Robbie Williams was invited to perform his new single “Pretty Face” on Thursday’s episode of *The Graham Norton Show*. After his performance, however, the singer made a move that sparked a wave of online debate.
The “Let Me Entertain You” singer was invited to join the other guests on the couch: Julia Roberts, Colin Farrell, Gloria Estefan, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
However, the 51-year-old musician surprised everyone when he decided to sit in the seat closest to the host (between Roberts and Norton).
Although it seemed like a harmless gesture, many on social media criticized Robbie Williams, saying he took what is considered the most prominent seat on the show.
Many commented that he appeared to wait for the other guests to move so he could take the prime spot on the red sofa.
“Did Robbie just sit in the first position on the sofa and make Julia Roberts squeeze in?” one user on X (formerly Twitter) asked.
“Why did Robbie sit on that side of the couch and not the other end? Show some respect,” wrote another.
Some viewers, however, believed the musician had done nothing wrong.
“Why does everyone on Graham Norton’s couch look so uncomfortable? Robbie Williams deserved to be a guest too — not just the night’s musical performer,” said one viewer.
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You can always trust Robbie to liven up Graham Norton. pic.twitter.com/eqiOOoSNLJ
— lucy ♡ (@ALcveSupreme) October 10, 2025
