Winner of portrait artist competition is subject Graham Norton's third cousin

An artist who won a commission to paint a portrait of Graham Norton for a national display has discovered he is the TV presenter's third cousin.

Winner of portrait artist competition is subject Graham Norton's third cousin

An artist who won a commission to paint a portrait of Graham Norton for a national display has discovered he is the TV presenter's third cousin.

Gareth Reid said he could not "quite take in the chances" of the pair being related when they met to make a start on the project.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Lifestyle

Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited