Catherine Tate to Announce ‘Douze Points’ at Eurovision – With a Twist!
Catherine Tate has revealed she’ll be dropping the iconic “douze points” at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. But there’s more – she’s got her eyes on a bigger prize. “It’s just a foot in the door really, as next year I hope to be the UK entrant!” she teased.
Historic First: Live Scores from the Eurovision Stage
This year marks a UK first. For the very first time, the UK spokesperson will announce the National Jury scores live from the Eurovision arena itself – right where the contest is happening on home turf.
Following in Big Shoes
Catherine joins a star-studded list of past UK Eurovision spokespeople, including AJ Odudu, Amanda Holden, Nigella Lawson, Mel Giedroyc, Richard Osman, Alex Jones, Cheryl Baker, Katrina Leskanich of Katrina & The Waves, and Lorraine Kelly.
From TV Comedy to Eurovision Glory
Best known for her characters like Nan from The Catherine Tate Show and Donna in Doctor Who, Catherine is set to return to screens later this year for the show’s 60th anniversary. Plus, she’ll star in the brand-new BBC One comedy series Queen of Oz.
Catch Catherine delivering the UK National Jury results live from liverpool/" title="Liverpool" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Liverpool during the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final on Saturday, 13 May from 8pm on BBC One.
