Peter Urban
“Every person has to find their own way”
Peter Urban (l.) is replaced as commentator at the Eurovision Song Contest by “Shopping Queen” voice Thorsten Schorn.
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Peter Urban has been part of the Eurovision Song Contest since 1997. But he wants to hold back on giving tips to his successor.
Peter Urban (75) commented on the Eurovision Song Contest on German television for more than two decades. He explains to the news agency spot on news why he prefers not to give his successor Thorsten Schorn (48) any advice.
“Each person has to find their own way to comment on the ESC – so I hold back on giving tips,” emphasizes the ESC legend, who announced his retirement last year. Instead, he sends emotional support: “I’ll definitely give Thorsten Schorn my best wishes!” When he comments on the semi-finals and finals of the European music competition for the first time in May, NDR star Peter Urban will definitely be watching: “And of course I will follow the ESC.”
Congratulations for the ESC newcomer
After the announcement, some RTL colleagues expressed their congratulations on social networks. Meteorologist Paul Heger, for example, congratulated: “Woooow! Congratulations! Good luck, fun and toi toi toi.” Moderator Jan Malte Andresen (51) said: “Oh how nice! Douze Points.” And stylist Krissi van der Viven, who is responsible for the looks on “Let’s Dance,” among other things, wrote “I’m so happy for you” in her Instagram story and sent four red hearts. The ARD also gave the best rating: “12 points from us.”
Isaac represents Germany
The ESC 2024 will take place in Malmö, Sweden. Singer Isaak (29) competes for Germany with his song “Always On The Run”. The semi-finals will be on May 7th and 9th from 9:00 p.m. live on ONE, “eurovision.de” and can be seen in the ARD media library. The final begins on May 11th at 9:00 p.m. also on Das Erste, in the media library or on the website.