Ted Lasso Fans Only Now Discovering Hannah Waddingham Can Sing (And She's Got Pipes!)
It took them another Eurovision to realise the actress behind their beloved Rebecca has stunning vocals.
Four years have passed since the first Ted Lasso episode was released. With the third season now nearing its conclusion, it's fair to say we've built a deep connection with the characters and discovered an array of remarkable actors.
However, no matter how well we may think we have come to know them, they can still surprise us.
Arguably, the fans' ultimate favourite, Rebecca Welton, remains one of the central pillars of Ted Lasso. Her character is a balance of bravery and exacting standards tempered with a sensitive core. Above all, she exudes charisma, a trait directly stemming from the way Hannah Waddingham plays the role. Waddingham's acting prowess ensures audiences can't help but fall in love with, or at least relate to, every character she portrays. Yet, her artistic range extends far beyond that.
Let us give you the latest scoop in case you've been off-planet over the past week. Eurovision 2023 took place in Liverpool, England, with Hannah Waddingham appearing as one of the hosts. Not only did she display engaging chemistry with her co-hosts, particularly with Yulia Sanina, the Ukrainian singer and 2022 winner, but she also left audiences worldwide in awe of her impeccable French and stunning vocals.
On Tuesday, 9 May, Waddingham and Sanina engaged in some playful antics, with Yulia teaching Hannah the art of air guitar. This light-hearted moment was followed by a demonstration of their vocal talents, with Hannah producing an impressively resonant screech.
It's worth noting that Hannah Waddingham hails from a family of opera singers, with both her mother and grandmothers having pursued this path. Waddingham herself has a history of performing in opera and musical theatre.
However, fans of Ted Lasso should not find this surprising. Waddingham showcased her singing abilities in episode seven, season one of the show. In Make Rebecca Great Again, she delivered a flawless rendition of Let It Go from Frozen, leaving Ted visibly moved.
Will we have the pleasure of hearing Hannah sing in the remaining three episodes of Ted Lasso? It's entirely possible. The next instalment is set to air on 17 May.