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Graham Norton to host Eurovision on ‘many, many medications’

Graham Norton’s blunt message to UK Eurovision entry haters
  • Graham Norton has revealed he had shoulder replacement surgery shortly before the Eurovision final.
  • He will be hosting the BBC's coverage of the event, scheduled for the night of Saturday, May 17, while taking “many, many medications”.
  • Norton did not disclose the reason for the surgery, but the procedure is often done to address arthritis or severe fractures.
  • It was carried out less than two weeks ago, and is still causing him pain, he said.
  • This year marks the 16th that the 62-year-old presenter is hosting the BBC's Eurovision coverage.
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