Graham Norton to host Eurovision on ‘many, many medications'
He will be hosting the BBC 's coverage of the event, scheduled for the night of Saturday, May 17, while taking 'many, many medications'.
Norton did not disclose the reason for the surgery, but the procedure is often done to address arthritis or severe fractures.
It was carried out less than two weeks ago, and is still causing him pain, he said.
This year marks the 16th that the 62-year-old presenter is hosting the BBC's Eurovision coverage.
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