Eurovision 2026: Angela Scanlon And Rylan Clark To Front Semi-Finals

The BBC has announced its new Eurovision presenting team following the much-publicised departure of Scott Mills.

Prior to his abrupt firing from the broadcaster in March, Mills had been a key part of the BBC’s Eurovision Song Contest coverage for many years, most notably commentating on the semi-finals every year alongside Rylan Clark.

In his absence, Rylan will now be sharing his thoughts on the Eurovision semis alongside Angela Scanlon later this month.

Angela enthused: “It feels like joining the greatest party on earth – equal parts thrilling and terrifying!

“I grew up watching the Eurovision Song Contest with my three sisters, making very serious (and wildly biased) scorecards from the couch, so to now be part of it – especially in its 70th year – is genuinely surreal. It’s one of those shows that’s always been there, evolving but never losing its magic or madness.”

She added: “I’ve been lucky enough to dip my toe into the Eurovision world before, so it feels great to be doing it again, just with higher heels and a few more sequins!”

Notably, both Scanlon and Clark are among the stars reported to have made the BBC’s shortlist to become the next hosts of Strictly Come Dancing, so their new partnership has got us wondering if we could see them back together on our screens later this year.

Meanwhile, Mills’ breakfast show successor Sara Cox will also be covering the semi-finals on her own for Radio 2, and she’ll also commentate on the final for the station alongside Clark.

As usual, Graham Norton will be on commentating duties on the main broadcast of the live final on BBC One when it airs in mid-May.

Singer-songwriter, music producer and social media personality Look Mum No Computer will be representing the UK at Eurovision in Vienna, with his musical offering Eins, Zwei, Drei.

Eurovision has been the subject of backlash in recent years due to the continued presence of Israel, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.