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Ryan Paton

Eurovision's Graham Norton flooded with support as he issues apology to Liverpool

Graham Norton issued an apology to Liverpool on today's This Morning.

Friday's edition of ITV's flagship daytime programme was hosted by Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary. The broadcasters interviewed the Eurovision host as excitement for the song contest reaches fever pitch ahead of tomorrow's final.

The final will take place at the M&S Bank Arena tomorrow and Alison was wowed at how Liverpool has embraced the Eurovision spirit. Graham said he has been taken aback by the response as Alison said she saw his face all over the city.

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He said: "I feel weirdly famous in Liverpool at the moment." One of the most recognisable changes is how Graham's voice can be heard over Merseyrail trains during Eurovision week.

Graham is joined by Rylan Clark on the messages as they urge passengers not to be a "diva" and to ask for "a little help" from a friendly member of staff if needed. The announcements end with the words "let the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 begin".

This Morning broadcast a clip of a train arriving at Liverpool Central central as Graham joked: "I think i did do a voiceover for 'the next station is...' Sorry Liverpool."

However, Graham can rest assured as commuters have taken to Twitter and said how they love the new announcements

Jane said: "I am lovng the #Eurovision rail station announcements @merseyrail. Lovely walk to the station and to be welcomed by Graham Norton this morning!"

Tom added: "Graham Norton and Rylan @merseyrail announcements for @Eurovision. We love to hear it."

Laura tweeted: "Life in Merseyside right now: The buses don’t say where they’re going, just the number and the #Eurovision logo. Graham Norton now does the announcements at Merseyrail stations. Sophie Ellis-Bextor set up a kitchen disco in John Lewis. Everyone wears #Eurovision merch and strangers start chatting in the streets. It’s like a city-wide comic con. Music is everywhere, 2 little Ukrainian kids were playing the accordion to rapturous applause. I’m genuinely worried as to what we’re all going to do come Sunday."

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