Graham Norton in brutal swipe at Eurovision host Victoria Swarovski

Graham Norton launched a scathing dig at Eurovision Final presenter Victoria Swarovski mere moments into the annual Song Contest's live final. Victoria was partnered with actor Michael Ostrowski for this year's instalment of the annual Song Contest, broadcast live from the Wiener Stadthalle arena in Vienna on Saturday night. Austria are playing host to the event for the third time in their history following JJ's triumph last year.

Having shot to prominence for performing the theme song in the 2010 adventure film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Victoria is the heiress to the renowned jewellery brand Swarovski. Victoria's father holds a position in the family-owned enterprise. As of last year, the company, which operates stores across the UK, boasts a valuation of $4.8 billion and ranks among the finest jewellery brands globally, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Meanwhile, Michael is an actor and screenwriter who has contributed to projects including Dark Rivers, The Hawk and Contact High. He also appeared in the 2004 comedy-drama Nacktschnecken.

Despite their combined celebrity status, Graham showed no restraint in criticising the pair. The Irish television presenter was fulfilling Eurovision commentary duties for the BBC, a position he has occupied since 2009.

Moments after the duo stepped onto the stage, Graham quipped: "Obviously, presenting a television programme isn't rocket science until you see these two do it. You'll see various variations of it all night."

With numerous viewers on social media preoccupied by Michael's attire, Graham remarked he looked as though he was 'selling balloon animals'. After updating fans about Victoria's fortunes, Graham made a striking assertion about her stunning black sheer gown.

"I'm told that she's wearing jewels tonight worth £4.5 million. It seems unlikely now, but that's what I heard," he said.

Another amusing moment, following the hosts' introduction of a game where they'd attempt to name as many Eurovision songs as possible, saw Graham say: "They did rehearse this, I thought they'd drop that and not play this annoying game for four hours. They didn't."

Those watching the Eurovision Final at home flocked to X, formerly known as Twitter, after spotting how many digs Graham was directing at Victoria and Michael. Nevertheless, the vast majority of them received it in good humour.

@TomFlemo said: "Graham really doesn't like these hosts does he!! LOVE IT!!! #Eurovision xx." @garethreesradio added: "I am already obsessed with Graham Norton dissing these hosts every minute #Eurovision."

@niallhoran wrote: "No Graham, please talk over them all night please #eurovision." @kateymania posted: "I'm mainly here for Graham Norton's commentary (as usual) #Eurovision #BBCEurovision." @darylshaw29 remarked: "Graham Norton's commentary always makes the night." @Karolis_G declared: "Graham Norton is absolutely destroying the hosts."