Eurovision 2021: 'I think I might make the top six!': Carol Vorderman playfully hits back at Graham Norton after being compared to Albania's lookalike contestant

Carol Vorderman playfully hit back at Graham Norton on Saturday night, after he joked she was competing in the Eurovision song contest for Albania.   

The UK commentator, 58, who has become known for his hilarious quips throughout the show, suggested Anxhela Peristeri, who sang for Albania, looked similar to the 60-year-old Countdown star.

In comical moment during her performance, Graham said: 'Is there nothing Carol Vorderman can't do?

'No it's not, this is Anxhela Peristeri for Albania,' he joked. 

Graham drew comparisons between Anxhela, who wowed on stage in a silver bedazzled leotard, and the television personality. 

Carol took to Twitter after the joke and wrote: 'I think I might make the top 6... what do you think? Albania... Eurovision... Got all the smoke I could muster from Argos'. 

The smoke machine was in reference to Anxhela's performance, as the singer  sang and danced surrounded by a haze of smoke, with her long brunette tresses looking almost identical to Carol's signature locks. 

And it wasn't just Graham who spotted their similarity, with several people taking to social media to draw attention to comparison. 

One person wrote: 'Albania: Not sure why Carol Vorderman is representing Albania but I’ll take 2 from the top and the rest from anywhere, it’s no Lion of Love though. #Eurovision'

Another shared a picture of Anxhela on stage with the hilarious caption: 'Can I have a vowel please, Carol Vorderman? #Eurovision'

Others shared their appreciation for Graham's joke: '"Is there anything Carol Vorderman can’t do” SCREAMING.'

'#Eurovision Graham Norton's commentary gives me life!!! Albania: Is there nothing Carol Vorderman can't do?' [laughing face],' another said.

The UK's Eurovision 2021 hopeful is James Newman, a 35-year-old BRIT award winner.

Earlier this week James was given odds of just 200/1 by Betfair to win the 65th annual Eurovision Song Contest, with the final taking place on 22nd May.  

Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said of his chances: 'Brit hopeful James Newman has gone from 125/1 to 200/1 to win the Eurovision Song Contest following some strong semi-final performances, meaning victory for the United Kingdom looks out of reach for another year.' 

On several occasions during the programme Graham became emotional as he discussed the struggle people across the world have experienced as a result of Covid-19. 

Opening the show he also began to feel emotional as he told to the UK audience: 'Finally we are here. It's a really emotional night.

'If I start blubbering at any time, apologies, because I am all over the place.

'There is so much joy and celebration here that this contest is back on and we're all here together tonight.'