In a show of support for the ongoing Hollywood actors’ strike, Hannah Waddingham withdrew from her role as a presenter for The Proms.
Just before the upcoming Fantasy, Myths and Legends Prom at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday (28 August), the actress and singer used X (formerly known as Twitter) to elucidate to her followers the reasons behind her absence as the host on BBC Radio Three.
The Eurovision host wrote: “Hey guys, I’m very sadly won’t be able to host tonight’s BBC Proms “Fantasy, Myths and Legends”.
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“It will be a magical night, but due to my ongoing support for the SAG-AFTRA strike I must respectfully step down.
“I look forward to being back at Royal Albert Hall PDQ (pretty darn quickly)! Xx H”
The 49-year-old telly star previously participated in the BBC Proms back in 2016.
Fans were impressed by Hannah’s stance, and showered her with praise on X.
“Solidarity and so much respect to you,” a person wrote.
Another X user commented: “Go with your conscience. Good call.”
A separate individual chimed in: “Thanks for doing the right thing, from this pre-WGA scribe who’s written a role in a rom-com feature with you in mind. (These days, isn’t everybody?)”
“Oh so sad to hear this. Was looking forward to listening to your beautiful voice. But you’ve got my full support on that strike lady. It’s for a greater good,” an additional fan wrote.
A television enthusiast added: “Good for you for standing for what’s right!
“The cause is important for the future of the entertainment industry (not the CEO, but all the people involved in that industry) and the actors and writers.
“Keep Fighting! We’ll wait for you to be able to perform again!”
Hannah notably played Rebecca Welton in the renowned BAFTA-winning show Ted Lasso from 2020 to 2023, prompting her to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2021 and the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2021 and 2022.
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The London native has additionally taken the stage in several West End productions, such as Spamalot, the 2010 revival of Into the Woods at Regent’s Park, and portraying the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz.
Her performances have garnered her three Olivier Award nominations.
Hannah also became a part of the ensemble for the fifth season of the HBO show Game of Thrones, assuming the role of Septa Unella in 2015.
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