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Graham Norton Announces Replacement During His Australia Tour

January, 11, 2025-01:14

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Graham Norton has announced who will be stepping in for him on his popular talk show while he takes a break to tour Australia. The 61-year-old presenter will be heading Down Under in February to present An Evening with Graham Norton, a live event where he will share funny stories, career highlights, and answer audience questions. Norton revealed on The Graham Norton Show on Friday that a big name has been chosen to replace him during his absence. Although he remained tight-lipped about the details, he hinted that the producers had a few surprises in store, saying, "There are lots of twists and turns coming."

Claudia Winkleman, who has gained considerable attention for her role as host of The Traitors, also made an appearance on the show. She responded to the buzz around her fashion choices, joking that her style for The Traitors was inspired by a mix of Princess Anne and Sarah Brightman. She even teased plans for next year’s looks, saying she’d be dressing as Gerald from Clarkson’s Farm. Graham will be touring cities including Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, and Melbourne throughout March. Meanwhile, Claudia, who hosts the latest season of The Traitors, has been making headlines with her no-nonsense attitude, especially regarding her children’s TV habits. She admitted that her kids are "not allowed" to watch her on television, revealing in an interview that her household has "strict instructions" on the matter.

In a heartfelt moment during an interview with Grazia, Claudia shared how challenging it has been to watch her eldest children, Jake and Matilda, leave home for university. "It's horrendous," she admitted, adding that she wished there was more advice on the emotional aspects of parenting in books alongside the usual tips on breastfeeding and food preparation. Despite her career success, Claudia joked that her husband, Kris Thykier, is "a better parent" than she is, highlighting the balance she strives to maintain between her busy career and home life.In an interview with Grazia, the TV icon admitted: 'They have not watched me. They're not allowed. Nobody watches anything I do in my house, under strict instructions. Claudia candidly added that the hardest part of being a parent is having to watch her children leave, with her eldest two having flown the nest to go to university.

'It's horrendous,' she said, 'I don't understand why they don't have that in the baby books, along with all the advice about breastfeeding and how to steam a butternut squash. 'Claudia married her film producer partner in 2000 and she has previously explained how she manages to balance her career with home life, quipping 'my husband is a better parent than me'. The TV personality also confessed her children beg her to give them some space during the 10 months of the year when she's not busy presenting Strictly Come Dancing.