Eurovision returns to the nation’s screens tonight as 26 countries battle for the cherished glass microphone in Switzerland.
Millions of people across the continent will tune in to see who takes home the crown in the final of the annual song contest following two semi-finals earlier this week.
Hampshire-based girl group Remember Monday will represent the UK but was dealt a disappointing blow in the run-up to tonight with bookmakers predicting a lowly finish.
Tonight will the see the return of last year’s winner, Swiss singer Nemo, and there is speculation Canadian artist Celine Dion, who triumphed when representing Switzerland in 1988, may also perform.
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Twenty-six nations will compete in tonight’s final in St Jakobshalle, Basel, to get their hands on the cherished glass microphone, otherwise known as the Eurovision trophy.
The UK will be represented this year by Remember Monday, made up of Lauren Byrne, Charlotte Steele and Holly-Anne Hull, with their song What The Hell Just Happened?
The Hampshire-based trio are the first girl group to perform on behalf of Britain since 1999 when Precious performed in Jerusalem with their song Say It Again.
They will hope to go much better than the country’s entrant last year, Olly Alexander, who finished in a disappointing 18th place with zero points from the public.
Stick with us as we bring you the latest Eurovision news, gossip and reaction throughout the evening plus the most eye-catching pictures and videos.
How do you watch tonight’s Eurovision final?
The Eurovision 2025 Grand Final is live from Basel, Switzerland, on BBC 1 from 8pm BST tonight, hosted by Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker and Sandra Studer.
Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer also hosted the previous semi-final competitions.
Graham Norton, 62, will return to his long-standing role as BBC 1’s commentator during the final of the popular music competition.
The presenter has been a staple of the Eurovision Song Contest since he began presenting it for the BBC back in 2009.
However, the popular host recently revealed he had undergone major surgery ahead of this year’s final, having been seen with a black sling around his arm while attending the BAFTA Television awards.
He told the Scott Mills Radio Show on BBC Radio 2: ‘This is my left shoulder’s first appearance on radio, (it’s) a brand new shoulder. It’s less than two weeks old.
‘It feels a bit new, it’s a little owie (painful), but forgive me, I’m on many, many medications right now, so if I say anything bad, it’s not my fault!’
The presenter did not elaborate on what caused his shoulder problems.
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