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2000s Popstar to Be UK's Eurovision Spokesperson After Ncuti Gatwa Pulls Out

Sophie Ellis-Bextor, a 2000s pop star, will announce the UK's Eurovision jury score live during the Grand Final on May 17, 2025.
This followed Ncuti Gatwa withdrawing as the UK's spokesperson due to unforeseen circumstances announced by the BBC on May 15.
Gatwa, a 32-year-old actor known for Doctor Who and Sex Education, remains involved in a Eurovision-themed Doctor Who episode airing prior to the final.
Ellis-Bextor expressed excitement, saying it is a "privilege to be part of 2025's Grand Final" and she looks forward to delivering the "iconic douze points."
Her replacement role suggests the BBC maintains continuity for the UK's participation while highlighting a significant last-minute change in the Eurovision presentation.

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