Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley has won high praise for her stint giving out the UK jury vote for the Eurovision Song Contest.
The show aired on Saturday May 11 and the UK’s Olly Alexander didn’t fair too well. Despite his position on the leaderboard not impressing fans, they were wholeheartedly happy with Joanna.
Smashed it – Joanna, not Olly (Credit: BBC)
Joanna Lumley ‘absolutely fabulous’ on Eurovision
Appearing almost in character as her infamous Ab Fab alter ego, Patsy Stone, Joanna had the classic beehive hairstyle Patsy was known for and a glass of fizz in her hand.
She opened her part by saying: “Bon Soir Europe. I am Joanna Lumley and this is the United Kingdom calling.
“It was a great honour for the UK to host Eurovision in Liverpool last year on behalf of Ukraine.”
She then paid homage to her famous quote from the Jennifer Saunders classic: “Sweety, darling”.
Joanna said: “But nobody does it better than you, Sweden, so cheers Sweedies, thanks a lot, you are absolutely fabulous.”
Those watching at home, who were already discussing disappointment over Olly’s performance, were more than a little thrilled with Joanna’s appearance. They called it the “best part” of the night.
“Best part of Eurovision. Patsy forever,” said one.
Another added: “Hehe yeah she was fabulous! Funny, sophisticated and quirkily British!”
“Best part of the whole evening. Well done Joanna,” agreed a third.
A fourth joked: “She was absolutely fabulous, as always.” Meanwhile, someone else added: “Look at her! Bloody fabulous woman.”
“Love Dame Joanne Lumley she’s absolutely amazing in everything she does love love love her,” said one more.
Olly performed his heart out, but it wasn’t enough (Credit: Eurovision)
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