Graham Norton reveals secret surgery ahead of Eurovision final: ‘I’m on many, many medications right now’

Graham Norton has revealed he has undergone major surgery ahead of this year’s Eurovision final. 

The host, 62, is set to present the popular song contest from Basel, Switzerland on Saturday.

But he was recently seen with a black sling around his arm while attending the BAFTA Television Awards. 

He told the Scott Mills Radio Show: ‘This is my left shoulder’s first appearance on radio, (it’s) a brand new shoulder. It’s less than two weeks old.

‘It feels a bit new, it’s a little owie (painful), but forgive me, I’m on many, many medications right now, so if I say anything bad, it’s not my fault!’

The presenter did not elaborate on what caused his shoulder problems.

Graham Norton, 62, revealed on Friday that he has undergone major surgery ahead of this year’s Eurovision final

The host was recently spotted with a black sling around his arm at the BAFTA Television Awards

Graham has been a staple of the Eurovision Song Contest since he began presenting it for the BBC back in 2009. 

While the UK has historically struggled at Eurovision, fans are hopeful that the country’s fortunes could change in 2025 thanks to girlband Remember Monday.  

The group, made up of Lauren Byrne, Charlotte Steele and Holly-Anne Hull, is representing the UK with their song What The Hell Just Happened? 

The trio, from Hampshire, are the first girl group to represent the UK since Precious in 1999.

Fans shared their excitement on X for the final and were completely in support of the group.

Comments read: ‘United Kingdom – Remember Monday What The Hell Just Happened OUR GIRLS SMASHED THAT! 

‘Their vocals are the best of any act in this contest. The Harmonies are lush and I loved the staging. We will be in the top 10!’,

Graham (pictured at Eurovision 2023) has been a stable of the Eurovision Song Contest since he began presenting it for the BBC back in 2009

While the UK has historically struggled at Eurovision, fans are hopeful that the country’s fortunes could change in 2025 thanks to girlband Remember Monday (pictured)

‘There is not a single act with vocals as flawless as Remember Monday it’s actually kinda insane. Anyone who cares about vocals will be picking up their phone to vote for them this Saturday! #Eurovision’ 

Speaking on BBC Breakfast on Friday morning, the girls reacted to how it felt to finally hit the stage the night before after months of rehearsals and anticipation.

Lauren told hosts Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty: ‘I don’t know if it will ever feel normal to be honest, it’s all so surreal.’