Eurovision 2023

Hannah Waddingham to be joined by Alesha Dixon, Graham Norton and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina.

[Eurovision](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/eurovision) since I was knee-high to Lulu and we are all in for a real treat come May,” said Giedroyc. They have claimed that the cost of hosting the competition will be somewhere between £8m and £17m. Ukrainian musician Sanina will appear on Wednesday’s One Show to discuss her appearance on the presenting team. Due to Norton sharing presenting duties with Waddingham, Dixon and Sanina, he will be joined for the first time by a co-commentator. “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, a country which has carried itself with such strength and unity. For the main event, they will be joined by Graham Norton.

The BBC has announced their full Eurovision presenting and commentary line-up for Liverpool 2023, which features Alesha Dixon, Graham Norton, ...

And for the first time in the UK’s Eurovision Song Contest history, both Semi-Finals will be live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer (in the United Kingdom), with radio DJs and Eurovision experts, Scott Mills and Rylan bringing UK audiences their colourful and insightful commentary. Bringing a unique Scouse perspective to the proceedings are Liverpudlians Claire Sweeney and Sam Quek. Graham Norton is a Eurovision Song Contest legend who has been commentating on the Contest for the UK since 2009. Mel cut her teeth on Light Lunch in the 90s, alongside hosting the award-winning Have I Got News For You. Julia Sanina was a finalist on Dancing with the Stars in Ukraine and was a judge on X-Factor Ukraine. Alongside Liverpudlian presenter, Sam Quek, he will front the Opening Ceremony live stream on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube Channel.

The UK will be hosting on behalf of Ukraine. Who is hosting Eurovision 2023? The full presenting and commentary line-up has been revealed, including Graham ...

Alongside Liverpudlian presenter, Sam Quek, he will front the Opening Ceremony live stream on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube Channel. 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. 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. For the Grand Final commentary on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, Graham Norton and actor and comedian Mel Giedroyc will take turns in the commentary box to bring those watching at home their unique and expert views on the 2023 acts. Ukrainian broadcaster Timur Miroshnychenko will be the Eurovision Correspondent in Liverpool, appearing in VT inserts during the live shows plus giving live insights from Ukraine’s commentary box in the Liverpool Arena. [hosts for Eurovision 2023](https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/national/23032519.liverpool-host-eurovision-song-contest-2023/) will be Eurovision legend Graham Norton, Ukrainian singer, composer and frontwoman of The HARDKISS alternative band, Julia Sanina, Emmy Award-winning actor, Hannah Waddingham, and singer-songwriter, pop star and TV presenter, Alesha Dixon.

The BBC unveiled the star-studded team hosting the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest from Liverpool to audiences across the world won Wednesday.

Pictured: ABBA at the Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton, 1974 The group said in a statement: 'We are very pleased that next year's Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Liverpool. For the third time in its history. And I believe - not for the last time.' - as the BBC reveal new presenting line-up (Pictured, 2022's runner up, Sam Ryder) [Graham Norton](/tvshowbiz/graham-norton/index.html), along with Ukrainian singer, composer and frontwoman of The HARDKISS alternative band, Julia Sanina. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said in a Facebook post: 'Our courage impresses the world our music conquers Europe! The UK last won Eurovision in 1997 with Katrina and the Waves. - as the BBC reveal new presenting line-up Tim Davie, Director-General of the BBC said: 'It is a matter of great regret that our colleagues and friends in Ukraine are not able to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. [Eurovision](/tvshowbiz/eurovision/index.html) Song Contest will be staged in Liverpool, in the UK in 2023, after organisers concluded it would not be possible to host it in Ukraine - due to the ongoing war with [Russia](/news/russia-ukraine-conflict/index.html). Eurovision 2023: How to get tickets, when was it last held in the UK, who won the 2022 contest?

"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.

The hosts for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 have just been revealed: Julia Sanina, Graham Norton, Hannah Waddingham and Alesha Dixon.

[Vidbir 2023](/esc/ukraine-tvorchi-wins-vidbir-to-eurovision-2023-with-heart-of-steel). Besides being a singer, Alesha is also a TV host and has an envious resume that includes The Greatest Dancer, Britain's Got Talent and so much more. Graham is one of Britain's most famous TV hosts due to his BAFTA award winning show, The Graham Norton Show, that has received legendary guests such as Madonna, Hugh Jackman, Adele and so many others.