Inside Graham Norton’s secret ‘wedding’ weekend with mystery love in Cork – with surprise performances & celeb guests
GRAHAM Norton was joined by singer Lulu as he tied the knot with a mystery love in Cork over the weekend. The TV star booked out the plush Bantry House on Saturday where he and his partner exchanged vows in a blessing ceremony in front of more than 100 family members and friends. While the […]
GRAHAM Norton was joined by singer Lulu as he tied the knot with a mystery love in Cork over the weekend.
The TV star booked out the plush Bantry House on Saturday where he and his partner exchanged vows in a blessing ceremony in front of more than 100 family members and friends.
While the big day was supposed to be shrouded in secrecy, The Irish Sun understands guests were entertained by a Riverdance troupe and TikTok stars Cairde while Panti Bliss, aka Rory O’Neill, performed a DJ set.
Rumours of a celebratory bash circulated over the weekend when a huge marquee was spotted outside Norton’s holiday home at Ahakista on the Sheep’s Head Peninsula.
Guests were then seen arriving at the four-star Bantry House around lunchtime on Saturday.
The following day, dozens of revellers joined him at his stunning waterfront home and were rewarded with gorgeous weather.
The Bafta winner, 59, spends much of the summer in the area and was photographed with pals in the nearby village recently.
He also attended Elton John’s gig in Pairc Ui Chaoimh where the Rocketman singer dedicated a song to him, but it’s unknown if the Rocketman star was at the wedding.
While guests have so far remained tight-lipped about the event, Scottish singer Lulu took to Instagram to tell fans she was holidaying in Ireland.
She then went on to show footage of the beautiful grounds of Bantry House where she dined for breakfast.
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TV legend Norton grew up in Bandon and has retained close links to the area ever since, as his mum Rhoda still lives there.
The London-based star prefers to spend his off-duty time away from the showbiz spotlight and enjoys the privacy he is afforded in west Cork.
In return for locals leaving him in peace, he generously hosts a charity quiz in Ahakista for the village’s summer festival.
He has also managed to spend increasing amounts of time in the area as for the past few years he has recorded his Virgin Radio UK show in the 103FM studios beside the Bandon River.
Sources say that because of past experiences with partners and a difficulty maintaining relationships amid the media glare, he’s determined to ensure that his romantic life stays out of the spotlight.
SINGLE LIFE
He previously admitted that he didn’t mind being single, saying: “You have your own rules as you get older.
“I would prefer to live alone for the rest of my life rather than live with towels that were folded incorrectly.”
However, having pulled out all the stops for a no-expense-spared party last weekend, it looks as if the proud Corkman has finally met his match.
One well-known local told The Irish Sun: “No-one really knows what last weekend was about, but it brought a great buzz to the area.
“Residents living in the area could hear the music and the sounds of people enjoying themselves.
“Everyone here loves Graham. He is so supportive of the local community and he helps out where he can with charity and community events.
“He is one of our own and the reason he loves it so much here is that he can be himself and he is left alone without people annoying him when they see him.”