Myf Warhurst and Joel Creasey won’t return as Eurovision hosts for SBS in 2025

December 4, 2024 6:22

Eurovision Australian broadcaster, SBS, has announced a big change for next year’s coverage.

On Wednesday afternoon, the company announced that local hosting duo, Myf Warhurst and Joel Creasey, will not be returning in 2025.

Warhurst and Creasey have hosted the annual international song competition for Australia since 2017. SBS has confirmed that a “dynamic new host team” will be revealed soon.

“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,” the pair said in a joint statement.

“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.”

SBS’ head of entertainment, Emily Griggs, said the broadcaster is thankful for the work Warhurst and Creasey have put in for the network and the competition over the years.

“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,” she said.

“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.”

Australia’s creative director, Paul Clarke, added: “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.”

Despite 2024 Australian representatives, Electric Fields, were knocked out in the first semi-final this year, SBS’ coverage still enjoyed a positive result.

The May event rated well on the Sunday night — and early Sunday morning — with the evening repeat ranking among the top shows in the day’s free-to-air programming.

Based on Total TV reach, 927,000 viewers checked out at least part of the repeated final last night.