The grand final of the Eurovision song contest hit our screens last night, broadcasting live from Liverpool to millions all over the world.
09.05.2023 - 07:47 / ok.co.uk
Eurovision is so Graham Norton – and he can’t wait to host the first UK final in 25 years.The chat show host, 60, has been the Eurovision Song Contest’s commentator for Britain since 2009, but usually has to travel to a continental city to do it – and admits that being in the UK has left him slightly discombobulated. “I am so looking forward to it,” grins Graham. “I don’t know what it’s going to be like – I still can’t quite get my head around that it’s going to be in the UK, and it’s going to be in Liverpool.
It’s terrifying!” One person who isn’t worried about it being in Merseyside is our entrant, Mae Muller, 25, who hopes her track I Wrote A Song will score more than “nul points”. “I’ve been to Liverpool a few times,” says Mae. “I was there when I was supporting Little Mix on tour, and we did two shows at the arena.
I’m looking forward to going back. “It’s such a huge honour to be able to represent my own country, where I’ve lived all my life, and the fact we’re hosting it this year just feels extra special.” Mae already has a huge following on social media, but Graham believes Eurovision will launch her career much further than TikTok or YouTube ever could. He says, “It’s interesting Sam Ryder was this YouTube star, and he thought he was famous until he did Eurovision – now he’s really famous.
It’s a different kind of fame.” Graham turned 60 this year, but he has no plans to scale down his hosting of either Eurovision or his hit BBC chat show to spend more time with his husband, Jonathan McLeod, as he never takes his showbiz achievements for granted. “I’d be foolish to walk away from the chat show,” says Graham. “But it could go.Tomorrow there could be a new head of BBC TV and they go, ‘Do you know what? Time for a
.The grand final of the Eurovision song contest hit our screens last night, broadcasting live from Liverpool to millions all over the world.
Eurovision alumni paid tribute to the legendary artists of Liverpool – where this year’s Song Contest was hosted – by performing a medley of classics from the likes of John Lennon, Dead Or Alive and Atomic Kitten.The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest was hosted last night (May 13) at Liverpool Arena; Sweden came in first place with 583 points, followed by Finland and Israel. The event opened with last year’s champions, Kalush Orchestra, performing their winning song ‘Stefania’.
Sweden has won the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, marking a historic double for its victorious artist Loreen.
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K.J. Yossman Sweden has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Swedish contestant Loreen came first with her song “Tattoo,” beating out 25 other countries to garner 583 points. Her win means the contest will likely be held in Sweden next year. Traditionally the winning country hosts the following year’s contest. Sweden was followed by Finland’s Käärijä with 526 points and Israel’s Noa Kirel with 362 points, who took second and third place respectively. This year’s Eurovision took place in Liverpool, U.K. on behalf of last year’s winner Ukraine after it was deemed too dangerous to hold Eurovision in the country following the Russian invasion. Ukrainian entry Kalush Orchestra won last year’s contest followed by the U.K.’s Sam Ryder in close second.
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Mae Miller delighted Eurovision fans as she took to the stage as United Kingdom's official entry into the annual singing competition. Closing the show in a stylish all-black ensemble at the M&S Bank Arena on Saturday, the 25 year old gave a highly energised performance with the tune, I Wrote A Song.
Eurovision Song Contest viewers say they were 'emotional' as they were quick to spot a massive change to Graham Norton's role on the show. The Irish TV star is, quite frankly, a Eurovision legend and viewers are used to watching the action unfold with his quick-witted commentary.
All 26 acts have now performed in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.
Viewers of the Eurovision Song Contest appear to have been left divided as Alesha Dixon made her return to hosting duties. The Britain's Got Talent judge swapped ITV to appear on BBC One as the grand final of the world's biggest music competition took place.
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K.J. Yossman Catherine, the Princess of Wales, made a surprise appearance during the opening of the Eurovision Song Contest’s grand final on Saturday evening alongside Andrew Lloyd-Webber, rapper Ms Banks and last year’s Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra, who hail from Ukraine. The princess, who is married to Britain’s Prince William, appeared in a pre-recorded clip playing an instrumental version of Kalush Orchestra’s winning song “Stefania” on the piano, which she recorded in the Crimson Drawing Room of Windsor Castle earlier this month. The clip was part of a montage of different artists – including Lloyd-Webber and Ms Banks – who performed a version of the song alongside Kalush Orchestra themselves. Also featuring in the line-up were last year’s runner-up Sam Ryder, Ballet Black, Bolt Strings, and Joss Stone.
Graham Norton has became a staple to our TV screens over the years and an iconic part of the annual Eurovision Song Contest, having worked as the commentator for Britain since 2009.The 60 year old is gearing up to host the final of Eurovision 2023, which will be taking place in the UK for the first time in 25 years on Saturday 13 May. Alongside his work on Eurovision, Graham is famed for his hit chat show, The Graham Norton Show, as well as his radio shows - he now hosts weekend shows on Virgin Radio UK. What do we know about the much-loved TV star away from the cameras? Here we take a look...
Eurovision is back, and the UK is hosting the contest on behalf of Ukraine this year.
The Eurovision Song Contest final is underway with singers from 26 all taking to the stage.
BBC Radio Two stars Rylan Clark and Scott Mills had to be 'rescued' following an evening out in Liverpool ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest grand final on Saturday night (May 13).
You could say he's the voice of Eurovision and with the grand final taking place on Saturday night (May 13), Graham Norton is back. the champion of the 67th Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be decided before the night is out after 26 acts and bands take to the stage for the performance of their life.
Eurovision presenter Rylan Clark shared an emotional message ahead of the final. Rylan, who has provided the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals commentary on BBC One this week with Scott Mills and will host the grand final commentary on BBC Radio Two, took to Twitter to post some heartfelt words. "Whatever happens tonight, seeing The whole UK embrace @Eurovision as much as I love it has been the most beautiful part of the journey this year. Welcome to the party x" Rylan, 34, typed on the social media platform.The UK is hosting the contest for a record ninth time in Eurovision history, this year on behalf of Ukraine who won the 2022 contest with Kalush Orchestra's Stefania. Traditionally, the 67th Eurovision Song Contest would have been held in the country of the winners.
The buzz has been brewing this week - if not longer - for Eurovision 2023 and today's finally the day. The Grand Final of the 67th Eurovision Song Contest will take place on Saturday night (May 13) in Liverpool after the city won a tight bidding contest to host the event on behalf of Ukraine.
Eurovision Song Contest is back in the UK for the first time since 1998.Taking place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, this year’s contest is being held on UK shores after last year’s winner, Ukraine, were unable to host due to the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia.Eurovision 2023, however, will still have Ukrainian elements with singer Julia Sanina, frontwoman of Ukrainian rock band The Hardkiss, hosting the event alongside Graham Norton, Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham and Alesha Dixon.Of the total 37 countries from across Europe and Australia who are competing in the contest, 26 will perform in the final: the top 10 winners from each respective semi-final, the Big Five (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) and Ukraine.UK viewers can watch the Eurovision 2023 Final live on Saturday May 13 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 8pm BST.Along with hosting parts of the show, Norton will share UK commentary duties with former Great British Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc.In the US, the final will be available to stream via Peacock from 3pm ET/12pm PT on Saturday May 13.