Spain’s RTVE announced that Ruth Lorenzo, a celebrated singer and presenter, has been chosen to deliver the Spanish jury votes in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The global event is set to light up Liverpool, England, on May 13, marking a high point for both the music industry and Eurovision fans across North America and Europe. The moment carries special significance as markets in Canada and the United States follow the contest with growing interest alongside Europe, reflecting the event’s widening cultural footprint.
The Murcia-born artist, who previously represented Spain at Eurovision in 2014 and now hosts the La 1 talent show Cover Night, expressed deep enthusiasm about the new role. Lorenzo said she feels a duty to bring happiness and pride to Spain and to the broader Eurovision community, especially for the United Kingdom, a country she holds dear. She added that she hopes to perform well and honor the competition that resonates with fans worldwide [RTVE].
Blanca Paloma’s emotional moment after performing the electronic version of ‘Eaea’ at the Barcelona Eurovision Party
Lorenzo’s selection has been welcomed by the Eurovision community, with many noting that the right representative for Spain has been sought after for some time. In 2014 she finished tenth on the contest stage with her song “Dancing in the Rain,” a performance that remains a touchstone for many fans and a reference point for Spain’s ongoing Eurovision journey [RTVE].
In her new capacity, Ruth Lorenzo will serve as Spain’s official jury spokesperson for Eurovision 2023, taking over from Nieves Álvarez, who held the post for the previous five years. The arrangement places Lorenzo at a pivotal role in shaping how Spanish jurors communicate their votes to the audience and to the broader Eurovision audience, a role that underscores Spain’s active engagement with the contest this year [RTVE].
The official farewell to the Spanish entrant is scheduled for April 27 in Madrid, a prelude to the team’s journey to Liverpool. The event, dubbed White Dove, will bring together several colleagues from the Benidorm Fest’s second edition, reinforcing the close links between Spain’s national selection and the broader Eurovision storyline this year [RTVE].
Benidorm remains a focal point for Eurovision excitement
The announcement has heightened anticipation among Eurovision fans and plus-one markets outside Europe, who are increasingly following how Benidorm and Spain contribute to the contest’s narrative. Blanca Paloma, who carries Spain’s hopes as the country’s Eurovision representative, is preparing for a Madrid farewell on April 27 before she and the team head to Liverpool for the main event. The road to Liverpool has intensified, with conversations and media coverage highlighting how national selections feed into the global spectacle of Eurovision 2023 [RTVE].