A contestant named Gary from Slough attempted to tell a story about accidentally joining a "silent retreat" that turned out to be a biker gang’s initiation. Paul Mescal was weeping with laughter. Emma Stone pulled her knees to her chest. Cher gave a slow blink. When Graham pulled the lever and Gary flew backward into the abyss, Cher muttered: "I liked him. He had a weird energy." It was the highest compliment of the night.
Without a doubt, when Graham asked the group what the worst job they ever had was. Emma said a telemarketer ("I cried twice"). Paul said a bouncer at a nightclub ("I was 17 and weighed 110 pounds"). Jack said a children’s party magician ("The kids were brutal"). Then Cher, without missing a beat: "I had to share a dressing room with a live snake in 1975. The snake was nicer than the manager." Graham poured her another drink. The audience applauded for ten seconds. The Graham Norton Show Series 32 - Episode 11
When asked about training for Gladiator II , Paul tried to be humble, mentioning he only "sort of" learned to fight with a net. Jack Whitehall immediately asked if he’d had to wrestle anyone famous. Paul hesitated for just a second too long. Emma Stone gasped. Graham raised an eyebrow. Cher said: "Don't answer. Let the internet guess." The audience roared. Paul buried his face in his hands. A contestant named Gary from Slough attempted to