The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off on Tuesday night (May 9) with its first live show in Liverpool. The annual competition is being held in the UK on behalf of last year's winners Ukraine after Sam Ryder took second place in the 2022 competition.
This year, Mae Muller will represent the UK in the hopes that her track I Wrote A Song will become the first win for Britain since Katrina and the Waves took the crown in 1997.
During the semi-finals, which took place at Liverpool Arena last night, views of the BBC live show picked up on a savage 'dig' made at Amanda Holden by co-host Hannah Waddingham. The Ted Lasso star is co-hosting alongside Alesha Dixon and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina with Graham Norton joining them for the grand final on Saturday, May 13.
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According to BBC viewers, the Britain's Got Talent host was 'thrown under the bus' during the host's opening speech, reports The Echo.
As they introduced the first live show, Hannah explained in French the voting rules for the semi-final.
She added: "You see Europe, some of us Brits do bother to learn another language."
Many viewers at home pointed out this was a clear dig at Amanda 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."
Viewers quickly took to Twitter to highlight the apparent jibe.
@Lukebbz said: "Hannah Waddingham throwing Amanda Holden under Le bus, quality shade."
Vikki Jane tweeted: "Hannah Waddingham's French somewhat making up for the existence of Amanda Holden. Amazing start, Liverpool."
@vietatomorire wrote: "NOT THE DIG AT AMANDA HOLDEN," and @DanEv said: "Hannah Waddingham throwing shade at Amanda Holden already?! I love her so much!!!"
Nish said: "HANNAH WADDINGHAM SHADING AMANDA HOLDEN," as Emma added: "AMANDA HOLDEN SHADE ALREADY!"
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