Graham Norton’s sweet tribute to legendary Eurovision host Sir Terry Wogan leaves viewers in tears
GRAHAM Norton has left Eurovision viewers in tears with a sweet tribute to the late Sir Terry Wogan.
The presenter, 60, is co-hosting and narrating tonight’s song contest live from Liverpool.
And during a link to Loreen’s video card before her performance, Norton paid tribute to legendary host Sir Terry Wogan.
The late presenter died in January 2016 following a battle with cancer.
Speaking to viewers at home, Graham said: “I would urge you to raise whatever’s in front of you, a glass, a cup, a mug and toast the memory of the late great Sir Terry Wogan.
“The man who was and always will be the voice of Eurovision.”
Graham paused before adding: “Sir Terry.”
The tribute has left viewers at home in tears as they took to social media to comment.
One said: “Thank you so much for continuing to raise a glass to Sir Terry; it means a lot to so many of us.”
A second said: “God rest your beautiful soul Sir Terry.”
“Cheers Sir Terry, you’re 100% of the reason I loved this as a kid and I miss you every year with all my heart. Thank you for giving us Eurovision our way, nobody does it like you,” said a third.
While a fourth said: “To you Sir Terry Wogan miss you #eurovision isn’t the same without you.”
Mae Muller is hoping to scoop the crown tonight for the UK with her entry I Wrote A Song.
The 25-year-old has received a number of good luck video messages from famous faces ahead of her performance.
However, it seems Mae may need all the luck she can get as the bookies predict a heavy loss for the UK.
Mae’s chances of winning have plummeted in recent hours from 40/1 to 60/1, says Betfair.
Odds are even at 50/1 for her to get ‘nul points’ after her predecessor Sam Ryder finished in second place last year.
The UK has received “nul points” or “nil points” twice.