Eurovision final will see Rylan Clark and Scott Mills take on major role

19 April 2023 , 07:35

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Rylan Clark and Scott Mills have been announced as Eurovision hosts (Image: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

Rylan Clark and Scott Mills have been announced as the presenters of BBC Radio 2's coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest final.

The BBC said, the two Eurovision superfans will bring "insightful and colourful commentary" to coverage of the 2023 event.

The competition will take place in Liverpool after the UK was chosen to host the competition on behalf of wartorn Ukraine.

Semi-finals will take place on Tuesday May 9 and Thursday May 11 with the grand final at the Liverpool Arena on May 13.

Speaking about his new role, Rylan said: "Eurovision is my favourite time of the year, I cannot wait. I'm so excited and absolutely buzzing to be hosting the Eurovision Grand Final on Radio 2, the biggest and best music event in the world, with my partner-in-crime.

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Eurovision final will see Rylan Clark and Scott Mills take on major role

Rylan Clark and Scott Mills will present BBC Radio 2's coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest final (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

"We can't wait to bring listeners closer to the action than ever before, with all the fun, excitement and backstage gossip from what promises to be an unforgettable night."

Scott added: "I've had the great pleasure of being involved with Eurovision in various ways over the years, from commentating alongside Graham Norton to singing karaoke with the contestants, but presenting from the grand final in Liverpool is the ultimate childhood dream come true. Rylan and I will be going all out."

Radio 2 will also be broadcasting the two Eurovision semi-finals for the first time, with shows hosted by Paddy O'Connell.

The first semi-final will see 15 countries taking part on May 9, while the second semi-final will see 16 battle it out.

Graham Norton will host the Eurovision Song Contest (BBC)

Head of BBC Radio 2 Helen Thomas said: "The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will be a very special event and who better to host Radio 2's coverage of the grand final than our very own Scott and Rylan.

"And I'm delighted that for the first time, Radio 2 will be bringing our listeners all the drama and fun from the semi-finals, hosted by Paddy O'Connell.

"With years of Eurovision experience under his belt, Paddy is the perfect guide for fans and also those who may be discovering Eurovision for the first time."

The UK was chosen to host the competition on behalf of wartorn Ukraine. (SplashNews.com)

Paddy commented: "I'm walking on sunshine to join Radio 2 live in Liverpool hosting the Eurovision semi-finals. Sam Ryder broke the UK Eurovision spell last year and I hope it's magic for (UK entrant) Mae (Muller) in 2023."

British Eurovision star Sam Ryder and 2022 winners Kalush Orchestra will perform along with the competing acts during the grand final.

The Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted by singer and Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon, Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina, as well as returning favourite, comedian and talk show host Graham Norton.