SBS has announced presenter Tony Armstrong and entertainer Courtney Act as the new commentary team for its coverage of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. They will host Australia’s broadcast from Basel, Switzerland, this May.
Here’s the Lowdown: Armstrong, a Logie-winning presenter and former AFL player, joins Courtney Act, an international drag performer and media personality, in the commentary booth. They take over from previous hosts Myf Warhurst and Joel Creasey. SBS’s live coverage airs from May 14-18 at 5:00 am AEST, with primetime highlights from May 16-18 at 7:30 pm AEST on SBS and SBS On Demand.
What This Means Now: This pairing brings together two well-known Australian figures from different entertainment spheres to guide viewers through the contest. Armstrong brings his sports presenting background, while Act brings extensive performance knowledge and previous Eurovision experience as a backstage correspondent in 2024. They will be cheering on Australia’s 2025 entrant, Go-Jo.
The Bigger Picture: The change in hosts marks a new chapter for SBS’s Eurovision broadcast, coinciding with the network’s 50th anniversary and Australia’s 10th year competing in the event. The appointment aims to combine Armstrong’s broad appeal and Act’s specific expertise to maintain audience engagement for the popular international song competition.
