Angela Scanlon joins Eurovision team

The annual musical extravaganza is celebrating its 70th anniversary and is expected to draw a global audience of over 200 million viewers.

Scanlon, known for her work on 'The One Show' and 'Strictly Come Dancing,' expressed her excitement about joining the team for such a milestone edition.

The contest will feature performers from 35 countries, with the UK's entry hoping to build on recent successes.

Political tensions regarding the participation of certain nations continue to hang over the event as it prepares for its mid-May debut.