Angela Scanlon addresses Scott Mills' BBC Eurovision axe as she makes stance clear on replacing host

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Angela Scanlon has spoken publicly for the first time about stepping into the role of BBC Eurovision commentator following Scott Mills' departure from the broadcaster.The 42-year-old Irish presenter, who was confirmed as Mr Mills' replacement after nearly a month of speculation, made clear she has no intention of copying her predecessor's approach."I think when you step into anybody's shoes you just want to make it your own," she said, speaking from Vienna where Eurovision 2026 is currently taking place," she said."No matter what job I have ever done, I am never trying to replicate a dynamic.

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I can do what I do, and hopefully that works." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Mr Mills was dismissed from the BBC in late March following allegations concerning his personal conduct, having commentated on the contest for the previous 11 years.Ms Scanlon's connection to Eurovision is rooted in her Irish upbringing during what she describes as the country's "glory days" when Ireland claimed...

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