In less than a week, eight finalists will be taking to the stage at the Luxembourg Song Contest to battle it out in a bid to represent the country at its Eurovision comeback.
Guiding the audience throughout the event at the Rockhal will be a number of familiar faces (and voices!). Here are your hosts for the upcoming Contest:
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Désirée Nosbusch
One of Luxembourg's most well-known actresses, Désirée Nosbusch began her presenting career on RTL Radio at the tender age of 12, before appearing on German television at 14. She had her big break in 1984, becoming the youngest presenter to host the Eurovision Song Contest at Luxembourg City's Grand Théâtre.
Nosbusch shot to fame overnight, as the ESC attracted a global audience of over 500 million people. Since then, she has appeared in over 60 international films, as well as working behind the camera as a director over the past two decades.
This week, Nosbusch is staging a comeback to the world of Eurovision, bringing notes of nostalgia and all her presenting expertise to Saturday's Contest at the Rockhal.
Melody Funck
Influencer Melody Funck, known for her extravagant and colourful outfits, will also be taking to the stage at this week's Luxembourg Song Contest. Although Funck is mainly used to showcasing evening gowns, she has plenty of presenting experience under her belt, thanks to the game show "Qui sera le dernier", as she told RTL on "Live! Planet People".
During the pandemic, Funck gathered influence on social media, and now has nearly a million followers on TikTok, 220,000 followers on Instagram, and over 100,000 followers on YouTube.
Raoul Roos and Loïc Juchem
As the official broadcaster for Eurovision and the Luxembourg Song Contest, RTL Luxembourg will also be represented among Saturday's hosts, with presenters Raoul Roos and Loïc Juchem taking to the stage. Known for shows such as "Ausgesat", among many others, the duo will round out the presenting team with their humour and wit.
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How can I watch?
Don't forget to follow all the action live on all RTL platforms as the Luxembourg Song Contest kicks off at 8pm on 27 January. RTL Infos will have coverage in French, hosted by Jérôme Didelot and Violetta Caldarelli.
RTL Today will feature live commentary in English from Today Radio presenters Melissa Dalton and Sarah Tapp, including a live ticker by editors Jeana Evans and Alannah Meyrath.
A few tickets might still be available for you to watch live, in person, at the Rockhal! If you're quick you can still check out our contest, which ends on Tuesday 23 January.
Can I participate?
Of course! You will be able to vote for your favourite – and we will tell you exactly how you can do it throughout the week – so stay tuned with RTL Today and Today Radio.
We will have more information and content as we get closer to Saturday, so keep an eye out for some more nice tidbits about the Luxembourg Song Contest final.
Want to know more about the Luxembourg Song Contest?
We have a lot of new coverage coming this week, but you can also check out the sweet content that our teams at RTL Today and Today Radio have put together in the lead-up to the grand final:
- You can listen to all eight of the final songs.
- Our friend Melissa Dalton has been interviewing all the contestants for Today Radio. Here is the first one with Tali, and you can find Melissa's chat with all of them on subsequent "Home Stretch" episodes.
- We also have our very own podcast about the show! Luxembourg's Green Room is our podcast about the Eurovision Song Contest where we speak to the contestants, talk about Luxembourg's return to Eurovision, and more!
Before the Eurovision Song Contest begins, don't forget to enhance your viewing experience by downloading our exclusive ESC bingo card. It's the perfect companion for an entertaining evening filled with music, surprises, and good company!
Additionally, gear up for an extended version of Talking Music on Today radio on 27 January from 9-11, showcasing all the interviews Melissa conducted with the artists. Elevate your Eurovision experience by not only playing our ESC bingo but also diving deeper into the insights and stories behind the captivating performances!
It's a great way to familiarise yourself with the contest, the candidates, and their songs. We hope you enjoy it all, and can't wait to see you live on Saturday!