The BBC has announced the Eurovison Song Contest 2023 hosts.
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball broke the news on her morning breakfast show. Presenting the Grand Final will be Eurovision legend Graham Norton, award-winning Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina (of The HARDKISS), internationally acclaimed musical theatre performer, three-time Olivier Award nominee and Emmy Award-winning actress Hannah Waddingham, and singer-songwriter, pop star and TV presenter Alesha Dixon.
Graham will be absent from the semi-final presentations with the trio of ladies spearheading the shows. Eurovison 2017 presenter Timur Miroshnychenko will be the Eurovision Correspondent in Liverpool, appearing throughout the shows plus giving live insights from Ukraine’s commentary box in the Liverpool Arena.
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Alongside Liverpudlian presenter, Sam Quek, he will front the Opening Ceremony live stream on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube Channel.
Comedian Mel Giedroyc will take turns with Graham in the commentary box to bring those watching at home their unique and expert views on the competing acts. Scott Mills and Rylan will return to their posts as the semi-final commentators for the UK.
Bringing the Contest closer to audiences in Merseyside will be a special commentary team on BBC Radio Merseyside, including Claire Sweeney and the winner of ‘The Voice of Eurovision’ talent search, currently underway to discover new Scouse talent.
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