SBS has unveiled its commentary team for the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest.
SBS and production partner Beyond Productions today announced Logie Award-winning presenter Tony Armstrong and multi-hyphenate entertainer Courtney Act as the dynamic duo set to helm commentary at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland.
SBS’s exclusive coverage will air live between Wednesday, May 14-Sunday, May 18 at 5am AEST on SBS and SBS On Demand. Eurovision fans can also find behind the scenes action and exclusive insights during SBS’s Access All Areas primetime event coverage from Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18 at 7:30pm AEST on SBS and SBS On Demand.
Armstrong and Act will commentate on everything Eurovision, chatting about every moment live across all 37 competing acts from the Semi-Finals to the Grand Final.
As per a Eurovision press release, “Buckle up for razor-sharp banter, uncontrollable laughs, undeniable chemistry and the showstopping performances that make the Eurovision Song Contest a glittering spectacle you don’t want to miss!”
Armstrong can’t wait to work with his new commentating partner. “I’m so excited to jump into the world of Eurovision with the one and only Courtney Act who has already taken me under her wing. I’m definitely not envious of her brilliance and my jealousy won’t make it on screen I promise,” he says. “Eurovision holds such a special place in so many hearts around the world. I look forward to being a part of the spectacle along with Courtney!”
Act is just as excited about the Eurovision gig: “I was not prepared for how much I would enjoy Eurovision last year – and this year I’m back, now with everyone’s favourite IT man, Tony Armstrong (who I can confirm is just as delightful and dashing in real life as you’d expect).
“I’ll be offering my commentary expertise on every costume reveal, key change, wind machine and pyro moment I know Switzerland will deliver. Tony’s already taught me a thing or two about team sport energy, and I’ll be returning the favour with a crash course in camp!”
Armstrong and Act will be cheering loudest for Australia’s Eurovision contestant, Sydney artist Go-Jo, who will fly the flag for the country next month with his song “Milkshake Man.”
Go-Jo co-wrote the song with members of fellow Australian pop band Sheppard, with the song encouraging people to embrace their individuality.
Go-Jo has been described as a “social media powerhouse” by SBS, boasting more than 1.4 million followers across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. In 2023, he was the ninth most streamed Australian artist in the world.
“The Milkshake Man’s purpose is to inspire people to embrace the loudest and proudest version of themselves, and I can’t think of a better place to share that message than the Eurovision stage!” Go-Jo said in a statement via SBS.
Go-Jo will be tasked with reviving Australia’s fortunes at Eurovision after Electric Fields bombed out in the semi-finals at last year’s contest in Sweden.