BBC Eurovision Song Contest viewers all say same thing minutes into 2025 Grand Final
Eurovision hosts Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker and Sandra Studer appeared in a pre-recorded skit before appearing on stage and it didn't go down well with BBC viewers
Eurovision hosts Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker and Sandra Studer all appeared ina. skit before the show kicked off
Eurovision Song Contest 2025 viewers were all left saying the same thing just minutes into the live Grand Final.
The show was broadcast live from St Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland on BBC iPlayer, BBC One, Radio 2 and BBC Sounds on Saturday (May 17) night.
Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker and Sandra Studer were on hand to present the competition as 26 acts go head-to-head to win the top prize.
The three hosts appeared in a pre-recorded video to open the show and it didn't go down well viewers.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan penned: "why are the presenters always cringe? #Eurovision."
Eurovision Song Contest 2025 viewers were all left saying the same thing just minutes into the live Grand Final
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Another added: "Awful cringe hosting but loving to randomness of the hosts costumes #Eurovision."
A third person said: "cringe opening #Eurovision." Someone else said: "Why are the intros always so awkward? #Eurovision #ESC2025."
King of Eurovision Graham Norton returned to his role as BBC One commentator overseeing proceedings from the commentary box in the arena for audiences watching at home and Scott Mills and Rylan will be guiding listeners through proceedings on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
Eurovision Song Content 2024 winner Nemo, representing Switzerland, kicked off the show with a performance of his hit song The Code before the competition got underway.
Some fans slammed the "cringe" opening sequence
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, Doctor Who actor Ncuti Gatwa is no longer able to participate as spokesperson during the Grand Final this weekend.
However, BBC Radio 2's Friday night Kitchen Disco Diva and singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor will step in to present the jury result live from the UK instead.
Sophie 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."
Some described the introduction clip as "awkward"
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The result of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest will be determined by a combination of points from national juries and viewer votes in the participating countries, along with a separate Rest of The World vote.
Each national jury is made up of a group of five music professionals in that country. After viewers have cast their votes, each national spokesperson from the 37 participating countries will present the points of their professional jury live to the world.
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After the presentation of the scores from the juries, the televoting points from all participating countries will be combined, providing one score for each song.
These televoting results will then be announced by the hosts building towards a dramatic climax as the winner of Eurovision 2025 is announced.
Eurovision Song Content is available to watch on BBC iPlayer
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