Graham Norton

2022 - 9 - 27

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Graham Norton says he was offered chance to skip Queen queue ... (The Independent)

He also gave his view on the debate surrounding Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.

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Graham Norton rejected Queen 'queue-jump' ticket as he calls Phil ... (Cornwall Live)

But he defended the under fire This Morning presenters as they did 'nothing wrong'

In a VT reflecting on the Queen's funeral, she explained: "Like hundreds of accredited broadcasters and journalists, we were given official permission to access the hall. He went on to say that Phil and Holly may have assumed people "wouldn't care" about their actions. In Tuesday's edition of the programme, Holly addressed the reaction. They told their followers that Phil and Holly did not receive any special treatment and didn't skip the queue. He made the comments, speaking to Nihal Arthanayak on BBC Radio 5 Live on Monday. Graham Norton has revealed he turned down a chance to 'queue jump' when the Queen was lying in state at Westminster Hall.

Graham Norton says he declined 'queue-jump ticket' as Philip ... (NationalWorld)

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[Holly Willoughby ](/news/people/eamonn-holmes-phillip-schofield-holly-willoughby-3849111)defended their actions during a VT on Tuesday’s programme and explained that they were given precise instructions to follow. Absolutely nothing wrong…but foolish of them to not think people would be annoyed.” They did nothing wrong.

Graham Norton labels Holly and Phil 'foolish' amid queue jump claims (Nottinghamshire Live)

Norton, 59, has said Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby were "foolish" to think they wouldn't receive a backlash. The ITV This Morning hosts were given ...

"It was strictly for the purpose of reporting on the event for millions of people in the UK, who haven't been able to visit Westminster in person. In a VT reflecting on the Now I got offered a queue jump ticket by a friend of mine – he’s an MP and he said, 'do you wanna come?' And I didn’t say yes – because I thought if anybody sees me I’ll get it in the neck." The ITV This Morning hosts were given media accreditation to The Holly and Phil backlash continues. He added: "You could queue jump!

Graham Norton calls Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield 'foolish ... (Liverpool Echo)

Celebrities, television personalities and sporting stars were all spotted in the queue including David Beckham who waited for 12 hours to pay his respects. BBC ...

"In contrast, those paying respect stood on a carpeted area beside the coffin and were given time to pause. Explaining his stance on the situation, Graham said: "Well, for instance, okay recently, Phil and Holly…. The Queue. Without question, you would go: 'What are the optics of this?" He said Holly and Phil should have done the same. Nihal Arthanayake said: "You do read the room, right? Members of the public were forced to endure waiting time of hours with the minimum stretching to an entire day in some instances. Celebrities, television personalities and sporting stars were all spotted in the queue including David Beckham who waited for 12 hours to pay his respects. They did nothing wrong. Absolutely nothing wrong. Holly and Phil however say they did not "jump" the queue but were instead given special permission to attend the hall in the interest of reporting. Graham Norton said Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were "foolish" to accept an invitation to avoid the public queue to see the Queen lying in state.

Graham Norton brands Holly and Phil 'foolish' as he says he turned ... (OK! Magazine)

The talk show host has had his say on the 'queue-jumping' row and branded Holly and Phil as "foolish" for not expecting any backlash as a result of their ...

Now I got offered a queue jump ticket by a friend of mine – he’s an MP and he said 'do you wanna come?' And I didn’t say yes – because I thought if anybody sees me I’ll get it in the neck." Without question, you would go: 'What are the optics of this?'." The presenter went on to say that they understood the backlash, but insisted that they followed the rules and pleaded with viewers to know that they "would never jump the queue". Absolutely nothing wrong. On Radio 5 Live on Monday, presenter Nihal Arthanayake asked Graham: "You do read the room, right? They did nothing wrong.

Graham Norton says Holly and Phil should have seen queue jump ... (Extra.ie)

Chat show star Graham Norton says Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby 'did nothing wrong' - but added that they should have expected a backlash for.

'It's good so far, it would be awful if it wasn't at this stage, just a few months in,' he said. I was offered a queue jump ticket. Norton tied the knot to Scottish filmmaker Jono- than 'Jono' McLeod in July.