Hannah Waddingham steps down from BBC Proms hosting role
ok.co.ukHannah Waddingham says she will no longer be hosting the BBC Fantasy, Myths And Legends Prom at the Royal Albert Hall, out of solidarity with the ongoing Hollywood actors’ strike.The actress and singer, known for her performance in the Bafta-winning Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso, said she was “respectfully” stepping down.
In a post on social media shortly before the event, she wrote: “Hey guys, I very sadly won’t be able to host tonight’s @bbcproms ‘Fantasy, Myths and Legends’. “It will be a magical night, but due to my ongoing support for the @sagaftra strike, I must respectfully step down. “I look forward to being back at @RoyalAlbertHall PDQ (pretty darn quickly)!
Xx H”. The Fantasy, Myths And Legends Prom will feature music from some of the industry’s biggest franchises, including Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord Of The Rings and Game Of Thrones – in which Hannah also appeared.
Hannah last appeared at the BBC Proms in 2016 and hosted the 2023 Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in April. She has recently become more well-known through her performance in Ted Lasso and her co-hosting of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.
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