Eurovision 2016: Graham Norton’s funniest lines

The presenter was on top form as usual as he introduced this year’s acts
Witty: Graham Norton cracked jokes about the best and worst of Eurovision 2016
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Ben Travis14 May 2016

There are many pleasures to be found in watching the Eurovision Song Contest.

While some of the highlights come from the hilariously OTT staging, dodgy lyrics, and high levels of camp everywhere, other come from Graham Norton’s hilarious commentary.

Following on the legacy left behind by the brilliant Sir Terry Wogan, Norton takes the entire show with a pinch of salt, unafraid to crack jokes about the acts, the introductory videos, and absolutely everything else.

Here are some of his funniest lines from the 2016 final.

1) On Belgium’s opening song What’s The Pressure: “I think the pressure is being 19 and being asked to open this show.”

2) Introducing Hungary’s act Freddie: “You mustn’t worry about Freddie. If he does well tonight, he’s always got that hotel management degree.”

3) On Italy’s ambitious staging: “It’s something to do with the tree of life and a seed.”

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4) Presenter: "We still have 14 songs to go!"
Graham Norton: "She says that like it's a good thing."

5) On Lithuania: “Whatever happens, he’s got some new sneakers out of the competition so that’s good.”

6) On Germany: “Maybe I’m just old and grumpy, but there isn’t a single thing about this woman that doesn’t annoy me.”

7) On the Netherlands: "He's put 1000 euros on himself to win, I hope he doesn't need that for tattoo laser removal.”

8) On Georgia's staging: “They’re doing things that looked embarrassing in 1977.”

9) On Georgia (again): “I hope Stephen Hawking can explain how that was only three minutes.”

10) On Cyprus: "The band performs in cages. I'm not sure who is being protected - them or the audience."

11) On San Marino's points announcer, who introduced himself as a rapper: "Oh, the San Marino rap scene? It’s pretty big I hear."

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