Hollywood Stars Shine On Graham Norton Show Sofa

On the evening of February 6, 2026, the iconic red sofa of The Graham Norton Show on BBC One and iPlayer played host to a sparkling array of talent from film, music, and dance. The lineup boasted Hollywood stars Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, and Amanda Seyfried, alongside Strictly Come Dancing’s Johannes Radebe and rising Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon. What unfolded was an episode packed with candid stories, career revelations, and a live musical performance that left viewers talking long after the credits rolled.

Margot Robbie, fresh from the global success of Barbie, was there to discuss her latest project: Emerald Fennell’s highly anticipated film adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Robbie, who not only produced the film but also took on the role of Cathy, revealed that acting in the film wasn’t always the plan. “I wasn’t always going to be in it. I was thrilled to be the producer but at some point, we were talking about Cathy, and I decided to throw my hat into the ring. I’ve always wanted to be one of Emerald’s actors and fortunately, she felt the same way. It worked out wonderfully,” Robbie told Graham Norton, according to the Evening Standard.

Robbie spoke passionately about Fennell’s approach to the classic novel, emphasizing that the film is more an emotional interpretation than a strict adaptation. “Emerald loves the book and she really focused on the feeling it gave her when she first read it at 14. She channels that raw emotional experience so it’s an interpretation rather than an adaptation. In my opinion it is one of the greatest love stories of all time and it has a great cast and incredible actors. It’s a great film,” she said, as reported by Beyond the Joke.

Jacob Elordi, her co-star and a current Oscar nominee for his role in Frankenstein, joined in to share his own journey to the role of Heathcliff. Elordi recounted how director Emerald Fennell reached out to him directly. “I didn’t know Emerald had seen and liked me in Saltburn. I was travelling when I got a text message from her saying, ‘Do you want to be Heathcliff?’ and I wrote ‘Yeah.’” The Australian actor also reflected on his earlier career struggles, including multiple failed auditions for Australian soaps Neighbours and Home and Away, quipping, “I tried so hard. I auditioned for Neighbours twice and for Home and Away maybe three times, but they just didn’t cast me.”

Elordi’s humility shone through as he addressed his Oscar nomination for Frankenstein. “I kind of regret saying that now, but when I made my first film The Kissing Booth, someone said, ‘This plank of wood is so boring he could only play Frankenstein’s monster.’ I actually thought it was a great idea and behold, six or seven years pass, and Guillermo del Toro cast me.”

Amanda Seyfried, another guest that night, brought a different flavor to the conversation as she discussed her role in the historical drama The Testament of Ann Lee. Seyfried described the film as “an interpretation of late 18th century drawings and paintings of the Shaker movement. Ann was brave and it was empowering to play an empowered woman. It is an incredible experience I think as a movie goer and it’s not the kind of movie you will ever see again.” She admitted that mastering a Manchester accent for the role was a significant challenge. “Boy, it was tough,” she confessed, drawing sympathetic laughter from the audience.

Margot Robbie related to Seyfried’s accent struggles, recalling her own experience as a young actress on Neighbours. “When I started on TV I had to have a dialect coach because I come from Queensland and I was thought too Australian for Neighbours! I couldn’t hear I had a bad accent, but they said, ‘You are just awful to listen to!’” Robbie said, according to TV Guide UK.

The conversation turned lighthearted when Seyfried was asked about the possibility of returning for Mamma Mia 3. “If I don’t get it, I will be pissed. I really want to be in it, but I don’t know much else about it,” she joked, keeping fans hopeful for the beloved franchise’s future.

Johannes Radebe, the celebrated dancer from Strictly Come Dancing, used his appearance to address swirling rumors about his future on the show. “I will do that show for as long as they will have me. It’s a magical sparkling world. I love it!” Radebe declared, providing reassurance to fans who had been anxiously awaiting his verdict. He also opened up about his West End role in Kinky Boots, a dream he’d nurtured for years. “I feel like it was meant to be. I secretly told people for a long time that I would love to do it. The way it came was by luck and magic, but I turned it down the first time. But then I thought ‘give yourself this opportunity’ so, I got a singing and acting coach two years before I auditioned.”

Radebe also revealed that a film based on his life is in the works. “It is in development stage, and I just read my first script which is lovely, but it takes such a long time. I am hoping not to play myself, but I might make a cameo appearance,” he shared, offering a glimpse into the lengthy process of bringing a personal story to the big screen.

The evening’s musical guest, Jacob Alon, took the stage to perform their new single “Don’t Fall Asleep” live, captivating viewers with their soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Born and raised in Dunfermline, Alon’s journey to the Norton sofa has been anything but conventional. The 24-year-old was crowned BBC Introducing Artist of the Year in 2025 and was the only Scottish nominee—and winner—of the Mercury Prize, a first in the award’s history. In January 2026, Alon also took home the Critics’ Choice prize ahead of the Brit Awards. Their debut album, In Limerence, released in May 2025, was shortlisted for the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award, cementing their place as one of Scotland’s brightest new talents.

Alon’s path to music was not straightforward. They began playing piano at age nine and guitar at 15, releasing their first tracks in 2023. Initially, Alon enrolled at Edinburgh University to study medicine and theoretical physics but ultimately chose to pursue music full-time—a decision that has clearly paid off.

Throughout the episode, Graham Norton’s trademark wit and warmth kept the atmosphere lively, as stars swapped stories, shared laughs, and reflected on the unpredictable twists of their careers. From Hollywood blockbusters and West End musicals to the rise of a Scottish music sensation, the February 6 episode of The Graham Norton Show offered a vibrant snapshot of the entertainment world’s present and future.

Next week promises another star-studded lineup, with Stephen Graham, Kaley Cuoco, Adrian Lester, and Gorillaz set to join the festivities. For now, though, viewers are left with the memorable moments, candid confessions, and musical highs that made this episode a standout in the show’s long-running history.