Graham Norton left confused after awkward interaction with chat show guest

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15 Feb 2026 • 8:56 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Damon Albarn's recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show after a nine-year absence led to an awkward on-air exchange with the host.
  • Albarn questioned Norton about the long gap between appearances and recalled a past nightclub encounter where he allegedly confronted Norton about it.
  • Graham Norton stated he had no recollection of the alleged nightclub conversation, suggesting he might have been drunk or had blanked it due to awkwardness.
  • Albarn previously had a public dispute with Taylor Swift, where he controversially claimed she did not write her own songs, leading to Swift's strong rebuttal and Albarn's subsequent apology.
  • Graham Norton is a friend of Taylor Swift and recently featured in her star-studded “Opalite” music video.

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