Swiss-Italian television moderator Michelle Hunziker is likely to be the presenter of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), scheduled for May 13-17 in Basel.
Hunziker, who was born in canton Ticino but has lived in Italy for many years, will be joined by two other presenters whose names will be revealed later on Monday, according to the Italian newspaper The Messenger. The news will be made official on Monday at a press conference.
Hunziker was previously married to Eros Ramazzotti, an Italian pop singer, and has considerable experience as a presenter, including of the Sanremo Music Festival.
The ESC will be held this year in Switzerland since last year’s competition was won by Swiss artist Nemo. The final is scheduled for May 17 in the St. Jakobshalle in Basel.
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