Returning as guest performers<\/a> at this year\u2019s ceremony will be Sam Ryder and Kalush Orchestra, with the latter opening the Grand Final, while Mae Muller<\/a> is representing the UK with her track, I Wrote a Song \u2013 let\u2019s hope she can climb the scoreboard as well as Ryder did last year!<\/p>\n Presenting the proceedings on the BBC next month will be Ted Lasso<\/a> star Hannah Waddingham amongst others, while Graham Norton is on commentating duty \u2013 but who makes up the full presenting line-up<\/a> this year?<\/p>\n Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the presenters for Eurovision 2023.<\/p> Hannah Waddingham is an actress and presenter best known for her roles in Ted Lasso and Game of Thrones<\/a>, who\u2019ll be hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final.<\/p>\n She is established in the musical theatre world, receiving Laurence Olivier nominations for her performances in A Little Night Music, Kiss Me Kate, and Spamalot, and recently hosted the 2023 Olivier Awards.<\/p>\n She has also appeared in My Family, Benidorm, Sex Education<\/a>, Hocus Pocus 2, The Hustle and Ted Lasso, with her performance as Rebecca Welton winning her an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.<\/p>\n On hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, Waddingham said: \u201cThere\u2019s something really special about Eurovision which is why I\u2019ve been an avid fan for years \u2013 from the camaraderie of all the acts backstage, to the epic scale of the show.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s one of the world\u2019s 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. It is my great privilege to join Eurovision this year of all years.\u201d<\/p>\n Alesha Dixon is a TV presenter and singer who rose to fame as a member of the hip hop group Mis-Teeq and will be\u00a0hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final.<\/p>\n She went on to win the 2007 series of Strictly Come Dancing, achieving a number one hit with her single The Boy Does Nothing and going on to become a judge on the BBC competition.<\/p>\n She has since become a judge on ITV\u2019s Britain\u2019s Got Talent and has appeared on America\u2019s Got Talent: The Champions, Walk the Line, Australia\u2019s Got Talent, and has also hosted Alesha\u2019s Street Dance Stars, The Greatest Dancer, and Text Santa.<\/p>\n On hosting Eurovision, Dixon said that the \u201cbuzz and anticipation\u201d of hosting the live show \u201ccan\u2019t be rivalled\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cEurovision delivers that excitement, creativity and talent, but on a vast, global scale,\u201d she added. \u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Julia Sanina is a Ukrainian singer who will be hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final.<\/p>\n She is best known as the front woman for alternative rock band The Hardkiss, as well as a judge on the seventh season of The X Factor Ukraine. She went on to appear on Dancing with the Stars in Ukraine, making it to the final in 2020.<\/p>\n On joining the presenting line-up for Eurovision 2023, she said: \u201cI am thrilled to present the Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals and Grand Final.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m so excited to showcase Ukrainian culture and creativity, and to help put on a show to make my country proud. I can\u2019t wait to get to Liverpool and meet the fans and the rest of the Eurovision family.\u201d<\/p>\n Graham Norton is back on commentary duty for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final, having taken over from Terry Wogan in 2008.<\/p>\n He is a TV presenter and author, best known for hosting BAFTA-winning series The Graham Norton Show and So Graham Norton.<\/p>\n Norton has also hosted How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?, Strictly Dance Fever, The TV BAFTAs, Eurovision: Your Country Needs You, Children in Need, Let It Shine, and Queen of the Universe, while he\u2019s acted in Father Ted and Footballers\u2019 Wives.<\/p>\n On returning to Eurovision, Norton said: \u201cIt\u2019s no secret how much I adore Eurovision, I truly believe it\u2019s the greatest show on Earth and every year that I\u2019m involved it\u2019s a huge honour.<\/p>\n \u201cThis year is even more special and I personally feel a big responsibility to make our Ukrainian colleagues proud. Alongside presenting the Grand Final to the world, I just couldn\u2019t resist the opportunity to get back into the commentary box for those watching in the UK!\u201d<\/p>\n Mel Giedroyc is a comedian and TV presenter who\u2019ll be commentating alongside Graham Norton for this year\u2019s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final.<\/p>\n She is best known for hosting The Great British Bake Off, Light Lunch and Mel and Sue alongside her comedy partner Sue Perkins.<\/p>\n She has appeared in French and Saunders, Miranda, and Hitmen, and has presented The Generation Game, Children in Need, Pitch Battle, Let\u2019s Sing and Dance for Comic Relief, Let It Shine, and Have I Got News For You.<\/p>\n On commentating Eurovision, Giedroyc said: \u201cI\u2019ve been a fan of Eurovision since I was knee-high to Lulu and we are all in for a real treat come May!<\/p>\n \u201cWhether you\u2019re a Eurovision stalwart or a new viewer, I\u2019ll be guiding you through every step of the way as we get to know the 2023 artists,\u201d she added. \u201cThis year is particularly special and I\u2019m looking forward to taking to one of the best seats in the house and bringing the Eurovision banter with Mr Norton from the commentary box to those watching from their Eurovision parties in the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n Scott Mills is a radio presenter and DJ who\u2019ll be commentating Eurovision\u2019s 2023 semi-finals alongside Rylan Clark.<\/p>\n He\u2019s best known for hosting the Scott Mills show on BBC Radio 1 from 2004 until last year, when he moved over to BBC Radio 2. He has also appeared on Mastermind, Children in Need, Never Mind the Buzzocks, and Strictly Come Dancing, coming in 11th place in 2014.<\/p>\n On commentating the Eurovision semi-finals, Mills said: \u201cI\u2019m so excited for this year\u2019s Eurovision semi-finals on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. I can\u2019t wait to spend all week with Rylan and the team in Liverpool \u2013 the perfect city to host the biggest music event in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n Rylan is a TV and radio presenter who\u2019ll be commentating the Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Finals alongside Scott Mills. He rose to fame after appearing on the 2012 season of The X Factor, coming in fifth place, before winning Celebrity Big Brother the following year.<\/p>\n Rylan has since forged a career in broadcasting, appearing as a presenter on This Morning, Celebrity Big Brother, The One Show, Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two<\/a>, Ready Steady Cook, Sport Relief, and his BBC Radio 2 show Rylan on Saturday.<\/p>\n On commentating Eurovision, he said: \u201cFrom being part of the UK delegation since 2018, Eurovision has become such a big part of my life and I think the scale of it this year is going to be like nothing we\u2019ve seen before.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m so excited to be back in the commentators box to celebrate the United Kingdom hosting Ukraine\u2019s party. It\u2019s going to be an amazing year for Eurovision. I genuinely can\u2019t wait.\u201d<\/p>\n The Eurovision Song Contest will begin on Tuesday 9th May 2023.\u00a0Listen to all of last year\u2019s Eurovision songs on TIDAL<\/a>, while the full album of tracks is\u00a0available on CD<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0vinyl<\/a>\u00a0now.<\/strong><\/p>\n You can also check out the full list of<\/strong>\u00a0Eurovision winners<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/strong>how many times the UK has won Eurovision<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0here. If you\u2019re looking for something to watch tonight, check out our<\/strong>\u00a0TV Guide<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Streaming Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Try Radio Times magazine today and get 12 issues for only \u00a31 with delivery to your home \u2013 <\/strong>subscribe now<\/strong><\/a>. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to <\/strong>The Radio Times Podcast<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n Eurovision is landing in Liverpool with Graham Norton, Hannah Waddingham and others hosting the competition. 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