Joel Creasey and Myf Warhurst will step down as SBS Eurovision presenters.
SBS quietly made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon that the pair would not be continuing their role leading Australia’s coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest.
‘Since 2017, the most dynamic duo in the business, acclaimed radio and television personalities, music fan Myf Warhurst and comedian Joel Creasey have shared the joy of Eurovision with Australian audiences, but now they’re ready to go from the commentary booth and broadcast their “Bright Microphones in 2025,” the statement read.
The public broadcaster thanked both for their eight years of service.
“SBS would like to extend its sincere thanks to Myf and Joel for their incredible work over the years.”
“It has been a great honor to host the Eurovision Song Contest for SBS,” Myf and Joel were quoted in the statement.
Joel Creasey and Myf Warhurst will step down as SBS Eurovision presenters. Both in the photo
SBS quietly made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon that the pair would not be continuing their role leading Australia’s coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest.
“We have loved watching our Australian artists compete on the world stage and it has been a privilege to bring that experience to our dedicated Australian Eurovision fans,” they continued.
“We are very grateful to SBS and Blink TV and they both recognize that one of the best things to come out of all of this is our beautiful friendship.”
Myf and Joel also hinted that they will definitely collaborate in the future.
‘It has been a great honor to host the Eurovision Song Contest for SBS. “We have loved watching our Australian artists compete on the world stage and it has been a privilege to bring that experience to our dedicated Australian Eurovision fans,” the couple said.
‘We certainly aim to work together again in some capacity soon.
“We wish SBS and the new presenters all the best in future broadcasts, and we look forward to getting up bright and early next year to watch with the rest of Australia from the sofa in our pajamas,” the TV stars said.
“As well as music and wind machines, Eurovision is also about joy, passion and camaraderie,” said Paul Clarke, creative director of Eurovision in Australia, upon hearing the news.
‘Finding hosts who embody this is never easy, but we struck gold with Myf and Joel eight years ago and have loved working with them ever since. We wish them all the best after Eurovision.”
Clarke also suggested that the public broadcaster had selected the duo’s replacement.
“We are pleased to introduce you to a dynamic new host team for 2025. Watch this space!”
The duo have hosted the SBS broadcast since 2017, succeeding hosts Julia Zemiro and Sam Pang.