Amanda Holden was 'thrown under the bus' by Eurovision Song Contest host Hannah Waddingham, according to BBC viewers.
Ted Lasso star Hannah is co-hosting this year's Eurovision alongside Alesha Dixon and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina. The presenters are fronting the two semi-finals with Graham Norton joining them for the grand final on Saturday, 13 May.
As they introduced the first live show tonight, Hannah explained in French the voting rules for the semi-final.
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She added: "You see Europe, some of us Brits do bother to learn another language." Many viewers at home thought this was a dig at Amanda Holden who presented the votes for the UK during the Grand Final in 2021.
Amanda famously said: "Bon soir. Goedenavond. That is 'good evening' in French and Dutch although I've got absolutely no idea which is which."
User @Lukebbz said: "Hannah Waddingham throwing Amanda Holden under Le bus, quality shade." Vikki Jane said: "Hannah Waddingham's French somewhat making up for the existence of Amanda Holden. Amazing start, Liverpool."
User @TurnTheBoxOn said: "Amanda Holden after being murdered by Hannah Waddingham." @DanEv said: "Hannah Waddingham throwing shade at Amanda Holden already?! I love her so much!!!"
Nish said: "HANNAH WADDINGHAM SHADING AMANDA HOLDEN." And Emma said: "AMANDA HOLDEN SHADE ALREADY!"
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