That's what I thought. When they came on I was a bit sceptical but it was great.

I think that's one of the things that make this show great. The host let's the guests interact and doesn't interrupt the chemistry by trying to be funny in the midst of them speaking like Jimmy Fallon does or James Corden.

At least Corden's does have multiple guests on his show which, IMHO makes it better than some others out there. Deffo better than Fallon.

Aibek Adigineev James is better then Jimmy, Jimmy agrees and has a like fake laugh to everything a guest says. But well james seems more personal with em, Also has this set up of like just people hanging out. But Graham's show is better, they seem so less informal and restricted but maybe that's cause they can drink on the show, curse and other more mature topics.

Conan is the best among the US Late show hosts.

Yep , that why he's the best . all other hosts egos are so huge that they can't remain quiet for amore than thirty seconds . Graham is a genius at getting the best out of his guests .

He is born for this ,truly talented host

The laughter is real. He's very, very good.

@@siriosstar4789 I often think of Graham as the perfect host of a cocktail party when interacting with his guests. He absolutely knows when his guests are having fun interacting without him, and he's happy to become an observer. Experience tells him when's the right time to pick up the reins of conversation. Like Parkinson in the past, he sits on a level with guests. And he brings them all out after his topical intro. His guests are allowed to drink alcohol before and during the show, if they choose, and only a couple have ever over imbibed. Most just relax, and chat. It's Graham's near total lack of ego that makes him, and his show, so endearing. Add to that his regular, unscripted, genius comic timing, and you have a real "chat show", where celebrities actually chat, and aren't just subjected to questions from the, "I am the host and star of this show".

The quick way he used 'whelmed' to possibly describe an act at the end was just brilliant.

Quite surprised

@@SaraFJones He's putting on a show

I want to be like him when I grow up!

@@brendajackson13 no, be yourself man!

He really is the most attractive skinny guy I've ever seen.

Under rated.

@@mena94x3 rated

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 big respect my man

Bravo!

Forced my hand man. Good one

HAUEhuaheau91 taking care of themselves, lol. I don't know why that made me laugh

The best talk show host knows when to talk and when to stay quiet and that's why he's the best.

I think that's what the hanky is required for...?

Exactly. His show is about them not him and he allows them free rein

It probably helps when one of your guests is a professional host himself...

painful1978 exactly... he's got a great gift.

That is Graham's magic.

True 😁

Totally agree. I do like Kelly Clarkson but she never lets her guests get a word in edgeways.

Try it with Oprah!!!!

Jimmy Fallon is not funny.

Him and his fake laugh. Hate it

Or james corden smh

Graham is very good at keeping the conversation going when he needs to, and staying out of the way when he needs to. Most hosts have no idea. 😎

I DECLARE BANKRUPTCY

Prateexit Sagar I love you for ya comment

I wonder if those who are carefree and possibly reckless with their life can be considered substitious?

Nice one.

Mr Pickles I don't get his comment. Do you mind explaining? Thanks!

please refrain from such foul language

> alcohol

Rafee Shahin yes and yes!!!

Rafee Shahin don't forget red chair

Rafee Shahin and alcohol😁

Yes, this cracks me up every time. He starts so seriously, then...

Please welcome, Whelmed.

@@dubbleyoo No, "Legs Akimbo"

🤣

Not to be confused with Legz Akimbo, who are a touring theatre company who perform plays about "issues" to disinterested schoolchildren.

arrgh garry - Yeah, probably. :-D

The difference between Graham n the other talk shows.. Graham just let his guests talk n have fun.

he didn't need to, the show was happening by itself thanks to the 3 guests

That is the exact reason why he is so great because he does not interrupt his guests so the show would continue itself better

Graham seems to know when to interject and stay quiet. There’s a balance between him and the guests . I think I like watching this show the most because of the nature of it. It’s a bunch of people sitting down talking about things and we can laugh and escape for minute or two. Other shows are like that but this one is different. It’s keeps you coming back for more.

actually

What did he say at 3:47 ?

@@kriswayne7938 Chris: if I ever went solo that would be my name Rosamund: what whelmed? Chris: no legs akimbo

The Game of Thrones musical he ‘orchestrated’ is one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a while:)

*chit show

excellent

yep

If I ever had a single show that would be my name. What, whelmed? No arms akimbo.

You can be Ruthful. Ruth brings the panky.

😆

I think he's got a lot of ruth :-)

S.W.W. Hahaha :) He is so joyful in all his interviews, it's adorable.

If he ever does go solo I really want him to go by the name Whelmed

CHRIS IS THE CUTEST LITTLE THING EVER!!!!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

Chris martin is very special

"Please welcome, Whelmed." I laughed out loud at this in a very inconvient time LOL

That bit always gets me. It seems like such an obvious joke to make, it sounds from the "tiny, sweet..." line as if Michael is surely setting it up himself. Yet when Chris jumps in and says it, Michael cracks up as if he's been genuinely taken by surprise by the ad-lib!

Sticking the landing at 3:47, well done

He’s adorable and funny.

@@Mexicobeanpole I had never paid attention before how sexy he is. I think because he was acting natural and laughing like a person someone would like to spend time with.

he is awesome

He had a great time didn’t he?

yees , and it just got renewed for season 3

Arlon Rocky Oh yeah I know! ^_^

+MusgoHBA Goddammit you beat me to the comment! #YoungJusticeSeason3

And now I feel really old because to me "can you ever just be whelmed?" is a Buffy the Vampire Slayer-quote

***** Oh God,"10 Things I Hate About You", that's what it is! For some reason, in my head I had attributed this line to Cordelia Chase. What a fail! Although in my defence it's around the same time and they are two fairly similar characters.

And what you feel is important. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

arid incense it's an Irish talk show

Graham Norton is Irish but the show airs in England

Hinch 13 I think someone needs a lie down.

Graham Norton was born and grew up in Ireland , but he lives in England now and this is an English show.

arid incense Only on a British talk show WITH an Irish host.

tjpm We all do,mate

I only discovered him a couple years ago. I have seen like every episode starting season 1 since!

He is a true master at his craft.

Love,love,love Graham

You got a problem with that?

@Chad O I was going to disagree because I find him hilarious, then realised that I'm British. But it does make sense that people will tend to enjoy comedy from people who live where they are because they'll likely have a similar sense of humour which may not make sense to people who aren't from there. It's like how I'm not a huge fan on American comedians.

@Chad O Speak for yourself... Non-Brit here, and I love his humour

@Chad O I certainly don't... I can bore people even while playing with fireworks.

I'm not a Brit, but I love the show. And this language-related chit-chat was so good.

He let them talk and then told his punchline at the end.

Minimal yet effective, that what makes this show so great.

As 'an' English major. 😉

@@4seeableTV harsh, but fair 🤣

Nobody says gruntled, but it is a word for Scrabble.

People are always gruntled

Personally, I am very ept and ert.

Lol I brought this up to some friends a while ago and now use it regularly

bill muttsy grahsm

Intelligence helps🙃

Graham has often said that when the guests gel with each other, then he doesn't have to do much, the show almost runs itself. One guest can ruin it though, just upset the apple cart or red couch. He says he’s sometimes gets asked by a guest as to why the show didn’t go so well. And he wants to answer , “it’s you, you’re the reason they’re did not feel comfortable.”

Did you see nicki minaj with Mark Ruffalo and John whatever? Also hysterical

*conversing

Just say "talk". (thanks Jujubee)

Most probably they head off to a bar afterwards

#nolegsakimbo

DC Mc not a brit... what does that mean, legsakimbo?

It's just a silly phrase describing an awkward but amusing sprawl.

@@ZoeJeren legs wide apart

Might be due to the copious amounts of alcohol Graham Norton gives his guest 🤣🤣🤣🍾🥂🍾🤣 Agreed! Michael McIntyre is a brilliant comedian and there's great chemistry! 👍😂👍

mariemiley100 10 things I hate about you!!!!!

is the answer 10 things I hate about you? I never saw movie. nor plan on watching. I can't stand the blonde actress.

10 things I hate about you

She wasn't in 10 things I hate about you. Maybe you're confusing her with Julia Stiles?

cruz1506 No it's just a reference from the movie. Rosamund wasn't in 10 things I hate about you.

Bit of a blanket statement. There are some notable celebrity types on both sides of the pond.

Saeyka K you know you're absolutely right! born and raised on the east coast, U.S. almost 50 yrs old. never traveled abroad. i love British tv! but what i've learned over the years is, Britains at first seem standoffish, but aren't! and americans don't seem standoffish at first, but really are!

Saeyka K Seriously the british ones are not the uptight ones?

True. That's not their personality though (the American stars) it's the way celebrity culture is in America. They're largely trained into that behavior when they become famous and start getting "groomed" for television/the public eye.

Joshua Nuttall Yes, lets!

I loved this show when I first saw it about 5-10 years ago because it's way more relaxed and friendly and less interviewy 😊

Sssophie You're soooo right!

chin or wag

He says something at 11:13 that I didn't get like funny Daly. It comes after argy-bargy.

@@patriciat.8121 He says "dilly dally" which means to waste time through aimless wandering.

I didn't get it at all but I'm laughing with them anyway😂😂

@@patriciat.8121 Nobody's mentioned it yet, so I'll tell you: he says "fuddy-duddy" after argy-bargy.

he always is happy

What does it mean?

How do you know the 3 are chatting and not chitting?

ME TOO! Love this moment!

@@tassv5909 4 minutes is definitely longer than a chit.

I like my Skechers but I love my Prada backpack. (Wow I just noticed your comment is 4 years old :D :D :D )

I agree but, that's the beauty about this show. Graham starts it off and the guests take off like no other chat show

Khaled Arifi Quite right. If you look at his face, you can see him becoming more and more whelmed over the course of the conversation ;p

The best talk show hosts know when to talk and when to stay quiet, on this occasion he stayed quiet because his guests were relaxed and acting as themselves whilst being entertaining at the same time.

I think he was enjoying watching the chemistry lol

Graham's show is somewhat unique in that the aim of the show is just to be entertaining rather than selling a movie or plugging an album, he just lets his guests go with the flow giving them a helpful nudge or some coaxing here and there. If the laughter is running smoothly he lets it run it's course.

leah low I feel quite whelmed, thanks for asking.

leah low this is asterous

It's posterous

Young freaking Justice

It's a line from the 1990's movie 'Clueless'

Colin Smith what an amazing host. He always lets the conversation flow if it's going well. It's so annoying the American talk show hosts rushing over subjects and trying to be funny.

Lucas Modena - Couldn't agree more!