It's been confirmed who will be the UK's spokesperson when it comes to handing out those all-important points
There are just days to go until the final of the Eurovision Song Contest - and it's been confirmed who will be the UK's spokesperson, who will hand out those all-important points.
Dame Joanna said: "Good evening Malmo, it’s Joanna here. I am delighted to be announcing the jury vote for the UK at this year’s Eurovision. It’s such a fabulous honour to give the iconic 'douze points'."Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link The public votes are combined with the professional jury in each participating country to decide who should be crowned the winner. The points from the jury, made up of five members who are from an artistic background relevant to the competition, range from the maximum "douze points" to zero.
Dame Joanna follows in the footsteps of comedian and Doctor Who star Catherine Tate, Britain’s Got Talent star Amanda Holden, TV chef Nigella Lawson, comedian Mel Giedroyc and Pointless star Richard Osman.
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