Get the latest gossip

Ncuti Gatwa promotes Eurovision-inspired Doctor Who episode just hours after withdrawing from presenting contest's Grand Final - as future of sci-fi show is revealed


The Rwandan-Scottish actor had been set to present the British jury's points for each participating country's song before the BBC announced he had pulled out on Thursday.

The Rwandan-Scottish actor, 32, had been set to present the British jury's points for each participating country's song before the BBC announced he had pulled out on Thursday due to 'unforeseen circumstances'. 'However 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.' The reason for Ncuti's last minute withdrawal from his hosting duties was not made clear, aside from the BBC's initial 'unforeseen circumstances' message, but fans speculated Israel's qualification was the cause.

Get the Android app

Or read this on Daily Mail

Read more on:

Photo of Grand Final

Grand Final

Photo of Ncuti Gatwa

Ncuti Gatwa

Photo of Israel

Israel

Related news:

News photo

Why is Israel still in Eurovision? The answer is more complex than you might think | Chris West

News photo

Ncuti Gatwa pulls out of Eurovision final last minute due to 'unforeseen circumstances' - and is replaced with a VERY famous singer

News photo

Who is representing Israel at Eurovision 2025? Controversial singer Yuval Raphael is an October 7 survivor - and has 'practised being booed'