Eurovision Tune Contest 2026 is wanting a bit of completely different with a shake-up of UK hosts.
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A Eurovision Tune Contest presenter issued an apology for one star’s “unhealthy language”.
BBC aired the primary semi-final for this 12 months’s Eurovision Tune Contest, and it wasn’t till close to the tip of the evening that Poland’s entry, Alicja, took to the stage in Vienna, Austria.
She gave a strong efficiency of her entry music, ‘Prey,’ however simply because the viewers applauded the singer, UK presenter Angela Scanlon stepped in to apologise on behalf of her Austrian counterparts, TV persona Victoria Swarovski and actor Michael Ostrowski.
Scanlon stated, “Apologies to everybody at residence in the event you caught a bit of unhealthy language. It is reside TV, is not it?”
“What did I say?”, co-star Rylan Clark requested.
“Not from you this time”, she jokingly stated as he replied, “Makes a change.”
Scanlon went on to make clear: “Reside telly from the Austrian broadcast…they get a bit of excited”, with Clark including: “Allow them to get pleasure from themselves.”
Eurovision Tune Contest 2026 UK hosts Rylan Clark and Angela Scanlon. (Picture: BBC) Get critiques, gossip and upcoming present releases plus chosen gives and competitors Subscribe Invalid electronic mail
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Whereas Scanlon promptly apologised, some followers did not hear what was stated.
One fan questioned: “What ‘unhealthy language’ was used?”, as one other requested: “Did she swear?”, questioning if Scanlon was saying sorry on behalf of Poland’s entry.
The Irish host is co-presenting Eurovision for the primary time as she steps into the sneakers of Scott Mills.
Scanlon has been labelled “really excellent” for commentating on Eurovision, and one other said that “the chemistry is true” between her and Clark.
Eurovision Tune Contest 2026’s Austrian hosts Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski. (Picture: BBC)
Poland’s Eurovision Tune Contest 2026 entry Alicja. (Picture: GETTY)
Talking about taking on the position, Scanlon excitedly shared: “It seems like becoming a member of the best celebration on earth – equal components thrilling and terrifying!
“I grew up watching the Eurovision Tune Contest with my three sisters, making very severe (and wildly biased) scorecards from the sofa, so to now be a part of it – particularly in its seventieth 12 months – is genuinely surreal.
“It is a kind of exhibits that is at all times been there, evolving however by no means shedding its magic or insanity.
“I have been fortunate sufficient to dip my toe into the Eurovision world earlier than, so it feels nice to be doing it once more, simply with larger heels and some extra sequins!”
The Eurovision Tune Contest 2026 continues each evening at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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