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Ncuti Gatwa: Eurovision Spokesperson & Doctor Who Star!

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Actor Ncuti Gatwa, famed for his role in Doctor Who, has been selected as the United Kingdom’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest, announcing the crucial scores from each participating country during the grand finale on May 17th.

On Friday morning, the BBC shared the news via social media platforms, showcasing the 32-year-old actor known for embodying The Doctor in Doctor Who, through a video post.

The caption in the video stated: ‘Two realms intersect. The representative of the United Kingdom for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will be… Ncuti Gatwa.’

For the unexpected declaration, the actor donned an eye-catching electric blue vest-cape with pin-stripes, coordinating it with pants of the same shade, a white top, and black laced boots.

Ncuti takes after a series of prominent figures who have held this role before, such as Dame Joanna Lumley from Absolutely Fabulous, Catherine Tate known for her work on Doctor Who, and cooking sensation Nigella Lawson.

In simpler terms, this statement means that the popular science fiction show, Doctor Who, has collaborated with Eurovision before, and the BBC is planning another such collaboration where they will unite the country by broadcasting a unique Eurovision-themed episode of Doctor Who as a special event on television.

In the sixth episode of the present season, The Doctor, portrayed by Ncuti Gatwa, and Belinda Chandra, played by Varada Sethu, embark on a journey to the 803rd Interstellar Song Festival, which Rylan Clark helps host. At this event, planets from various parts of the cosmos compete against each other for the grand prize.

Along for the ride is the King of Eurovision himself, Graham Norton.

In the upcoming episode, the 62-year-old talk show host will be part of a star-studded cast, alongside performers like Freddie Fox, Rylan, Kadiff Kirwan, Charlie Condou, and Miriam-Teak Lee who are making special appearances.

Russell T Davies, the head of Doctor Who, mentioned that it wouldn’t be a song contest without the renowned figure himself, and it was a privilege to have Graham Norton visit our studios in Cardiff.

Not only does he make a brief appearance, but his character plays a pivotal role in an unexpected turn of events! This episode, in fact, takes the cake for being the most thrilling one yet, and it’s all thanks to Graham stirring up more chaos.

On Saturday, 17th May, the episode is scheduled to broadcast on BBC One at 7 pm. Right after that, the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final will begin at 8 pm without any break.

If the UK’s Eurovision performers, Remember Monday, manage to reach the top five in the contest, they’ve promised to get a tattoo as a token of their success. Alternatively, should they end up with zero points (nul points), they face a less desirable outcome – a painful, memorable experience instead.

As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share that the dynamic trio, consisting of Charlotte, Holly, and Lauren, is set to take the stage and belt out “What The Hell Just Happened?” It’s their entry for the chance to claim Eurovision’s grand title.

In terms of past performance, the UK hasn’t done exceptionally well in this upcoming competition scheduled for Basel, Switzerland in May. Last year, Olly Alexander even received a score of zero.

If Monday meets the same end as Olly, they’ve chosen to have each team member get a tattoo representing the abbreviated version of their song, WTHJH, in some visible part of their body.

In a more optimistic approach, the team has chosen to fulfill their promise if they manage to secure a spot among the top five finalists.

They mentioned on Instagram that if we achieve a ranking of top 5 or higher, everyone on our team must have the initials WTHJH permanently inked on their bodies.

We’re determined not to accept a refusal. Could I have an enthusiastic “yes” instead? This is definitely going ahead, it’s happening! It must happen. If we end up finishing last and earning no points, that’s still significant enough to get a tattoo.

The team is actually a threesome of close-knit friends, known for their powerful singing voices and seamlessly combined harmonies.

In 2019, the group known as Monday first appeared on television screens following their success in reaching the Quarter-Finals on The Voice UK competition.

The band made it clear that they had entered the Eurovision contest by being invited as guests on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show, which airs on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.

After several weeks, Scott announced, expressing: “A song for Eurovision isn’t officially selected until I deem it so. I’m eagerly anticipating supporting the act that will represent us, and I assure you, you’ll find them enchanting. They possess genuine talent and a delightful charm.

Reflect on the song “What The Hell Just Happened?” from Eurovision on Monday, which narrates the following day’s events after an enjoyable night spent with companions.

For the first time since 1999, a girlband is set to be the United Kingdom’s representative in the competition, marking their debut in this role.

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2025-05-02 12:56

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