Graham Norton has given an update on his health after undergoing shoulder surgery to fix a long-standing injury. The 62-year-old chat show host revealed that his left shoulder had been problematic since he broke his collarbone as a child, and in recent years it became painful and sore, affecting his sleep.
Speaking to Woman's Weekly UK, Norton said the operation involved inserting 'a bit of porcelain and plastic' into the joint. He reported that the pain has gone and he is now doing physiotherapy and light weightlifting. He added that he was able to swim in the bay near his home in Ireland over the summer, which he loved.
Norton underwent the operation just days before his commentary duties at this year's Eurovision Song Contest. He previously joked on BBC Radio 2 that his shoulder was 'less than two weeks old' at the time and that he was on multiple medications. He was also seen wearing a sling at the BAFTA TV Awards in May.
In July, Norton spoke emotionally about his hospital experience on his podcast, describing feeling vulnerable before the procedure. He explained that the surgery involved a plastic ball and socket, with a porcelain component and titanium fixing.
Norton returns to screens this Friday with a new episode of The Graham Norton Show, featuring guests including Glen Powell, Michelle Yeoh, Rosamund Pike, Jack Whitehall, and Ed Sheeran. The show airs at 10.40pm on BBC One.
