Eurovision 2021: Rylan Clark-Neal pulls out of semi-finals presenting gig due to illness
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rylan Clark-Neal has been forced to drop out of covering the Eurovision semi-finals this week, due to illness. The 32-year-old presenter was due to host the BBC’s coverage on Tuesday 18 and Thursday 20 May with Scott Mills and Chelcee Grimes. I will be co-hosting the Eurovision semi-finals on BBC Four tomorrow night and Thursday night,” Cox revealed on her Radio 2 show. So I’ll be stepping into Rylan’s sparkly tux tomorrow and Thursday, 8pm, BBC Four, all the action from the Eurovision semi-finals” She added:“I’ll also be rekindling the flames of fun with my old Eurovision mucker Scott Mills, and we’ll be joined by Chelcee Grimes and many guests as well.” Cox previously provided commentary for the Eurovision semi-finals with Mills in 2011 and 2012.
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