Rylan and Scott Mills were announced as Radio 2’s hosts for Eurovision Song Contest final on Wednesday morning – while Paddy O’Connell will host semi-finals
TV and radio stars Scott, 50, and Rylan, 34, – who have been involved in Eurovision coverage for many years – will be bringing commentary to the Grand Final on the network broadcasting live from the centre of the action at Liverpool Arena.
The UK is hosting the 2023 event on behalf of the 2022 winners, Ukraine and the final will be on May 13. Mae Muller is the UK’s entry.
It will be the culmination of a week in the city for Scott and Rylan, as they are also providing TV commentary for the Semi Finals – both of which, for the first time in the UK’s Eurovision Song Contest history, will be broadcast live on the BBC.
Meanwhile Scott’s afternoon show (Tuesday to Friday, 2-4pm) on Radio 2 will be coming from Liverpool all week, with Richie Anderson hosting the show on Tuesday and Thursday as Scott prepares to host the semi-finals on TV.
Here we go! Rylan and Scott Mills were announced as Radio 2’s hosts for Eurovision Song Contest final on Wednesday morning – while Paddy O’Connell will host semi-finals
Exciting: The UK is hosting the 2023 event on behalf of the 2022 winners, Ukraine and the final will be on May 13. Mae Muller (pictured) is the UK’s entry
For the first time, this year Radio 2 will also be broadcasting the two Eurovision Semi-finals, with Paddy O’Connell hosting the network’s live coverage from the Liverpool Arena.
In the first semi-final on May 9 (8-10pm), fifteen countries are taking part with ten qualifying for the Grand Final on Saturday night.
And on Thursday May 11, Paddy returns with live coverage from the second of the semi-finals, with sixteen countries taking part and ten qualifying for the Grand Final on Saturday night.
These shows will also be simulcast on BBC Radio Merseyside.
Rylan says: ‘Eurovision is my favourite time of the year, I cannot wait! And 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 Scott Mills.
‘ 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 can’t begin to describe how excited I am to be presenting the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Radio 2.
‘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.
Yay! TV and radio stars Scott, 50, and Rylan, 34, will be bringing commentary to the Grand Final on the network broadcasting live from the centre of the action at Liverpool Arena
Busy: It will be the culmination of a week in the city for Scott and Rylan, as they are also providing TV commentary for the Semi Finals
Icon: Last month a slew of big names were confirmed as part of the presenting lineup for Eurovision 2023, with longtime commentator Graham Norton at the helm
Huge stars: Sam Quek, Mel Giedroyc, Rylan, Julia Sanina, Graham Norton, Hannah Waddingham, Alesha Dixon, Scott Mills, Rylan and Timur Miroshnychenko lead the TV host lineup
‘Rylan and I will be going all out so please come and join the party live on Radio 2!’
Paddy also said in a statement: ‘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 Mae in 2023.’
Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2, 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.’
Superstar: Mae is set to represent the UK at this year’s Eurovision with her own track I Wrote A Song
Icons! Last year, Ukraine were crowned Eurovision champions with Kalush Orchestra, earning the most points through their song Stefania
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