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2000s Popstar to Be UK's Eurovision Spokesperson After Ncuti Gatwa Pulls Out

  • Sophie Ellis-Bextor, a 2000s pop star, will announce the UK's Eurovision jury score live during the Grand Final on May 17, 2025.
  • This followed Ncuti Gatwa withdrawing as the UK's spokesperson due to unforeseen circumstances announced by the BBC on May 15.
  • Gatwa, a 32-year-old actor known for Doctor Who and Sex Education, remains involved in a Eurovision-themed Doctor Who episode airing prior to the final.
  • Ellis-Bextor expressed excitement, saying it is a "privilege to be part of 2025's Grand Final" and she looks forward to delivering the "iconic douze points."
  • Her replacement role suggests the BBC maintains continuity for the UK's participation while highlighting a significant last-minute change in the Eurovision presentation.
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Radio Times broke the news in on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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