When is Eurovision 2026? Everything you need to know ahead of the contest
As we enter the warmer months, there is one major competition on the horizon to get the nation up and dancing: Eurovision. Now in its 70th year, the annual song contest will welcome 35 nations to perform the best of their abilities and hopefully walk away as champions. The United Kingdom is being represented by Look Mum No Computer, an electronic music act with his song Eins, Zwei, Drei. Ready to immerse yourself in all the action? Scroll on to find out all the latest news around Eurovision 2026. When is Eurovision 2026? Dates for semi-finals The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 kicks off with two semi-finals, with the first taking place on Tuesday 12 May and the second on Tuesday 14 May. Both semi-finals will be broadcast live for those in the UK on BBC One and iPlayer. Though the BBC are yet to confirm its transmission details, the song contest begins at 9pm CEST for those in Austria, which is 8pm BST. We'll keep this page updated once the transmission details are officially confirmed. When is the Eurovision 2026 final? The Eurovision Grand Final will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 8pm. Where is Eurovision 2026 being held? Eurovision 2026 is being held in Vienna, Austria. It is scheduled to take place at the Wiener Stadthalle Austria has hosted Eurovision twice before, once in 1967 and again in 2015. View oEmbed on the source website How to watch Eurovision 2026 The Eurovision semi-finals and the grand final will be broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer and across the airwaves on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds. The BBC are yet to confirm which presenters will be providing commentary for those in the UK. Which countries will compete in Eurovision 2026? 35 countries will compete in Eurovision 2026. Below are all the countries taking part in alphabetical order: Albania - 'Nân' - Alis Armenia - 'Paloma Rumba' - SIMÓN Australia - 'Eclipse' - Delta Goodrem Austria - 'Tanzschien' - Cosmó Azerbaijan - 'Just Go' - JIVA Belgium - 'Dancing on the Ice' - ESSYLA Bulgaria - 'Bangaranga' - DARA Croatia - 'Andromeda' - LELEK Cyprus - 'JALLA' - Antigoni Czechia - 'CROSSROADS' - Daniel Zizka Denmark 'Før Vi Går Hjem' - Søren Torpegaard Lund Estonia - 'Too Epic To Be True' - Vanilla Ninja Finland - 'Liekinheitin' - Linda Lampenius x Pete Parkkonen France - 'Regarde!' - Monroe Georgia - 'On Replay' - Bzikebi Germany - 'Fire' - Sarah Engels Greece - 'Ferto' - Akylas Israel - 'Michelle' - Noam Bettan Italy - 'Per Sempre Sì' - Sal Da Vinci Latvia - 'Ēnā' - Atvara Lithuania - 'Sólo Quiero Más' - Lion Ceccah Luxembourg - 'Mother Nature' - Eva Marija Malta - 'Bella' - AIDAN Moldova - 'Viva, Moldova!' - Satoshi Montenegro - 'Nova Zora' - Tamara Živković Norway - 'YA YA YA' - JONAS LOVV Poland - 'Pray' - ALICJA Portugal - 'Rosa' - Bandidos do Cante Romania - 'Choke Me' - Alexandra Căpitănescu San Marino - 'Superstar' - SENHIT Serbia - 'Kraj Mene' - LAVINA Sweden - 'My System' - FELICIA Switzerland - 'Alice' - Veronica Fusaro Ukraine - 'Ridnym' - LELÉKA United Kingdom - 'Eins, Zwei, Drei' - Look Mum No Computer The Eurovision Song Contest has faced significant criticism over its decision to allow Israel to take part in the event due to the ongoing war in Gaza. This year, a number of countries will boycott the contest following the European Broadcasting Union’s decision not to expel Israel from the competition. At the EBU general assembly in December 2025, a vote was held to introduce new rules that would stop governments and third parties from disproportionately promoting songs to influence voters. No vote was held on Israel’s participation. The EBU said in a statement: "A large majority of members agreed that there was no need for a further vote on participation and that the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 should proceed as planned, with the additional safeguards in place." Following this, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland confirmed they would not participate in this year’s Eurovision. Irish broadcaster RTÉ said: "RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there, which continues to put the lives of so many civilians at risk." The BBC, which broadcasts the competition in the UK, has said it supports the decision made by the EBU. "This is about enforcing the rules of the EBU and being inclusive," it said in a statement. The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Eurovision 2026 song entry unveiled for UK by artist Look Mum No Computer – and it's making history
The UK's Eurovision entrant, Look Mum No Computer, has unveiled the song he will be taking to the contest and it'll certainly get audiences on their feet. The song – Eins, Zwei, Drei – is about escaping the soul-crushing boredom of the nine to five, into a world of dreams and endless possibilities. The chorus is partially sung in German, making it the first UK entry for a Eurovision song not to be exclusively sung in English in 68 years. "I am absolutely buzzing that the world can finally hear what we have created," Look Mum No Computer (real name Sam Battle) said. "Eins, Zwei, Drei was born during a session with the other writers and producers on my synthesiser Kosmo, and I couldn’t be prouder of it." He continued: "I want people to be able to dance, shout, singalong, and just embrace the absurd jubilation that I hope it sparks when you listen to it. We’re working hard on pulling together all the elements to make it one of the wildest performances to ever grace the Eurovision stage, which is no small feat! See you in Vienna!" View oEmbed on the source website The song has already received positive reviews, with the BBC's Mark Savage describing it as "delightfully, mesmerisingly bonkers". Meanwhile, fans in the comment section of the YouTube music video have said: "It is very British. And that's very cool. Finally something unique from UK." "This entire thing is such a fever dream and I love it," one user added, while another wrote: "I wouldn't have thought that UK would be my favourite this year... 12 points from Lithuania." The UK's very own Eurovision experts have all given glowing reviews of the song, with Graham Norton saying: "This year’s song is a real banger. Joyful and supremely catchy. Hopefully it can get the rest of Europe singing along." Sara Cox commented: "It's a rousing, foot stomping anthem that’s like the wild rebellious offspring of '80s new wave and a big fat dirty beat. It grabs you by the ears and is insanely catchy. I think it’s a brave, bold and exciting choice." The BBC has also announced that creative director and choreographer Fredrik 'Benke' Rydman will be bringing the performance to life in Austria in May. Rydman is responsible for some of the most iconic Eurovision performances in recent memory, including the staging of Switzerland's 2024 winner, Nemo, with The Code, Finland's 2023 runner-up, Käärijä, with Cha Cha Cha, and Sweden's 2015 winner, Måns Zelmerlöw, with Heroes. There will be a number of countries boycotting the contest this year after the decision to allow Israel to compete. There had been calls from multiple participating nations for Israel to be banned from the contest due to the ongoing war in Gaza. But in December 2025, the European Broadcasting Union declined to expel the country from competing. At the time of reporting, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland have confirmed they will not be taking part in Eurovision. In response to the multiple boycotts, the BBC said in a statement: "We support the collective decision made by members of the EBU. This is about enforcing the rules of the EBU and being inclusive." Eurovision 2026's grand final takes place on Saturday 16 May with coverage across the BBC. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
BBC confirms UK's Eurovision 2026 act and they're a "genuinely original artist"
"Look Mum No Computer embodies everything the UK wants to celebrate on the Eurovision stage."
Solo artist Look Mum No Computer has been confirmed as the United Kingdom's entry at this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The British YouTuber and live electronics performer and composer – real name Sam Battle – is a self-proclaimed Eurovision fan based in Kent who first rose to prominence in 2014 the frontman of the indie rock band ZIBRA. He performed with the band at Glastonbury in 2015 for BBC Introducing and has since gone on to launch a solo career which has seen him play across the UK and Europe, recently returning from a nationwide tour across Germany. "I find it completely bonkers to be jumping on this wonderful and wild journey," Battle said in a statement. "I have always been a massive Eurovision fan, and I love the magical joy it brings to millions of people every year, so getting to join that legacy and fly the flag for the UK is an absolute honour that I am taking very seriously. "I’ve been working a long-time creating, writing, and producing my own visions from scratch, and documenting my process. I will be bringing every ounce of my creativity to my performances, and I can't wait for everyone to hear and see what we’ve created. I hope Eurovision is ready to get synthesised!" Look Mum No Computer is also a popular content creator, and since launching his YouTube channel in 2016, he has amassed over 85 million views and 1.4 million subscribers and followers across social media. He was chosen as the UK's representative following a search led by UK Eurovision project director and music industry figure David May, alongside Andrew Cartmell, executive producer of BBC Studios North and head of delegation for the UK.. Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC commented: "We are absolutely thrilled to have Look Mum No Computer representing the UK at Eurovision in Vienna in 2026. His bold vision, unique sound and electric performance style make him a truly unforgettable artist. "Look Mum No Computer embodies everything the UK wants to celebrate on the Eurovision stage – creativity, ambition, and a distinctly British wit. I am sure he will make us all proud on the international stage in May." View oEmbed on the source website Suzy Lamb, managing director at BBC Studios Entertainment, added: "We are incredibly excited that Look Mum No Computer will represent the UK at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. He is a genuinely original artist whose creativity and enormous love for Eurovision perfectly capture the spirit of the competition. "Our team at BBC Studios worked to find something very different musically and Look Mum No Computer really stood out. From his innovative approach to music-making to the strong connection he has built with audiences online, he brings a unique energy to his performances that we can’t wait for Eurovision fans around the world to experience in May." The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Vienna, Austria in May, following JJ's victory at last year's final in Basel, Switzerland. There will be a number of countries boycotting the contest this year after the decision to allow Israel to compete. There had been calls from multiple participating nations for Israel to be banned from next year's contest due to the ongoing war in Gaza. But in December 2025, the European Broadcasting Union declined to expel the country from competing in the 2026 contest. At the time of reporting, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland have confirmed they will not be taking part in Eurovision. In response to the multiple boycotts, the BBC said in a statement: "We support the collective decision made by members of the EBU. This is about enforcing the rules of the EBU and being inclusive." Eurovision 2026's grand final takes place on Saturday 16 May with coverage across the BBC. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Which countries are boycotting Eurovision 2026 and why? UK response explained
A decision was made to allow Israel to compete in the contest next year.
A number of countries are choosing to boycott Eurovision 2026 after Israel was given the go-ahead to compete. There have been calls from multiple participating nations for Israel to be banned from next year's contest due to the ongoing war in Gaza. But last week, the singing contest’s organising body, the European Broadcasting Union, declined to expel the country from competing in the 2026 contest. Members from 37 countries voted to adopt tougher contest voting rules, following allegations that Israel manipulated the vote in favour of its contestants, at the EBU general assembly, but no vote on Israel’s participation was held. It's a decision that has led to five countries confirming they will be boycotting next year's competition. Eurovision 2026 will be held in Vienna, Austria in May of next year after the country's entrant JJ won the competition hosted this year in Basel, Switzerland with his song Wasted Love. So, wondering which countries have confirmed they will be boycotting next year's contest? Read on to find out everything you need to know about the landmark decision and how the BBC has responded. Which countries are boycotting Eurovision 2026? The countries that have confirmed to be boycotting Eurovision 2026 are: • Ireland • Spain • The Netherlands • Slovenia • Iceland The board of Iceland's broadcaster made its decision just hours before the deadline for countries to confirm whether they will join the contest next May. Iceland was believed to be the last remaining country to confirm its decision. Why are some countries boycotting Eurovision 2026? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/12/GettyImages-2215078224-3b04a1f.jpg" width="4532" height="3021" alt="Austrian singer Johannes Pietsch, known as JJ representing Austria with the song "Wasted Love" performs after winning the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 18, 2025." title="eurovision-2025-austria-winner-jj" /> Last week, around 50 broadcasters from Eurovision participating countries, including the BBC, attended an EBU meeting to decide on new safeguarding measures for the contest. The meeting was held after a number of countries called for Israel to be excluded from the singing competition over the war in Gaza and accusations of unfair voting practices. Attending broadcasters were urged to support new regulations designed to prevent governments and outside groups from running voting drives for their own acts, following claims that Israel's promotion of its contestant, Yuval Raphael, gave the act an unfair boost this year. A "large majority" of those who voted found that there was no need for an additional vote on participation, and Eurovision 2026 could go ahead as planned. In response, five countries have confirmed they will be boycotting Eurovision 2026, with the Irish broadcaster citing that "participation remains unconscionable given the appalling loss of lives in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis there which continues to put the lives of so many civilians at risk". Spain will also be boycotting despite being one of the "Big 5" countries of the competition alongside the UK, Italy, France and Germany, meaning their acts bypass straight to the final as they provide the most funding to the EBU. The Spanish broadcaster RTVE said: "The board of directors of RTVE agreed last September that Spain would withdraw from Eurovision if Israel was part of it. "This withdrawal also means that RTVE will not broadcast the Eurovision 2026 final... nor the preliminary semi-finals." Meanwhile, Iceland's RÚV said in a statement that “given the public debate in this country … it is clear that neither joy nor peace will prevail regarding the participation of RÚV in Eurovision. It is therefore the conclusion of RÚV to notify the EBU today that RÚV will not take part in Eurovision next year.” This comes after Russia's continued ban from Eurovision following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. What is the UK's response to Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision 2026? The UK will be participating in Eurovision 2026 with the BBC saying in a statement: "We support the collective decision made by members of the EBU. This is about enforcing the rules of the EBU and being inclusive." The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 final will take place in May 2026 in Vienna, Austria. You can check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Ireland confirms it will pull out of Eurovision 2026 if Israel takes part in song contest
A final decision will be made after the EBU's response.
Irish broadcaster RTÉ has confirmed that Ireland will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest should Israel compete. In a statement published today (11th September), the broadcaster said a final verdict on Ireland's participation would be made once the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) made a decision. The statement reads: "At the General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in July, a number of EBU members raised concerns about the participation of Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest. "RTÉ wishes to thank the EBU for the extensive consultation process that was initiated on foot of that meeting, and the extension of the option to withdraw from participation without penalty to December. "It is RTÉ’s position that Ireland will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if the participation of Israel goes ahead, and the final decision regarding Ireland’s participation will be made once the EBU’s decision is made. "RTÉ feels that Ireland’s participation would be unconscionable given the ongoing and appalling loss of lives in Gaza. RTÉ is also deeply concerned by the targeted killing of journalists in Gaza, and the denial of access to international journalists to the territory, and the plight of the remaining hostages." Ireland is the second country to suggest pulling out of the competition, with Slovenia also issuing a similar statement. In response to Slovenia's stance, executive supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest Martin Green said: "We understand the concerns and deeply held views around the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. We are still consulting with all EBU Members to gather views on how we manage participation and geopolitical tensions around the Eurovision Song Contest. "Broadcasters have until mid-December to confirm if they wish to take part in next year’s event in Vienna. It is up to each Member to decide if they want to take part in the Contest and we would respect any decision broadcasters make." This year saw Israel come in second place, with entry Yuval Raphael scoring 357 points, just beating Estonia's Tommy Cash by one point. Eurovision has faced criticism over its decision to allow Israel to compete in light of the current war in Gaza and the Middle East, with fans and members of the music industry previously calling for a boycott of the ceremony. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/05/GettyImages-2214484871-eb1f9cf.jpg" width="4500" height="3000" alt="Israeli singer Yuval Raphael representing Israel with the song "New Day Will Rise" performs during the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 14, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)" title="SWITZERLAND-MUSIC-TELEVISION-AWARD-EUROVISION" /> Protests were staged across the city of Malmö in host country Sweden last year, while this year a number of former Eurovision entrants signed a joint letter calling on the EBU to ban Israel’s public broadcaster KAN. In a statement issued last year, Noel Curran – director general of the EBU – said in response to the protests: "We understand the concerns and deeply held views around the current conflict in the Middle East. We can’t fail to be moved by the profound suffering of all those caught up in this terrible war. "However, the Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political music event and a competition between public service broadcasters who are members of the EBU. It is not a contest between governments. "As a member-led organisation, our governing bodies – the Eurovision Song Contest Reference Group and the Executive Board – did review the participants list for the 2024 Contest and agreed that the Israeli public broadcaster KAN met all the competition rules for this year and can participate as it has for the past 50 years."
Eurovision 2025 crowns winner of 69th Song Contest
After a week of toe-tapping bangers, over-the-top outfits and stellar performances, the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 has finally been crowned! It was a tough competition, as the 26 acts all took to the stage to perform to the best of their abilities in order to take home the crown of champion. And for JJ, he did just that, with the Austrian act taking home the third win for his country. JJ brought his song Wasted Love to this year's competition, hosted by Switzerland in Basel, as he shot straight up the leaderboard in tonight's final. The singer scored an impressive 436 points, beating Israel's Yuval Raphael, who scored 357 points, just narrowly missing out on the top spot. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/05/GettyImages-2213994660-6aa547f.jpg" width="4500" height="3000" alt="Austrian singer JJ representing Austria with the song 'Wasted Love' arrives on the turquoise carpet next to the Basel Town Hall during the opening ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel on May 11, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)" title="SWITZERLAND-MUSIC-TELEVISION-AWARD-EUROVISION" /> Estonia's Tommy Cash came in third place with 356 points, while Sweden placed fourth with its entry KAJ. After the two semi-finals, 26 acts were confirmed to take part in the Grand Final, with the likes of Estonia, Sweden, Albania and Portugal competing alongside the Big Five (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) as well as last year's winners Switzerland. The electric show was hosted by presenters Hazel Brugger, Sandra Studer and Monika Hunziker, with audiences in the UK offered commentary by Graham Norton, Rylan Clark and Scott Mills across the week of competition. The Grand Final also saw Baby Lasagna and Käärijä return to perform in the interval, while Nemo opened the ceremony with their previously winning performance titled The Code. You can check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision here. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Eurovision 2025 results: Full scoreboard and points
It's been a long but exciting night for music fans thanks to the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, which held its 69th annual competition in host city Basel this evening (Saturday 17th May). The grand final saw the qualifying 26 countries all taking centre stage hoping to bring home the title of Eurovision 2025 champion. Voting began as the contest opened, with those around the world and in participating countries able to vote up to 20 times for who they'd like to win. For audiences in the United Kingdom, top notch commentary was provided for the final by Graham Norton as he provided his witty and unique opinions on each act that stepped foot on the Swiss stage. But who scored what and who was the Eurovision 2025 winner? Read on for a breakdown of the Eurovision scoreboard. Eurovision 2025 scoreboard and points Here's a breakdown of the 2025 Eurovision votes in full: Austria, JJ - 436 Israel, Yuval Raphael - 357 Estonia, Tommy Cash - 356 Sweden, KAJ - 321 Italy, Lucio Corsi - 256 Greece, Klavdia - 231 France, Louane - 230 Albania, Shkodra Elektronike - 218 Ukraine, Ziferblat - 218 Switzerland, Zoë Më - 214 Finland, Erika Vikman - 196 Netherlands, Claude - 175 Latvia, Tautumeitas - 158 Poland, Justyna Steczkowska - 156 Germany, Abor & Tynna - 151 Lithuania, Katarsis - 96 Malta, Miriana Conte - 91 Norway, Kyle Alessandro - 89 United Kingdom, Remember Monday - 88 Armenia, PARG - 72 Portugal, NAPA - 50 Luxembourg, Laura Thorn - 47 Denmark, Sissal - 47 Spain, Melody - 37 Iceland, VÆB - 33 San Marino, Gabry Ponte - 27 You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision here. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Where did the UK place in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025?
It's been an exciting night in the world of Eurovision, as 26 performers all took to the stage to try their luck at becoming the next champion, including the United Kingdom. The UK hasn't always had the best track record in recent years when it comes to the Eurovision scoreboard, but things did seem to looking up with Sam Ryder in 2022. This year, the UK were represented by girl band Remember Monday and all eyes were on them as they performed their catchy tune What the Hell Just Happened?. Based on the odds for Eurovision 2025, Remember Monday were predicted to finish in 12th place this year, but things were slightly different when the final leaderboard was revealed. With the Eurovision 2025 winner now crowned and all results in and counted - where did the United Kingdom place? Read on to find out. Where did the UK come in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025? It wasn't the ending that fans had hoped for, as the United Kingdom finished in 19th place with 88 points. It was a very impressive showing from the jury votes, with the trio in 10th place after the jury round. Sadly, they didn't fare well with the public, picking up the dreaded nul points from the popular vote and dropping down the leaderboard. It meant the UK came was one place lower than last year's entry, Olly Alexander, who finished in 18th place but with significantly fewer points – 44. Ahead of their performance, Remember Monday said: "What the Hell Just Happened? is exactly how we’re feeling right now! It’s all very surreal; our friendship goes so far back, and we definitely never imagined that we’d be doing anything like this. "When you’re a kid and people ask you what you want to be when you grow up, an absolute classic is 'I wanna be a pop star', so the fact that we’re getting the chance to live that dream as three best friends is just wild. "We’re going to be the first girl band to represent the UK since 1999, which feels like such a crazy honour. We're going to bring loads of fun, energy and hopefully do something that you won’t have seen before on the Eurovision stage… "We honestly can’t wait to experience this with all of the other incredible artists from around the world, and hopefully make everyone back at home feel proud! This is really the music World Cup and we’ll do our best to bring it home!" You can check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who are Shkodra Elektronike? Meet Albania's Eurovision 2025 entry
Closing out the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is electropop duo Shkodra Elektronike, who are representing Albania. The pair fought for their place in the final during Tuesday night's semi-final, impressing audiences with their unique performance and staging. The band were chosen to represent Albania during the country's selection process, after scoring the highest points across the board, but will they be able to replicate their win in Eurovision? As they prepare to give it all they've got, here's everything you need to know about the band. Who are Albania's Eurovision 2025 entry Shkodra Elektronike? Instagram: @shkodraelektronike TikTok: @shkodraelektronike Shkodra Elektronike are an Albanian electropop duo consisting of Kolë Laca and Beatriçe Gjergji. The duo rose to fame following the release of Ku e Gjeta Vedin and Synin si Qershia in 2020, and have gone on to perform at festivals and release their first EP. In 2024, the band took park in Song Festival 63, the annual Albanian music competition choosing who will represent the country at Eurovision, which they won after scoring 143 points. What is Albania's Eurovision 2025 song called? Shkodra Elektronike will be representing Albania with the song Zjerm. It was written by band member Beatriçe Gjergji alongside Lek Gjeloshi. "We just wrote a song that we liked and something happened," the band told WiwiBloggs. "Find yourself in what you're doing. Don't re-do what people are doing. To find your language - this is so important." You can watch the full music video below. View oEmbed on the source website What have Shkodra Elektronike said about representing Albania at Eurovision 2025? Upon winning Albania's national selection competition, the band wrote on Instagram: "Thank you all for covering us with love and trust. Our heart is a FIRE. See you in Basel! Long live the music, all hail the grace!" The pair followed up with another heartfelt message on social media, writing: "Only 13 days have passed since the final of Fik63, 13 incredible days full of surprises, tears of joy, smiles, real and virtual hugs, love and brotherhood. "Only today we find the time to write these lines that are so important to us, to express all our gratitude for what happened, for the flight that our little song is taking. "In our hearts, perhaps, we have always seen a light shine in 'Fire', but we would never have imagined that it could become so blinding through each of you." Where did Albania place in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest? Albania did not manage to qualify for the Grand Final last year, and came in 15th place in the second semi-final. The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 semi-finals will take place on Tuesday 13th May and Thursday 15th May, airing at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is performing in the Eurovision 2025 interval?
The biggest night in European music has come!
The night has come! The Eurovision grand final is currently under way, with votes filling in by the minute as audiences worldwide make their picks for their favourite performer of the night. All 26 acts have performed and now the power is in the hands of voters, whether it be the national juries or viewers, and there isn't long to go before the vote closes. Now, tonight has been no easy feat, with the show being four hours long and airing until the early hours of the morning, but there is plenty in store to break up the performances. Along with the 26 Eurovision entrants, there will be a special interval performance and some other exciting moments across the night, and hold on to you hats, because it has been rumoured Celine Dion could be one of those! Keen to know who will be gracing the stage? Read on to learn more about the Eurovision 2025 grand final interval act. Who is performing in the Eurovision 2025 interval? Paola, Peter, Sue & Marc, Luca Hänni and Gjon's Tears will return to the stage for a special performance that celebrates Switzerland's Eurovision heritage. Reigning champion Nemo will be returning to the stage to perform their winning son The Code. View oEmbed on the source website Recent fan favourites Baby Lasagna and Finland's Käärijä will also perform, having finished in second place in their respective competitions. It's likely there will also be some surprises on the night too! Is Celine Dion performing in the Eurovision 2025 interval? It's been the question on everyone's lips since the competition kicked off, with rumours making it seem likely. While the singer returned via a video at the first semi-final, reflecting on her win in 1988, it is unclear if Celine Dion will be performing at the Grand Final. The video appeared to dismiss any thoughts of her returning, but Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR didn't completely deny the rumours. An SRG SSR spokesperson said (via The Independent): "All elements of the first semi-final show were played through and rehearsed intensively. "There are currently no changes regarding Celine Dion – we are still in close contact with her." The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final airs on BBC One and iPlayer at 8pm on Saturday 17th May 2025. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to vote in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 online and by phone
The time is now – get voting for your favourite at this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The 2025 competition has a slightly different rule on when the lines open compared to previous years, which may level the playing field when it comes to the perceived advantage of performing later in the running order. Current Eurovision odds have tipped Sweden to take the title this year, but watch out for Austria, France and Finland too, who are close behind. Of course, UK residents won't be able to vote for their own entry – but if you're wanting to know how you can vote, we have all the information you need below. How to vote via the app for Eurovision 2025 Audiences tuning into Eurovision 2025 will be able to cast their votes via the official Eurovision app during the semi-finals and grand final. The app is available to download for iOS, Android and Windows users, and if you vote in the app you'll also get a special message from your favourite performers! How to vote via telephone for Eurovision 2025 For those tuning into the contest in participating countries, you can vote via telephone and/or SMS. The relevant phone numbers will be displayed on screen by each participating broadcaster and via ESC Vote. You will only be able to vote in the semi-final that your country takes part in or the semi-final that your country has been assigned to if you're in one of the Big Five countries. So for those in the United Kingdom, that'll be on Thursday 15th May. How to vote in Eurovision 2025 from a non-participating country In 2023, the decision was made to allow viewers watching in eligible countries not participating in Eurovision the chance to vote in each semi-final and the Grand Final. Audiences can vote via the app or on ESC Vote. When can you vote in Eurovision 2025? For participating countries, during the semi-finals, the vote will open after the last song has been performed and stays open for around 18 minutes according to the official Eurovision website. Things are slightly different for the grand final, with voting opening just before the first song is performed and remaining open until 40 minutes after the last song has been presented. Viewers in the rest of the world will have around 24 hours to vote. The online vote opens at midnight on the day of each semi-final and the Grand final, and stays open until the live shows begin. At the Grand Final, Rest of the World voting opens just before the first song is performed and remains open until 40 minutes after the last song has been presented. How does the Eurovision voting system work? Eurovision was originally judged by juries before being opened to the public for a televote. However, when people started airing concerns about political 'bloc voting' – that's the idea that certain countries were all just voting for each other – they introduced a new dual system. The juries from each country award 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12 points to their favourite songs, and reveal those jury scores through their national spokesperson in the usual time-consuming yet exciting way. Viewers from each country also vote, with points from 1-12 awarded to the most popular acts amongst the viewers. Then, all the results from each country's public votes will be combined to give one overall Eurovision viewer score per song. These scores are revealed in reverse order: the country that receives the least amount of votes from the jury will be awarded their public points first. This means that winner of the contest is only revealed at the very last minute. Exciting, eh? Viewers in all the competing countries – including those who were knocked out in the semi-finals – can vote up to 20 times for the songs of their choice, but they can't vote for their own country. The country with the highest number of combined votes wins the competition and gets to host it the next year. What happens if there's a tie? If there is a tie between two or more songs in the combined ranking between public votes and the jury votes, the song that obtains a better ranking from the public vote is deemed the winner. How many countries can compete in Eurovision? As you may have noticed, Eurovision isn't just a 'European' Song Contest. That's because it's open to active members of the European Broadcasting Union, which is an alliance of public service broadcasters (like the BBC in the UK and RTE in Ireland) from across Europe and its neighbouring countries. Around 43 countries enter the Eurovision Song Contest each year, and they're each entitled to enter one song. This year, however, only 37 countries are competing, with only 26 making it to the final. How do the Eurovision semi-finals work? Only six nations are guaranteed an automatic place in the final. The 'Big Five' – Spain, France, Italy, the UK and Germany – as well as the host nation (Switzerland this year) all have a free pass to the final, while everyone else has to battle it out to make it to the stage on Saturday night. The other countries compete in two semi-finals – the aptly name semi-final 1 and semi-final 2 – with 26 places up for grabs. And why do the Big 5 always get a spot in Eurovision? Well, they pay the most money to keep the contest going so it'd be a bit odd if they weren't always in the running now, wouldn't it? Anything goes on the Eurovision stage though, right? Wrong. There are actually rather strict rules about what the contestants can and can't do. For example, no more than six people are allowed on stage per entry and their songs must not last a second longer than three minutes. You can sing in absolutely any language you want, but you've got to sing live because miming is banned. View oEmbed on the source website What happens if Australia wins Eurovision? Don't worry, the show won't go Down Under – but what happens if Australia wins Eurovision in future? The Aussie delegation will be asked to select a European country to host next year's show on their behalf. The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 semi-finals will take place on Tuesday 13th May and Thursday 15th May, airing at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is on the Eurovision 2025 UK jury? Members revealed
An Atomic Kitten star and the lead singer of Blossoms are on this year's expert panel.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 has brought all the catchiest songs, most eclectic costumes and wildest choreography to Basel, Switzerland. As is now custom, the winner will be decided by a combination of the public votes and the votes from each country's jury. The jury members watch a separate show the day before the grand final and have their say on who impressed them the most, with their scores revealed via the traditional calls around Europe from each country's spokesperson. But who makes up this year's UK jury? Read on for the list of names who will have a big say in who takes home the Eurovision trophy tonight. Who is on the UK jury for Eurovision 2025? This year's UK Eurovision jury is made up of Liz McClarnon, Tom Ogden, Afrodeutsche, Mark Lippmann and Carl Parris. McClarnon was part of the girl group Atomic Kitten, who had major chart success in the 2000s, while Ogden is the lead singer and guitarist of BRIT Award-nominated rock band Blossoms. Afrodeutsche is an acclaimed composer, producer and DJ based in Manchester, Lippmann is the founder and CEO of indie record label Scruff of the Neck, and Parris is an actor, dancer and choreographer who recently worked on Wicked. Their votes will be revealed on the night by this year's UK jury spokesperson Sophie Ellis-Bextor. The Murder on the Dancefloor singer was drafted in to replace Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa, who was originally announced as the spokesperson but pulled out "due to unforeseen circumstances". You can check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Zoë Më? Meet Switzerland's Eurovision 2025 entry
Could Switzerland have back-to-back victories? That was the question on commentator Graham Norton's mind and it's very possible! Voting for the next Eurovision champion began at the start of tonight's grand final, and with Swizterland ninth in the current odds to win the competition, their performance could see them rise to the top of the leaderboard. Represented by Zoë Më, tonight will see her face off against 25 other artists, as she performs her song, Voyage - but is it enough to win? With not many acts to go before all is revealed, here's everything you need to know about her. Who is Switzerland Eurovision 2025 entry Zoë Më? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/05/GettyImages-2214189958-9f3bd05.jpg" width="4500" height="3000" alt="Swiss singer Zoe Me representing Switzerland with the song "Voyage" performs during the dress rehearsal for the first semi-final at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, on May 12, 2025. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP) (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)" title="SWITZERLAND-MUSIC-TELEVISION-AWARD-EUROVISION" /> Instagram: @zoe.me.music TikTok: @zoe.me.music Zoë Më, whose real name is Zoë Anina Kressler, has been writing her own songs since the age of 10. She writes songs in both German and French as she is fluent in both languages. The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation announced that Zoë Më would represent Switzerland in the 2025 contest after an internal selection process. Despite following on from her predecessor Nemo, who won Eurovision last year, Zoë Më has said she "doesn't feel any pressure", adding: "I'm very grateful to Nemo for winning and that I can sing in Basel." How old is Zoë Më? Zoë Më is 24 years old. What nationality is Zoë Më? Zoë Më is Swiss and was born in Basel, the Swiss city hosting Eurovision this year. What has Zoë Më said about representing Switzerland at Eurovision 2025? Zoë Më has shared her pride at being chosen to represent her country this year, especially as it's in her hometown. She said: "Representing Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest while we are hosting the contest is a huge honour and a surreal experience. I’m from Basel, and my grandparents live here. This is a full-circle moment, just like something out of a fairy tale." What is Switzerland's Eurovision 2025 song called? View oEmbed on the source website Zoë Më will be representing Switzerland in Eurovision this year with the French-language song Voyage, which she wrote herself. She has described the track as being about "humanity". She will perform 19th in the Grand Final, between Croatia and Cyprus. Where did Switzerland come in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest? They won! Switzerland were the winners of Eurovision 2024, having been represented by Nemo with their song The Code. The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 semi-finals will take place on Tuesday 13th May and Thursday 15th May, airing at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who are Abor & Tynna? Meet Germany's Eurovision 2025 entry
Can the brother and sister duo secure Germany's third Eurovision win?
Brother and sister duo Abor & Tynna are bringing the party to Eurovision as the final gets under way live from Basel. Thankfully as part of the Big Five, Germany was automatically fast-tracked to the grand final, but they still have their work cut out for them if they want to take home the trophy. Out of the 37 countries who took part part this year, Germany take home the award for best attendance, having participated in every Eurovision final since the competition began in 1956. Except for 1996 – we don't talk about 1996. Hoping to climb to the top of the leaderboard are Abor & Tynna, and the pair have big shoes to fill after Germany last won the competition in 2010, with Lena performing the absolute banger that is Satellite. Read on for everything you need to know about the sibling double act. Who are Germany Eurovision 2025 entry Abor & Tynna? Instagram: @aborundtynna TikTok: @aborundtynna It's no surprise that brother and sister Abor & Tynna, real names Attila and Tünde Bornemisza, are so musically gifted, as their dad is a professional cellist for the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and encouraged the siblings to play instruments from a very early age. Abor plays cello like their father, while Tünde trained in flute. The pair released their first original song in 2016, which caught the attention of a producer after they uploaded it to SoundCloud, and their career took off. Abor & Tynna are representing Germany after winning the country's Eurovision pre-selection competition thanks to the public vote, which saw Eurovision royalty Conchita Wurst as part of the jury. How old are Abor & Tynna? Abor is the elder sibling at 26 years old while Tynna is 24 years old. What nationality are Abor & Tynna? The siblings are Austrian and were born in its capital city Vienna. What have Abor & Tynna said about representing Germany at Eurovision 2025? After winning the Eurovision pre-selection contest, in an Instagram Reel the siblings simply said: "We're the siblings Abor and Tynna and we're happy to represent Germany at Eurovision!" What is Germany's Eurovision 2025 song called? Abor & Tynna are performing the song Baller, which was written by the siblings themselves alongside Alexander Hauer. On the electro-pop track, Tynna sings while Abor plays the cello. Baller will be the country's first German-language entry since 2007. Where did Germany come in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest? Last year, Germany finished in 12th place with 117 points, the country's best result since 2018. Isaak performed the song Always on the Run. The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final will take place on Saturday 17th May 2025. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final running order – Who is performing when?
It's time for the biggest night in European music as the Eurovision 2025 final has now arrived! The last two semi-finals saw 20 acts qualify for the final, along with the Big Five and winning country already having an automatic spot in the final – but only one can emerge victorious. The current favourites to win are Sweden's KAJ, but with still plenty of performances to go before the voting closes, anything could happen. Tonight (17th May) will see 26 performances, along with some exciting interval acts, as the biggest night in Europop returns once more. Keen to know when your favourites will be gracing the stage? Scroll on for the running order of the Eurovision 2025 final. Eurovision 2025 Grand Final running order <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/05/GettyImages-2213994660-6aa547f.jpg" width="4500" height="3000" alt="Austrian singer JJ representing Austria with the song 'Wasted Love' arrives on the turquoise carpet next to the Basel Town Hall during the opening ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel on May 11, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)" title="SWITZERLAND-MUSIC-TELEVISION-AWARD-EUROVISION" /> Below you can find the running order of the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Norway, Kyle Alessandro Luxembourg, Laura Thorn Estonia, Tommy Cash Israel, Yuval Raphael Lithuania, Katarsis Spain, Melody Ukraine, Ziferblat United Kingdom, Remember Monday Austria, JJ Iceland, VÆB Latvia, Tautumeitas Netherlands, Claude Finland, Erika Vikman Italy, Lucio Corsi Poland, Justyna Steczkowska Germany, Abor & Tynna Greece, Klavdia Armenia, PARG Switzerland, Zoë Më Malta, Miriana Conte Portugal, NAPA Denmark, Sissal Sweden, KAJ France, Louane San Marino, Gabry Ponte Albania, Shkodra Elektronike The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Grand Final airs on Saturday 17th May at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is the Eurovision 2025 final? Air date and confirmed acts
It's been a long but exciting week of musical performances and non-stop voting, and the Eurovision grand final is now upon us! Tonight, 26 countries are all giving it their last shot to become the next winners of the song contest, with odds currently in favour of Sweden to take home the trophy - but anything could happen! After the two semi-finals in the Swiss city of Basel, 10 countries were knocked out of the show, leaving just 26 to compete tonight. They will join last year's winners Switzerland, as well as the 'Big Five' – France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom – in the final fight. Read on for everything you need to know about the grand final. When is the Eurovision 2025 final? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/05/GettyImages-2214516056-13f3b73.jpg" width="4500" height="3000" alt="Austrian singer JJ representing Austria with the song "Wasted Love" performs during the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 14, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)" title="SWITZERLAND-MUSIC-TELEVISION-AWARD-EUROVISION" /> The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Grand Final will take place on Saturday 17th May. It will be held at St Jakobshalle in Switzerland, marking the third time the nation has hosted the song contest. As ever, 26 acts will perform on the night, all hoping to take home the title of Eurovision champion! Eurovision Song Contest 2025 finalists So far, six acts are automatically through to the final, due to being a member of the Big Five or winning last year's competition: France - 'Maman' by Louane Germany - 'Baller' by Abor & Tynna Italy - 'Volevo Essere Un Duro' by Lucio Corsi Spain - 'Esa diva' by Melody United Kingdom - 'What The Hell Just Happened?' by Remember Monday Switzerland -'Voyage' by Zoë Më In addition, 10 acts qualified from the first semi-final, and are as follows: Norway - Lighter - Kyle Alessandro Albania - Zjerm' - Shkodra Elektronike Sweden - Bara Bada Bastu - KAJ Iceland - RÓA - VÆB Netherlands - 'C’est La Vie - Claude Poland - GAJA - Justyna Steczkowska San Marino - Tutta L'Italia - Gabry Ponte Estonia - Espresso Macchiato - Tommy Cash Portugal - Deslocado - NAPA Ukraine - Bird of Pray - Ziferblat During the second semi-final, the final 10 acts confirmed to appear are: Lithuania: 'Tavo Akys' by Katarsis Israel: 'New Day Will Rise' by Yuval Raphael Armenia: 'SURVIVOR' by PARG Denmark: 'Hallucination' by Sissal Austria: 'Wasted Love' by JJ Luxembourg: 'La Poupée Monte Le Son' by Laura Thorn Finland: 'ICH KOMME' by Erika Vikman Latvia: 'Bur Man Laimi' by Tautumeitas Malta: 'SERVING' by Miriana Conte Greece: 'Asteromáta' by Klavdia How to watch the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final For audiences in the United Kingdom, the final will air on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday 17th May at 8pm. Graham Norton will be providing commentary on the night for the BBC, while Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker and Sandra Studer will present live from Basel. How to vote in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final Voting opens during the Eurovision Grand Final just before the first song is performed, and remains open until approximately 40 minutes after the last song has been presented. Who is performing at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final? While the exact performances for the Grand Final are yet to be confirmed, Swiss broadcaster SRG SSR has announced that Nemo, Baby Lasagna, Käärijä, Luca Hänni, Gjon's Tears, Destiny, Efendi, The Roo, and Jørgen Olsen of The Olsen Brothers will be making appearances throughout the contest. The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 semi-finals will take place on Tuesday 13th May and Thursday 15th May, airing at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Melody? Meet Spain's Eurovision 2025 entry
Let's hope her singing on the night is as melodious as her name.
It has been 55 years since Spain have taken home the Eurovision trophy and as the 2025 final commences, entrant Melody will certainly be hoping she can change their luck. As Spain is part of the Big Five, Melody had a guaranteed entry to the final, but thanks to new rules introduced in 2024 she gave audiences a taste of what to expect from her performance during the first semi-final. And with the final now upon us, does Melody have what it takes to reign victorious? As we wait to find out, read on for everything you need to know about Melody, Spain's Eurovision entry for 2025. Who is Spain Eurovision 2025 entry Melody? Instagram: @soyyomelody TikTok: @soyyomelody Melodía Ruiz Gutiérrez began her music career when she only 10 years old with the release of her song El Baile Del Gorila, which became one of the biggest hits of 2001. Over her 24-year career, she has released six albums. Melody was selected to represent Spain in Eurovision 2025 after winning the country's pre-selection competition called Benidorm Fest, after being the favourite of both the jury and the public vote. And as Spain is one of the "Big 5", Melody went straight through to the Eurovision final. How old is Melody? Melody is 34 years old. What nationality is Melody? Melody is Spanish and was born in Dos Hermanas, a town just south of Seville. What has Melody said about representing Spain at Eurovision 2025? Melody described being selected to represent Spain at Eurovision 2025 as a "fantasy". She expressed her excitement and gratitude in an Instagram post, saying: "I wanted to wait a few days to make this post so I could be even more aware of all we've experienced these past days. I have to confess that I am writing to you and crying at the same time, I have no words to describe how grateful I am. "It's been months of dedication and I want to thank the whole team that has accompanied me in this authentic adventure, without you it wouldn't have been possible." What is Spain's Eurovision 2025 song called? View oEmbed on the source website Melody will be representing Spain in Eurovision with the Spanish-language song Esa Diva, which, believe it or not, is about being a diva - because divahood transcends all language barriers. The Spanish singer has teased that fans can expect a slightly different version of the song than they are used to. "We will make some changes so that Europe understands it better. Musically, we have room to create something even more striking, and I believe the final version will surprise everyone," she said. Melody co-wrote the song alongside Joy Deb, best known for co-writing Sweden’s 2015 Eurovision winner Heroes, as well as Peter Boström and Thomas G:son, the duo behind Loreen’s two Eurovision victories with Euphoria and Tattoo. Where did Spain come in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest? Spain were represented by Nebulossa at Eurovision 2024 and came in 22nd place at the Grand Final after scoring only 30 points. The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final will take place on Saturday 17th May 2025. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Louane? Meet France's Eurovision 2025 entry
Her song is a tribute to her mum who died when she was a teenager.
There won't be a dry eye in St. Jakobshalle at the Eurovision 2025 final as France's entry Louane takes centre stage with her emotional ballad maman. France already had a guaranteed entry to the grand final tonight, and they could very well take home the trophy with them currently being third in the running to win the song contest. Louane will be performing in 24th position during tonight's final, so for French fans there will be quite the wait before she takes to the stage, but it'll certainly be worth it. France has a great track record in the singing competition, but the last time they won was in 1977, could 2025 be the time they change that? Here's everything you need to know about Louane ahead of this year's performance Who is France's Eurovision 2025 entry Louane? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/05/GettyImages-2214472472-78033c1.jpg" width="4500" height="3000" alt="French singer Louane representing France with the song "Maman" performs during the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 14, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)" title="SWITZERLAND-MUSIC-TELEVISION-AWARD-EUROVISION" /> Instagram: @‌watchoutforthetornado TikTok: @watchoutforthetornado Louane, whose real name is Anne Peichart, is already a notable figure in the French music scene. She first appeared in the public eye after taking part in the French music competition L'École des stars, but really rose to fame after competing on the second season of France's The Voice when she was 16 years old where she had all four coaches turn around for her. Since then she has had quite a prominent career, having been the opening act for the French leg of Jessie J's 2015 tour and provided vocals for The Chainsmokers song It Won't Kill Ya. How old is Louane? Louane is 28 years old. What nationality is Louane? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/05/unnamed-file-71fe564.jpg" width="4500" height="3000" alt="French singer Louane holds her national flag as she represents France with the song "Maman", walks on the turquoise carpet next to the Basel Town Hall during the opening ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel on May 11, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)" title="SWITZERLAND-MUSIC-TELEVISION-AWARD-EUROVISION" /> Louane is French and was born in Sainte-Catherine, Pas-de-Calais. What has Louane said about representing France at Eurovision 2025? After it was announced that Louane would be representing France at Eurovision 2025, she celebrated the news on her social media, saying: "I’m so moved and proud to represent France at Eurovision. This is a dream come true. Thank you so much for all your support and love. We’re about to live an incredible adventure together." What is France's Eurovision 2025 song called? Louane will be representing France in this year's Eurovision Song Contest with maman. The Eurovision song is a tribute to her mum who died in 2014 after a long battle with cancer when Louane was only 17. The song was written by Louane herself alongside Tristan Salvati, who also produced it. The song's lyrics explore Louane's grief of losing her mother at such a young age and follow her journey into motherhood herself. A song of the same name was originally released on Louane's debut album Chambre 12 in 2015 but the singer has since confirmed that despite the same name, the songs are different: "It's a sequel, of course. There are a few words in common between the two, but they're two different songs. View oEmbed on the source website "For the first time, I'm finally well. And this new song exists for that reason. I'd like it to be the only thing we remember, rather than dwelling on the past." Louane announced she would be performing the song at Eurovision 2025 in an emotional Instagram reel made up of photos of her as a child and ending with a photo of her and her mother singing together. It was captioned: "You told me we were light years from imaging it could be possible but you dreamt of it, I dreamt it too. Of that life, of that moment. You dreamt of seeing me there, Mommy, without ever knowing it could happen one day. "Sure you're proud, sure you're watching from afar. So, you know what? I'm going to do it for us. For our dreams. I'm going to represent France at the Eurovision Song Contest." Where did France come in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest? France came in fourth place at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, with a total of 445 points. French singer Slimane represented the county with the song Mon Amour. The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final will take place on Saturday 17th May 2025. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Tommy Cash? Meet Estonia's Eurovision 2025 entry
Estonia is bringing the energy with its coffee-themed song for this year's contest.
Coffee anyone? Estonia's Tommy Cash is bringing some highly caffeinated energy to the Eurovision Song Contest this year with his catchy tune undoubtedly set to get everybody's legs wiggling. Already a hugely popular artist outside the Eurovision sphere, the performer is no stranger to the stage and has quite the presence with his outfit choice and dance style. Blending Europop with a rap twist, will this be enough to cement Estonia's second Eurovision victory? As the grand final gets underway, here's everything you need to know about the entrant. Who is Estonia's Eurovision 2025 entry Tommy Cash? Instagram: @tommycashworld TikTok: @tommycashofficial Tommy Cash – real name Tomas Tammemets – is a performance artist. In his career, he has become known for sexually explicit lyrics and drug references. He has been releasing music since 2012, and declares himself a "post-Soviet rapper", often using humour in his music and accompanying videos. In 2016, he won Music Video of the Year at the Estonian Music Awards for his track Winaloto, which currently has more than 16 million views on YouTube. Since then he has released music alongside Diplo and Charli XCX, as well as two albums and three EPs. In 2021, his song Turn It Up with Oliver Tree and Little Big became a viral hit, and has been played 27 million times on Spotify. Last year, he released track Tango with bbno$. How old is Tommy Cash? Estonia's Eurovision entry Tommy Cash is 33 years old. What is Estonia's Eurovision 2025 song called? This year, Estonia is bringing the song Espresso Macchiato to the Eurovision stage. Performed in broken English and Italian, the song is made up of elements including rap, electro-swing and dance-pop, intended to get people moving. View oEmbed on the source website It was written by Tommy Cash and Johannes Naukkarinen – who notably wrote 2023 Eurovision favourite Cha Cha Cha with Finland's entrant, Käärijä. The song was chosen after Tommy Cash won the Eesti Laul, Estonia's Eurovision televised selection process, which aired in February 2025. What is the controversy around Estonia's Eurovision Song Contest song? Once Espresso Macchiato was chosen, there were calls from Italy to disqualify the song from the Eurovision Song Contest. Italian representatives felt the song was mocking Italian culture with stereotyping in its lyrics. This includes the lines "sweating like a mafioso", "life is like spaghetti, hard until you make it" and repeated references to drinking coffee. According to The Guardian, consumer association Codacons lodged an appeal to the European Broadcasting Union, questioning whether the song was appropriate as it's "a song that offends a country and an entire community". Its appeal stated: "Indignation has been expressed by numerous citizens [over a song] whose lyrics contain stereotypes about Italy and Italians – the usual cliches of coffee and spaghetti, but above all the mafia and the ostentation of luxury, which conveys a message of a population tied to organised crime." Responding to the controversy, Cash said that he didn't think the song would cause any offence, telling Italy's Rai Radio2 (via The Guardian): "I love Italy and have the utmost respect for the country." In a separate interview with NME, Cash was also asked about the controversy and how offensive he thinks the song is, to which he said: "Zero, absolutely zero. It never even crossed my mind, but it's weird; when you're afraid something is offensive, it never is. And when it's actually not, it's like Murphy's Law. The world works in funny ways." Where did Estonia place in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest? Last year, Estonia came in 20th place in the Eurovision Song Contest final. They were represented by the song (Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi, which was performed by 5miinust X Puuluup. In English, the title translates to (We Still) Don't Know Anything About (These) Drugs. The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final will take place on Saturday 17th May 2025. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Justyna Steczkowska? Meet Poland's Eurovision 2025 entry
This is Justyna's second time gracing the Eurovision stage.
Justyna Steczkowska is gracing the Eurovision stage once more, and could this time be her second time lucky? Representing Poland 30 years after her last entry, Justyna wowed audiences during the first semi-final with her daring performance, and she'll be hoping to do the same at the grand final. The Polish singer will be performing 15th in the final, following on from Italy's Lucio Corsi. But what is there to know about this year's act and does she have what it takes to win? Read on as the show comes to its conclusion tonight. Who is Poland Eurovision 2025 entry Justyna Steczkowska? Instagram: @justynasteczkowska TikTok: @justyna_steczkowska Justyna Steczkowska is a singer-songwriter and actress who will be representing Poland at this year's Eurovision. Justyna previously took part in the competition in 1995, finishing in 18th place with the song Sama. Music has been a large part of Justyna's life, having attended music school when she was five years old, before studying at a music high school and later a musical academy. Justyna has been releasing music for quite some time, with 15 studio albums under her belt. Her latest release was Witch Tarohoro in 2024. How old is Justyna Steczkowska? Justyna Steczkowska is 52 years old. What nationality is Justyna Steczkowska? Justyna Steczkowska was born in Rzeszów in Poland before moving to Stalowa Wola when she was five years old. What has Justyna Steczkowska said about representing Poland at Eurovision 2025? After winning the Polish selection competition, Justyna Steczkowska said in a post on Instagram [translated]: "Darlings, once again from the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your support, SMS and the second chance. You are simply LOVED! Great, wonderful and I'm very grateful for such fans! "Let us know how you liked our performance. I know it could have been better, but in such a short time and in such stress, believe me, everyone gave their best. And thank you very much for that too!" What is Poland's Eurovision 2025 song called? Justyna Steczkowska will represent Poland with her song GAJA. The song was written by Emilian Waluchowski and Patryk Kumór alongside Justyna. You can watch the full music video below. View oEmbed on the source website Where did Poland come in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest? Poland were represented by Luna at Eurovision last year, but the country failed to qualify for the final, finishing in 12th place with 35 points. The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final takes place on Saturday 17th May at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Eurovision odds: Who will win the 2025 song contest?
The bookmakers have spoken, so who are the favourites?
Calling Basel... it's Eurovision Song Contest time and the 26 acts are getting ready to give it their all for your votes. As ever, the 20 acts who made it through the semi-finals earlier this week will be joined by the Big Five and reigning champions Switzerland, but who are the bookmakers' favourites to win? The Eurovision 2025 odds have been fluctuating over the past few days but a few major contenders have stayed strong at the top of the rankings. So read on to find out who are favourites to win this year's contest, whether the UK's act Remember Monday are tipped for glory, and who might be going home with nul points this year. Last updated: 17th May 2025 Eurovision 2025 odds: Who is tipped to win? Ahead of betting closing on this year's Eurovision Song Contest, the bookies' favourite to win is Sweden, according to Bet365. This year, Sweden is represented by KAJ with their song Bara bada bastu. If Sweden was to win, it would be a record eighth win for the country, following Loreen's second win in 2023. Below are the top contenders to win in 2025: Sweden - 10/11 Austria - 11/4 France - 4/1 Finland - 11/1 Netherlands - 25/1 Estonia - 33/1 Albania - 35/1 Israel - 40/1 Switzerland - 40/1 Malta - 80/1 It's less good news for the UK, with Remember Monday's What the Hell Just Happened? not among the most fancied entries, with odds of 125/1 to win. It could be worse though – Iceland, San Marino, Portugal, Armenia and Norway are all 300/1 and it would be an almighty shock if any of them troubled the top of the leaderboard. How to watch Eurovision 2025 on TV and radio: All of the BBC's coverage When is the Eurovision Song Contest 2025? The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 grand final will take place on Saturday 17th May, airing on BBC One, iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and Sounds on both nights. The contest itself will be hosted by Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker and Sandra Studer, with Graham Norton broadcasting live for viewers on BBC One and iPlayer in the UK. The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final will take place on Saturday 17th May 2025. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who are Eurovision 2025 presenters Hazel Brugger, Sandra Studer and Michelle Hunziker?
There's a new addition to the presenting line-up.
It's time for the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 and the competition is well and truly on as 26 countries all compete for spot in the grand final. But the performers haven't been all that audiences can talk about, with hosts Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer impressing those tuning in with their quirky jokes, quips and questionable outfits. And there is now a new presenter in our midst! TV presenter Michelle Hunziker is joining the presenting line-up alongside Hazel and Sandra for the grand final, adding 30 years of TV experience to the mix. While the presenters may be household names for those in Switzerland and across Europe, the same might not be said for those tuning in from the United Kingdom. So just who are the presenters at this year's contest? Read on to learn more about Eurovision hosts Hazel Brugger. Sandra Studer and Michelle Hunziker. Who is Hazel Brugger? Age: 31 Instagram: @hazelsgonnahaze Job: Poet and comedian Hazel Brugger is an American, German and Swiss slam poet and comedian, having been born in California to a Swiss father and German father. Hazel first began her TV career in 2016 as a correspondent on the German political satire show heute-show. Three years later, Hazel began a YouTube series which she hosts with her husband Thomas Spitzer in which they discuss and explore bizarre places with other German comedians. Who is Sandra Studer? Age: 56 Instagram: @sandra_studer Job: Singer and TV presenter For Eurovision fans, plenty will recognise Sandra Studer from representing Switzerland at the Eurovision Song Contest 1991. It was from there, Studer rose to fame and has gone on to have a career in TV presenting and acting. Prior to hosting this year's contest, Studio was the presenter for the Swiss national pre-selection show as well as the spokesperson and commentator for Switzerland in the contest. Who is Michelle Hunziker? Age: 48 Instagram: @therealhunzigram Job: TV presenter Michelle Hunziker is a TV presenter and former model, who is joining the Eurovision 2025 presenting line-up for the grand final. Over the course of her career, Michelle has worked on the likes of Paperissima Sprint and Colpo di Fulmine in Italy. She is also known to the screens in Switzerland due to her dual heritage and has hosted the Swiss show Cinderella and various talk shows. She is no stranger to the stage either, having starred in The Sound of Music and Cabaret, both of which were huge successes in Italy. The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final will take place on Saturday 17th May 2025. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision here. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Miriana Conte? Meet Malta's Eurovision 2025 entry
It's time to get on your feet and dance as the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 reaches its grand final. Tonight, 26 countries will all be battling it out to be named the champion and amongst those entries is Malta's Miriana Conte whose Eurovision participation has been shrouded in some controversy. When Malta first announced Miriana would be representing it in the contest, her initial song Kant raised some eyebrows due to it sounded like a certain expletive. However, the song has since seen a name change. Now titled SERVING, the song is still the bop it always was – but will it be enough to win the whole thing? As we wait to find out, here's everything you need to know about the song, and the performer. Who is Malta's Eurovision 2025 entry Miriana Conte? Instagram: @mirianaconte TikTok: @mirianaconte Miriana Conte is a singer-songwriter who has been aiming for a spot at Eurovision for years. First starting out her career in 2016, Conte was one of 16 entries selected to compete for a chance to represent Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2017 but she came in last place at the time. She also competed in the 2018 qualifying contest and finished in 12th place, and attempted to compete in the 2022 and 2024 Eurovision Song Contest without success. Finally, this year she won the selection process with Kant, and qualified for the semi-final in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Between her fights for a spot at Eurovision, Miriana competed in The X Factor Malta in 2018 as well, co-founding music group 4th Line in the process, and they made it to the final. However, she left the group in 2019. How old is Miriana Conte? Miriana is 24 years old. What is Malta's Eurovision 2025 song and why is the controversial? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/02/GettyImages-2214513212-f4a04da.jpg" width="4500" height="3000" alt="Maltese singer Miriana Conte, representing Malta with the song "Serving", performs during the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 14, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)" title="SWITZERLAND-MUSIC-TELEVISION-AWARD-EUROVISION" /> Malta's Eurovision 2025 song is called SERVING, after they were forced to change the name of the song from KANT due to its perceived explicit title. Despite Malta arguing that Kant translates to 'singing' in English, it was deemed inappropriate following a complaint to the European Broadcasting Union by one of its participating bodies. In the lyrics, Miriana sings: "Serving kant... Do-re-mi-fa-s-s-serving kant" – the term 'serving c**t' is prominent in drag and queer culture as an endearing term promoting confidence and power. Eurovision host and BBC Radio presenter Scott Mills, said on his radio show in February: "We can't talk about Malta's one at all. We definitely can't play a clip of it... ever, on the BBC." View oEmbed on the source website In response to Mills's comments, Conte told LovinMalta: "I saw the article on social media about the BBC thing, but I don’t have much to say. I do however understand their position as a radio station and as a country." After winning the Malta Eurovision Song Contest which saw her win the chance to represent Malta in this year's competition, Conte admitted that the song is "maybe" controversial, but she is embracing it. In a post on Instagram, Miriana joked in a heartfelt post: "Controversial song? Maybe. Bold outfit? Possibly. But we did it." In March, it was announced that the EBU had decided to censor the song. Miriana responded: “While I am shocked and disappointed, I promise you one thing: the show will go on – Diva NOT down." The word 'Kant' has also been removed from its lyrics. Where did Malta place in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/02/GettyImages-2151496715-8b4f50c.jpg" width="6400" height="4264" alt="Sarah Bonnici representing Malta performs on stage during the first rehearsal before the second semi-final of the 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) at the Malmo Arena, in Malmo, Sweden, on May 8, 2024. A week of Eurovision Song Contest festivities kicked off Saturday, on May 4, in the southern Swedish town of Malmo, with 37 countries taking part. The first semi-final takes place on Tuesday, May 7, the second on Thursday, May 9, and the grand final concludes the event on May 11. (Photo by Jessica GOW / TT News Agency / AFP) / Sweden OUT (Photo by JESSICA GOW/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images)" title="SWEDEN-MUSIC-AWARD-EUROVISION" /> Last year, Malta sadly did not qualify for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Finale. Represented by the song Loop by Sarah Bonnici, they came 16th place in the second semi-final. Competing countries need to make it into the Top 10 of their respective semi-final to make it to the finale. The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 semi-finals take place on Tuesday 13th and Thursday 15th May, with the grand final on Saturday 17th May. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who are Remember Monday? Meet UK Eurovision 2025 entry
The Eurovision 2025 grand final is upon us, with girl group Remember Monday ready to show they have what it takes to walk away from the competition victorious. It has been 28 years since the United Kingdom last won the song contest, and with a close call in 2022, could the odds be in our favour to go all the way? The girls last took to the stage at the second semi-final on Thursday night, which unveiled a multi-narrative spectacle that mirrors the lyrical journey of their Eurovision entry along with a shattered chandelier at the centre of the stage to nod to the chaos of the night before as hinted in the song. "We use the whole of the stage and we chase the girls around with cameras and it's [all] about energy," the band's creative director Ace Bowerman exclusively told RadioTimes.com. "With this song, obviously we have all the tempo changes, so it's really just bringing that to life in the performance." Comprised of three best friends, Remember Monday are hoping to impress the countries and audiences alike with their performance. As fans wait to find out how they fare and if they can win the competition, read on for everything you need to know about Remember Monday, the UK's Eurovision entry for 2025. Who is UK Eurovision 2025 entry Remember Monday? Instagram: @remembermonday_ TikTok: @remembermonday_ Remember Monday is a country girl band, made up of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele, who have been best friends since they met in sixth form 12 years ago in 2013. The trio are no strangers to live audiences, having all had careers in musical theatre before they quit their day jobs and become full-time band members in 2023. They have appeared in the likes of The Phantom of the Opera (Holly), Mary Poppins (Charlotte) and Matilda (Lauren). Since their band launch, Remember Monday have released two EPs and 12 singles and even appeared on The Voice in 2019. They were mentored by Jennifer Hudson, who continues to her offer her mentorship and support to the band. They have an impressive social media following, with a combined following of 651,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok at the time of writing. When are Remember Monday performing at Eurovision 2025? Remember Monday will grace the stage during the grand final on Saturday 17th May. They are eighth to perform in the running order, so there won't be long to wait! What has Remember Monday said about representing the UK at Eurovision 2025? When they were confirmed to be this year's UK act, Remember Monday said: "What the Hell Just Happened is exactly how we’re feeling right now! It's all very surreal; our friendship goes so far back, and we definitely never imagined that we'd be doing anything like this. "When you're a kid and people ask you what you want to be when you grow up, an absolute classic is 'I wanna be a pop star', so the fact that we're getting the chance to live that dream as three best friends is just wild. We're going to be the first girlband to represent for the UK since 1999, which feels like such a crazy honour. "We're going to bring loads of fun, energy and hopefully do something that you won't have seen before on the Eurovision stage… We honestly can’t wait to experience this with all of the other incredible artists from around the world, and hopefully make everyone back at home feel proud! This is really the music World Cup and we'll do our best to bring it home!" At an event for their live rendition of their Eurovision song, the band added: "We've been really trying to stay present. Everyone that we've spoken to that has either done Eurovision before, or our team has just been like, 'Just try and take each day as it comes'. And it's kind of nice because we've got the point where Eurovision doesn't feel like May 17th. "It's kind of the entire run-up and everything, every experience between no and then. It's just so surreal and wonderful. We're just so happy to be a part of it." What is the UK's Eurovision 2025 song called? Remember Monday will represent the UK with their song What The Hell Just Happened?. The song was co-written with Billen Ted (Tom Hollings and Sam Brennan), Thomas Stengaard and Julie 'Kill J' Aagaard. The song "chronicles the aftermath of a fun night out with friends, it perfectly showcases the band’s humour, relatability and their signature harmonies". View oEmbed on the source website Their performance is being staged by creative director Ace Bowerman - who has worked with the likes of Dua Lipa, Fred Again and Ed Sheeran. So it's fair to say they are pulling out all the stops! Where did the UK come in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2024/04/olly-alexander-eurovision-2024-2-e4cb9b1.jpg" width="3000" height="2000" alt="Olly Alexander performing at Eurovision 2024. He is wearing a white vest top and red trousers as he sings into a microphone in a box. There are two people to either side of him, leaning in towards him." title="Olly Alexander performing at Eurovision 2024." /> The UK finished in 18th place at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, with Switzerland's Nemo taking the crown. Olly Alexander received a total of 46 points, after scoring zero points from the public, with his track Dizzy. The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final will take place on Saturday 17th May 2025. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision here. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. 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Casualty won't air tonight – BBC schedule changes confirmed for Eurovision
The long-running medical drama has been postponed due to the BBC's coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest.
With Eurovision fans gearing up for a big night tonight (Saturday 17th May), Casualty fans will unfortunately be left wanting, as they will have to wait an extra week for the next episode. The long-running medical drama will not air in its usual slot on BBC One tonight due to the channel's Eurovision Song Contest coverage from Switzerland, so the latest instalment has been pushed back to next week (Saturday 24th May.) Schedule changes are common for major live events such as Eurovision, so it will likely not come as a surprise to Casualty viewers. The synopsis for the next episode, which is the 10th of the current run, reads: "Rida suffers a traumatic day when Mr Whitelaw’s mask begins to slip, Flynn fights to save Anna’s life, Rash defends a patient, and Indie helps Iain on a special mission." Coverage of the Eurovision Grand Final will kick off on BBC One at 8pm and run until midnight, with Graham Norton once again back as commentator for UK audiences and Sophie Ellis-Bextor serving as the UK's official spokesperson. It is scheduled to begin directly after Doctor Who airs its own Eurovision-inspired episode The Interstellar Song Contest, although even the long-running sci-fi show isn't assured of a spot on the BBC One schedule tonight. If the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace earlier this afternoon goes to extra time, it will be forced to make way – although Whovians can already watch the new instalment on iPlayer. The presenters of this year's Eurovision are stand-up comedian Hazel Brugger, TV presenter Michelle Hunziker and contest veteran Sandra Studer. The UK's entry is trio Remember Monday, who will be competing against 25 other nations with their song What the Hell Just Happened? Speaking ahead of the ceremony, the group – comprised of best friends Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele – told RadioTimes.com and other press that they "can't be for everyone". They explained: "I think you do just kind of have to accept, as an artist, that what you do isn't going to be loved by everyone. There are people out there that don't like Taylor Swift – I think they're a bit crazy, but they do exist. So, you know, we can't be for everyone, and that's fine." Sweden – who have won the contest a joint-record seven times – are currently listed as favourites to secure another victory with the song Bara bada bastu, performed by KAJ. Meanwhile, other nations considered to be in with a shot of the big prize include Austria, the Netherlands and France. Casualty continues at 8:10pm on Saturday 24th May on BBC One and iPlayer. Previous episodes are available to stream on iPlayer now. Check out more of our Soaps coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what else is on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Remember Monday creative director reveals behind the scenes moment about Eurovision
There is plenty that goes on behind the scenes audiences might not be aware of.
Remember Monday are officially in the building! Last night saw the girl band perform on the Eurovision stage for the first time at the second semi-final, and they certainly brought the house down. Under the guidance of creative director Ace Bowerman, audiences watched on as Remember Monday's performance unfolded. Told through a multi-narrative spectacle that mirrors the lyrical journey of What the Hell Just Happened?, the performance blends powerhouse vocals with avant-garde staging and technical precision. At the centre of the stage is a shattered chandelier, a nod to the chaos of the night before as hinted in the song. "We use the whole of the stage and we chase the girls around with cameras and it's [all] about energy," Bowerman exclusively told RadioTimes.com of the performance. "With this song, obviously we have all the tempo changes, so it's really just bringing that to life in the performance." While so much precision goes into the performance from Bowerman and the wider team, they don't actually get to see it all unfold as closely as they'd like. Bowerman explained: "I have to watch from a secret room with Andrew [Cartmell] from BBC Studios, our head of delegation, so it's so frustrating, because you're not part of a group, it's just us two in the dark with Matias, who is from the Eurovision team, and we have to critically watch the stage to make sure everything functions correctly, to make sure that we have our sign-off, that everything that we've put in place is working well, and so that is our role." While the role itself is "great", they are unable to be in the arena, so cannot be backstage – which is "a really fun place to be". But regardless of not being in the room where it happens, Bowerman will be cheering the girls on from where they can, and has praised the band for their professionalism – as they are certain to be tuning out any naysayers. "They are professionals in their field," Bowerman told RadioTimes.com of the band. "They've been a band for a really long time, so they are just unbelievable professionals. "They have this wealth of experience that is a from a different world to me. They are absolute masters of their own craft." Bowerman continued: "It's a world out there where everybody is scathing everybody. You can have the most flawless performance, and someone will say something. I think the thing is, no matter what you do on this stage, you're damned if you do [and] you're damned if you don't. "As long as you can go out there and be proud of yourself and have that feeling, someone's [always] going to say something." The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final airs on BBC One and iPlayer at 8pm on Saturday 17th May 2025. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor to replace Ncuti Gatwa as UK's Eurovision spokesperson
The news came at the end of the second semi-final.
Ncuti Gatwa is no longer participating as the United Kingdom's spokesperson for Eurovision, with Sophie Ellis-Bextor stepping in for the Doctor Who star. The news came from the BBC towards the end of the second Eurovision semi-final, which saw the UK's entry Remember Monday perform their song What The Hell Just Happened?. A statement from the BBC read: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately Ncuti Gatwa is no longer able to participate as Spokesperson during the Grand Final this weekend. However, we are delighted to confirm that BBC Radio 2’s very own Friday night Kitchen Disco Diva Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be presenting the Jury result live from the UK." Sophie Ellis-Bextor said: "I love Eurovision and it’s a privilege to be part of 2025’s Grand Final. What an honour it is to announce the UK’s jury score on such a special show which always puts music front and centre. I am very much looking forward to delivering the iconic douze points from the United Kingdom!" Ncuti Gatwa was announced as the official spokesperson earlier this month, with the Eurovision final to coincide with a themed episode of Doctor Who titled The Interstellar Song Contest. The role of spokesperson is to deliver their country's national jury scores, all while the results of the public vote are added, which often changes things quite drastically. Previous years have seen the likes of Joanna Lumley, Catherine Tate, AJ Odudu, Amanda Holden and Rylan Clark chosen to be the UK's spokesperson. And now, Ellis-Bextor will be joining that line-up and audiences will have to wait and see what she has for the all-important moment! The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final airs on BBC One and iPlayer at 8pm on Saturday 17th May 2025. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What countries have qualified for the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final?
Here's who will be battling out for the win on Saturday night's live show.
The Eurovision Song Contest has its grand finalists after two nail-biting semis and some devastating eliminations. With just 20 places available for Saturday night's big event in Basel, Switzerland, sadly 10 countries were knocked out of the running after two brutal public votes to cut down the acts. Those who got through will now join last year's winners, Switzerland, as well as the 'Big Five' – France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom – in the final fight. So who can we expect to perform on Saturday's live finale? Here's what the line-up looks like... Eurovision Song Contest 2025: Which countries have qualified for the Grand Final? The Eurovision Song Contest finale will be made up of 26 acts. These are: Switzerland -'Voyage' by Zoë Më (winner's qualification) France - 'Maman' by Louane (automatic qualification) Germany - 'Baller' by Abor & Tynna (automatic qualification) Italy - 'Volevo Essere Un Duro' by Lucio Corsi (automatic qualification) Spain - 'Esa diva' by Melody (automatic qualification) United Kingdom - 'What The Hell Just Happened?' by Remember Monday (automatic qualification) Norway: 'Lighter' by Kyle Alessandro Albania: 'Zjerm' by Shkodra Elektronike Sweden: 'Bara Bada Bastu' by KAJ Iceland: 'RÓA' by VÆB Netherlands: 'C’est La Vie' by Claude Poland: 'GAJA' by Justyna Steczkowska San Marino: Tutta L'Italia by Gabry Ponte Estonia: 'Espresso Macchiato' by Tommy Cash Portugal: 'Deslocado' by NAPA Ukraine: 'Bird of Pray' by Ziferblat Lithuania: 'Tavo Akys' by Katarsis Israel: 'New Day Will Rise' by Yuval Raphael Armenia: 'SURVIVOR' by PARG Denmark: 'Hallucination' by Sissal Austria: 'Wasted Love' by JJ Luxembourg: 'La Poupée Monte Le Son' by Laura Thorn Finland: 'ICH KOMME' by Erika Vikman Latvia: 'Bur Man Laimi' by Tautumeitas Malta: 'SERVING' by Miriana Conte Greece: 'Asteromáta' by Klavdia Who has been eliminated from the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 so far? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/05/GettyImages-2214332490-1b2867d.jpg" width="5399" height="3599" alt="Azerbaijani band Mamagama representing Azerbaijan with the song "Run With U" performs during the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 13, 2025. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP) (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)" title="SWITZERLAND-MUSIC-TELEVISION-AWARD-EUROVISION" /> Unfortunately, not everyone made it through finale, with the following acts knocked out after performing in the semi-finals? Slovenia: 'How Much Time Do We Have Left' by Klemen Belgium: 'Strobe Lights' by Red Sebastian Azerbaijan: 'Run With U' by Mamagama Croatia: 'Poison Cake' by Marko Bošnjak Cyprus: 'Shh' by Theo Evan Australia: 'Milkshake Man' by Go-Jo Monetenegro: 'Dobrodošli' by Nina Žižić Ireland: 'Laika Party' by EMMY Georgia: 'Freedom' by Mariam Shengelia Czechia: 'Kiss Kiss Goodbye' by ADONXS Serbia: 'Mila' by Princ When is the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final? The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final will take place on Saturday 17th May 2025. It will kick off from 8pm on BBC One, broadcasting live from Switzerland. Graham Norton will be back in the commentators box. Meanwhile, Scott Mills and Rylan will be giving their input for BBC Radio 2. Hazel Brugger, Sandra Studer and Michelle Hunziker will be presenting the show on stage at Basel, Switzerland. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision here. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is Erika Vikman? Meet Finland's Eurovision 2025 entry
Well, what a performance! Erika Vikman closed the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final in style with an electric performance to her song ICH KOMME. Already a hit with Finnish audiences, it'll be no surprise with audiences worldwide follow suit, especially if Finland qualifies for the final - and the odds are certainly in their favour. Finland has been represented at Eurovision 57 times, but has only won once – in 2006. Could Erika be the one to take Finland all the way? As we wait to find out, scroll on to learn more about Finland's Eurovision 2025 entry. Who is Finland Eurovision 2025 entry Erika Vikman? Instagram: @erikavikman TikTok: @erikavikmanofficial Erika Vikman is a singer-songwriter who first rose to prominence after winning tango competition Tangomarkkinat in 2016. She later gained recognition with the release of her song Cicciolina, which became her first top five hit in Finland. She followed this up with her self-titled album which topped the charts. Erika previously tried to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2020, but came in third place, despite Cicciolina being a hit in Finland at the time. She also took part in the Finnish version of The Masked Singer, playing The Wasp. How old is Erika Vikman? Erika Vikman is 32 years old. What nationality is Erika Vikman? Erika Vikman is Finnish, having been born in Tampere, Pirkanmaa in Finland. What has Erika Vikman said about representing Finland at Eurovision 2025? After winning Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2025 with her Eurovision song, Erika reacted to the moment on social media, writing: "Thank you! Eurovision 2025 I'm coming!" What is Finland's Eurovision 2025 song called? Erika Vikman will be performing ICH KOMME at this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The song was written and produced by Roos+Berg and upon its release, reached number two in the Finnish singles chart. View oEmbed on the source website As Eurovision drew closer, Erika was quoted as saying she was given feedback on her performance that it was slightly provocative for audiences. "It's not just one thing, it's everything. My clothes, what the song is about, how I move on stage. The EBU [European Broadcasting Union] has said it's a bit too sexual. They want to cover my butt," Vikman reportedly claimed to Swedish newspaper Expressen. "I'm wild, I have more to give. I'm sexual on stage – and after two years of tango, I wanted to be a pop diva. It's still like that, although some are starting to get used to it. Half of Finland hates me, half loves me." However, the Finnish broadcaster YLE's executive producer Anssi Autio said that discussions have taken place with the EBU, but clarified that it has only provided preliminary comments on the performance and no direct demands have been made. Where did Finland come in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest? Finland came in 19th place after making it to the final of the 2024 contest. Represented by Windows95man, the act scored 38 points – 31 from the public and 7 from the juries. The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final will take place on Saturday 17th May 2025. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is PARG? Meet Armenia's Eurovision 2025 entry
Could this be Armenia's shot at winning?
He's a survivor! Armenia's PARG has just taken centre stage at the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest and he certainly didn't not disappoint. His high-octane performance has proved a hit with audiences, with many impressed with the entrant, who is undoubtedly vying for th chance to become the next champion amongst the Eurovision 2025 line-up. Armenia have taken part in 18 Eurovision Song Contests but they are yet to win and host the competition - could PARG be who changes their luck? As we wait to find out, read on for everything you need to know about Armenia's Eurovision 2025 act. Who is Armenia's Eurovision 2025 entry PARG? Instagram: @pargmusic TikTok: @pargmusic Pargev Vardanian, more professionally known as PARG, is a singer-songwriter who first kicked off his career in 2020 and rose to fame with his single Ginin u grely. From a young age, PARG has always had an interest in the arts, having attended the Volgograd State Institute of Theatre and Cinema and graduated with a degree in Theatre Arts & Acting. It was here where PARG formed the band The Edge Chronicles. Over the course of his career, PARG has opened for Zaz and was nominated for an Armenian Music Video Award for his song Araj in 2024. How old is PARG? Parg is 28 years old. What nationality is PARG? Parg is of Armenian descent, having been born in Hayravank, a village in the Gavar Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. What is Armenia's Eurovision 2025 song called? PARG will be representing Armenia with the song Survivor, which he co-wrote alongside nine other composers and artists. You can watch the music video below. View oEmbed on the source website What has PARG said about representing Armenia at Eurovision 2025? Following his win to partake in Eurovision 2025, PARG wrote on Instagram: "Survivor was more than a performance, it was a testament to resilience, passion, and teamwork. Endless gratitude to our incredible international team who poured their hearts into every moment, every movement, every detail. "Your creativity, dedication, and fire made this vision come alive. Thank you for believing in us, for pushing limits, for trust and for making this unforgettable. We won this together!" Where did Armenia place in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest? Armenia came in eighth place in the 2024 song contest, scoring 183 points. The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 semi-finals will take place on Tuesday 13th May and Thursday 15th May, airing at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.