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Graham Norton Episode With Taylor Swift and Cillian Murphy Fuels Memes as BBC Confirms Three-Year Renewal

Viewers fixated on Murphy's subdued reaction to Swift's engagement chat, turning the exchange into a viral talking point.

Overview

  • Swift and Murphy appeared on Friday's Graham Norton Show, with Swift discussing her new album The Life of a Showgirl and Murphy promoting his film Steve.
  • Swift flashed her engagement ring from Travis Kelce, which outlets reported as valued between $700,000 and $1 million, and said wedding planning would follow her album rollout.
  • Clips circulated on X highlighting Murphy’s so‑called “resting bored face,” though fans also noted he smiled and applauded during the segment.
  • Swift recalled meeting Murphy and his family at an Oscars party and pointed out his 17-year-old son Aran in the studio audience.
  • The BBC confirmed a new three-year deal with Graham Norton and So Television for three more series on BBC One and iPlayer, extending the show through at least 2028 after a recent run averaging about 2.9 million viewers.