HE Benidorm Festival 2024 once again we will have a trio of presenters. Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Caldero And Main Prada As the public broadcaster announced at a press conference a few weeks ago, they will host the premieres of the third edition of the music competition organized by TVE.
Three testify Mónica Naranjo, Rodrigo Vázquez and Ines Hérnand, The comedian, who hosted the 2023 edition, also led the galas with Máximo Huerta and Alaska in the first edition.
Presenter of the program ‘I don’t know what you’re talking about’ with Mercedes Mila cannot leave Benidorm Fest completely because she will once again appear on the RTVE broadcast in a different role than in previous years: He will present the post with Aitor Albizua on La 1 and ‘Benidorm Calling’ with Jordi Cruz on RTVE Play.
Ruth Lorenzo will present the Benidorm Festival on the tenth anniversary of her Eurovision entry, placing ninth with ‘Dancing in the Rain’, tied with Denmark. Although the Murcian singer was not present at the press conference, he recorded a video to share his feelings: “I was especially excited to be able to watch the growth of a festival that was consolidated with my family at home at such a pivotal moment this year.”
After going through ‘I speak openly’ and discussions ‘Conqueror’Marc Calderó has been strengthened as the face of TVE as the host of the Benidorm Fest galas. Ana Prada, who is currently part of the team ‘Mornings’ In La 1, Will be responsible for accompanying contestants in the Green Room.
No change in the announcement of the finalists
In addition to announcing the presenting team, TVE also confirmed that there will be no news regarding the way the finalists are announced. The scores of those classified in both the first and second semi-finals will be determined. “This is a competition and that gives it excitement,” they say on public television, although experience in other years has shown otherwise. As for the order of action, no final decision has been made yet.
On the other hand, those responsible for TVE did not hesitate when asked about the public institution’s stance on Israel’s participation in Eurovision. “Spain announced its participation and that is our position. This is a music festival. This is the official situation, we are neither entering nor exiting. It was discussed in the reference group and no country said they would withdraw due to the circumstances,” replied Ana María Bordás, head of the Spanish delegation at Eurovision, without going into further detail.
Benidorm Festival 2024 It will be held on 30 January (first semi-final), 1 (second semi-final) and 3 February (grand final). At Palau d’Esports L’Illa in Benidorm (Alicante).