Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 7, 2025 · Entertainment

Jodie Turner-Smith Addresses Controversial Question at Graham Norton Show with Taylor Swift

Jodie Turner-Smith has spoken out about her Graham Norton appearance alongside Taylor Swift after an audience member claimed she asked the singer an inappropriate question

Graham Norton Show EXCLUSIVE: Jodie Turner-Smith's Cringeworthy Question Causes a Stir!

The Graham Norton Show, known for its lighthearted and entertaining banter, took an awkward turn last week when British actress Jodie Turner-Smith allegedly asked Taylor Swift a rather personal question. The incident has left fans of the singer and the show in stitches, with many praising host Graham Norton's smooth handling of the situation.

According to sources, Jodie, 39, appeared on the famous red sofa alongside fellow guests Taylor Swift, Cillian Murphy, Greta Lee, Domhnall Gleeson, and Lewis Capaldi. However, things took a turn for the uncomfortable when Jodie allegedly asked Taylor if she was planning on having kids. The question was seen as a major faux pas by fans of the show and Taylor's devoted followers.

Taking to Instagram on Monday, Jodie broker her silence on the encounter as she gushed over 'absolute babe' Taylor

The incident occurred during a discussion about Taylor's recent engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce and her upcoming wedding plans. Jodie, seemingly unaware of the boundaries, asked Taylor, "And what about babies?" causing an awkward silence in the studio.

However, Graham Norton quickly jumped into action, expertly diffusing the situation by saying, "That's an off-camera conversation to have." The audience breathed a collective sigh of relief as the conversation was smoothly steered towards safer topics.

But not everyone was pleased with Jodie's line of questioning. One Swiftie, Sammie Nicole, who was in attendance at the show, took to TikTok to share her thoughts on the alleged incident. In a video that has gained thousands of views, Sammie claimed that things became "uncomfortable" after Jodie asked Taylor about her baby plans.

The British actress, 39, appeared on the famous red sofa last week, alongside fellow guests Taylor, Cillian Murphy , Greta Lee, Domhnall Gleeson and Lewis Capaldi

Sammie explained: "When I was watching it, I was like 'Oh, they cut that out!' Which I'm not surprised they did. There was a part when Graham was talking to Taylor about the upcoming wedding and planning it, and one of the other guests, Jodie, said to Taylor, 'And what about babies?' Now I know what she meant, she was asking Taylor, 'Are you going to have babies soon?' But Taylor thought she was asking if babies were coming to the wedding, so Taylor went, 'Oh no, under-18s are coming, just adults!'"

Sammie expressed her disappointment with Jodie's question, saying: "I feel that should have been the end of it, but it wasn't, because Jodie then said, 'No, no I mean are you going to have babies?' I was like girl? First of all, you don't ask someone that; you should know better than to ask that. Especially on a television show, like she's not going to answer that for you."

The TikTok user continued: "A, she might not want kids; B, she might not be able to have kids; and C, even if she can and will, it's none of your business. Don't ask someone that." Sammie praised Graham Norton's professionalism, saying: "Anyway, Graham was so on top of it. Instantly he went, 'That's an off-camera conversation to have.' And then they moved on."

An audience member, and hardcore Swiftie, took to social media to claim that Jodie had 'inappropriately' asked Taylor if she is planning on having kids

TheScholarlyNote.com contacted representatives for both Jodie and The Graham Norton Show for comment, but no response has been received at the time of publication.

Fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the incident, with many praising Graham Norton's smooth hosting skills. One user wrote: "Really glad Graham jumped in on the babies question because it is inappropriate, ESPECIALLY on a tv show. I can't believe she asked that."

Another user chimed in: "Why did she think it's appropriate to ask such personal questions is beyond me." Some users even praised Jodie Turner-Smith's acting skills, saying: "Good on Jodie for trying to be funny, but maybe next time stick to the script."

Sharing backstage snaps from The Graham Norton Show, Jodie said: ' @taylorswift you're an absolute babe! my love for you grows with each encounter!

The incident has sparked a lively debate among fans of The Graham Norton Show and Taylor Swift. While some see it as a harmless moment that was expertly handled by Graham Norton, others believe it was an unfortunate and awkward question.

As one fan aptly put it: "Omg thank god for Graham stepping in like that wow, gained a lot of respect and appreciation for him and the show for knowing that wasn't ok and cutting it off right away."