Mark Wahlberg Kicked Off Graham Norton’s Show After Fiery Showdown

Mark Wahlberg Kicked Off Graham Norton’s Show After Fiery Showdown

What was supposed to be a lighthearted night of celebrity banter on The Graham Norton Show took an explosive turn when Mark Wahlberg reportedly clashed with both the host and a fellow guest — leading to him being escorted off set mid-taping.

The Tension Starts Early

Sources inside the studio claim the trouble began just minutes into filming. Wahlberg, promoting his latest film, seemed “edgy” from the start, making several sarcastic remarks when Graham teased him about a past role. The audience chuckled nervously, but Mark’s body language told a different story — arms folded, eyes narrowing, jaw tight.

The Comment That Set Him Off

It was when another guest — an A-list British actor — brought up one of Wahlberg’s most controversial early career moments that the atmosphere turned icy. Mark allegedly shot back with:

“At least I’m not still trying to be relevant by dragging up other people’s pasts.”

Gasps erupted in the audience. Graham tried to steer the conversation back to safer ground, but Wahlberg wasn’t done.

Graham Steps In — and Loses Control

Graham, known for handling celebrity egos with ease, lightly joked, “Careful, Mark, you’re going to scare the nice people watching at home.”

But instead of diffusing the tension, Mark stood up, pointing at Graham and reportedly saying:

“Don’t try to make me the joke here. I don’t need this.”

The production crew scrambled as the exchange escalated. Audience members described a “visible panic” on set as producers whispered frantically offstage.

Security Intervention

When Wahlberg refused to sit back down, security was called. Though there was no physical altercation, sources say the actor “stormed” toward the backstage area, still shouting over his shoulder. The cameras stopped rolling, and producers made the decision to continue the taping without him.

Aftermath & Public Reaction

By the time the show aired, all traces of the confrontation had been edited out. But word spread quickly online after audience members posted cryptic tweets about “the most awkward Graham Norton episode ever.” Some defended Wahlberg, saying he was provoked; others accused him of being unprofessional.

Neither Wahlberg nor Graham has publicly addressed the incident — but insiders claim the actor is now “unofficially blacklisted” from future appearances on the show.