Robbie Williams once hid Geri Halliwell in a holdall - The Graham Norton Show: 2017 - BBC

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[@colievalette]

It’s official: Robbie is a better story teller than most actors and comedians.

[@Ron.S.]

If I were a comedian I’d never come on the show when Robbie is booked in

[@unusuario5173]

Actors? Yes. Comedians? Nope.

[@nez9751]

And bullshitter,.

[@MyNameIsBucket]

The moment all Norton fans wait for: Robbie Williams saying, "I probably shouldn't tell this story..."

[@sunitafisher4758]

MyNameIsBucket 🌸 lol 😂

[@stevencoates3382]

"We weren't dating, we were friends..." Elton John: smirks 😏😏😏

[@Marc-zi5cq]

We were friends....and ahem...you know...

[@silviagramegna1090]

Ahhhhhhh

[@stanbalo]

They were really just friends. Geri said that they have a connection mainly bec they both left their groups.

[@108padma]

Sounds to me like there may have been 'benefits'!

[@fpoiana]

@@108padma benefits? he is gay

[@alangoncalves9495]

He always has THE BEST anecdotes!!! lol

[@ClandestineRecords]

He should have a comedy show :)

[@williamwolf2844]

I want him and Miriam Margolyes to have their own show.

[@TheVgaTV]

Never thought I'd say this, but I really want a Robbie Williams biopic. Just the stories he's told on Graham Norton would make an entertaining flick

[@anastasiaryabyhova7092]

Exactly!!!:)

[@Beinlausi]

But if it's made from is memory, there's a lot of blackout on that reel.

[@magicmarvel]

Chapter one: Maureen from the pub

[@mlitt648]

@@magicmarvel That story was pure Gold😅

[@hd-xc2lz]

Who plays Robbie? (other than himself)

[@Rheinmeister09]

Between him and Greg Davies’ stories, I am in tears laughing.

[@前橋みき]

What a brilliant story-Robbie is a natural comedian-loved it

[@RolandDeschain1]

Robbie Williams is the best talk show guest since the heyday of Billy Connolly. He has an endless source of great stories delivered expertly.

[@ElvarMasson]

You mean apart from 0:14, 0:29, 0:48, 1:40, 1:46, 2:11 (and a few moments in between) until the end of the video ? I see what you mean

[@erikl9842]

Elton always looking like he's off in his own world 😂😂😂

[@simonkevnorris]

With someone else's forehead.....

[@shmookins]

@@simonkevnorris As Robbie mentioned in another interview, Elton helped him break his addiction and getting him cleaned up (as well as with other celebrities). So Elton is a cool cat regardless of what you think of his forehead.

[@curiousaboutanything2454]

Robbie is great singer, even greater performer but he's a funny guy & he knows how to make people laugh. Love you Robbie, my angel.

[@pinball2k6]

Robbies an awful singer but thats the point. He is the first to admit it but hes such a charismatic entertainer and solo act he made it without ever being able to sing

[@David-uq6yb]

They cut the bit at the end where Robbie turns to Elton and asks him, “did you ever smuggle Leo Sayer out of your flat in a hold-all?” Couldn’t stop laughing at that. Elton’s face went pale 😂

[@mrchopsticks3]

In the UK, Robbie Williams could wear a mask and get recognized. In the US, he could wear a sign that says "I am Robbie Williams." and barely anyone would know who he is.

[@GianlucaTomoe]

did he never have any hit in the US?

[@mrchopsticks3]

@@GianlucaTomoe Angels got a little radio play, but he is virtually unknown here.

[@yfoog]

I don’t think his vibe translated to the US. He’s an Englishman thru and thru

[@mrchopsticks3]

@@yfoog No, I just don't think his music appealed to the US mass audience at the time. Grunge was still around when he was big in the UK, his kind of pop wasn't what people wanted.

[@bleep77]

He had minor hits in the US with Angels, Millennium, Feel, and Rock DJ

[@trynewhardstuffpls9572]

I love Robbie, Oasis, Blur, Pulp, the Manics. Just all part of the best part of music in my lifetime. The bickers, fights, talent and music was fkn amazing. Loved the 90's almost as much as the 80's

[@dineshapunchihewa1228]

This man had and having such a colourful life. Full of great stories

[@kirangill0]

Robbie Williams is my favourite person

[@LeanneMassarella]

I just love listening to any of his stories, they are always hilarious 😍

[@b.hagedash7973]

"how a London PC talked his way out of being gifted front row concert tickets"

[@zahrans]

Prob a Gary Barlow fan...

[@quandary1382]

God forbid he doesn't like any of Robbie's music, also he was absolutely right. Though technically all he needed to say was, no there is nothing that can be done, they are breaking no law.

[@cloverite]

@@quandary1382 they were disturbing the peace and probably blocking a public right of way, so yes the policeman could have moved them on.

[@anon4854]

@@quandary1382 >Though technically all he needed to say was, no there is nothing that can be done, they are breaking no law. Yeah, that's the point. Robbie didnt ask for a lecture he asked what his rights were. The copper was out of line to say that. People deserve privacy in their own home whether they're famous or not.

[@dexterellis7818]

The KFC part of that story had me in stitches!

[@adamr9720]

KFC is pretty damn tasty. 😂

[@jubop7996]

God I love this man..makes me proud to be British!.

[@catarinaf3261]

I actually read "Robbie Williams once DID Geri Halliwell in a holdall" 🤣🤣🙈

[@zapfanzapfan]

Robbie has the best stories! :-)

[@clubredken13]

I know what Robbie needs to do. He just needs to ask Elton what to do. Elton has this all figured out years ago.

[@Summy27]

Would have loved to have been in the audience for this episode!!

[@tracyjane3962]

I remember Geri mentioning this a few years ago

[@MisterChirp]

Same, but the way I remember her telling it was different to this, there were a few friends over and it was Jonathan Wilkes or another friend who carried her out in the bag and put her in the car with everyone else, not in the boot, so someone is embellishing or I'm remembering it differently.

[@Akitila]

I’m trying to find the interview of her talking about it but i can’t find it 😩

[@Nocturne22]

@@MisterChirp Robbie is known for embellishing. They put her in the car after carrying her out, and that was it. He's lying about keeping her trapped inside the bag while eating KFC.

[@mod4it87]

Sarah A Frank Skinner show interview

[@mod4it87]

Was that policeman Garry Barlow ? 😂

[@Alienkiwi730]

Elton was sitting there thinking about something else up until 1:40

[@foxontherun4754]

I dont like his music that much but his stories are music to my ears.

[@bluemoon806]

I will always love Robbie the best!!!

[@debradonato7363]

Robbies Got Wild Stories‼️‼️

[@jonathaneffemey4892]

Thanks for posting.

[@stevencassidy6982]

Geri in a holdall just makes me laugh

[@mlitt648]

What's a holdall? 'Fraid I'm a yank

[@debradonato5659]

Robbie Tells Great Stories ♥️🌟💪💪😂😂😂💙🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@christinadacruz420]

He’s hysterical

[@trevorfeelgood]

I know this story this isn't new. She has told this story.

[@lolachiconila7650]

interesting Answer Policeman gave to Robbie :) smart one.

[@batchint]

notting hill was quite a place to be around then... and portabello

[@theburgerking746]

It's weird that he has three musical guests, I wonder which one performed

[@Heidella]

The Burger King pink did

[@cindyharrington5958]

Robbie always makes me laugh.lol

[@markorollo.]

Normally I would be sceptical of this but it is Robbie Williams, and Geri halliwell is small so......

[@byronius57]

He just had to have that chicken hahaaah! Great story!

[@scarletfluerr]

Elton never look comfortable at these things.

[@anywaythewindblows8912]

scarletfluerr I was thinking the same thing

[@michaellejeune7715]

Thought he was jolly enough in his appearances on this show?

[@layneisinpayne2473]

He's a very shy man

[@AlanCINAT1992]

Robbie should do stand up

[@shmookins]

Today I learned what a holdall is. (It's British for a gym bag or a carryall).

[@saraclark5162]

I sold that holdal to Robbie! And it really wasn't big so well done for Geri for getting into it 😬

[@hannahthomas1764]

I love his new album 25 and I love 💘 his new single lost it is great and the greatest hits on his album

[@tjteknik1]

All these funny stories... Kind of reminds me of my brother in law - about the same level of crazy things happens all the time.

[@MandyMorris-yt4gy]

Full so funny and best ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@OurWorldOfWonders]

It is a funny story but... They do make these things called curtains Dearest Robbie

[@teaniphotography4174]

Yep, my thoughts aswell

[@sepehryazdanmehr8877]

Robbie is always so high at this show

[@Brookhouse3041]

It's gotta be said he has the best stories. Hands down imho.

[@terri6854]

Where's the photos of him carrying the holdall? Paps must have taken some.

[@fakiola9184]

I bet there's pap shots of him leaving the flat with that holdall somewhere online because they'll print any shot they can get. I'm not even a Geri fan but I can remember just how tiny she became when she went on an extreme diet & hit the yoga really hard. It was just after her band broke up & she really wasn't in a good place. The only reason I remember the photos was because they were actually alarming I was shocked by her sudden transformation because she looked like a totally different person, one who was very unwell. To fit her in a holdall & take her out to his car she'd have had to of been pretty small, that's what made me think of those pictures. It all probably happened around the same time.

[@Marc-zi5cq]

You are correct. That was actually the time her and Robbie were dating, so it all makes sense. She's also only 5ft 1.

[@LaviniaCrazyGirl83]

He is absolutely the top 😂

[@zenaacarnall3119]

No that was Mel B.. 🤣🤣

[@gabrielakominkova9667]

I read did instead of hid and was very curious about how they made that work

[@8021wain]

Me too!

[@mnb9162]

I think Elton has a soft spot for Robbie.

[@ann-mariecolson4190]

Omg... this is a great story... :-) :-) :-) Them poor celebs...

[@soulreavergirl1]

My favorite Brit...

[@paultwiss199]

Elton John pissed off he is not the number one position on the sofa.

[@CraigNiel]

I'm pretty sure he could afford some curtains...

[@stevens5541]

Just a tap dancer from stoke

[@dongle404]

robbie seems like such a sporadic person

[@kanatatsul8399]

Robbie is a proper rock star.

[@deeplaysgaming4754]

the only spice ive ever had in my boot was tumeric.

[@sultanabran1]

This stories this guy tells...

[@X15Prototype]

Kept waiting for the good bit but it never arrived.

[@GiorgiBeru]

Elton thinking about something else

[@martinjp1]

Looking more like Morrissey every day.

[@anitachavez2451]

Me gustó la historia que contó sobre el vecino mafioso 😀😁😂😃😆

[@patricksivertsen787]

Robbie is a funny guy

[@Healden1]

Shut the curtains, close the blinds = no story.

[@daliapiper4603]

Yes but at that time paparazzi were everywhere!

[@r3v001]

Anyone else notice, almost everyone is cracking up, except Carey Mulligan. She is not amused!

[@SK22520]

Victor Funk no? Look at her face, she is laughing

[@SK22520]

Victor Funk yes I think she is so too. Really charming and intelligent woman!

[@r3v001]

@@SK22520 Yeah, just re-watched and I'm not sure what I was thinking, I could clearly see her laughing this time round. Maybe she is just more reserved so I wasn't picking up on it when I watched the first time, but I have seen a few interviews with her since watching this, and she is a real classy lady, I find her quite charming.

[@DJMichaelAngelo]

they need a "British-To-American" translation for this I think *lol* good GRAVY so many british-centric words that are never used in the U.S. *giggle* not that that's necessarily a bad thing! flat....holdall....mate....boot...

[@imacg5]

so this is where hodor got his name

[@ismenevokas6209]

you dont see me yet

[@raaedravo]

It's so refreshing to see Elton John's robotic behavior getting better at imitating that of a human's

[@ivanbarbosa81]

Love robbie

[@avaward7180]

What the hell is Robbie Williams doing next to Elton John

[@Heidella]

So funny

[@jimmypopt.v.3037]

Norman Wisdom

[@DexterHorrorAHS]

Geri is leaving the conversation....

[@Bessie66]

Love it! 😂

[@willcoley600]

Elton John is loving this story lmao

[@Account-br9kc]

Those police men are wrong!!!!

[@abdirisakawes6544]

Hi there 😊

[@hannayoung6359]

What's that thing at 0:31seconds? 😊😊😊😅

[@marissabones]

Love him

[@richardsaunders531]

Thats Christian Horners wife hahaha

[@ismenevokas6209]

maybe

[@glostergloster6945]

Anyone got the pap shot of him with the bag?

[@firefly-fu3ce]

He described Geri as a "psycho ex"

[@MaheshWalatara]

Brits never heard of curtains??

[@snakeeyes7834]

3 fudge nudgers

[@NunyaBusinessMK]

Why does everyone think this is true

[@blackporscheroadster6415]

The best part is at the end, when he took his time letting her out. Should have done everyone a favour and forgot about her completely. Halliwell is a horrible little self-absorbed dwarf.

[@May04bwu]

Come on, nobody believes this actually happened :D

[@noobofalltrades9766]

Weirder things have happened with celebrities so who knows. The KFC part might have been a stretch but carrying someone in a big back isn't as hard to do depending on how big the person is.

[@stuarthenderson7663]

No Robbie Williams good songs in years

[@kcbh24]

Man, a couple of decades of hard living ages you.

[@viktormuerte]

Hard living?? If looking hefty due to being able to eat anything you want anytime is how hard living looks like, everyone should experience it.

[@dfangirl72]

rude much

[@dfangirl72]

@@viktormuerte excuse me hefty ..i'm sure you don't look anorexic...

[@viktormuerte]

@@dfangirl72 lol! I wish. Well..maybe not really but still..

[@parapoliticos52]

Is Elton John laying an Egg?

[@darren_myatt]

🤣😅🤣😅

[@ismenevokas6209]

hi

[@jag1963]

Ever considered Curtains?

[@IzellahImre]

I have no idea who this guy is but he’s HILARIOUS

[@Marc-zi5cq]

Do you know Geri though? ;)

[@002lisamarie]

It's Robbie Williams. He is a pop star and former member of the band Take That. He is popular all over the world apart from the USA.