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Actress Jodie Turner-Smith has spoken out following online rumours that she asked Taylor Swift an “inappropriate” question during their recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show.
The British star, best known for her roles in Queen & Slim and Anne Boleyn, appeared on the BBC chat show last week alongside a star-studded lineup including Taylor Swift, Cillian Murphy, Greta Lee, Domhnall Gleeson, and Lewis Capaldi.
The British star, 39, took her seat on the iconic red sofa last week with Taylor, Cillian Murphy, Greta Lee, Domhnall Gleeson, and Lewis Capaldi – Credit: PA Wire
However, after the episode aired, an audience member took to social media to claim that an awkward moment was cut from the broadcast, suggesting that Jodie had asked Taylor if she was planning to have children, prompting host Graham Norton to swiftly change the subject.
The post, which quickly went viral among Swifties, described the exchange as “cringeworthy” and accused Jodie of crossing a line with her question.
The actress calls Taylor ‘an absolute babe’
On Monday, Jodie took to Instagram to address the speculation, and while she didn’t directly confirm or deny the incident, she made her feelings about Taylor crystal clear.
Sharing several behind-the-scenes photos from the recording, Jodie gushed over the Cruel Summer singer, writing:
“@taylorswift you’re an absolute babe! My love for you grows with each encounter!”
She went on to praise Taylor’s kindness and professionalism, calling her “a beautiful soul with unmatched grace and humour.”
Fans were quick to flood Jodie’s comments with support, with many applauding her for speaking positively amid the online chatter. One follower wrote, “You handled that perfectly, classy as ever!” while another added, “We love women supporting women.”
One audience member, a die-hard Swiftie, accused Jodie on social media of ‘inappropriately’ asking Taylor if she plans to have kids - Credit: instagram.com/jodiesmith
What really happened on the Graham Norton set?
The Graham Norton Show has yet to comment on the alleged moment, and the supposed “inappropriate question” did not appear in the final edit broadcast on BBC One.
Audience members have noted in the past that certain segments of the show are trimmed or edited for time or tone before airing. However, it’s common for celebrity gossip to take on a life of its own online, especially when Taylor Swift is involved.
While some viewers criticised Jodie based on the viral post, others questioned whether the encounter was exaggerated or misinterpreted entirely.
As one fan commented, “You can’t believe everything you read online. Taylor looked relaxed the whole time, and Jodie seemed lovely.”
A night of star power and Swift charm
The episode itself was one of the most talked-about Graham Norton line-ups in recent months. Taylor Swift was on the sofa promoting her Eras Tour film release and upcoming The Tortured Poets Department deluxe edition, while Cillian Murphy and Greta Lee were discussing their latest film projects.
Lewis Capaldi provided plenty of laughs, as usual, while Domhnall Gleeson charmed audiences with his trademark Irish wit.
For Jodie Turner-Smith, the night ended with social media headlines rather than film reviews, but her response seems to have put the rumours to rest with grace and good humour.
As one fan summed it up best:
“Leave it to Jodie to handle drama with kindness and class, exactly what we love to see.”
Jodie couldn’t hide her excitement as she shared backstage photos from The Graham Norton Show, writing: “@taylorswift you’re an absolute babe! My love for you grows with each encounter! - Credit: instagram.com/jodiesmith
