Terry Wogan announced he would not be returning as commentator for 2009, a role he has performed continuously since 1980. He was succeeded in the role by Graham Norton, host of the Eurovision Dance Contest 2007 and 2008. Paddy O'Connell and Sarah Cawood commentated during the two semi finals. The results of the UK televoting were announced by former Blue singer, Duncan James. At the end of voting, the UK received 173 points, placing the country fifth. The show received an average of 7.8 million viewers, which is a 35.3% share of the UK TV audience.