Jonathan Ross says his chat show isn’t ‘weaker’ than BBC rival

• Jonathan Ross has discussed his chat show rivalry with Graham Norton, suggesting Norton attracts more A-list Hollywood guests due to a more “conciliatory” relationship with studios.
• Ross, whose ITV show typically features British talent, maintains his programme is not weaker, highlighting its diverse mix of guests from various fields.
• He acknowledged Norton's slightly higher overnight viewing figures but stated their catch-up figures are comparable, asserting the health of his own show.
• Ross previously hosted a BBC chat show in Norton's current slot before moving to ITV in 2010, following the controversy involving Russell Brand and Andrew Sachs.
• The Graham Norton Show, which premiered on BBC Two in 2007 and later moved to BBC One, has continued to thrive, securing renewals until at least 2028.

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Jonathan Ross suggests Graham Norton Show gets ‘bigger’ guests as he makes compromises