Now that the semi-finals are over the grand finale of Eurovision is almost here – and we know who will be starring in it.
This year’s song contest is taking place in the UK instead of in last year’s winner Ukraine, due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
And Mae Muller, the British entry, will be hoping to emulate the success of Sam Ryder, whose second place in 2022 reversed a series of poor showings.
The remaining 10 finalists from the second semi-final on Thursday evening are:
- Armenia | Brunette – Future Lover
- Estonia | Alika – Bridges
- Belgium | Gustaph – Because of You
- Cyprus | Andrew Lambrou – Break A Broken Heart
- Poland | Blanka – Solo
- Slovenia | Joker Out – Carpe Diem
- Austria | Teya & Salena – Who The Hell Is Edgar?
- Albania | Albina & Familja Kelmendi – Duje
- Lithuania | Monika Linkytė – Stay
- Australia | Voyager – Promise
The final is on Saturday 13 May at 8pm, following semi-finals on Tuesday and Thursday.
As always, it will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with four hours of coverage coming to an end at midnight.
It will be hosted by singer and Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon, Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham, and Ukrainian singer Sanina, as well as returning favourite Graham Norton. This year, the BBC chat show host will alternate on commentary duties with the actress Mel Giedroyc.
Scott Mills and Rylan will be providing additional commentary on BBC Radio 2.
Sam Ryder, last year’s Eurovision hero, will performing during the final. Other who will sing include Eurovision 2022 winner Kalush Orchestra, who will perform their powerful new track “Voices of a New Generation”, followed by their winning song “Stefania”.
Afterwards, several Ukrainian performers will sing during a Flag Parade:
- Go_A (Ukraine 2020 and 2021)
- Jamala (Ukraine 2016)
- Verka Serduchka (Ukraine 2007)
- Tina Karol (Ukraine 2006)
According to the official Eurovision website, fans can expect “a new twist on their Eurovision entries weaved with British classics”.
The BBC has also brought together six iconic past Eurovision acts: Italy’s Mahmood, Israel’s Netta, Iceland’s Daði Freyr, Sweden’s Cornelia Jakobs, Duncan Laurence from the Netherland – and Liverpool’s very own Sonia, celebrating 30 years since she came second at Eurovision in 1993.
In total, 26 countries will take part, out of a total of 37 entrants.
The UK, along with France, Germany, Italy and Spain – the “Big Five” – automatically qualify for the Grand Final due to making the biggest financial contribution towards the organisation of the event. Ukraine, last year’s winner, also qualifies automatically, and there are 20 countries from the two semi-finals.
The running order is:
- 1. 🇦🇹 Austria | Teya & Salena – Who The Hell Is Edgar?
- 2. 🇵🇹 Portugal | Mimicat – Ai Coração
- 3. 🇨🇭 Switzerland | Remo Forrer – Watergun
- 4. 🇵🇱 Poland | Blanka – Solo
- 5. 🇷🇸 Serbia | Luke Black – Samo Mi Se Spava
- 6. 🇫🇷 France: La Zarra – Évidemment
- 7. 🇨🇾 Cyprus | Andrew Lambrou – Break A Broken Heart
- 8. 🇪🇸 Spain: Blanca Paloma – Eaea
- 9. 🇸🇪 Sweden | Loreen – Tattoo
- 10. 🇦🇱 Albania | Albina & Familja Kelmendi – Duje
- 11. 🇮🇹 Italy: Marco Mengoni – Due Vite
- 12. 🇪🇪 Estonia | Alika – Bridges
- 13. 🇫🇮 Finland | Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha
- 14. 🇨🇿 Czechia | Vesna – My Sister’s Crown
- 15. 🇦🇺 Australia | Voyager – Promise
- 16. 🇧🇪 Belgium | Gustaph – Because Of You
- 17. 🇦🇲 Armenia | Brunette – Future Lover
- 18. 🇲🇩 Moldova | Pasha Parfeni – Soarele şi Luna
- 19. 🇺🇦 Ukraine: TVORCHI – Heart of Steel
- 20. 🇳🇴 Norway | Alessandra – Queen of Kings
- 21. 🇩🇪 Germany: Lord of the Lost – Blood & Glitter
- 22. 🇱🇹 Lithuania | Monika Linkytė – Stay
- 23. 🇮🇱 Israel | Noa Kirel – Unicorn
- 24. 🇸🇮 Slovenia | Joker Out – Carpe Diem
- 25. 🇭🇷 Croatia | Let 3 – Mama ŠČ!
- 26. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Mae Muller – I Wrote A Song
