Friday 7 October 2022 11:16 PM Eagle-eyed viewers spot BBC's latest gaffe as Graham Norton accidentally spoils ... trends now
This is the moment Graham Norton suffered a toe-curling blunder as he prematurely reveals which UK city has won its bid to host Eurovision in front of hundreds of thousands of shocked BBC viewers.
Norton, who hosts the BBC's coverage, attempted to build the suspense during a special edition of The One Show this evening, with viewers waiting to see whether Liverpool or Glasgow would host the event.
'They've told me to build the drama, I just want to rip it open!' said Norton ahead of the reveal.
He proceeded to open his silver envelope before pulling out a card - but on the back of the card were the words 'Eurovision Song Contest, United Kingdom, Liverpool 2023'.
Graham Norton suffered a toe-curling blunder as he accidentally revealed prematurely which UK city had won its bid to host Eurovision
He proceeded to open his silver envelope before pulling out a card - but on the back of the card were the words 'Eurovision Song Contest, United Kingdom, Liverpool 2023'
Unaware of the gaffe, the chat show host attempted to keep up the suspense a little longer before announcing Liverpool as the host.
Social media users were quick to point out the mistake, with one tweeting: 'Incredible scenes during the Eurovision announcement as Graham Norton builds some tension before the big reveal... holding a card saying "Liverpool 2023".'
Another wrote 'Literally right there in front of us', while one tweet read: 'not graham norton taking time in announcing the host city when we could see it on the card'.
The international music show will take place at the Liverpool Arena, culminating in the grand final on Saturday May 13.
Eurovision is being held in the UK after this year's winner, Ukraine, was deemed unable to host because of the Russian invasion.
Liverpool is getting ready for months of work to produce the 'best party ever' when it hosts Eurovision next year.
The city has been preparing its bid since June and those behind the plans say 'hundreds and hundreds of hours' have been spent devising plan which pays homage to this year's winner Ukraine, which is unable to host due to the Russian invasion.
As well as the contest itself, a full cultural programme will be put on to welcome Eurovision to Merseyside.
Street art, fashion and community education are all set to be involved in the celebrations.
Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson said: 'This is a massive event and the eyes of the world will be on us in May, especially those of our friends in Ukraine.
'Now begins months of work to put on the best party ever.
'Ukraine, you have my promise we will do you proud.'
The city is already famous for music as the birthplace of The Beatles.
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