Olly Murs

  • English
  • Singer

Press clippings

Eek! The cheesy but breezy chatshow continues with a moose loose aboot Mrs Broon's hoose, and that poor wee rodent will likely regret seeking refuge up Grandad's trouser leg. Among the celeb guests watching where they step are Jane McDonald, Emily Atack and Olly Murs.

Gwilym Mumford, The Guardian, 30th March 2019

It's pretty much a Bake Off special this week as Ross quizzes judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith and presenter Noel Fielding about the current series of the cookery show. OK, so there's no Sandi Toksvig, but comedy awaits courtesy of Mo Gilligan and music is supplied by Olly Murs.

Mike Bradley, The Guardian, 29th September 2018

The refreshingly naive extravaganza returns, with its pranks and games expanded to the point that star turns from Ellie Goulding and the cast of School Of Rock feel like needless intrusions. McIntyre ribbing a teen about his posey Instagrams, or texting Olly Murs's contacts, is happy fun, devoid of cynicism and enhanced by the host's improv skills. Plus, the finale - with a fireman singing a Les Mis number - is worth 10 X Factors.

Jack Seale, The Guardian, 19th November 2016

The big Saturday nights in are back, with the return of Michael McIntyre's Big Show to the BBC. Considered one of Britain's best stand-up comedians, McIntyre certainly knows how to get a crowd.

Eloise Craven-Todd, On The Box, 19th November 2016

Charlie Brooker: why tug our forelocks to Richard III?

For somebody who did less for Britain than, say, Olly Murs, we're making a dreadful fuss of our late monarch.

Charlie Brooker, The Guardian, 24th March 2015

Radio Times review

Certain glossy magazines just can't stop speculating about Jennifer Aniston's love life. Oh, poor Jen, they wonder, will she ever find happiness after Brad Pitt? Is she still engaged to Justin Theroux? When are they going to marry? Is he scared of commitment? Is this really anyone's business?

So how far will Graham Norton go tonight when Aniston perches on the sofa with Jason Bateman to discuss their new film, Horrible Bosses 2? The frenzy that constantly surrounds Aniston's romantic life has always fogged the fact that she's an estimable light comic actress. Sadly, she's made some rubbish films since Friends ended, and judging by its trailer, Horrible Bosses 2 won't be a twinkling diamond on her CV.

Making a return visit is the mighty Dame Judi Dench, who'll be talking about her book, Behind the Scenes, and Olly Murs will sing his new single.

Alison Graham, Radio Times, 21st November 2014

Diamond geezer Olly Murs warms things up in the studio tonight when he pops in to give a live performance of Dear Darlin' for the ever-appreciative Carr. Also venturing into the chatty zone are former Corrie and jungle celeb Helen Flanagan, along with actors Zach Galifianakis and Ken Jeong - two of a handful of stars from The Hangover Part III who are doing the chat show rounds tonight - check out Graham Norton (BBC1, 10.35pm) for the biggies.

Carol Carter and Larushka Ivan-Zadeh, Metro, 24th May 2013

Mr Norton is spreading his guest net wide tonight in a bid to lure viewers away from chatty rival Alan Carr. He's got the national treasure spot covered with Dame Judi Dench, Hollywood allure with Mila Kunis and James Franco - stars of Oz The Great And Powerful - and home-grown acting talent courtesy of Jude Law, promoting new movie Side Effects. Then there's Olly Murs, taking a belated tilt at musical credibility with new single Army Of Two.

Carol Carter and Larushka Ivan-Zadeh, Metro, 1st March 2013

Dame Judi Dench was a Norton guest only last October when she appeared alongside her Skyfall pals Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem. But who cares? She's lovely and she's a national treasure and obviously we just can't get enough of her because she's back tonight.

Dame Judi shares the sofa with a glittery line-up - Mila Kunis and James Franco, in town to promote their new film, Oz the Great and Powerful, and Jude Law, starring with Rooney Mara in the movie Side Effects. Music comes courtesy of Olly Murs.

Alison Graham, Radio Times, 1st March 2013

Titillating talk-show host and Telegraph columnist Graham Norton has an all-male line-up tonight. He's joined by British actor Damian Lewis, who's currently garnering rave reviews for his role in Channel 4's US spy drama Homeland. Lewis's fellow Etonian Dominic West - who starred in the searing US crime saga The Wire - drops by to talk about his latest film John Carter, about an American Civil War veteran mysteriously transported to Mars. Also among the guests are French actor Gérard Depardieu and singer Olly Murs, who performs his new single Oh My Goodness.

Patrick Smith, The Telegraph, 8th March 2012