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Compared with the zing and bonhomie that characterise Graham Norton's chat juggernaut, Ross's tried-and-tested approach can seem a little unsexy and plain at times. Just as well that the presenter's guests this week include London grime hero Stormzy, alongside the reliably lovely Annette Bening, plus Jamie Bell, Bradley Walsh and Vince Vaughn. The musical guest is pop dullard Jamie Lawson, but you can't win 'em all.
Sophie Harris, The Guardian, 14th October 2017Jonathan Ross to commentate on Takeshi's Castle
Comedy Central have bought the rights to new episodes of challenge show Takeshi's Castle, with Jonathan Ross signed up as the narrator.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd October 2017In terms of guests, reliable chat and the odd headline-grabbing revelation, Jonathan Ross is at the top of his game in his comfy ITV chair. This week, The Great British Bake Off's Paul Hollywood and Noel Fielding pop in to talk about cakes and stuff. Over in Hollywood A-list corner, there's Jeff Bridges, Halle Berry and Julianne Moore as well as chat from Taron Egerton. Craig David provides the music, completing the something-for-everyone lineup.
Hannah Verdier, The Guardian, 16th September 2017Wherever he lays his chat, that's his home: Ross recently returned to the former bosom of the BBC by parking the 12th series of his ITV vehicle in the remodelled Television Centre (or at least the bit of it that hasn't been turned into posh flats and a fancy club). His lineup of guests tonight include both Rag'n'Bone Man and a moaning gag-man (Jack Dee), plus there's a chinwag with former Westeros side-eye champ Natalie Dormer.
Graeme Virtue, The Guardian, 9th September 2017Preview - The Jonathan Ross Show
Brightening up the early autumn evenings, Jonathan returns to ITV with the new series of his chat show where he is joined by a range of guests from musicians and actors, to comedians and Olympians.
Eloise Craven-Todd, On The Box, 9th September 2017Preview - The Jonathan Ross Show
Jonathan Ross returns with his ITV chat show inviting Hollywood stars, famous sporting names and music stars to take a seat on his sofa.
Eloise Craven-Todd, On The Box, 2nd September 2017How comedy captured the Edinburgh Fringe: part 3
In the third part of our Fringe history, two long-forgotten venues put comedy before theatre with the help of Austin Powers and a Wonder Dog.
Ben Venables, The Skinny, 11th July 2017How Jonathan Ross's couch got so bare
Before Sachsgate felled his career, Wossy was top of the chatshow tree. Now he makes do with Gino D'Acampo while Graham Norton entertains Tom Cruise.
Gavin Newsham, The Guardian, 12th June 2017Having shown with Five Gold Rings that playalong apps can modernise gameshows, ITV now tries a riskier version of the tactic with a panel game. Jonathan Ross and Frank Skinner lead teams second-guessing how the public will vote on moral and political dilemmas; it's live, with host Alexander Armstrong reporting results gleaned from viewers prodding their devices at home. Will any questions test how xenophobic the audience is?
Jack Seale, The Guardian, 25th April 2017Alexander Armstrong, Jonathan Ross and Frank Skinner to star in ITV quiz
Alexander Armstrong will host ITV's new interactive comedy quiz show Don't Ask Me Ask Britain, with Jonathan Ross and Frank Skinner as the team captains.
British Comedy Guide, 11th April 2017