graham norton and hannah waddingham losing the will to live at the eurovision 2023 voting

ft. commentary from mel giedroyc
video credit: BBC

[@stevencgr]

I'd thought we'd lose something by not having Graham commentating during the results this year as his reactions and comments are always hilarious but being able to SEE him this year, his visual reactions, links and faces to Hannah really made up for that, Mel was also a great addition.

[@raggedydocs]

I completely agree! Graham and his iconic commentary was why I started watching Eurovision in the first place so I was gutted knowing he wouldn’t be in the commentary box as much this year (although I’ve been rooting for the UK to win just so that he could finally get a chance to host!) But the moment they announced that he would be presenting the voting section (and with the queen that is Hannah Waddingham no less) I knew it was going to be amazing. Seeing him actually have to interact with the spokespeople was even funnier than him just slagging them off behind their backs 😭

[@RavenclawNimbus]

Yeah! Hannah and Graham are so amazing together

[@maddieknight2160]

I think we need to petition for a camera in his commentary box next year so we can watch him as well as the rest of the show

[@garydavies8307]

Mel ruined the results by constantly talking

[@garydavies8307]

For me I prefer Graham to be in his booth and not being visible. As for Hannah,she was so annoying.

[@mallbratgirl_3005]

i still saw graham have a laugh to himself when france's vote announcer was in front of the eiffel tower since that's a running joke he does each year when he commentates where he goes 'is that paris? is that the eiffel tower? nooo' lmaoo

[@finmiles965]

I was watching for that too, my friends and I gotta down our drink when the Eiffel Tower appears every year

[@mallbratgirl_3005]

@@finmiles965 it's definitely going on my bingo card next year ☺

[@mad2403]

These two were perfect usually the hosts have a weird awkward energy between them but these two were like two friends hosting eurovision i loved it

[@ProMace]

Eurovision hosts *always* have a weird awkward energy about them, regardless of how they interact with each other. It's because Eurovision dictates that only people with a weird awkward energy are qualified to perpetuate its ancient reputation of awkwardness and corruption.

[@JT29501]

I think it's usually just down to at least 2/3rds of the hosts having to host in a language that is not their mother tongue.. speaking english is one thing but "acting", or being funny in a different language, that's much much more advanced.

[@jamesmt142]

@@JT29501 I'd agree with that. I think that's why Scandinavia does it so well, because they "get" British humour as a result of how widely English is spoken in that region.

[@monmothma3358]

Exactly! Much more natural. The hosts are usually the worst thing about Eurovision if you ask me - they are always soo artificial and awkard. Probably too terrified at the sheer number of people who are watching them live, to be able to relax. And the languages they aren't used to, like you say. So many times I've cringed at the rehearsed jokes and wished they'd just cut them, because they *never* come off as funny. This year, however, proved that it is possible within this concept to have good hosts who dare to show a little bit of who they are. Clearly the Brits can do this, at least in the case of people as experienced as Graham Norton.

[@noodleppoodle]

@@monmothma3358 Other countries have some bilingual tv personalities, people who grew up in the USA or UK, comedians, people are quick witted in Engkish and used to crowd work - Eurovision needs to feature them as hosts!

[@leonie3294]

I just know exactly what Graham was thinking, when the glittery Eiffel tower came up 😂

[@paulbrown5934]

"Oh I wonder where they are ..."

[@Sabrinajaine]

I'm surprised you didn't include the bit where Hannah was like "Graham Norton is speaking, everyone!"

[@raggedydocs]

LOL i totally should have 😂

[@Sipu97]

Yeah I was waiting for the Cha cha cha parts xD

[@snail1726]

1:34 This is every gay when gay is mentioned randomly, the awkward giggle of "oh that's me!"

[@tomasroma2333]

Hannahs ridiculous laughs to Grahams scripted jokes are cute especially since she heard them all in rehearsal the night before

[@hdxela]

She probably forgot to be fair

[@old.not.too.grumpy.]

How do you know they were scripted? Even if they were shows what a great performer they are. Before people criticise they should look at how badly its been done in the past 😊

[@tomasroma2333]

@@old.not.too.grumpy. I know its scripted because I watched the jury show which was on Friday night and so I knew what jokes were coming up. And I'm not criticising. I said it was cute.

[@old.not.too.grumpy.]

@@tomasroma2333 it too saw the last dress rehearsal although there was a similarity on what was said it wasn't the sam. The off the cuff remarks while not totally instantaneous were not scripted. That level of spontaneity is often falls apart without a great deal of planning but if scripted usually fall very flat

[@snikovsky]

@@tomasroma2333 but so they connect to all the capitals then too?

[@gavianheart2033]

I needed this after the 2024 Eurovision dumpster truck... This helps me to remember the joy and essence of Eurovision.

[@theoddytoddyman]

Love how they’re laughing at the ridiculousness that is usually so awkward. This is how you host eurovision! 😂

[@MichaelTStack]

Graham's eyeroll at 5:34 is the best thing ever.

[@alexharrison2743]

It just says everything

[@sannev8407]

me at my French exam: 0:32

[@Marie-cq2cy]

4:02 Loved the little joke about Ted Lasso 😂 Hannah (of course) gets the Joke and Graham doesn’t understand what’s happening. Hilarious xD

[@jelibi99]

I didnt understand it 😢

[@Marie-cq2cy]

@@jelibi99 So in the Show „Ted Lasso“ Hannah plays the main lead, Rebecca Welton, who owns a football (soccer) club. Ted Lasso, the trainer, gives Rebecca every morning one single biscuit in a little box to gain her appreciation. The German moderator made a reference to that by offering her a biscuit in a box as well :)

[@jelibi99]

@@Marie-cq2cy Ahhh, thank you so much for explaining!

[@georgehand]

I didn’t get it either as I haven’t watched her show 🍪🍪🍪

[@sentient.dumpling]

loved it too, fantastic show!

[@Pleasegivemeschoki]

2:59 he should become a meme at this point EVERY SINGLE YEAR HE DOES THAT

[@raggedydocs]

I recognised him from graham taking the piss out of his equality shirt last year 😭

[@future7879]

he came back this year and cooked the EBU and Israel i fucking love this guy i want him forever

[@lovecarlgustafviktor]

@@raggedydocs Equality never gets old..

[@Tao_Tology]

5:34 Ha! Graham is so done. 😃 "Wogan never had to put up with this."

[@emmahealy4863]

I love these two so much. My friend attended the grand final and told us that you couldn't hear them presenting over the crowd chanting "cha cha cha" 🤣

[@williamchapple8886]

These guys are Mans\Petra levels of greatness

[@MsMeyara]

Yes! I thought of them too, they have great chemistry together!

[@raggedydocs]

absolutely 😍

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

I would say better.

[@lll.24601]

Period!!

[@Mrempoleon100]

Yeah...and sweden better make them host next year

[@luziel3071]

Honestly it’s so much funnier if you know Elton he’s kind of the weirdo/shy guy and if it looked like his little joke with the biscuit made him nervous, that’s probably because it did

[@MsMeyara]

Honestly, this year has been all over the place, but at least the four of them made the 'funny' jokes a little less awkward and a little more believable lol

[@sonerkamer2678]

S10 giving us what we needed. And the little giggle from Graham afterwards 😂😂

[@MsMeyara]

She was not wrong though, many who watch are either female or part of the lgtbtq+ (not all of course)

[@loli_cvnt5622]

She can't be wrong, there was no argument 👁💧👄💧👁 She just said a thing

[@Jeroen1983]

@@loli_cvnt5622 A statement can still be wrong. QED.

[@sogomoobs4273]

who is S10?

[@almightykellus2585]

​@@sogomoobs4273 1:30

[@Tony.H03]

For the non-Dutch speakers: 'goed' in goed gedaan [well done] in a particular Flemish accent sounds like 'hoed' [hat]. And Gustaph had the most wonderful hat. That's the joke, I wonder if even most Dutch viewers got it, but I'm sure it got a nice cringe from the Flemish viewers lmao.

[@violentbob]

omg???? i definitely didn't catch that hahahah

[@Tony.H03]

@@violentbob ja je moet denk ik Nederlander die in Vlaanderen woont/heeft gewoond om die vertaalslag te maken hahaha, dit was mij voor ik hier kwam wonen ook niet opgevallen denk ik.

[@DragonbornCanid]

​@@Tony.H03 ik hoorde het niet eens, was te boos dat Finland te weinig punten kreeg 😂 (ben Nederlands, heb wel Vlaamse vrienden)

[@violentbob]

@@Tony.H03 ik vind het in iedergeval wel komisch

[@nemolee_exe]

3:18 “Look! The Eiffel Tower!”

[@amybraun5824]

2:14 is my favorite part. "It's Sonia's nemesis" HAHAHAHAA

[@lukesoddlife]

I… don’t get it help 🙈

[@almightykellus2585]

​@@lukesoddlife Niamh won in the year that Sonia performed for the UK and got second place

[@sophiemartin1025]

​​@@lukesoddlife Ireland's jury person this year was Niamh who narrowly won Sonia in Eurovision in 1993. I believe Niamh won by one point and the final jury that year decided who would win so it was a nail-biting moment when they said "and finally... Ireland"

[@williamchapple8886]

@@almightykellus2585Sonia had also performed earlier in the show as the Liverpool Songbook interval act

[@patrickh3385]

Excellent trolling by rte to send Niamh when they knew Sonia would be performing!

[@jadedsteelereviews]

I was so confused as to why the German bloke offered Hannah waddingham a biscuit, wasn’t until I watched Ted Lasso over the weekend I was like “oh now I get it” 😂🤣😂

[@jacobdean6989]

Thank you for this, I was too stressed watching the results that I basically missed everything that was being said 💀

[@cameronclarkhull]

If we win Eurovision soon, we need Hannah back 😁

[@monkeytennis8861]

Her constant mugging and gurning were irritating

[@DazzaS83]

BBC won't want to host for at least another decade. Its bloody expensive.

[@pikapika4240]

Mel Giedroyc is another national treasure there and I hope you brits cherish her, she is so lovely ❤

[@craigchristian344]

Okay gang

[@solarprogeny6736]

i loooove her so much, ever since taskmaster i have. i hope brits love her as much as my french ass

[@Eva-mp7xg]

@@solarprogeny6736 We do!

[@monkeytennis8861]

She's consistently awful. One of the worst things telly

[@rainbowofdeathoof8820]

Ive got to be honest I don't think she's funny so this year was a struggle to get through at least Graham should be back in 2024

[@otowndude08]

I need the UK to win bc i need more of them in my life.

[@FannyLerouxTime]

You'll be waiting a loooooong time! It costs too much money to host Eurovision these days which is why some countries put awful acts forward.

[@talete7712]

same lol, they were really good at organising the event

[@LA90598]

​@@FannyLerouxTime UK can afford to do it every year. Liverpool recorded £200m of trade, the tax alone on those sales more than paid for it.

[@FannyLerouxTime]

@@LA90598 and you think that it costs 200 million to stage the Eurovision? Really? You must know some cheap stage companies then because I can assure you, it still costs more than that.

[@conchalmers8734]

@@FannyLerouxTime no it doesn’t 😂

[@RBenjo21]

And no, we couldn’t hear them in the crowd.

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

The Brits should host every year. Honestly, this was the most classy AND hilarious Eurovision show I've seen. They did not take it too seriously and instead made fun of some of the cringe that this show always provides

[@in_wino_veritas]

Yeah, a hilarious show, including a messed up running order, messy and random jury results and weird televoting scores.

[@mallbratgirl_3005]

@@in_wino_veritas hey, eurovision is fabulous and a little messy though, it's not serious and that's why we love it- i always think it doesn't matter who wins to enjoy it

[@therumeon2704]

The slowest stripper in the world 😂😂😂 I died!

[@ReyJ]

I love how we can just seeee graham being fed up wishing he was back in his box so he can goss about this lmao

[@mimiluluXx]

graham's little "...ouii 😄" is hilarious

[@hscorner3829]

YESSSS I WAS WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO MAKE THIS COMP

[@matheosc5255]

Hannah looking down awkwardly as to not laugh… love it, it’s so real!

[@iseetea47]

Not the eyeroll at 5:33 LMAOOO

[@ace_reject]

I adore Hannah Waddingham. The perfect choice to host this year!

[@karinisvetcool]

The fucking 'equality' tshirt in fortnite font lmao

[@emmahealy4863]

I was dying laughing at the Fortnite font and nobody else in my family understood why 💀

[@LlamasAtMidnight]

Didn’t he wear that last year too?

[@shanestuart5149]

I don’t think it’s in this clip but I loved when the audience had another round of shouting “cha cha cha” I’m sure Graham after having to endure it again said something along the lines of “yes we know you like that one”

[@Mightyblackcats]

they are a duo I never knew I needed

[@brads4449]

Mel also such an underrated commentator, they all slay so much🥺❤️

[@denoetta]

I loved Hannah immediately after she shutted these dumbos who booed Italy down with "no booing not in our house". She was the only one who finally said anything against that. Because thats so disrespectful

[@hannahrm1501]

Why did they boo Italy

[@denoetta]

@hannahrm1501 It's either because san marino who gives Italy 12 points almost every time or because of the singer who is gay

[@mallaka8]

It was definitely not because he was gay. Are you serious? This is Eurovision. 90% of the audience are gay. It was due to the consistent voting for your neighbour. The audience usually do the same to Greece and Cyprus. Disrespectful? I don't think so. I think it's more disrespectful to cheat by always voting for your neighbour.

[@dizzyduck44]

So Mans and Petra host and Hannah and Graham do the juries from now on, regardless who wins yes? Can we all agree on that?

[@brendandax]

Thanks for this! I missed a lot of their reactions. Graham and Hannah were brilliant and, yes, Mel was fine too. A lot didn't seem to like her but I enjoyed her commentary

[@vicky__p]

Hannah's laugh at 6:20 😂❤.

[@flyamislv]

Where was the "NO BOOING, NOT IN OUR HOUSE!" part because I swear that was the most iconic thing ever

[@YuyuuChan]

The way the commentator kept calling Einar 'Hatari' but also pronounced it like 'Atari' drove me crazy 😂

[@MightyMouse350]

those two were hilarious. love Mel.

[@sayno2lolzisback]

My bf and I were in tears watching the voting especially at the Netherlands moment.

[@Sarah-og3mp]

You cant shout out the gays and then not give the 12 to your gay neighbour Gustrav. Thats just rude

[@sayno2lolzisback]

@@Sarah-og3mp 😂

[@carriew5106]

Theur reactions were everything.

[@RavenclawNimbus]

Graham and Hannah are too amazing haha

[@user-ur9dz3nl4e]

Hannah’s reaction to Benidorm 😂😂 PTSD I think.

[@Mrempoleon100]

And Graham rubbing salt on the wound "Not a very busy beach"

[@szandorthe13th]

"Hoed gedaan" Dutch and Flemish people: 😐😑😐

[@DoloresAW]

It's funny how when that voter sung loreens song to show who they voted for, the commentator didn't know what song it was... You'd think the "winner" would be memorable

[@daveetheridge]

She was being sarcastic - British humour (i.e. laughing at someone doing something a little obvious).

[@Emma-wm9jg]

It was a joke-😭you must be fun at parties

[@daveetheridge]

@@Emma-wm9jg 🤙

[@saladspinner3200]

The self depricating humour of the Brits, makes them into excellent tv-hosts.

[@i8younglings]

6:47 SIGMA Hannah😂😎

[@stanleysdad]

6:05 was one of my favourite moments

[@monmothma3358]

This Norwegian finds Hannah and Graham (and the third gal) the best hosts Eurovision's had for many years. Great chemistry. Managing to be themselves and natural even though they're under pressure. (Geez, just show that you're nervous, like Hannah does, nobody's going to judge you!) Actually funny, not awkward, rehearsed funny. Well. We'll get Petra this year, so the contrast won't be all that big. I'll consider voting for the UK only to get this quality hosting back!!

[@BSHCR2]

0:25 What is your favourite film français? - Yes 😂😂😂

[@partyrat_]

Mel was such a good choice as fill in for graham on the commentary

[@Mrempoleon100]

"Hahahaha Oui!"

[@lekarzkto]

Hannah really impressed me. I would like to see more of her.

[@patscott8612]

Very moving to hear an a predominantly scouse audience give the Irish Jury a huge roar. Bigger than Ive ever heard from a UK based eurovision. Liverpool has links to Ireland and in particlar Dublin and vice versa. One of friendliest cities in the world 🇮🇪

[@y2k2all]

That's a nice sentiment but the crowd in the arena is by no means a local one, not predominantly or otherwise.

[@LA90598]

It was a huge roar from the Brits as we love the Irish. Shame it is not reciprocated

[@sophia-sm2ne]

@@LA90598I wonder why …

[@capybara2450]

'Predominantly Scouse audience' lol not a chance.

[@sue-ellen4721]

Ha ha!! It's really frustrating with everyone wanting to make their own little show when presenting the numbers. They just can't help not to.

[@sushifornico]

Its juries, not Tinder :-) Just love them

[@rutkowski1490]

Here are so many memes in!

[@MJ18888]

Definitely the best presenters for Eurovision!

[@duckydae]

7:31 kinda perfect of all places it was filmed in benidorm 😂 considering WHO was hosting and WHERE.

[@lucasfsbm]

The best hosts

[@mallbratgirl_3005]

hannah looked like her dress was uncomfortable and overwhelming tf out of her 😭 i was like let my girl powder her nose real quick!

[@craigchristian344]

Cocaine wouldn't help

[@emmahealy4863]

She looked like she was desperate for the toilet, I hope she wasn't, but I really emapthise with her I'd she did need the loo lol

[@Hgames_RBLX]

Make Hannah the new Petra Mede and get her to host every Eurovision hosted in the UK (if there will even be anymore)

[@wikimiki5765]

I can't wait to see these two host Eurovision again🤣

[@BlaineV13]

They were such a hot mess and I was so here for it!!!

[@annikabecht5555]

Can someone tell me what 07:29 is about? Why is Hannah laughing and Graham looking puzzled?

[@williamchapple8886]

Hannah appeared in a British sitcom based in Benidorm and I think Graham was making light of the fact the beach was empty

[@tosvus]

Malta Jury guy, low level mobster with a secret desire to perform on Broadway

[@benenty692]

The thing is it funny because he wants to say what we all thinking

[@magnificentminion703]

I really think Hannah Waddingham should join Graham Norton on commentary

[@Anguddoodle1234]

Hannah was a fab presenter. yup we are all friend.

[@realcatic]

"Hehe, oui"

[@dontyouknow1212]

Best hosts

[@darrenpimlott]

These two should host every year 😂

[@mohammedhishamshaikh]

That ouiiii

[@fionawilliams5477]

I thought Eurovision was brilliant this year and it definitely absolutely had nothing to do with the fact that im a lesbian and Hannah was speaking french

[@lyndapoyroo]

Watch Ted Lasso. Hannah was just brilliant along with all the cast. One of the best things I have watched in a long time.

[@nza1804]

3:56 Hello

[@Gfynbcyiokbg8710]

They were probably the least professional hosts we've had in a while, but only in the best of ways

[@user-hz8eo8zi6s]

Theyre so real

[@alanagallacher9144]

I have to ask before the 26th song what was the point in hannah talking when there was 1 more song to go why?

[@JeSuisRene]

Buying time to remove the Croatian props and put in the UK’s, I imagine.

[@ja1207]

it's a way to hype the UK performance, being host country and all.

[@frostborne7831]

To get Croatia’s props off and bring on maes massive platform

[@RBenjo21]

@@JeSuisRene As someone in the audience, yes, you’ve got it in one - they had to wheel Mae in on that big box AND get it working.

[@pierretres8305]

breaks are 75% because of props

[@stelios2506]

They were the best 😂

[@BrandonMichelle]

Hannah was absolutely having the time of her life during this Eurovision :D

[@voetbalnoortje9253]

They should have let Hannah present this year she has such a teacher vibe 😂

[@AstroAnalysis]

I'm deeply infatuated with Hannah.......

[@original_demonic]

I love how nervous the commentator is(the name slips my mind but I do know her). Graham Norton has been doing since Terry Norton stopped in 2008, and has earned the rank to get away with quips…she sounds like the producers have warned twice.

[@sfinn85]

The commentator is Mel Giederoyc

[@Nuuccii92]

I think those two were hilarious :P

[@chorusalonso8834]

7:32 He looks so disturbed 😂

[@macpac22]

Can they just host eveything please?

[@danfrost3043]

Never thought I'd say it but "Mans & Petra" you've got competition from these two.

[@Tristanks]

Petra single handedly destroys these

[@danfrost3043]

@@Tristanks I have to agree, how could anyone not love Petra...

[@Tr33E00]

i have to say i think the best part of this year was watching the hosts getting more and more pissed off at the audience for yelling CHA CHA CHA

[@kimonmarsellos6390]

She is the new petra!

[@bigpigeon2002]

that dude mentioning edgar allan poe confused the shit out of me and my dad. we were like austria is getting 12 points then, nope. some of these point announcers are just fuckin mental.

[@hscorner3829]

That spokesperson was from Austria, they can't give 12 points to themselves lol

[@emmahealy4863]

Ikr, I felt like a lot of counties made jokes about one country, then awarded all their points to Sweden???

[@bermerubio]

7:29 I still don't know if Graham looked at the screen because he was thinking "why this face its so familiar" (Ruth Lorenzo, she participated in X factor UK in 2008) or if he wanted to look at her cleavage up close hahaha .

[@SenorKristobbalVLog]

The girls and the gays line was so cringe, Hannah and Graham gave it the reaction it reserved