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Who are the hosts of Eurovision 2024?
EUROVISION 2024 is upon us and this time it is being hosted in Sweden.
Here's what we know about which stars will be hosting the show.
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Who are the hosts of Eurovision 2024?
The Eurovision 2024 final is on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
It will be held in Sweden at the Malmo Arena.
This comes after singer Loreen got her second Eurovision win with Tattoo in 2023.
The event will be broadcast live on BBC One and .
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Scott Mills and Rylan Clark will once again be commentating on all the Eurovision action for the BBC.
Graham Norton will also be commentating as usual.
Malin Akerman and Petra Akerman will be hosting the night live from Sweden.
Malin Akerman
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Malin Akerman will be one of the hosts of the Eurovision final.
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She is a well-known face in Sweden as she has had quite the career.
She has landed big film roles which include starring in the film adaptation of musical Rock of Ages with Tom Cruise.
Commenting on hosting Eurovision, Malin said: "I can’t really describe my feelings about this.
"I am very excited and a little nervous, but in a positive way.
"I have always liked Eurovision and to be a part of this fantastic show together with Petra is a dream come true.
"Additionally, Petra is one of the funniest women I’ve ever met."
Petra Mede
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It isn't Petra Mede's first time at Eurovision as she last hosted the show back in 2016 after Sweden won the year before with Måns Zelmerlöw's Heroes.
Talking about being back, she said: "Imagine getting the chance to host Eurovision once again! It's such an incredible honour.
"After first hosting it alone and then together with the delightful Måns by my side, I am now really looking forward to working with Malin.
"We don't know each other from before, but we have met a couple of times now, and I'm already completely sold.
"It's going to be a joy to work with her!"
Eurovision Song Contest entries 2024
Here are all of the acts taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest.
In 1999, a rule change allowed the United Kingdom, along with France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, to automatically qualify for the final, as they bring in the most revenue for the Song Contest.
They are joined in an automatic place in the final by the 2023 winning country, Sweden.
All the acts completing in Eurovision are:
- Albania - Besa - Zemrën N’dorë
- Armenia - LADANVIA - JakoAustralia
- Electric Fields - One Mikali (One Blood)
- Austria - Kaleen - We Will Rave
- Azerbaijan - FAHREE ft. Ilkin Dolatov - Özünlə Apar
- Belgium - Mustii - Before The Party's Over
- Croatia - Baby Lasagna - Rim Tim Tagi Dim
- Cyprus - Silia Kapsis - Liar
- Czech Republic - Aiko - Pedestal
- Denmark - SABA - Sand
- Estonia - 5miinust & Puuluup - (Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi
- Finland - Windows95man - No Rules!
- France - Slimane - mon-amour
- Georgia - Nutsa Buzaladze - Firefighter
- Germany - Isaak - Always On The Run
- Greece - Marina Satti - ZARI
- Iceland - Hera Björk - Scared of Heights
- Ireland - Bambi Thug - Doomsday Blue
- Israel - Eden Golan - Hurricane
- Italy - Angelina Mango - La Noia
- Latvia - Dons - Hollow
- Lithuania - Sllvester Belt - Luktelk
- Luxembourg - TALI - Fighte
- Malta - Sarah Bonnici - Loop
- Moldova - Natalia Barbu - In The Middle
- Netherlands - Joost Klein - Europapa
- Norway - Gäte - Ulveham
- Poland - LUNA - The Tower
- Portugal - iolanda - Grito
- San Marino - Megara - 11:11
- Serbia - Teya Dora - RAMONDA
- Slovenia - Raiven - Veronika
- Spain - Nebulossa - ZORRA
- Sweden - Marcus & Martinus - Unforgettable
- Switzerland - Nemo - The Code
- Ukraine - Aloyna Aloyna & Jerry Heil - Teresa & Maria
- United Kingdom - Olly Alexander - Dizzy
Who is representing the UK at Eurovision 2024?
Olly Alexander is representing the UK and will perform his song Dizzy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.
Ahead of competing, he said: "I’ve loved watching Eurovision ever since I was a little kid and I’m beyond excited to be taking part next year.
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"As a young boy I always looked forward to this incredible event of unbridled joy, the wonderfully chaotic mix of musical styles, theatrical performances, heartfelt emotion and humour.
"I really can’t believe I’m going to be a part of such a special legacy and fly the flag for the UK in the gayest way possible, it shall be an honour!"
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