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The hosts for The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 have been announced, as well as a number of ways audiences can watch the event. Partnering with TikTok, and live broadcasting at cinemas across the UK, the British (who will be hosting the contest in Liverpool on behalf of winners Ukraine), will certainly be making this a night to remember.
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 Norton is a Eurovision Song Contest legend who has been commentating on the Contest for the UK since 2009. His BAFTA award winning BBC show, The Graham Norton Show sees Graham chatting regularly to the world’s biggest music stars and Hollywood A-Listers, Graham has won the Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards.
Julia Sanina was a finalist on Dancing with the Stars in Ukraine and was a judge on X-Factor Ukraine. In 2016, her band, The HARDKISS, took part in the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest and placed second overall. She was elected by the Ukrainian public to be a judge on Ukraine’s Eurovision national selection show (Vidbir).
Hannah Waddingham won an Emmy Award for her role in Ted Lasso, has been nominated for three Olivier Awards and has starred in West End and Broadway musicals (Spamalot, The Wizard of Oz, Into The Woods, Kiss Me Kate and Space Family Robinson), additional credits include Hocus Pocus 2, Game of Thrones, Sex Education, Willow and the upcoming Tom Jones limited series.
Alesha Dixon, formerly in chart-topping band, Mis-Teeq – who had two top-ten albums and seven consecutive top-ten singles – is also a hugely successful solo artist, Alesha is an experienced BBC TV presenter – fronting Comic Relief and The Greatest Dancer, judging Strictly Come Dancing and ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent.
Ukrainian broadcaster 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. Alongside Liverpudlian presenter, Sam Quek, he will front the Opening Ceremony live stream on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube Channel. Timur Miroshnychenko has commentated on Eurovision in Ukraine since 2007 and was a host on the 2017 show from Kyiv. He also presented Junior Eurovision in 2009 and 2013.
For the Grand Final commentary on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom, Graham Norton and actress and comedian Mel Giedroyc will take turns in the commentary box to bring those watching at home their unique and expert views on the competing acts.
Kate Phillips, BBC’s Director of Unscripted, says:
“The BBC is thrilled to have such a talented line-up bringing the Eurovision Song Contest from Liverpool – on behalf of Ukraine – to the world.
One thing that truly unites us all is music, and we’re proud to have a team – who are well accustomed to the worlds of music, performing and live broadcasting – as part of our Eurovision presenting family.
It will be a remarkable moment for the BBC to deliver two huge pinnacles in this year’s broadcasting calendar, the King’s Coronation and Eurovision, within the same week.”
TikTok has been selected as the Official Entertainment Partner for the Eurovision Song Contest for the second year running, joining the Contest in Liverpool to give fans a front-row seat.
As the Official Entertainment Partner, TikTok will become a go-to destination for all things Eurovision. From specially created livestreams and exclusive performances in the app, to music playlists and behind-the-scenes content, TikTok will bring its community of users into the heart of the Eurovision Song Contest.
As well as discovering unique content from Liverpool, the TikTok community will also be able to watch livestreams of both Semi-Finals on Tuesday 9 May and Thursday 13 May, as well as the Grand Final on Saturday 13 May, via the @Eurovision channel.
Following the almost-instant sell-out of the live tickets, the UK will now be distributing the event live into cinemas across the nation. Brought to screens by CinemaLive, the event aims to bring the party atmosphere to movie theatres.
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All 37 songs have now been shared by Eurovision with audiences, building the excitement and momentum as the main event approaches. The acts, songs, and nations have been announced as:
🇦🇱 Albania: Albina & Familja Kelmendi – Duje
🇦🇲 Armenia: Brunette – Future Lover
🇦🇺 Australia: Voyager – Promise
🇦🇹 Austria: Teya & Salena – Who The Hell Is Edgar?
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan: TuralTuranX – Tell Me More
🇧🇪 Belgium: Gustaph – Because Of You
🇭🇷 Croatia: Let 3 – Mama ŠČ!
🇨🇾 Cyprus: Andrew Lambrou – Break A Broken Heart
🇨🇿 Czechia: Vesna – My Sister’s Crown
🇩🇰 Denmark: Reiley – Breaking My Heart
🇪🇪 Estonia: Alika – Bridges
🇫🇮 Finland: Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha
🇫🇷 France: La Zarra – Évidemment
🇬🇪 Georgia: Iru – Echo
🇩🇪 Germany: Lord of the Lost – Blood & Glitter
🇬🇷 Greece: Victor Vernicos – What They Say
🇮🇸 Iceland: Diljá – Power
🇮🇪 Ireland: Wild Youth – We Are One
🇮🇱 Israel: Noa Kirel – Unicorn
🇮🇹 Italy: Marco Mengoni – Due Vite
🇱🇻 Latvia: Sudden Lights – Aijā
🇱🇹 Lithuania: Monika Linkytė – Stay
🇲🇹 Malta: The Busker – Dance (Our Own Party)
🇲🇩 Moldova: Pasha Parfeni – Soarele şi Luna
🇳🇱 Netherlands: Mia Nicolai & Dion Cooper – Burning Daylight
🇳🇴 Norway: Alessandra – Queen of Kings
🇵🇱 Poland: Blanka – Solo
🇵🇹 Portugal: Mimicat – Ai Coração
🇷🇴 Romania: Theodor Andrei – D.G.T. (Off and On)
🇸🇲 San Marino: Piqued Jacks – Like An Animal
🇷🇸 Serbia: Luke Black – Samo Mi Se Spava
🇸🇮 Slovenia: Joker Out – Carpe Diem
🇪🇸 Spain: Blanca Paloma – Eaea
🇸🇪 Sweden: Loreen – Tattoo
🇨🇭 Switzerland: Remo Forrer – Watergun
🇺🇦 Ukraine: TVORCHI – Heart Of Steel
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Mae Muller – I Wrote A Song
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