BREAKING: Graham Norton Reveals Why He Can’t Host Any Show Until Next Year Due To…
Television icon Graham Norton shocked fans today with an unexpected announcement: he won’t be hosting any shows until next year. The reason? A rather unusual one—he has lost his voice… to a parrot.
During a charity event in the south of France, Norton was introduced to Pierre, a rare and highly intelligent African Grey Parrot. The bird, known for its uncanny ability to mimic human speech, took an immediate liking to Norton’s distinctive voice. Unfortunately, the feeling was mutual—so much so that Norton found himself engaging in full conversations with Pierre late into the night.
“I was doing my usual chatty thing, telling stories, laughing, and before I knew it, Pierre was repeating every single word… perfectly,” Norton explained in a hoarse whisper during a press conference. “Then, the next morning, I woke up and—nothing! Just a pathetic squeak.”
Doctors have diagnosed him with a rare case of Phonetic Mimicry Fatigue, a condition so unheard of that it barely exists outside parrot enthusiast forums. The prognosis? Rest, silence, and avoiding all contact with chatty birds.
Until his vocal cords recover, Pierre will be the only one sounding like Graham Norton on television. In a bizarre twist, Netflix has reportedly reached out to the parrot’s handlers about a potential stand-in hosting gig.
“I’d watch it,” Norton admitted with a shrug. “But only if I get royalties.”