Erik Solbakken

Erik Solbakken
Solbakken in May 2014
Born (1984-11-17) 17 November 1984 (age 39)
Hemsedal, Norway
OccupationTelevision presenter
Years active2005–present

Erik Solbakken (born 17 November 1984[1] in Hemsedal) is a Norwegian television presenter. Solbakken hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 together with Haddy Jatou N'jie and Nadia Hasnaoui.

Career

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Solbakken trained as a journalist at Volda University College and has worked for the state-owned Norwegian broadcaster NRK, hosting multiple children's shows including Barne-tv, Julemorgen, Krem Nasjonal, and Superkviss, as well as Barnetimen for de minste on NRK P2.[1]

In 2011, Solbakken hosted the prestigious sports award show Idrettsgallaen with Haddy N'jie from Hamar Olympic Amphitheatre which was broadcast live on NRK.[citation needed]

In 2011, he hosted the Eurovision Young Dancers competition in Oslo.[2] Alongside Jenny Skavlan, Solbakken hosted Melodi Grand Prix, the Norwegian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, in 2013 and 2014.[3][4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Bakker, Sietse (10 March 2010). "Nadia, Haddy and Erik to host 2010 Eurovision Song Contest". European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 11 March 2010.
  2. ^ Siim, Jarmo (20 June 2011). "Erik Solbakken to host Eurovision Young Dancers". European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
  3. ^ Storvik-Green, Simon (15 September 2012). "Erik Solbakken to present Norwegian final". Eurovision.tv. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  4. ^ Storvik-Green, Simon (5 December 2013). "Revamped Norwegian final set for 15th March". Eurovision.tv. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
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Preceded by Eurovision Song Contest presenter
2010
With: Nadia Hasnaoui and Haddy Jatou N'jie
Succeeded by