Following female double trouble in Malmö, Basel is going one step further with a tremendous trio of women set to host Eurovision 2025. Hazel Brugger, Sandra Studer and Michelle Hunziker will guide audiences through the shows in May.
Hazel and Sandra will present the two semi-finals on 13 and 15 May from St. Jakobshalle arena. They’ll then be joined by Michelle at the grand final on 17 May.
Read on for press release details.
Eurovision 2025 hosts
Hazel Brugger
Hazel Brugger, 31, is an award-winning stand-up comedian and presenter. Born in the USA, she grew up near Zurich and now lives in the Darmstadt region of Germany. Hazel has been proven to captivate audiences with both her dry humour and her observational skills. She’s no doubt going to apply them to Basel 2025, as she’s already got a huge passion for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Hazel is a winner of a German Comedy Award, the Salzburg Bull and a Swiss Comedy Award, while the jury of the German Kleinkunstpreis called her ‘the queen of wit’. As a voice of the younger generation, Hazel offers entertaining, witty and innovative perspectives on the event.
Sandra Studer
Sandra Studer, 55, started her career in 1991 as Switzerland’s Eurovision Song Contest participant. Under the stage name Sandra Simó, she secured 5th place with the song Canzone Per Te. Since then, she has shaped Swiss culture as a presenter, actress and singer. Her deep-rooted connection to the Eurovision Song Contest has seen her take on related roles such as national pre-selection host, spokesperson and commentator. Sandra Studer’s Eurovision journey has come full circle! The grande dame of Swiss entertainment will bring charm, professionalism and warmth to Basel 2025, being the perfect host to capture its unique spirit.
Michelle Hunziker
Michelle Hunziker, 47, grew up in Ostermundigen near Bern and is one of Switzerland’s best-known international personalities. She is one of Europe’s most beloved entertainers, known for numerous shows on German and Italian television, such as Wetten, dass..?, Striscia la Notizia and the renowned Festival di Sanremo, that many Eurovision fans will already be familiar with! As a versatile media personality and entrepreneur in the European entertainment landscape, Michelle brings further international flair to the Eurovision Song Contest.
The Co-Executive Producers of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, Moritz Stadler and Reto Peritz, commented on the selection of the hosting team:
“For the world’s biggest show, it was important for us to recruit hosts who bring more than just presenting skills – Hazel, Sandra, and Michelle bring unique versatility with additional talents such as comedy, dance and singing. We are incredibly proud to have signed such impressive and diverse women as hosts. Together with Mélanie and Sven, our two hosts for the Arena plus public viewing, they form a true dream team that will delight audiences around the world! Together, the team reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of our country and embodies Switzerland’s openness, its ability to bridge cultures, and its feeling of being home to everyone – true to our Swiss motto ‘Welcome Home’.”
What do you make of the choice of hosts for Eurovision 2025? Are you excited to see Hazel, Sandra and Michelle take to the stage in Basel? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
