Graham Norton has given a rare insight into his marriage to husband Jonathan 'Jono' McLeod, as the broadcaster was named Attitude's Person of the Year. The 60-year-old BBC presenter married the Scottish filmmaker in West Cork, Ireland, in July 2022, with a wedding attended by 120 guests, a performance by Lulu and a DJ set by Panti Bliss.
Speaking to Attitude magazine, Norton joked about marrying later in life, saying: 'It's good! I feel like I've turned on my tribe. You know when people in relationships, or who are married, want it for you? You just want me to do it to validate the choice you made! But I am enjoying it.' He added: 'I was older, so I went into it with my eyes wide open. You know the pitfalls of relationships, the dangers. But I met someone who I was willing to take a bet on.'
The Virgin Radio presenter also addressed ageing and dismissed any suggestion of cosmetic procedures. 'I've never liked what I see in the mirror, and still don't,' he said. 'So, I don't know what to say. Silver fox? I'm a fox that got mange. Obviously, I wish there were fewer lines on my face, more hair on my head. But there are things you can do about that, and I haven't done those things.'
Norton's comments come as he is named Attitude's Person of the Year for 2024, an honour recognising individuals who have advanced LGBTQ+ representation through their cultural influence. The magazine's annual Attitude 101 list also celebrates 100 LGBTQ+ trailblazers across fields including Business, Legal, Finance, Media, Sport, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
