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Graham Norton Calls Mark Wahlberg His 'Hell' Interview, Rejects Claims Show Encourages Drunkenness

At Henley Literary Festival, the BBC host said guests who seem intoxicated have arrived that way.

Overview

  • Norton recounted the 2013 taping where Mark Wahlberg’s behavior escalated mid-show, which he described as “hell.”
  • The episode also featured Sarah Silverman and Michael Fassbender, who struggled to speak as Wahlberg repeatedly interrupted and at one point fell asleep.
  • Norton said producers do not set out to get guests drunk, noting drinks are available but limited and insisting intoxicated guests come in that state.
  • Wahlberg previously told Digital Spy his antics were pre-planned with Silverman, offering a competing account of what happened on the night.
  • Norton also cited Mickey Rourke as “hard work,” saying the actor arrived after drinking half a bottle of Jack Daniels.