How to vote in the Eurovision Grand Final
Both semi-finals are complete, with 20 qualifiers joining the Big 5 countries and reigning winners Switzerland.
All will be fighting to get your vote, but how can you support your favourite?
Here is all to know ahead of the 69th outing of the popular competition.
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Votes can be cast by phone, SMS or the Eurovision Song Contest app.
The app is available on iOS, Android and Windows devices.
As the UK are a participating country, those planning to vote on the phone or through SMS, the numbers you need will be on the screen during the broadcasts and at the Eurovision website.
For countries participating in Eurovision, voting will open just before the first song is performed.
It will then remain open right through the performances, and for approximately 40 minutes after the last song.
You can vote up to 20 times for your favourite.
The running order of which countries are performing is as follows:
The Eurovision 2025 Grand Final will take place at indoor arena St Jakobshalle in Basel, on Saturday, May 17.
It will be live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 8pm, once again hosted by Graham Norton.
It will also be avaiable to listen to on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, hosted by Scott Mills and Rylan Clark.
Inside the arena, the international Eurovision coverage will be hosted by presenters Hazel Brugger, Sandra Studer and Michelle Hunziker.
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It was announced on Thursday that Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa would be replaced as the UK's spokesperson for the Eurovision Song Contest.
The BBC said it was due to 'unforeseen circumstances'.
He is to be replaced by singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, who is also a BBC Radio 2 DJ.
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