The Physician Who and former Intercourse Schooling star had beforehand been introduced because the UK’s spokesperson for Eurovision 2025, who would have delivered the British nationwide jury’s factors in the course of the scoring a part of the printed.
Nonetheless, shortly after Thursday evening’s semi-final ended, it was revealed that Ncuti would not be showing on the contest.
“Resulting from unexpected circumstances, sadly Ncuti Gatwa is not capable of take part as spokesperson in the course of the grand remaining this weekend,” the BBC mentioned in an announcement.
In his place, Sophie Ellis-Bextor will now be asserting the UK jury’s scores as an alternative.
“We’re delighted to verify that BBC Radio 2’s very personal Friday evening Kitchen Disco Diva Sophie Ellis-Bextor can be presenting the Jury consequence reside from the UK,” a BBC rep added.
The “Homicide On The Dancefloor” singer enthused: “I really like Eurovision and it’s a privilege to be a part of 2025’s Grand Ultimate.
“What an honour it’s to announce the UK’s jury rating on such a particular present which all the time places music entrance and centre. I’m very a lot wanting ahead to delivering the long-lasting douze factors from the UK!”
