The Olympics opening ceremony kicked off earlier today. <\/p>
Viewers are already convinced that the Olympics 2020<\/a>\u00a0coverage could do with one additional ingredient: Graham Norton\u2019s commentating.<\/p>\n The Olympics 2020 Opening Ceremony<\/a>\u00a0began earlier today in Tokyo, and viewers soon took to Twitter to demand that Norton, who provides the acerbic commentary for British viewers watching Eurovision, should join the commentary box.<\/p>\n The talk show host last provided the BBC commentary for the Eurovision 2021 final<\/a>, during which he made quips about everything from the outsized props to the cameo from the \u2018Play Jaja Ding Dong guy\u2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat the Opening Ceremony is needing right now is some Graham Norton commentary,\u201d wrote one viewer earlier today.<\/p>\n What the #OpeningCeremony<\/a> is needing right now is some Graham Norton commentary. pic.twitter.com\/VOLtBKG7u4<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Mike Pattinson (@MikePattinson) July 23, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote> \u201cI know there\u2019s a certain amount of tact and diplomacy expected, but I really want an alternative Graham Norton\/Joan Rivers style commentary for these opening ceremonies,\u201d read one post.<\/p>\n I know there\u2019s a certain amount of tact and diplomacy expected, but I really want an alternative Graham Norton\/Joan Rivers style commentary for these opening ceremonies #Tokyo2020<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Kelly Crawford (@crawford_kelly) July 23, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote> One viewer added that Norton\u2019s absence from the commentary box \u201cconfused\u201d them, and that it \u201cseems like an oversight on the part of the BBC\u201d.<\/p>\n Turned on the opening ceremony and immediately got confused that Graham Norton wasn’t doing the commentary, which seems like an oversight on the part of the BBC<\/p>\u2014 folk heron (@folkheron) July 23, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote> Another tweet agreeing that Norton should provide the Olympics commentary garnered over 300 likes.<\/p>\n Everyone saying Graham Norton should commentate the Olympics,, i agree pic.twitter.com\/OUo0BO8mIz<\/a><\/p>\u2014 Billie x || SAW BLACK WIDOW x4 (@EnbyBeanBillie) July 23, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote> \u201cGraham Norton should do commentary on the Olympics and remind people you can\u2019t vote for each country by text because its not Eurovision,\u201d joked another viewer.<\/p>\n Graham Norton should do commentary on the Olympics and remind people you can’t vote for each country by text because its not Eurovision<\/p>\u2014 Dylan Hurley (@Hurley_Boy99) July 23, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote> Looking for more Olympics coverage? You can also check out our guide to the\u00a0Olympics on TV today<\/a> for more details, timings, and exclusive expert analysis from some of the biggest names in world sport over the coming weeks.<\/p> Radio Times Olympics Special issue<\/a>\u00a0is on sale now. Follow our Twitter page: <\/b>@RadioTimesSport<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for something else to watch check out our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>. 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