dcdeb Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) It was announced on the second night of this year's Sanremo festival that MIKA would co-host 2022's Eurovision Song Contest alongside singer Laura Pausini and presenter Alessandro Catellan. Said MIKA on his Instagram account: "Tonight I was at Sanremo Music Festival to share some very special news! This year’s Eurovision Song Contest is hosted by Italy in Turin and I am honoured and proud to confirm that I will be one of the presenters of this iconic competition! Thank you Eurovision for entrusting myself, @laurapausini and @alecattelan to host the event. It’s just 100 days until this legendary night hits TV screens! Tune in from 10th -14th May!" We can't wait! Eurovision on the www: Website: https://eurovision.tv (info and daily live blog from the rehearsals / shows) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Eurovision (info, updates) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurovision/ (info, updates) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EurovisionSongContest (backstage videos, live streaming of the final) Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eurovision (exclusive rehearsal videos) Edited May 1, 2022 by mellody 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivan Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) It's strange to think Mika will host the Eurovision after watching it for years as a kid. 😁 He is everywhere!!! ❤️ If he ever shows his resume to anyone it would need to come as a book with maaaany pages 😂 Edited February 2, 2022 by Sivan 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikasister Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Mika stories 0A42A4823BF2B84AC04C82A0FBE93682_transcode_output_dashinit.mp4 4042602C07FBF0BBA38AE4AF9A5417B4_transcode_output_dashinit.mp4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariposa Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 My life is complete. I love Eurovision, I love MIKA. The end. ❤️ Happier than ever. This news made me log back into the MFC. 🙂 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikasister Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 474382F619004F135158EABA3BA7E3BE_transcode_output_dashinit.mp4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberduckiiz2 Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Just now, mariposa said: My life is complete. I love Eurovision, I love MIKA. The end. ❤️ Happier than ever. This news made me log back into the MFC. 🙂 Hear, hear! My friends and I have been dreaming of going to Eurovision for years ... and if other life plans hadn't gotten in the way THIS would be the year! So excited to watch nonetheless. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyLove_CJ Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 It's going to be so interesting to see Mika as a co-host. I'm excited to see the part he'll play. I won't be watching the entire contest just because of Mika though. I'm not a fan of Eurovison at all. I've just never got into it and I've never understood why some people represent a country their not from A lot of acts just come across as a novelty and I seriously think it's about time the UK pull out of the competition (nul points almost every year! ), there have only been two times I've liked an act. 2013 Gianluca Bezzina with "Tomorrow" and last year I fell in love with Måneskin! Maybe Mika will perform one of his own songs in between the acts but I'd rather he didn't enter the competition himself in the future! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenagedreamer98 Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 I've never watched Eurovision before and, to be honest, I've never had an interest in it... until now, that is. Needless to say, I'll be watching this year! Personally, I'm happy about the announcement. I'm sure he'll be such a charming presenter and it might even introduce him to new fans. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prisca Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 7 minutes ago, teenagedreamer98 said: it might even introduce him to new fans. That will be a sure thing! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couldbepurple Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 OmG!!! I had already booked a hotel the moment they announ ed Turin -- just in case I might get my hands on a ticket.. now I MUST go to Turin.. and be at eurovisison... I'm 52 and never yet managed to get a ticket how how how do I get in this year?? #excited #bucketlist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeccaStardust Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 32 minutes ago, teenagedreamer98 said: I've never watched Eurovision before and, to be honest, I've never had an interest in it... until now, that is. Needless to say, I'll be watching this year! Personally, I'm happy about the announcement. I'm sure he'll be such a charming presenter and it might even introduce him to new fans. This is me, I've seen a few clips before but never fully Yesterday I wasn't so sure How I was feeling about this But I'm actually exited to watch it and give Eurovision a chance Im excited to see Mika presenting it im sure e'll be great 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadiaa Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 What exciting news! Eurovision was a very big thing for me when I was a kid, but I haven't followed it that regularly in the recent years (except last year when I fell in love with Maneskin as @TinyLove_CJ said ) Needless to say, I've got to watch it this year! So excited, so many feelings 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily2b Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 The BEST news!!! I absolutely adore eurovision!!! although mainly for Graham Nortons commentary😂 (interested to see what he says about mika!). SO EXCITED!!! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 (edited) So happy for him and also for @DerMoment1608 I can't wait Edited February 3, 2022 by crazyaboutmika 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 VIDEO RaiPlay Festival di Sanremo 2022 - L'Eurovision 2022 passa da Sanremo - Video - RaiPlay Festival di Sanremo Un trio esplosivo per un evento attesissimo che vede il ritorno dell'Italia come Paese ospitante dopo ben 31 anni. Laura Pausini, Alessandro Cattelan e Mika saranno loro a condurre l'Eurovision Song Contest 2022, che si svolgerà a Torino dal 10 al 14 maggio VK 2022.02.02 MIKA, Laura Pausini, Cattelan RaiPlay Festival di Sanremo 2022 - Laura Pausini e Mika interpretano 'I have a dream' - Video - RaiPlay An unprecedented duet on the Ariston stage, Laura Pausini and Mika perform with the Abba song 'I have a dream'. VK 2022.02.02 Mika & Laura Pausini 'I have a dream' 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aki Celeste Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 OK, so I have a few thoughts about this: 1) I'd never even heard of Eurovision until I came across it while I was researching Sanremo for a story I wrote last year. 2) My subsequent exposure to the Eurovision phenomenon was through watching the Will Ferrell / Rachel McAdams movie. Not sure how representative the movie actually is of the ESC, but it was certainly enjoyable to watch, even while it poked fun at the whole thing. 3) Hosting Eurovision seems like kind of a perfect experiment for Mika. Big and theatrical in presentation, but also somewhat homegrown in feel and directed toward a multicultural audience. I'm probably not going to watch it all the way through (definitely not in the right time zone for that!), but I agree that it's a good way for Mika to get more exposure to potential fans. Especially if Graham Norton is involved - I've always enjoyed the celebrity interviews on his show, and I'm sure his commentary is just as engaging. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Getty images https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/photos/mika-72nd-sanremo-music-festival-2022---day-2?assettype=image&editorialproducts=entertainment&family=editorial&phrase=mika 72nd Sanremo Music Festival 2022 - Day 2&sort=newest&events=775763294 72nd Sanremo Music Festival 2022 - Day 2 Mika, Laura Pausini and Alessandro Cattelan attend the 72nd Sanremo Music Festival 2022 at Teatro Ariston on February 02, 2022 in Sanremo, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images ) 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlight Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Waaaaah, exciting 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdingyourdrink Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 I really love this smart slim-fit look on him, I personally think it suits him best. I am very curious wat Pierpaolo will come up with for him for the ESC and am of course very excited to see him on tv in May. He will acquire a lot of new fans. Who could resist the charms of such a dashing gentleman? 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Ko Kolkowska Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 1 hour ago, holdingyourdrink said: He will acquire a lot of new fans. Who could resist the charms of such a dashing gentleman? I am happy as least for one reason: Mika will be watched on Polish TV - which is very important for Polish audience/fans/music business area. It's easy to complain for French or Italian fans (there is a part) when they have Mika on almost daily basis. This is a situation when Mika can be watched in over 40 countries which - except I love Beirut concert - the biggest audience ever. Good opportunity to show Mika's charm and many other skills like languages, cooperation with other hosts (which is not easy at all), management of live broadcast and who knows what else. I used to watch finals of Eurovision. This time I will watch all 3 evenings 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivan Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 13 hours ago, mariposa said: My life is complete. I love Eurovision, I love MIKA. The end. ❤️ Happier than ever. This news made me log back into the MFC. 🙂 Welcome back ❤️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdingyourdrink Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 18 minutes ago, Anna Ko Kolkowska said: I used to watch finals of Eurovision. This time I will watch all 3 evenings Same Yes, Mika will reach a much broader audience. I guess he needs to book bigger venues for his concerts in the future!!! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadiaa Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 18 minutes ago, Anna Ko Kolkowska said: I am happy as least for one reason: Mika will be watched on Polish TV - which is very important for Polish audience/fans/music business area. It's easy to complain for French or Italian fans (there is a part) when they have Mika on almost daily basis. This is a situation when Mika can be watched in over 40 countries which - except I love Beirut concert - the biggest audience ever. I think I feel similarly. It's wild to think we'll have Mika on our television (in Serbia) when that has never happened before (as far as I know ). It feels quite big to think he will be watched from so many countries. Wow! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Ko Kolkowska Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 19 minutes ago, holdingyourdrink said: Same Yes, Mika will reach a much broader audience. I guess he needs to book bigger venues for his concerts in the future!!! Ha ha ha! And all this happens actually before his European leg of For The Rite of Spring tour!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prisca Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 1 minute ago, Anna Ko Kolkowska said: Ha ha ha! And all this happens actually before his European leg of For The Rite of Spring tour!!!! How much can the MFC Fourm actually take? We don't want it to crash in May because of an onslaught of fans. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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