chat show

American

noun

British.

a television talk show.

chat show British

noun

US name: talk show. a television or radio show in which guests, esp celebrities, are interviewed informally

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chat shows

plural

Etymology

Origin of chat show

First recorded in 1970–75

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chat show

Solomon will go up against the Geordie duo for this year's gong as well as Sir David Attenborough in his 100th birthday year, Traitors and chat show host Claudia Winkleman and Alison Hammond.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

But Winkleman's own chat show did not last long enough for any more unusual guest combinations on its teal sofa.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

"Had Claudia Winkleman wanted to carry on with her chat show, it could have been a slow burn," he reflects.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

There had been speculation about his future on Ireland's longest-running chat show, but the Irish broadcaster confirmed he will continue as the host until 2028.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

Appearing on Norton's BBC chat show last year, Swift responded when asked by the host when the wedding would be: "Oh, you'll know. I was going to invite you to it."

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

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