Myf Warhurst & Joel Creasey farewelled as Eurovision commentators
"The time has come to hang up our glitter microphones," say SBS duo after 8 years as commentators.
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The Eurovision Song Contest will look, and sound, very different on SBS in 2025 with longtime hosts Myf Warhurst and Joel Creasey departing as commentators.
Both joined the SBS broadcast in 2017, succeeding Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang, but an SBS statement says both “are now ready to step out of the commentary booth and pass on their glittery microphones in 2025.”
SBS extended their sincere thanks to both for their incredible work over the years.
Myf Warhurst and Joel Creasey said: “It’s been a huge honour to host the Eurovision Song Contest for SBS, but the time has come to hang up our glitter microphones. We have absolutely adored watching our Australian artists compete on the world stage and it’s been a privilege to bring that experience to our dedicated Australian Eurovision fans.
“We are very grateful to SBS and Blink TV and both acknowledge that one of the best things to come out of all of this is our beautiful friendship. We certainly aim to work together in some capacity again soon.
“We wish SBS and the new hosts all the very best with future broadcasts, and we look forward to getting up super early next year to watch it with the rest of Australia from the couch in our pyjamas.”
Australia’s Head of Delegation Emily Griggs said: “SBS is incredibly grateful to have had the privilege of working with the wonderful Myf Warhurst and Joel Creasey on the Eurovision Song Contest.
“Since 2017, this dynamic duo has brought passion, knowledge and undeniable chemistry to every broadcast, connecting Australian audiences to the magic of Eurovision. We thank Myf and Joel for their dedication, enthusiasm and brilliant banter which has made Eurovision a yearly highlight for fans across the country.
“Forever part of the Eurovision family, we’ll cherish your sparkling years in the commentary booth and can’t wait for you to pass on your hot tips and expertise as we welcome our new hosts in 2025.”
SBS plans to unveil their plans for Eurovision 2025 in due course.
Australia’s Creative Director, Paul Clarke said: “Other than music and wind machines, Eurovision is also about joy, passion and camaraderie. Finding hosts that embody this is never easy, but we struck gold with Myf and Joel eight years ago and have loved working with them ever since. We wish them all the best post-Eurovision. We are excited to introduce you to a dynamic new host team for 2025 – watch this space!”
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17 Responses
Honestly, I think this is a good call, although they had both found their rhythm with the event it was starting to feel more procedural with each year. Having said that, Courtney Act conducting the backstage interviews was a plus in 2024.
Whatever the decision is I hope SBS select hosts (or perhaps one host?) who is a superfan of the event who can also bring a knowing sense of camp to the task. I think I just described Julia Zemiro…
Wish Myf and Joel aĺl the best for their futures. Maybe Zan Rowe, Dylan Lewis, Lee Lin Chin, Aaron Chen or Josh Thomas as replacements.
Rhys Nicholson and Concetta Caristo maybe?
Thank god for that, Myf never had the wit or humour of Julia. Let’s hope SBS takes a gamble on some new younger talent and not another safe choice with people who’ve been around forever.
I now look forward to 8 years of “Bring back Myf and Joel!” demands from the fans…
I wonder if the controversies of the 2024 edition played a part in Joel and Myf’s descision.
as is often the case with these announcements, I suspect it was not their decision to leave. Just a thought.
I feel sure more context will be forthcoming later…
Can we have Sam Pang and Julia Zamiro back. They were great!
I’ve never understood why Joel Creasey is not a rotating judge on Drag Race Down Under with Rhys Nicholson, like the Carlson + Ross combo on Drag Race US, and the Grahame + Alan combo on Drage Race UK….
Oh i can the show is still to small and possibly the budget doesn’t stretch to that. Personally I don’t find either funny. I love Myf but won’t watch Joel especially on Eurovision. I find a lot of Joel’s humor very cringe
Hopefully SBS will stop with their taxpayer funded junkets and just take the BBC feed with Norton (even if he is a poor impersonation of the great Terry Wogan)
It is one of SBS’s higher rating shows. And with SBS being partly advert supported, I’m sure it is worthwhile financially for SBS to stage and commentate the event – both in viewers watching the adverts during Eurovision programming, and in the watching programs advertised during Eurovision.
Noooo – I remember not being fond of them when they started (“no one could replace Sam & Julia”) but I really grew to love them commentating.
Whoever replaces them have big shoes to fill – good luck
Am I the only one that thinks Joel thinks really highly of himself?
I’ve taken that as him exaggerating for comedic effect.
And very rarely is he ever funny.
I’m sure lots of people like his style, but not for me. His latest Spicks n Specks appearance was difficult to watch at times.
But hey if it rates for the people, then so be it! It’s just my opinion and people can disagree.