Norton expects Ross fans backlash as he takes radio seat

GRAHAM NORTON has told how he almost turned down the chance to take over Jonathan Ross’s BBC Radio 2 show — and expects a backlash from Ross’s fans.

Norton also quashed speculation that he could be set to take over Ross’s Friday night TV slot, saying “there’s been nothing said about Friday nights”.

The 47-year-old from Cork has been confirmed to take the helm on Ross’s long-running Radio 2 Saturday morning show later this year.