has announced that she has decided to step down from her role hosting one of the nights of the Proms, which is due to take place tonight.
The star had been due to oversee the proceedings at ’s historic Royal Albert Hall venue for an event titled the ‘Fantasy, Myths and Legends Prom.’
However, she explained in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram that she had pulled out from the position as a show of in Hollywood.
‘Hey guys, I very sadly won’t be able to host tonight’s @bbcproms “Fantasy, Myths and Legends”,’ she wrote.
‘It will be an magical night, but due to my ongoing support for the @sagaftra strike I must respectfully step down. I look forward to being back at @RoyalAlbertHall PDQ! Xx H.’
Fans of the actress immediately began to express how much respect they have for her over her decision.
‘Proud of you ? you’re a force for good ?,’ one person commented, while another wrote: ‘SO much respect for you! ??.’
Someone else said: ‘Gutted (obviously) but totally understand. Thank you for sticking up for others in the industry ❤?.’
The fantasy-inspired BBC Proms event is due to take place tonight at 7pm, and where will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.
An edited version of the show will then be shown on BBC Two on Saturday September 7 from 5.50pm.
Hannah was at the Royal Albert Hall not long ago earlier this year to present the Olivier Awards, which took place in April.
Ahead of her hosting stint at BBC Proms, she previously said in a statement: ‘Having performed at the Proms before, and having played Septa Unella in Game of Thrones I cannot wait to present a programme of some of the most-loved music from the fantasy genre. It’s going to be magical!’
The Fantasy, Myths and Legends Prom will feature music from franchises including Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Star Wars and Lord of the Rings, with the BBC Concert Orchestra led by their chief conductor Anna-Maria Helsing.
They will also be joined by Mezzo Soprano Feliicty Buckland and The Huddersfield Choral Society.
Last month, the US union Sag-Aftra confirmed its first major member strike in more than 40 years, after the union and Hollywood studios were unable to reach an agreement.
Among the demands being made by the actors are calls for better pay and protection around the growing concerns surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in entertainment.
The Writers Guild of America has been striking since May 2.
This therefore marks the second time ever in history that both actors and writers have taken strike action at the same time, with the last time simultaneous action took place happening more than 60 years ago.
