March 2nd 2023.
Alesha Dixon has expressed her great 'responsibility' and 'honour' of hosting Eurovision 2023.
The Britain's Got Talent judge was appointed to host the song contest's Grand Final with Graham Norton and Hannah Waddingham, as well as Ukrainian singer, composer and Hardkiss band frontwoman Julia Sanina.
As Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine won the competition last year, but were unable to host due to the Russian invasion, the UK was given the opportunity to host the grand final on Saturday May 13, at Liverpool Arena.
Appearing on Lorraine, Alesha described the honour of being asked to host what she called 'the event of the year'.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) She stated that they should be responsible and respect Ukraine's culture, particularly as the final is in Liverpool, the heart of music.
The 44-year-old added that Sam Ryder had taken the competition to another level.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Alesha will be joining Graham Norton at the grand final.
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Alesha Dixon has spoken of the great 'duty' and 'honour' of hosting Eurovision 2023.
The Britain's Got Talent judge was declared to be presiding over the song contest's Grand Final with Graham Norton and Hannah Waddingham.
Also, joining the popular British and Irish TV personalities is Ukrainian singer, composer and Hardkiss band lead singer Julia Sanina.
Following Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra taking the win last year, but being unable to host due to the Russian invasion, and with Sam Ryder coming in second, the UK have been given the honour, with the grand final taking place on Saturday May 13, at Liverpool Arena.
Appearing on Lorraine on Thursday, Alesha said: 'It's such an honour to be asked to host what might be the event of the year'.
'It's wonderful!', Lorraine exclaimed, with Alesha carrying on: 'I can't wait. We have a big responsibility, stepping in for Ukraine.'
Alesha referred to the hosting gig as an 'honour'
'We want to be responsible and show respect to their culture.
'And the fact that it's in Liverpool, the heart of music!'
The 44-year-old added: 'I think it has had a real revival, with Sam Ryder doing so well.'
'He took us to another level,' Lorraine chimed.
Alesha will join Graham Norton at the grand final
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