AJ Odudu keen to host Eurovision 2023 'live from Salford': 'The cherry on top of the cake'
msn.comAJ Odudu has thrown her hat in the ring as a possible presenter for Eurovision 2023, which is set to be hosted in the UK on behalf of Ukraine. Earlier this week, the BBC confirmed it would be taking charge of next year’s contest after it was announced winners Ukraine had been ruled out amid the ongoing Russian invasion.
The news had sent Eurovision fans into a frenzy, as the guesses began over which UK city may end up putting on the show, and AJ is just as excited.
This year, when Sam Ryder came second, close behind Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra, AJ had hosted the UK’s jury’s vote from Greater Manchester.
Reflecting on it, she said: ‘Just shouting out “from Greater Manchester” was incredible. ‘When it was announced that the UK will host it, I was buzzing. ‘For it to come live from Salford this year, which has never happened, and for me to be the face of it… just wow – that would absolutely be the cherry on the top of the cake,’ the Strictly star told The Mirror.
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