Hannah Waddingham

'Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham is among the all-star line-up hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in May.

Kate Phillips, BBC’s director of unscripted said: “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. and Ukrainian Eurovision family come together in the Liverpool Arena in May.” “There’s something really special about Eurovision which is why I’ve been an avid fan for years – from the camaraderie of all the acts backstage, to the epic scale of the show,” said Waddingham.

On Wednesday, tthe star-studded team hosting the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest from Liverpool to audiences across the world was announced.

The group said in a statement: 'We are very pleased that next year's Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Liverpool. 'Now the hard work begins. [Graham Norton](/tvshowbiz/graham-norton/index.html), along with Ukrainian singer, composer and frontwoman of The HARDKISS alternative band, Julia Sanina. Much-loved: For the first time in the UK’s Eurovision Song Contest history, both Semi-Finals will be live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with radio DJs and Eurovision experts, Scott Mills and Rylan bringing UK audiences their colourful and insightful commentary There will be a special commentary team on BBC Radio Merseyside, which will include Claire Sweeney and the winner of The Voice of Eurovision talent search, currently underway to discover new Scouse talent. For the first time in the UK’s Eurovision Song Contest history, both Semi-Finals will be live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with radio DJs and Eurovision experts, Scott Mills and Rylan bringing UK audiences their colourful and insightful commentary.

TV star Alesha Dixon and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina will join Waddingham to host the semi finals.

It is my great privilege to join Eurovision this year of all years.” A total of 37 countries are set to take part in Eurovision this year, with Ukraine automatically qualifying as 2022 winners as well as the so-called “big five” – the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain – who each get a free pass because of their financial contributions to the event. Kate Phillips, BBC’s Director of Unscripted, said “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. She added: “I remember watching the Eurovision Song Contest on the TV when I was small, so to be there bringing the Grand Final and Semi Finals to people watching across the world is HUGE.” “While Graham is on the TV because he’ll be doing the presenting, he will have a little bit of help from the commentary box – Mel Giedroyc will be there as well, on hand to be his glamorous assistant.

Alesha Dixon, Graham Norton, Julia Sanina and Hannah Wadringham have been confirmed to be hosting Eurovision 2023 Grand Final in the UK.

[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). Eurovision delivers that excitement, creativity and talent, but on a vast, global scale. [Ukraine has already selected its host for Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool as Graham Norton is front-runner to join them](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/10/eurovision-2023-liverpool-ukraine-selects-host-with-uk-star-tipped-to-join-18259282/?ico=more_text_links) [here](https://metro.co.uk/how-to-subscribe-to-metro-news-notifications/). [ logo, slogan](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/31/eurovision-2023-logo-and-slogan-revealed-ahead-of-liverpool-event-18193197/) and [stage ](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/02/eurovision-2023-stage-unveiled-with-first-look-at-song-contest-in-liverpool-18212090/)for the upcoming contest, which will be held on May 9, 11 and 13. [ news page](https://metro.co.uk/news/). [ descend on Liverpool to host the Grand Final](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/10/eurovision-2023-liverpool-ukraine-selects-host-with-uk-star-tipped-to-join-18259282/), where the [next Eurovision champion ](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/02/eurovision-2023-stage-unveiled-with-first-look-at-song-contest-in-liverpool-18212090/)will be crowned. [BBC Radio 2 listeners confused after Eurovision announcement was skipped during Zoe Ball Breakfast Show: ‘We got nothing’](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/21/eurovision-2023-bbc-radio-2-fans-confused-after-update-was-skipped-18320312/?ico=more_text_links) Or you can submit your videos and pictures [here](https://metro.co.uk/submit-stuff/). [Alesha Dixon](https://metro.co.uk/tag/alesha-dixon/), [Graham Norton](https://metro.co.uk/tag/graham-norton/) and Hannah Waddingham have been confirmed to be hosting [Eurovision 2023 ](https://metro.co.uk/tag/eurovision-song-contest/)Grand Final in the UK. ‘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,’ she said in a statement. ‘I remember watching the Eurovision Song Contest on the TV when I was small, so to be there bringing the Grand Final and Semi Finals to people watching across the world is HUGE.’

Miroshnychenko is a Ukrainian presenter, coming as the UK stepped in to host the awards that should have been in Ukraine. Ukrainian rap trio Kalush Orchestra ...

Alongside Liverpudlian presenter, Sam Quek, he will front the Opening Ceremony live stream on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube Channel. “It’s one of the world’s greatest music festivals, but this year, perhaps more than ever, it is such a great honour to be standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine.” Ukrainian rap trio Kalush Orchestra won last year’s contest but cannot host due to the war so the UK is hosting in Liverpool as the nation came second.

Alesha Dixon, Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham, and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanin will join Graham Norton to host this year's Eurovision.

[excludes Montenegro and North Macedonia](https://whynow.co.uk/read/montenegro-and-north-macedonia-withdraw-from-eurovision) due to the cost of entry – having approximately a month left to decide the act that will represent them. “I’m so excited to showcase Ukrainian culture and creativity, and to help put on a show to make my country proud,” Sanina has added, meanwhile. As a result, Eurovision 2023 will pay homage to Ukraine, with elements of the country’s culture set to be a prominent feature of the show. The host city was chosen after [the usual rigmarole](https://whynow.co.uk/read/eurovision-2023-which-uk-city) of places and venues trying to flaunt why they should be selected, with more than 160 million people across the world expected to watch the event. Sam Ryder’s second-placed finish last year therefore led to the UK playing host. [Sex Education](https://whynow.co.uk/read/what-sex-education-learns-from-america) and [Ted Lasso](https://whynow.co.uk/read/ted-lasso-and-the-secret-to-nailing-sport-on-film), to name a few.

From AFC Richmond to the Eurovision Song Contest. Hannah Waddinghan, Emmy-winning star of Apple TV+'s Ted Lasso, has been named as one of the hosts of the ...

” It’s one of the world’s greatest music festivals, but this year, perhaps more than ever, it is such a great honor to be standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine, a country which has carried itself with such strength and unity. “There’s something really special about Eurovision which is why I’ve been an avid fan for years — from the camaraderie of all the acts backstage, to the epic scale of the show,” said Waddingham. The U.K. It is my great privilege to join Eurovision this year of all years.” — which came second in 2022 — is hosting the 2023 Eurovision contest on behalf of last year’s winner Ukraine, which is unable to host due to the invasion of Russia. Hannah Waddinghan, Emmy-winning star of Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso, has been named as one of the hosts of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Liverpool between May 9-13.

Graham Norton, Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Ukraine's Julia Sanina will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool this May.

Then in 2011, she joined the cast of The Wizard of Oz during its run at the London Palladium, portraying Miss Gulch and the Wicked Witch of the West. In 2021, she appeared as a guest judge on the third series of A graduate of the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, Hannah quickly found success on the West End and Broadway theatre scenes. She rose to fame in the early 2000s as part of hip-hop group Mis-Teeq, bagging a string of top ten hits including “All I Want“ and “Scandalous”. [Julia said](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64717995): “I’m so excited to showcase Ukrainian culture and creativity, and to help put on a show to make my country proud. More recently, he returned to acting as the voice of Moonwind in Disney Pixar’s Soul. In 2015, also hosted the Eurovision Song Contest Greatest Hits 60th anniversary celebration show in London, alongside Swedish comedienne After a number of appearances on comedy radio and TV chat shows, he had a brief acting stint in award-winning sitcom Father Ted as Father Noel Furlong. He first found fame in the UK at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, performing as a dragged-up Mother Theresa. However, the BBC appears to have reached a deal with the long-time voice of Eurovision. But although he won’t be up on the main stage during the three live shows, he will still be popping up from time to time. Former Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc will join him in the commentary booth during the final.

"Ted Lasso" star Hannah Waddingham will host this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, England alongside award-winning Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina ...

“It’s no secret how much I adore Eurovision,” Norton said in the statement. This year is even more special and I personally feel a big responsibility to make our Ukrainian colleagues proud.” [asked to host instead of Ukraine](https://cnn.com/2022/06/17/entertainment/united-kingdom-host-eurovision-2023-intl-scli-gbr/index.html) by the organizing European Broadcast Union (EBU). Eurovision is traditionally hosted by the previous year’s winner but Ukraine, which won in 2022 with the track “Stefania,” performed by folk-rap group Kalush Orchestra, cannot host due to its ongoing conflict with Russia. [Hannah Waddingham](https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/12/entertainment/emmy-awards-2022-nominations/index.html) will host this year’s [Eurovision Song Contest](https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/14/entertainment/ukraine-wins-eurovision-song-contest-2022-after-russian-invasion-intl/index.html) in [Liverpool](https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/07/entertainment/eurovision-liverpool/index.html), England alongside award-winning Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina and TV personality Alesha Dixon, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) announced Wednesday. The trio will host the two live semifinals before popular talk show host and longtime Eurovision commentator Graham Norton joins them for the final on May 13, which the BBC said is expected to be watched by a global audience of 160 million.

Norton has been the UK television commentator since 2009, so it's no surprise that he's set to lead the show. As for Waddingham, TV fans will ...

Waddingham has won several awards for her role in Ted Lasso, including an Emmy for supporting actress and a SAG award for ensemble in a comedy series. Waddingham will also voice Deliria in the animated series Krapopolis. Waddingham has also appeared on stage, for which she received several Olivier awards nominations. The couple share a daughter called Kitty, who was born in 2016. She added in a separate statement: “It’s one of the world’s greatest music festivals. According to IMDB, the actress will also appear in The Fall Guy and Garfield, both of which are set to be released in 2024. She has appeared in The Wizard of Oz and Monty Python’s Spamalot on London’s West End. Waddingham, 48, is an award-winning English actress from London. She has starred in a number of hit comedy TV shows, for which she has won Emmy and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards. Waddingham is most recently known for her portrayal of Rebecca Welton in the Apple TV comedy-drama Ted Lasso (2020-2023). [urovision](https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/eurovision-2023-uk-liverpool-host-dates-tickets-hannah-waddingham-b1014518.html) bosses have announced that the hosts of the [2023 song contest](https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/eurovision) in Liverpool will be [actress](/topic/actress) Hannah Waddingham, presenter [Graham Norton](/topic/graham-norton), British singer Alesha Dixon, and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina. The London-born star has also appeared in Game of Thrones and Sex Education

Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham will co-host this year's Eurovision Song Contest, alongside Alesha Dixon and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina.

It's estimated Eurovision will cost the corporation between £8m and £17m - a significant jump from what it normally spends participating. It will go towards initiatives like a fan village with big screens and stages for live music, as well as other city-wide events. "This year is even more special and I personally feel a big responsibility to make our Ukrainian colleagues proud." "I'm so excited to showcase Ukrainian culture and creativity, and to help put on a show to make my country proud," Sanina said. Eurovision delivers that excitement, creativity and talent, but on a vast, global scale". "It was a big honour to be on the stage and it was a zero stress event because it was about the contestants".