Sam Quek
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Gender | Male |
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Age | 35 |
Date of birth | October 18,1988 |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Born | Wirral |
United Kingdom | |
Height | 169 (cm) |
Spouse | Tom Mairs |
Weight | 62 (kg) |
Parents | Albert Quek |
Marilyn Quek | |
Nationality | British |
English | |
Siblings | Maxine Bristow |
Shaun Quek | |
Full name | Samantha Ann Quek |
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ID | 407969 |
Sam Quek Life story
Samantha Ann Quek, MBE is an English former field hockey player, and television personality. She played as a defender for both the England and Great Britain teams, wearing squad number 13, and won gold as part of the British team at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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... Former track athletes Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill and Greg Rutherford, ex-hockey player Sam Quek and presenters Angellica Bell and Helen Skelton were among those sending her support...
Eurovision 2023: Hosts include Graham Norton and Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham
... Ukrainian broadcaster Timur Miroshnychenko, who hosted Eurovision in Ukraine in 2017, will also be involved in the live shows, as well as hosting the opening ceremony, which will be streamed online with BBC One s Morning Live presenter Sam Quek...
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... " Former field hockey player and TV personality Sam Quek, who was born in neighbouring Wirral, said it was " unbelievable"...
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... " Ex-England rugby player Dawson and former England international cricketer Tufnell, who had been on the show for 16 and 12 years respectively, were replaced by ex-hockey player Sam Quek and former rugby union player Ugo Monye...
BBC One's Morning Live makes move to Manchester
... Sara Cox, Kimberley Walsh and Sam Quek have joined Kym Marsh and Gethin Jones on the line-up of permanent presenters...
Eurovision 2023: Hosts include Graham Norton and Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham
By Daniel RosneyEurovision reporter
Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham will host this year's Eurovision Song Contest, alongside Alesha Dixon and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina .
The presenting trio will front the two semi-finals on 9 and 11 May, with Graham Norton joining them for The Grand final on Saturday, 13 May.
More Than 160 million are expected to watch The Competition globally.
The UK is hosting on behalf of 2022 winner Ukraine, which cannot stage The Event due to Russia's ongoing invasion.
Emmy-award winning actress Waddingham said it was " a great privilege" to be involved.
" It's one of The World 's greatest music festivals, " The Game of Thrones and Sex Education actress added.
" But this year, perhaps More Than ever, it is such a great honour to be standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine, a country which has carried itself with such strength and unity. "
Britain's Got Talent judge and singer Alesha Dixon said: " There is just something about The Buzz and anticipation of a live show that can't be rivalled. Eurovision delivers that excitement, creativity and talent, but on a vast, global scale".
She joins Waddingham, an accomplished West End and Broadway actress, and Julia Sanina , frontwoman of Ukrainian alternative band The Hardkiss , who will appear on tonight's The One Show.
" I'm so excited to showcase Ukrainian culture and creativity, and to help put on a show to make My Country proud, " Sanina said. " I can't wait to get to Liverpool and meet the fans and the rest of the Eurovision family. "
It is an all-female line-up for the Knock Out stages.
Longstanding Eurovision commentator Graham Norton will join the three hosts for The Grand final, describing it as " The Greatest show on earth".
" Every year that I'm involved it's a huge honour, " He Said . " This year is even more special and I personally feel a big responsibility to make our Ukrainian colleagues proud. "
He will also share commentating duties on The Final with actress and comedian Mel Giedroyc , who has previously been involved in The Bbc 's semi-final coverage.
The Bbc , also confirmed BBC Radio 2 presenters Scott Mills and Rylan will be the semi-final commentators for The Bbc .
Ukrainian broadcaster Timur Miroshnychenko , who hosted Eurovision in Ukraine in 2017, will also be involved in the live shows, as well as hosting the opening ceremony, which will be streamed online with Bbc One 's Morning Live presenter Sam Quek .
Like all major international events, there's a significant cost putting on Eurovision and The Bill is shared.
Local government in Liverpool for attractions around May's contest. It will go towards initiatives like a fan village with big screens and stages for live music, as well as other city-wide events.
The UK government also says it will contribute financially - although it hasn't said by how Much - claiming a lot of money will be made back by hosting The Event .
Officials in Turin s but they got that figure back " seven times" mainly from the hospitality industry.
The bulk of the cost will fall to The Bbc as host broadcaster. It's estimated Eurovision will cost The Corporation between £8m and £17m - a significant jump from what it normally spends participating.
Further information about tickets to Eurovision, with fans able to buy them for nine shows (including rehearsals) is expected in The Coming weeks.
All 37 participating broadcasters have around a month left to confirm The Song and artist they'll be sending to The Song contest.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com