The Graham Norton Show is replaced during BBC One summer shake up
The Graham Norton Show is being replaced during the BBC One summer shakeup as the program takes a summer break
The Graham Norton Show has been replaced in a massive BBC One summer shake-up, it was revealed on Wednesday.
The long-running program hosted by 60-year-old Graham usually airs on the channel on Friday nights at 10:40pm.
Originally shown on BBC Two in 2007, his show landed the prestigious slot in 2010 when it took over from Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
It wrapped up its latest series in February ahead of two ‘best bits’ compilation episodes.
The show is off the air for six months during a summer break, with its 31st season starting later this year.
Taking a break: The Graham Norton Show has been replaced in a massive BBC One summer shake-up, it was revealed on Wednesday
Next: While the show is off the air for six months over a summer break, BBC One will begin broadcasting The Chris and Rosie Ramsey Show from 12 May
BBC One has been running films on Friday nights since then, but will begin broadcasting The Chris and Rosie Ramsey Show from 12 May.
Meanwhile, host Graham is in for a busy summer as the star-studded team have announced that they will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 from Liverpool to audiences around the world.
Eurovision legend Graham will present the grand finale on May 13 to a global audience of 160 million, alongside Ukrainian singer, composer and frontwoman of alternative band The Hardkiss, Julia Sanina.
Emmy Award-winning actress Hannah Waddingham and pop star Alesha Dixon will also be with them.
Julia, Hannah and Alesha will host the two live semi-finals on May 9 and 11 from Liverpool.
Ukrainian broadcaster Timur Miroshnychenko will be the Eurovision correspondent in Liverpool, appearing in VT inserts during the live shows and providing live insights from Ukraine’s commentary box at the Liverpool Arena.
He will co-host the live stream of the opening ceremony on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel with presenter Sam Quek from Liverpool.
For the grand final commentary on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, Graham and comedian Mel Giedroyc will take turns in the commentary box to give those watching at home their unique and expert take on the acts of 2023.
Iconic: Meanwhile, Graham is about to have a busy summer as the star-studded team that will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 from Liverpool has been announced
For the first time in UK Eurovision Song Contest history, both semi-finals are live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Radio DJs Scott Mills and Rylan will bring their colorful commentary to the British public.
There will be a dedicated commentary team on BBC Radio Merseyside, including Claire Sweeney and the winner of The Voice of Eurovision talent show, who are currently on the lookout for new Liverpool talent.