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Associated Press
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Eurovision 2025 live updates: The glitzy song contest reaches its grand finale
Leave it to the country that gave us Björk to produce a delightfully off-center entry and performance for this year's Eurovision. Iceland's electro-pop duo Væb's 'Róa' (in English, 'Row') features a fiddle solo, squeaky rap breaks and a uniform of iridescent silver suits -- the kind favorited by Y2K pop bands. It's odd! It's great! It's Eurovision!
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Who is the favourite to win Eurovision 2025?
It has arrived in Basel in style as this year's Eurovision song contest takes place in Switzerland and the bookies have a clear favourite in this year's edition The anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. After a rollercoaster ride of national selections, rigorous rehearsals, and two nail-biting semi-finals, the Grand Finale of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is set to dazzle us all in Basel, Switzerland this evening. Semi-Final 1 was dominated by Claude's 'C'est la vie' representing the Netherlands, which has now catapulted into the top five favourites. However, it was a night of high drama as much-touted entries from Croatia and Belgium were unexpectedly eliminated. On a brighter note, Albania's Zjerm electrified the crowd with its high-octane electro-folk tune. Meanwhile, Iceland's Róa and Portugal's NAPA defied predictions to secure their berths in the grand showdown. The second Semi-Final saw Latvia's Tautumeitas earning their ticket to the finale for just the third time in their history. They were joined by surprise qualifiers from Denmark and Armenia. However, the night's biggest shocker was Australia bowing out prematurely despite strong support from bookmakers for Go-Jo's viral sensation 'Milkshake Man'. In stark contrast to previous years where victories for acts like Loreen (2023) and Kalush Orchestra (2022) seemed almost preordained, this year's contest is teetering on a knife-edge. The stage is set for surprises, upsets and perhaps even a historic first victory for a novelty act. Who is the favourite to win Eurovision? Sweden stands tall as the bookmakers' favourite, with AKBets offering odds of 21/20. Their entry, "Bara Bada Bastu," is a vibrant fusion that celebrates the beloved Scandinavian sauna culture through an irresistible pop lens. Sung entirely in Swedish—a refreshing change from recent trends—this track has taken the streaming world by storm, amassing over 44 million plays on Spotify and topping charts throughout Scandinavia. Sweden's edge in this year's contest isn't solely due to the song's widespread appeal. The country's rich Eurovision history is a formidable factor, boasting seven victories, with notable wins as recent as 2012 and 2023. This track record of success is reflected in their current performance, as "Bara Bada Bastu" leads fan polls like OGAE and Eurovisionworld, dominates social media conversations, and enjoys widespread backing from fans and bettors alike. Gamble responsibly Reach plc is committed to promoting safer gambling. All of our content and recommended bets are advised to those aged 18 or over. Odds are subject to change too. We strongly encourage our readers to only ever bet what they can afford to lose. For more information, please call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit
Scotsman
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Eurovision 2025: what time is the semi-final on TV today?
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now The first semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest will take place tonight (May 13) 🎙 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Eurovision's first semi-final will take place tonight. 15 acts are looking to book a place in the grand finale. But how can you watch the action at home? Get your EU flags ready because the first Eurovision semi-final is just a few hours away. It is set to be televised in the UK, so viewers can follow along from home. Fifteen acts are looking to claim a place in this weekend's grand finale - and possibly even be crowned winner. The BBC will once again be broadcasting all of the action from the song contest. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It has confirmed the channel details and start times for the first semi-final. Here's all you need to know: What time is Eurovision's first semi-final on TV today? Sweden's KAJ will be performing "Bara Bada Bastu" in the first Eurovision semi-final | SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images The Beeb will be broadcasting both semi-finals and the Eurovision Song Contest grand finale this week. The first qualification competition is set to take place tonight (May 13). If you are planning to tune in this evening, you will want to know what time coverage starts. It will be live on BBC One from 8pm and is due to run until 10.20pm. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The action is being broadcast from Basel, Switzerland, which is on hosting duties in 2025. Nemo was crowned the winner last year and brought the action back to the alpine country. Which channel is Eurovision on TV? Both of the semi-finals and the 2025 grand finale will be live on BBC One and iPlayer, it has been confirmed. It will also be live on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, for those who are just wanting to listen. Who is performing in tonight's semi-final? There will be 15 nations competing in tonight's semi-final. It includes one of the big favourites, according to our resident music expert Benjamin Jackson. Iceland - Væb performing "Róa" Poland - Justyna Steczkowska performing "Gaja" Slovenia - Klemen performing "How Much Time Do We Have Left" Estonia - Tommy Cash performing "Espresso Macchiato" Ukraine - Ziferblat performing "Bird of Pray" Sweden - KAJ performing "Bara bada bastu" Portugal - Napa performing "Deslocado" Norway - Kyle Alessandro performing "Lighter" Belgium - Red Sebastian performing "Strobe Lights" Azerbaijan - Mamagama performing "Run with U" San Marino - Gabry Ponte[f] performing "Tutta l'Italia" Albania - Shkodra Elektronike performing "Zjerm" Netherlands - Claude performing "C'est la vie" Croatia - Marko Bošnjak performing "Poison Cake" Cyprus - Theo Evan performing "Shh" How many acts make it through to the Eurovision final? The 15 countries competing in the semi-final tonight are bidding to secure one of 10 places in the final. It will be the same in the second one, which takes place on Thursday (May 15). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The top ten countries from each Semi-Final will make it through to Saturday's (May 17) Grand Final - with audiences able to vote for their favourites. The finale will feature 26 acts total, including the Big Six who automatically qualify - the UK is one of these countries. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
