenly, Daniel was too busy and pulled out!” Norton laughed, sharing the lighthearted anecdote that left viewers stunned.
The unexpected story about O’Donnell’s no-show generated a lot of buzz, with fans on social media sharing their disbelief. One viewer took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “I can’t believe that story about Daniel O’Donnell not going on the Graham Norton show back in the day – different times, I suppose.” Others praised Norton for his charm and humor, with one fan commenting, “You’ve got to love Graham Norton. Always a great guest.”
This revelation was just one highlight of an action-packed episode of The Late Late Show, which featured a star-studded lineup, including U2’s Adam Clayton, comedian Brendan O’Carroll, and Gladiator II star Paul Mescal. With this amusing blast from the past, Graham Norton certainly kept the audience entertained, offering a delightful peek into the world of talk show antics.