'I was asked to sign pants!' Jenna Coleman reveals her weirdest fan request... while Will Smith, 50, tells Graham Norton he's too old to play himself in Fresh Prince reboot
She’s preparing for a return to TV in the forthcoming Victoria Christmas special, but Jenna Coleman admits she’s still reminded of her former role in long-running show Doctor Who.
Appearing on Friday’s edition of The Graham Norton Show, where she was joined by Hollywood star Will Smith, Jenna, 31, admitted the show’s enduring popularity with devoted fans once prompted a bizarre autograph request.
‘I’ll be sitting next to someone and they started humming the theme tune,’ she said. ‘Most people just ask me, ‘Where’s the Doctor?” But the weirdest thing I have been asked to do is sign someone’s underpants. I politely declined!'
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Constant reminder: She’s preparing for a return to TV in the forthcoming Victoria Christmas special, but Jenna Coleman admits she’s still reminded of her former role in long-running show Doctor Who
Joining the actress, Will, 49, admitted he might have to revise a return to his own breakout role should a much vaunted revival of The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air come to fruition.
The actor became a household name thanks to his leading role in the show, which follows the exploits of boisterous teenager Will after he moves from a rundown Philadelphia neighbourhood to the sprawling home owned by his uncle and aunt in affluent Los Angeles suburb Bel Air.
But almost 22-years after going off air, he concedes there might not be any way back.
Admission: Appearing on Friday’s edition of The Graham Norton Show, where she was joined by Hollywood star Will Smith and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, Jenna, 31, admitted the show’s enduring popularity with devoted fans once prompted a bizarre autograph request
Sign here: ‘Most people just ask me, ‘Where’s the Doctor?” But the weirdest thing I have been asked to do is sign someone’s underpants. I politely declined!' she said
'Man, I’d have to be Uncle Phil in that one now I’m nearly 50!' he joked, referring to the role originally played by former co-star James Avery, who passed away in 2013.
The actor is currently enjoying a new lease of life in Netflix film Bright, and he admitted the transition from cinema screens to TV streaming has been a refreshing change.
'It’s really a fun and bizarre action movie. It takes some time to get your head around,' he said of the fantasy drama, adding: 'It’s a relief not having to rely on just one opening weekend at the box office to see if your film is a hit or not.'
Times change: Joining the actress, Will, 49, admitted he might have to revise a return to his own breakout role should a much vaunted revival of The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air come to fruition
Not happening: 'Man, I’d have to be Uncle Phil in that one now I’m nearly 50!' he joked, referring to the role originally played by former co-star James Avery, who passed away in 2013
Reflecting on his lengthy Hollywood career, Will also recalled his meeting with boxing legend Muhammad Ali - who he portrayed in 2001 biopic Ali - he added: 'I was terrified when I met with him – he was the most recognisable person on earth.
'He looked me up and down and said, "Man, you’re almost pretty enough to play me!"'
The Graham Norton Show airs on BBC1, Friday 22nd December at 10.40pm.
Hitting the right notes: Former Keane singer Tom Chaplin performed Midnight Mass from his new Christmas album for studio guests
Say cheese: Will, Jenna, Graham and Jamie posed for photos on the famous red sofa
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