Mika introduced as Eurovision Tune Contest 2022 host alongside Alessandro Cattelan and Laura Pausini for upcoming Italian ceremony
Mika is to host the Eurovision Tune Contest when the competitors takes place in Italy later this 12 months.
The 38-year-old singer - whose actual title is Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr - will entrance the 66th multinational singing competitors alongside TV persona Alessandro Cattelan and Laura Pausini.
The occasion is about to happen on Could 14 within the metropolis of Turin following the nation's victory on the 2021 contest.
Mika stated: 'I've been watching it since I used to be a child, the entire household would get collectively for the Grand Ultimate.
'Annually, greater than 40 international locations share the identical feelings, no matter historical past or the political scenario: music unites them.
'It's an thrilling honour to be one of many masters of ceremony on these incredible nights.'
The Grace Kelly hitmaker went on to elucidate that he 'believes within the significance of a global neighborhood' and claimed that Eurovision permits us to 'have fun our similarities as a lot as our variations'.
Talking to Eurovision.television, he defined: 'Greater than ever I consider within the significance of a global neighborhood, in our frequent values.
'I consider within the union of individuals, in breaking down the partitions to have fun our similarities as a lot as our variations.
'We are able to do it because of music, which is essentially the most common type of expression. Eurovision is that this and a lot extra!'
His co-host Laura - who has launched 13 studio albums throughout her profession and has additionally served as a decide on the Italian model of The X Issue is 'completely satisfied' he contest has returned to her dwelling nation.
She stated: 'I'm completely satisfied that Eurovision is lastly again in Italy and honoured to steer such an essential occasion, along with my pals Mika and Ale! Collectively we need to present Europe and the world our extraordinary nation.
'For me, 2022 has began with new music and this incredible appointment. I need to face Eurovision, a musical occasion par excellence in Europe and some of the essential tv exhibits on the planet, with the identical power that has accompanied me all through my profession.
'We're prepared ... and, certainly, we are able to't wait!'
