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Meet Graham Norton’s husband, Jonathan ‘Jono’ McLeod: a Scottish documentarian, he won a Bafta for his film starring Alan Cumming – but does he stand a chance against Norton’s dogs?

STORYSumnima Kandangwa
Meet TV show host Graham Norton’s husband, Scottish documentarian Jonathan “Jono” McLeod. Photos: Getty Images
Meet TV show host Graham Norton’s husband, Scottish documentarian Jonathan “Jono” McLeod. Photos: Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

Before settling down with McLeod, talk show host Norton dated RuPaul’s Drag Race star Tina Burner and fashion consultant Trevor Patterson, who alleged Norton put his dogs before their relationship

Famed Irish TV host Graham Norton quietly tied the knot with his long-term partner of six years, Jonathan “Jono” McLeod, in 2022.

The couple held their wedding at Bantry House in County Cork, Ireland, where Norton, 62, spent his childhood.

Graham Norton, host of the BBC’s The Graham Norton Show. Photo: Handout
Graham Norton, host of the BBC’s The Graham Norton Show. Photo: Handout
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He told Attitude in a February 2024 interview that he was enjoying married life, having been 59 when he wed. “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,” he said.

Jonathan “Jono” McLeod at last December’s British Independent Film Awards. Photo: Getty Images
Jonathan “Jono” McLeod at last December’s British Independent Film Awards. Photo: Getty Images

Here’s the A to Z on Jonathan McLeod, the man who finally got the host of The Graham Norton Show to settle down.

He’s a Scottish filmmaker

Jonathan “Jono” McLeod with the Best Director – Factual Award for film My Old School at the 2023 Bafta Scotland Awards in Glasgow. Photo: Getty Images
Jonathan “Jono” McLeod with the Best Director – Factual Award for film My Old School at the 2023 Bafta Scotland Awards in Glasgow. Photo: Getty Images

Jonathan “Jono” McLeod is a Scottish filmmaker.

He’s worked on various projects over the years but is best known for his 2022 documentary, My Old School, starring Alan Cumming.

The movie earned McLeod a Bafta award for Best Director – Factual in 2023.

He’s spoken about the struggles of being gay

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