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Rylan Clark Confirms Major Role in Doctor Who’s Eurovision Episode Ahead of Premiere

The episode, written by Juno Dawson and airing May 17, blends sci-fi adventure with Eurovision flair as part of the BBC’s multi-platform ‘Super Saturday’ event.

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Rylan in Doctor Who (BBC)
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Overview

  • Rylan Clark co-hosts the fictional 803rd Interstellar Song Contest in Doctor Who’s Eurovision-themed episode, airing May 17 on BBC One and Disney+.
  • Clark revealed he kept his casting secret for a year, describing the role as an honor and adding a touch of Caesar Flickerman from The Hunger Games to his performance.
  • The episode, written by Juno Dawson from a Russell T Davies concept, combines action-packed sci-fi with the camp and spectacle of Eurovision.
  • Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu star alongside Clark and Graham Norton, with the plot involving a high-stakes intergalactic song contest.
  • Clark is also providing live commentary for Eurovision’s semi-finals and final this week, culminating on May 17, aligning with the Doctor Who episode’s premiere.