Eurovision viewers were left stunned during Saturday’s live broadcast of the competition as commentator Mel Giedroyc starred as the butter-crunching milkmaid.
The 54-year-old TV presenter wore a milkmaid outfit to appear in the background behind presenter Hannah Waddingham. Her outfit was in the style of the 2014 Polish entry Donatan and Cleo.
The BBC Eurovision Twitter account posted a snap of her on social media: ‘Mel Giedroyc as a butter-pounding Polish milkmaid!’ Give her and NTA at once!’
And Eurovision fans couldn’t believe their eyes as Mel’s fellow commentator Graham Norton had to shut up as he saw her twirl around the screen.
After watching the scenes, one person tweeted: “Best Eurovision moment: Graham Norton tries not to say anything dirty as Mel Giedroyc appears on screen dressed as a milkmaid by the butter churn – priceless!” Oh and Hannah Waddingham for that, that overall she is just fabulous.”
Unexpected: Eurovision viewers were left stunned during Saturday’s live broadcast of the competition as commentator Mel Giedroyc, 54, starred as the butter-pounding milkmaid
Entertaining: The TV presenter wore a milkmaid’s outfit, which caused fellow commentator Graham Norton to stumble over his words during the programme
Another person wrote, “@grahnort your ability not to spit out your wine when you see the amazing Mel Giedroyc in her Polish milkmaid outfit was TV at its finest.”
Another commented, “Okay, Mel Giedroyc’s milkmaid impression really made me laugh!” She was having way too much fun!’
While another viewer remarked, “Something I didn’t even know I needed in my life to this day is Mel Giedroyc dressed as a Polish milkmaid, stirring butter behind Hannah Waddingham.”
“Mel Giedroyc is having the time of her life as a Polish milkmaid!” Love it so much!’ wrote another.
Another Eurovision fan wrote: “When Mel Giedroyc showed up as the Eastern European milk churn, I spat out the tea.”
“I’ll never recover from Mel Giedroyc’s milking,” wrote another viewer, while another tweeted, “Mel Giedroyc as the Polish milkmaid was awesome.” Bravo Mel bravo!’
Someone else wrote, “I’d like to cast all 20 votes for Mel Giedroyc’s milk can, please.”
And another viewer wrote: “Mel Giedroyc as a milkmaid wasn’t on my bingo card this year.”
I can’t miss her! Mel donned the milkmaid outfit and appeared in the background behind presenter Hannah Waddingham (right).
Throwback: Mel’s outfit was in the style of the 2014 Polish entry Donatan and Cleo, with a dancer appearing to be stirring butter during her performance
Blast from the past: Donatan and Cleo from Poland perform on stage at the Grand Final of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest
Swedish pop superstar Loreen made history when she became the first woman to win the Eurovision Song Contest twice on Saturday.
The 39-year-old from Stockholm was a Swedish Idol contestant in 2004, finishing fourth and representing the country in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest.
She triumphed in Baku with the song Euphoria.
The track was an instant hit both in her native Sweden and the rest of Europe, topping the charts in dozens of countries.
In the same year she released the album Heal.
In the decade following the competition, Loreen released music in Swedish and made her acting debut in the film Vinterviken.
Last year she released the song Neon Lights – about a modern Joan of Arc.
When she returned to competition for a second time in 2023, she was the bookies’ favorite with the song “Tattoo.”
The song, a trance anthem, followed the same template as her first winning entry and was written by some of the same songwriters.
In Sweden, Eurovision acts are selected in the television program Melodifestivalen, which has been performed almost every year since 1959.
Winner: Swedish pop superstar Loreen made history after becoming the first woman to win the Eurovision Song Contest twice on Saturday
Success story: The 39-year-old from Stockholm was a participant in Swedish Idol in 2004, finished fourth and represented the country in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest
The country is now the most successful country in the Eurovision Song Contest alongside Ireland with seven wins.
Loreen said she decided last November to compete again.
Speaking ahead of this year’s finals, she said, “I’ve focused my mind, body and soul on creating this and imagining that positive vibe.”
She says she wants to continue using music to challenge her audience with messages of inclusion and representation.
Disappointed: British competitor Mae Muller looked serious when it was revealed she had finished second to last in the competition