When it comes to theEurovision Song Contest, there’s no one quite as synonymous with the contest in the UK asGraham Norton. With the competition underway and the finale in Basel, Switzerland upon us,the voice ofEurovisionis collaborating with one of the biggest online games, Roblox. The iconic Irish comedian, presenter, and host ofThe Graham Norton Showis officially crossovered into the Roblox world. Graham Norton’s likeness was confirmed via the game in the officialMy Eurovision Party 2025. This Roblox special edition will be available to play until May 30th.
The platform offers fans the chance to play games, collect ‘Eurohearts,’ and perform iconic Eurovision songs and dances to create their own watch parties in the game. During the live performances, the game will become a second-screen companion with real-time updates, performance highlights, and in-game celebrations.Graham Norton’s likeness was clocked thanks to the beard, the voice, and the fabulous pink blazer.Let’s hope Graham discusses his new cyber personality during the finale broadcast.
To help promote this landmark collaboration,the BBC shared a video clip of MyEurovisionPartyfeaturing Graham’s avatar saying, “Hello world! Welcome to myEurovisionParty 2025.” As players are encouraged to engage from the “mainstage to the metaverse,” this Roblox collaboration is an invitation to continue to expand theEurovisionexperience to a larger audience.As the contest shared,“TheEurovisionRoblox experience offers fans a chance to fly the flag for a country and customize their ownEurovisionwatch parties.”
Having Graham Norton as part of the Roblox experience speaks volumes to his impact on theEurovision Song Contest. FollowingTerry Wogan’s retirement as the voice ofEurovision, Graham Norton was tapped to take over in 2009. Fresh on the heels ofThe Graham Norton Show, he’s since brought his naughty comments, tongue-in-cheek commentary, and another reason to tune into the biggest song competition on the planet. Viewers in the UK makeEurovision Song Contestappointment viewing anyway, but they are always eager to hear Graham’s hilarious takes, ribbing and dragging the acts in glorious fashion.The contest is already filled with camp; Graham fits the bill perfectly.Is there anyone campier than Graham Norton? It’s just right!
To prove Graham Norton’s perfect placement, his likeness has also been introduced toEurovisionin a multitude of ways. During Season 2 ofRuPaul’s Drag Race UK, he was the announcer for the infamous RuRuVision challenge, which launched the United Kingdolls. He was featured as himself inWill Ferrell’s hilariousEurovision Song Contest: Story of Fire Saga. He will appear as a future version of himself in an episode ofDoctor Whothat centers around the Interstellar Song Contest. Needless to say, it’s not Eurovision if Graham isn’t involved. Needless to say,Eurovisionin the UK is nothing without Graham Norton.Until the day he retires,Eurovisionwill not be the same without quips.
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‘Eurovision Song Contest’ Is Bringing Surprises
Coming to the world from Switzerland, the 2025 contest has already brought some major surprises to fans following both Semi-Final Rounds. With 37 entries in this year’s contest, it’s been a battle to make it to Saturday’s Final. While many had assumed that “Strobe Lights,” Belgium’s entry byRed Sebastian, would be a shoo-in for the finals, Belgium missed out for the second year in a row. Historically, most years see the final two acts of the night move forward, but Croatia’s “Poison Cake” byMarko Bošnjakand Cyprus' “Shh” byTheo Evansdid not qualify.The ten acts from Semi-Final 1 moving forward will be Iceland, Poland, Estonia, Ukraine, Sweden, Portugal, Norway, San Marino, Albania, and the Netherlands.
Despite beginning the evening with an explosive performance, Australia’s Go-Jo did not qualify for the finals with his exceptional performance of “Milkshake Man.” The next two acts of the night, Nina Žižić from Montenegro and Emmy from Ireland were also shut out.The ten acts from Semi-Final 22 moving forward will be Latvia, Armenia, Austria, Greece, Lithuania, Malta, Denmark, Luxembourg, Israel, and Finland.The twenty acts moving forward will be joined by the Big Five, comprised of Spain, Germany, France Italy, and the United Kingdom, as well as host nation Switzerland.
Semi-Final round 1 began with an homage to the host country, featuring yolders and alphorns performing Swiss-style renditions of winning songs “Tattoo” byLoreen, “Arcade” byDuncan Laurence, “Waterloo” byABBA, and “The Code” byNemo, Switzerland’s winner from last year’s contest. As many fans hoped for an in-person appearance from Switzerland’s 1988’s Eurovision Song Contest winnerCeline Dion, she did send a pre-recorded message as four former 2024 entrants,Marina Sattifrom Greece,Jerry Heilfrom Ukraine,Iolandafrom Portugal, andSilvester Beltfrom Lithuania, sang “Ne partez pas sans moi.” During Semi-Final 2, performances included intended acts from the 2020 canceled contest, including Switzerland’sGjon’s Tears, Lithuania’sThe Roop, Azerbaijan’sEfendi, and Malta’sDestiny. The finals will feature 26 acts in a high-octane evening, where Graham Norton will be on hand to present for the UK. We’re only moments away from discovering where we’ll be journeying forEurovisionnext year!
Eurovision Song Contest 2025Finals airs Saturday at 3:00pm on Peacock in the United States.
