Get ready for a wild ride as we dive into the chaotic world of Graham Norton's red sofa! Mark Wahlberg's appearance on The Graham Norton Show in 2013 was a real eye-opener, and not in a good way!
Our host, the charming Graham Norton, usually keeps a tight lid on guest secrets, but this time, he's spilling the beans on a particularly unruly visitor. Mark Wahlberg, the star of The Departed, joined Norton and a stellar cast, including Sarah Silverman and Michael Fassbender, for what turned out to be a memorable, if not controversial, interview.
Norton suspects that Wahlberg's behavior was due to a little too much pre-show indulgence. "He wasn't just tipsy; he was a mess!" Norton exclaimed. "Mark started off fine, chatting about his film Broken City, but it wasn't long before the effects of whatever he'd consumed kicked in, and it became a real challenge to keep the interview on track."
But here's where it gets interesting (and a little chaotic): Wahlberg's antics didn't stop at mere interruptions. At one point, while Michael Fassbender was weaving a captivating tale, Wahlberg dozed off! "I looked over, and there he was, fast asleep!" Norton recalled with a laugh. "It was a real challenge to keep the other guests engaged."
And this is the part most people miss: Norton revealed that guests on his show are not plied with alcohol by producers. "We offer a drink, and that's it!" he clarified. "So, if anyone wants to appear drunk on the show, they better bring their own supply!"
Despite the chaos, it seems there's no bad blood between The Graham Norton Show and Wahlberg, who has made multiple appearances since. But Norton has named his worst guest ever: Harvey Weinstein. "His insistence on appearing, in hindsight, was chilling," Norton reflected.
So, what do you think? Was Wahlberg's behavior just a harmless prank, or did it cross the line? Share your thoughts in the comments below! We'd love to hear your take on this entertaining, yet controversial, episode of The Graham Norton Show!
