Ncuti Gatwa Pulls Out Of Eurovision Role At The Eleventh Hour

Ncuti GatwaNcuti Gatwa will no longer be appearing at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, it has been confirmed.The Doctor Who and former Sex Education star had previously been announced as the UK’s spokesperson for Eurovision 2025, who would have delivered the British national jury’s points during the scoring part of the broadcast.However, shortly after Thursday night’s semi-final ended, it was revealed that Ncuti would no longer be appearing at the contest.“Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately Ncuti Gatwa is no longer able to participate as spokesperson during the grand final this weekend,” the BBC said in a statement.In his place, Sophie Ellis-Bextor will now be announcing the UK jury’s scores instead.“We are delighted to confirm that BBC Radio 2’s very own Friday night Kitchen Disco Diva Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be presenting the Jury result live from the UK,” a BBC rep added.The Murder On The Dancefloor singer enthused: “I love Eurovision and it’s a privilege to be part of 2025’s Grand Final.“What an honour it is to announce the UK’s jury score on such a special show which always puts music front and centre. I am very much looking forward to delivering the iconic douze points from the United Kingdom!”Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately Ncuti Gatwa is no longer able to participate as Spokesperson during the Grand Final this weekend. However, we are delighted to confirm that BBC Radio 2’s very own Friday night Kitchen Disco Diva Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be presenting… pic.twitter.com/ti8SJgFKDY— BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) May 15, 2025As was the case last year, Eurovision 2025 has been shrouded in controversy due to Israel’s continued involvement, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.Ncuti has previously been an outspoken supporter of Palestine, though there’s no indication that this was the reason for him no longer appearing at Eurovision on Saturday night.HuffPost UK has contacted Ncuti Gatwa’s team for additional comment.To coincide with this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, on Saturday night, a special episode of Doctor Who set at the Intergalactic Song Contest (and penned by award-winning British author Juno Dawson) will air on BBC One.MORE EUROVISION:Reigning Eurovision Winner Nemo Backs Calls For Israel To Be Excluded From This Year's ContestEurovision Bosses Respond After Irish Broadcaster Raises Concerns About Israel's InvolvementEurovision Bosses Stand Their Ground Amid Backlash Over New Pride Flag Rule

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