Australian entertainment news site TV Tonight has just announced that, for the first time in 7 years, SBS and production company Beyond Productions will change its Eurovision commentators. Joel Creasy and Myf Warhurst will be replaced by TV host and former Aussie Rules player Tony Armstrong and drag performer Courtney Act, already a familiar name to many Eurofans.

Shortly after this announcement, Tony Armstrong said:

“I’m so excited to jump into the world of Eurovision with the one and only Courtney Act who has already taken me under her wing. I’m definitely not envious of her brilliance and my jealousy won’t make it on screen I promise. Eurovision holds such a special place in so many hearts around the world. I look forward to being a part of the spectacle along with Courtney!”

Courtney Act said:

“I was not prepared for how much I would enjoy Eurovision last year- and this year I’m back, now with everyone’s favourite IT man, Tony Armstrong (who I can confirm is just as delightful and dashing in real life as you’d expect). I’ll be offering my commentary expertise on every costume reveal, key change, wind machine and pyro moment I know Switzerland will deliver. Tony’s already taught me a thing or two about team sport energy, and I’ll be returning the favour with a crash course in camp!”

Commenting on this decision, SBS Head of Entertainment Emily Griggs said:

“Tony Armstrong and Courtney Act are the perfect pair to host Eurovision. Courtney brings a wealth of knowledge about music and performance, while Tony’s curiosity and enthusiasm make him a natural for the job. Together, they’ll create an amazing energy, blending expertise with excitement to make Eurovision an unforgettable experience for fans everywhere.”

Since calling time on his sporting career, Tony Armstrong has reinvented himself as a mainstay host on the ABC, and in 2019, became the first Indigenous Australian person to commentate on live Aussie Rules. In the same year, Courtney Act made herself known to the Eurovision bubble when she performed Fight For Love at the country’s national final Australia Decides, coming 4th behind winner Kate Miller-Heidke and 2024 Aussie representatives Electric Fields.

Australia will be hoping to be in the final this year following a disappointing NQ in 2024. Their hopes lie with Go-Jo whose infectious bop Milkshake Man will open the second semi-final (and featured in our Public Reacts video yesterday – voting is still open!).