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Metro
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
How to vote in the Eurovision 2024 final - and how much it costs
Homespun pop group Remember Monday will represent the United Kingdom in The Eurovision Song Contest tonight – competing among 16 finalists in a feverishly pitched competition. Graham Norton will host the UK's coverage of the competition live from host country Basel, Switzerland, with Scott Mills and Rylan Clark also hosting live on BBC Radio 2. And, before the weekend is out, we'll know who has been crowned winner of the show and landed the coveted microphone trophy – not to mention the chance for their country to host in 2026. This year's favourites to win are Sweden's Kaj, who sailed through the semi-finals with the coordinated dance number Bara Bada Bastu (Just Sauna). With bookies giving the act a 42% chance of success, they will be hoping to beat rivals on the leaderboard, Austria and France, who have a 21% and 9% shot each at winning. It's all still to play for then – but how can you vote for your Eurovision favourite once you've heard your top song? Here's how to cast your vote in Eurovision 2025. Voting for the grand final opens just before the first song begins, and will remain open throughout the evening and for up to 40 minutes after the final song is performed. As well as a professional jury vote which will makes up just under half of the final score, viewers can vote for their favourite song. This year, for the first time, UK viewers are able to use the official Eurovision app to participate in voting. To do so, download it from your device's app store, then use it to vote for your favourite acts during the show. As before, fans can also cast their vote by dialling a Mobile Short Dial Code (MSDC) from UK mobiles and landlines. Using the MSDC, viewers can call (not text!), and will be charged a guaranteed fixed price for the number, which will appear on screen when your favourite act performs. No text voting is available in the UK. Unfortunately, you can't vote for the act representing your own country – so if you try voting for Remember Monday, it won't count! When it comes to the results, the juries give out their points – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 12 – and then the televote result from each country, using the same points system, is added to the scoreboard. Whichever country's act ends up with the highest points total is declared the winner – and in the event of a tie, the act with the highest number of points from the public vote will take the trophy. It costs 15p per call to vote in Eurovision on a mobile. More Trending If you call on a landline, you'll be charged 15p plus whatever your network access charge is. Voting isn't free on the app, either – as the app will take you to the MSDC in order for you to cast your vote. So, you'll still have the 15p charge. Remember: there's no text voting or website voting in the UK, so there's no free alternative in place right now. View More » The Eurovision Grand Final is on Saturday, May 17 at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: 7 shows Eurovision haters can watch tonight if they can't face the music MORE: Eurovision 2025 final running order – full list of countries and favourites to win MORE: Remember Monday won't win Eurovision tonight – but they've proved the UK can
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Why isn't the BGT 2025 semi-final on today? Reason for Saturday, May 17 schedule shake-up on ITV
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AT the end of the third BGT 2025 semi-final on Saturday, May 10, 2025, Ant and Dec announced a rescheduling of the following week's instalment. Here's everything you need to know about when it will air and the reason behind the change of plans. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 In the third semi-final, Jasmine wowed the judges with her rendition of Never Enough from The Greatest Showman, with Bruno Tonioli pressing the Golden Buzzer Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 Ping Pong Pang also made it to the live final via the public vote, after which Ant & Dec announced the upcoming schedule shake-up Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Why isn't BGT on Saturday, May 17, 2025? Britain's Got Talent's live semi-finals weed out the very best acts from those who've made it this far, with viewers voting for their favourite performers to reach the final. Ant and Dec revealed that the next semi-final would be switching days as the BGT credits rolled. This seems to have been done to avoid clashing with another massive talent competition — the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest. When is the fourth BGT semi-final? The fourth semi-final will air a day later than its usual weekend slot. So, rather than being on Saturday May 17, 2025, BGT will air Sunday, May 18, 2025. This comes hot off the heels of another shake-up on the show after bosses decided to add even more Golden Buzzers into proceedings. ITV previously announced "a brand-new twist" to the live semi-finals, which have seen the inclusion of the Golden Buzzer for the first time. This allows the judges' chosen acts to go straight through to the final without enduring the nail-biting tension of the public vote. How to vote for your favourite BGT finalist Fans can visit the official ITV voting website — or, if you're in Scotland, — to vote for their favourite acts online. Before casting votes, users must register on the website or BGT app using their UK mobile numbers, which helps ensure each person only uses their allocated votes. Watch the moment 'cocky' BGT singer claps back at Simon Cowell after dodgy Freddie Mercury tribute - leaving fans fuming- When the voting window opens during the live show — announced by hosts Ant and Dec — when those who have registered will be able to cast up to five free votes each. Voting via phone Alternatively, fans can also vote for their favourite BGT performers via two premium-rate phone options. The first is the Premium Rate Telephone Service (PRTS), where you dial the '09' number shown on screen for your chosen act. Each call costs 50 pence plus network's access charge. 3 ITV execs seemingly want to avoid clashing with Eurovision Credit: ITV The second is the Mobile Short Dial Code (MSDC) — a five to seven-digit number unique to each — dialled from a mobile phone, with each MSDC vote also costing 50 pence. Users of this method should hear a recorded message confirming their selection. Viewers cannot vote by texting the MSDC number. There are no limits to how votes can be cast via telephone. However, BGT producers reserve the right to disqualify votes if more than 600 are cast for one act from one phone number, which is considered an attempt to unfairly influence the outcome. For every phone vote, 15 pence goes to the Royal Variety Charity, so you can support a good cause alongside your chosen act(s). As explains: "MSDCs help our viewers better understand the costs involved with voting. There are no network access charges when voting in this way. "When calling premium rate '09' numbers from mobiles, calls usually cost considerably more than if calling from a landline and the cost can vary from mobile network to network."
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Why isn't the BGT 2025 semi-final on today? Reason for Saturday, May 17 schedule shake-up on ITV
AT the end of the third BGT 2025 semi-final on Saturday, May 10, 2025, Ant and Dec announced a rescheduling of the following week's instalment. Here's everything you need to know about 3 In the third semi-final, Jasmine wowed the judges with her rendition of Never Enough from The Greatest Showman, with Bruno Tonioli pressing the Golden Buzzer Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 Ping Pong Pang also made it to the live final via the public vote, after which Ant & Dec announced the upcoming schedule shake-up Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Why isn't BGT on Saturday, May 17, 2025? 's live semi-finals weed out the very best acts from those who've made it this far, with viewers voting for their favourite performers to reach the final. This seems to have been done to avoid clashing with another massive talent competition — the Grand Final of the When is the fourth BGT semi-final? The fourth semi-final will air a day later than its usual weekend slot. read more on BGT 2025 So, rather than being on Saturday May 17, 2025, This comes hot off the heels of another shake-up on the show after ITV previously announced "a brand-new twist" to the This allows the judges' chosen acts to go Most read in News TV How to vote for your favourite BGT finalist Fans can visit the official ITV voting website — or, if you're in Scotland, — to Before casting votes, users must register on the website or Watch the moment 'cocky' BGT singer claps back at Simon Cowell after dodgy Freddie Mercury tribute - leaving fans fuming- When the voting window opens during the live show — announced by Voting via phone Alternatively, fans can also vote for their favourite The first is the Premium Rate Telephone Service (PRTS), where you dial the '09' number shown on screen for your chosen act. Each call costs 50 pence plus network's access charge. 3 ITV execs seemingly want to avoid clashing with Eurovision Credit: ITV The second is the Mobile Short Dial Code (MSDC) — a five to seven-digit number unique to each — dialled from a mobile phone, with each MSDC vote also costing 50 pence. Users of this method should hear a recorded message confirming their selection. Viewers cannot vote by texting the MSDC number. There are no limits to how votes can be cast via telephone. However, For every phone vote, 15 pence goes to the Royal Variety Charity, so you can support a good cause alongside your chosen act(s). As explains: "MSDCs help our viewers better understand the costs involved with voting. There are no network access charges when voting in this way. "When calling premium rate '09' numbers from mobiles, calls usually cost considerably more than if calling from a landline and the cost can vary from mobile network to network."
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Britain's Got Talent 2025: How to vote for your favourite BGT finalist
VOTING for your favourite finalist on Britain's Got Talent 2025 is a straightforward process, but there are a few key steps and rules to keep in mind to ensure your vote counts. There are several methods and voting is only open during specific windows announced during each live episode of BGT. Here's everything you need to know. Advertisement 4 Olly Pearson made it to the grand finale after getting Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer in the semis Credit: Rex 4 Judges were so impressed by Swedish dance group The Blackouts that three of them pushed the Golden Buzzer together Credit: Splash How to vote for your favourite BGT finalist To vote for your favourite BGT finalist online, you need to visit the official ITV voting website at or, if you're in Scotland, Before you can cast your vote, you must register on the website or BGT app using your UK mobile number. This involves verifying your number by entering it and then typing in a passcode sent via text message. This step is mandatory even if you're voting for your fave BGT finalist from a tablet or computer — it helps ensure that each person can only use their own allocated votes. Advertisement Once registered, when the voting window opens during the live show, which will be announced by hosts Ant and Dec, you'll be able to cast up to five free votes per registered mobile number. These votes can all go to one act or be split among different acts, but any unused votes will expire once the voting window closes and cannot be rolled over to future rounds. The website is compatible with screen readers, making the voting process more inclusive for viewers with visual impairments. Voting via phone Alternatively, you can also vote on BGT by phone using two premium-rate options. Advertisement The first is the Premium Rate Telephone Service (PRTS), where you dial the '09' number shown on screen for your chosen act. Each call costs 50 pence plus your network's access charge. BGT fans go wild over 'sexiest act ever' as magician turns up the heat on ITV show and judge brands her 'smoking hot' The second is the Mobile Short Dial Code (MSDC), a five to seven-digit number unique to each act, which you dial from your UK mobile. Each MSDC vote also costs 50 pence. After dialling, you'll hear a recorded message confirming your vote. Note that you cannot vote by texting the MSDC number. Advertisement There are no limits to how many times you can vote by phone. However, BGT producers reserve the right to disqualify votes if more than 600 are cast for one act from a single number — this is considered an attempt to unfairly influence the outcome. 4 Vinnie McKee got the first Golden Buzzer on BGT in 2025 Credit: Rex For every phone vote, 15 pence goes to the Royal Variety Charity, so you can support a good cause alongside your chosen act(s). Advertisement As explains: "MSDCs help our viewers better understand the costs involved with voting. There are no network access charges when voting in this way. "When calling premium rate '09' numbers from mobiles, calls usually cost considerably more than if calling from a landline and the cost can vary from mobile network to network." Voting from outside the UK and using the app Voting is only open to viewers in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. 4 Stacey Leadbetter got KSI's Golden Buzzer after the audience demanded it Credit: REX Advertisement Votes from outside these areas, including the Republic of Ireland, will not be counted. You cannot vote using the app this year either. As ITV explained: "Unfortunately the Britain's Got Talent app voting is unavailable for the 2025 series." Finally, always pay attention to on-air announcements about when voting opens and closes — votes cast outside these windows will not be counted. Advertisement If you encounter technical issues, check your network connection or wait a moment before trying again, as high demand can also sometimes cause delays. The BGT semi-finals continue on ITV1 at 7pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Britain's Got Talent 2025: How to vote for your favourite BGT finalist
VOTING for your favourite finalist on Britain's Got Talent 2025 is a straightforward process, but there are a few key steps and rules to keep in mind to ensure your vote counts. There are several methods and voting is only open during specific windows announced during each live episode of BGT. Here's everything you need to know. 4 How to vote for your favourite BGT finalist To vote for your favourite BGT finalist online, you need to visit the official ITV voting website at or, if you're in Scotland, Before you can cast your vote, you must register on the website or BGT app using your UK mobile number. This involves verifying your number by entering it and then typing in a passcode sent via text message. This step is mandatory even if you're voting for your fave BGT finalist from a tablet or computer — it helps ensure that each person can only use their own allocated votes. Once registered, when the voting window opens during the live show, which will be announced by hosts Ant and Dec, you'll be able to cast up to five free votes per registered mobile number. These votes can all go to one act or be split among different acts, but any unused votes will expire once the voting window closes and cannot be rolled over to future rounds. The website is compatible with screen readers, making the voting process more inclusive for viewers with visual impairments. Voting via phone Alternatively, you can also vote on BGT by phone using two premium-rate options. The first is the Premium Rate Telephone Service (PRTS), where you dial the '09' number shown on screen for your chosen act. Each call costs 50 pence plus your network's access charge. BGT fans go wild over 'sexiest act ever' as magician turns up the heat on ITV show and judge brands her 'smoking hot' The second is the Mobile Short Dial Code (MSDC), a five to seven-digit number unique to each act, which you dial from your UK mobile. Each MSDC vote also costs 50 pence. After dialling, you'll hear a recorded message confirming your vote. Note that you cannot vote by texting the MSDC number. There are no limits to how many times you can vote by phone. However, BGT producers reserve the right to disqualify votes if more than 600 are cast for one act from a single number — this is considered an attempt to unfairly influence the outcome. 4 For every phone vote, 15 pence goes to the Royal Variety Charity, so you can support a good cause alongside your chosen act(s). As explains: "MSDCs help our viewers better understand the costs involved with voting. There are no network access charges when voting in this way. "When calling premium rate '09' numbers from mobiles, calls usually cost considerably more than if calling from a landline and the cost can vary from mobile network to network." Voting from outside the UK and using the app Voting is only open to viewers in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Votes from outside these areas, including the Republic of Ireland, will not be counted. You cannot vote using the app this year either. As ITV explained: "Unfortunately the Britain's Got Talent app voting is unavailable for the 2025 series." Finally, always pay attention to on-air announcements about when voting opens and closes — votes cast outside these windows will not be counted. If you encounter technical issues, check your network connection or wait a moment before trying again, as high demand can also sometimes cause delays. The BGT semi-finals continue on ITV1 at 7pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
