Overview
- Speaking on Oct. 10 at the Henley Literary Festival, Norton said Wahlberg seemed fine at first but became visibly affected about 15 minutes into the show.
- Norton recalled Wahlberg repeatedly interrupting fellow guests Sarah Silverman and Michael Fassbender before dozing off during one of Fassbender's stories.
- The host rejected rumors that producers encourage intoxication, saying drinks are limited and any drunkenness is not orchestrated by the show.
- Wahlberg has previously told Digital Spy the behavior was pre-planned with Silverman, offering a conflicting explanation.
- The Graham Norton Show was recently commissioned for three more series by the BBC, with Series 34 slated for next year.