Eyebrows raised at choice of Eurovision presenters

The biggest party in Europe this week is underway and it already has people talking online.

The first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final is taking place in the Kyiv International Convention Centre in Ukraine, with the second to follow on Thursday before Saturday’s final.

The extravaganza is being watched by millions around the globe with many also sharing opinions, jokes and commentary on social media.

Our hosts are here! Let's get the #ESC2017 party started! #CelebrateDiversity pic.twitter.com/JZ2KQSipB8

— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) May 9, 2017

The official theme for this year is "celebrate diversity", which has led to many pointing out the irony of then choosing three young white men as the presenters.

Celebrating diversity the traditional way, with three white male presenters 😭 #Eurovision #ESC2017 #CelebrateDiversity

— Beth (@bethlourob) May 9, 2017

Yup let's #celebratediversity by having three men host... #Eurovision2017 pic.twitter.com/HZCF2JIap1

— kevdrwg (@kevdrwg) May 9, 2017

It may be not be going down too well on social media but it looks like the planners themselves thought they were being pretty daring in their choice of presenter.

For the first time in history, #ESC2017 will be presented by 3 men. Get to know them a bit better here: https://t.co/OowwNdIEwI pic.twitter.com/5EH4cfFnIL

— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) March 1, 2017

We’re not sure if you thought this one through folks.