The Daily Observer London Desk: Reporter- Sarah Marshal
It’s time to dust off your sequins – the Eurovision Song Contest is upon us once again!
This year, the annual celebration of Europe’s pop landscape is taking place in Liverpool, who are hosting on behalf of last year’s winners Ukraine.
Kalush Orchestra won the competition in 2022, but are unable to host due to their country’s ongoing war with Russia. The UK, who finished in runner-up position, stepped in to hold the competition, with Liverpool being named the host city.
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The grand final airs on Saturday (13 May).
After an incredible second semi-final, the 26 countries performing in Eurovision’s grand final have been confirmed.
Those countries are: Cyprus, Estonia, Belgium, Albania, Lithuania, Poland, Austria, Australia, Armenia, and Slovenia.
The chosen countries will join the six who automatically have progressed to the final: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK (the “Big Five”) and last year’s winners Ukraine.
When is the Eurovision final?
The final takes place on Saturday (13 May) and will also be broadcast on BBC One at 8pm.
It will feature the same presenting line-up, with Dixon, Sanina and Waddingham joined by Eurovision legend Graham Norton.
As well as co-hosting, Norton will also be providing his classic commentary for the show alongside Mel Giedroyc.
