One of the best-known voices of Eurovision coverage, Graham Norton, has issued an apology over the announcements he recorded for Merseyside trains. The popular BBC star said sorry to the people of Liverpool on This Morning, on May 12.
Chatting with the ITV show's hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, Graham addressed the announcements when This Morning showed a clip of a train arriving at Liverpool Central as Graham joked: "I think I did do a voiceover for 'the next station is...' Sorry Liverpool."
The Eurovision final will take place on Saturday evening, May 13, at the M&S Bank Arena. Alison was wowed at how Liverpool has embraced the Eurovision spirit, reports the Liverpool Echo.
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Graham said he has been taken aback by the response as Alison said she saw his face all over the city. He said: "I feel weirdly famous in Liverpool at the moment." One of the most recognisable changes is how Graham's voice can be heard over Merseyrail trains during Eurovision week.
Graham is joined by Rylan Clark on the messages as they urge passengers not to be a "diva" and to ask for "a little help" from a friendly member of staff if needed. The announcements end with the words "let the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 begin".
However, Graham can rest assured as commuters have taken to Twitter and said how they love the new announcements
Jane said: "I am lovng the #Eurovision rail station announcements @merseyrail. Lovely walk to the station and to be welcomed by Graham Norton this morning!"
Tom added: "Graham Norton and Rylan @merseyrail announcements for @Eurovision. We love to hear it."
Laura tweeted: "Life in Merseyside right now: The buses don’t say where they’re going, just the number and the #Eurovision logo. Graham Norton now does the announcements at Merseyrail stations. Sophie Ellis-Bextor set up a kitchen disco in John Lewis. Everyone wears #Eurovision merch and strangers start chatting in the streets. It’s like a city-wide comic con. Music is everywhere, 2 little Ukrainian kids were playing the accordion to rapturous applause. I’m genuinely worried as to what we’re all going to do come Sunday."
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