Graham Norton, Alesha Dixon and actress Hannah Waddingham will host this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.
The beloved European song competition would normally take place in Ukraine this year as their Kalush Orchestra act won it last year.
But the contest cannot be held in Ukraine due to the ongoing Russian invasion, so the UK will be hosting the contest with Ukraine at Liverpool’s Arena in May.
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BBC Radio 2 Breakfast host Zoe Ball revealed which UK stars are hosting Eurovision 2023 on Wednesday morning (February 22).
And it’s a star-studded line-up as Britain’s Got Talent Alesha Dixon is hosting it, as well as Sex Education star Hannah Waddingham and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina.
Presenting trio Alesha, Hannah, and Julia will host the two semi-finals on 9 and 11 May before BBC presenter Graham Norton joins them for the grand final on the Saturday (May 13).
Alesha said: “There is just something about the buzz and anticipation of a live show that can’t be rivalled. Eurovision delivers that excitement, creativity and talent, but on a vast, global scale”.
Emmy-award winning actress Hannah, who starred in Game of Thrones, said it was a “great privilege” to be involved.
She said: “It’s one of the world’s greatest music festivals,” before adding: “But this year, perhaps more than ever, it is such a great honour to be standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine, a country which has carried itself with such strength and unity.”
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Eurovision commentator Graham described it as “the greatest show on earth.”
He said: “Every year that I’m involved it’s a huge honour,” adding: “This year is even more special and I personally feel a big responsibility to make our Ukrainian colleagues proud.”
Bake Off star and comedian Mel Giedroyc will help commentate during the final after covering the BBC’s semi-final coverage previously.
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