Marte Stokstad is set to commentate on her fifth Eurovision Song Contest as NRK confirms her role for Basel.

Television presenter Marte Stokstad has been confirmed as the Norwegian commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Marte has a long history with the contest having hosted Melodi Grand Prix in 2010 and 2012, and then the preview shows Adresse since 2018.

Eurovision 2025 will be the fifth time that Marte has guided viewers in Norway through the Eurovision Song Contest. She was due to take over from Olav Viksmo-Slettan in 2020, however, the contest was cancelled due to COVID-19, eventually taking up the role for Rotterdam the following year.

Kyle Alessandro was selected to represent Norway in Basel after winning Melodi Grand Prix 2025. He will perform “Lighter” in slot number 8 in the first semi-final on May 13.

Image Source: Celina Øier / NRK | Source: NRK

Norway debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1960 and have won the contest three times – in 1985, 1995 and 2009. The country has the dubious record of finishing last the most times, twelve in total, and have received nul points four times. Norway last won the contest in 2009 when Alexander Rybak broke all records with his song “Fairytale”. He scored 387 points in the final, receiving 16 sets of 12 points and scoring points from every country.

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