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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eurovision Song Contest fans all have same complaint about final
The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest grand final was criticised for its premature voting system this weekend. Unfolding in the Swiss city of Basel - thanks to last year's native champion Nemo who won the 68th contest with their song 'The Code' - BBC One aired its four-hour coverage on Saturday, May 17 with Graham Norton in the commentator's chair as usual. Before any of the 26 finalists had a chance to sing their nation's competing tune though, presenters Hazel Brugger, Sandra Studer, and Michelle Hunziker opened the public vote, which in the mind of many viewers represented a diminished fairness. Surely the latter performers had a disadvantage? Eurovision 2025's pre-performance voting was torn apart by fans on social media site X, with one user pointing out: "Voting is open! We haven't heard the songs, though?" "Why launch the voting before we've heard the songs?" asked another. Read more: When is Eurovision 2025 and who is singing for the UK? Eurovision's biggest moments in last round before grand final The most memorable Eurovision performances ever "So you can vote before you've even heard the songs? What happens if you vote then hear one you like even better?!" was somebody else's issue. "Voting being open throughout the show is nothing short of pathetic. #Eurovision Worried about how this will affect Albania too," read a fourth complaint. Norway: Kyle Alessandro – 'Lighter' Luxembourg: Laura Thorn – 'La Poupée Monte Le Son' Estonia: Tommy Cash – 'Espresso Macchiato' Israel: Yuval Raphael – 'New Day Will Rise' Lithuania: Katarsis – 'Tavo Akys' Spain: Melody – 'ESA DIVA' Ukraine: Ziferblat – 'Bird of Pray' United Kingdom: Remember Monday – 'What the Hell Just Happened?' Austria: JJ – 'Wasted Love' Iceland: VÆB – 'RÓA' Latvia: Tautumeitas – 'Bur Man Laimi' Netherlands: Claude – 'C'est La Vie' Finland: Erika Vikman – 'ICH KOMME' Italy: Lucio Corsi - 'Volevo Essere Un Duro' Poland: Justyna Steczkowska – 'GAJA' Germany: Abor & Tynna – 'Baller' Greece: Klavdia – 'Asteromáta' Armenia: PARG – 'SURVIVOR' Switzerland: Zoë Më – 'Voyage' Malta: Miriana Conte – 'SERVING' Portugal: NAPA – 'Deslocado' Denmark: Sissal – 'Hallucination' Sweden: KAJ – 'Bara Bada Bastu' France: Louane – 'maman' San Marino: Gabry Ponte – 'Tutta L'Italia' Albania: Shkodra Elektronike – 'Zjerm'
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Michelle Hunziker looks incredible in a glitzy silver gown as she co-hosts 2025 Eurovision final alongside Sandra Studer and Hazel Brugger
Eurovision host Michelle Hunziker looked incredible in a glitzy silver gown as she graced the stage alongside Sandra Studer and Hazel Brugger on Saturday. The 48-year-old model made a jaw-dropping entrance in Basel as she joined her co-hosts to present this year's grand finale. Michelle was born in Switzerland and acquired Italian citizenship when she tied the knot with Eros Ramazzotti, 61. She showcased her incredibly muscular frame in the strapless gown, while Sandra and Hazel slipped into stylish suits. Hazel, 31, wore a quirky suit jacket and matching trousers teamed with vibrant trainers. Meanwhile, Sandra, 56, looked radiant and glowing in a shimmering pink dress before changing into a LBD to perform a rendition of her 1991 Eurovision performance. Swiss and Italian TV presenter Michelle shot to fame in the 90s and over the years has played herself and taken on characters in various productions. She's starred in a number of films, including The Protagonists, Alex l'ariete, Madagascar, Natale a Rio and Amore nero. Some TV programmes include I misteri di Cascina Vianello, La forza dell'amore, Love Bugs and Idol x Warrior Miracle Tunes. She's also presented and been a contestant in Buona Domenica, Superstar, Telegatto, All Together Now and Striscia la notizia. Over the years she's been married a number of times. Her first marriage was to Italian pop star Eros. The pair were married between 1998 and 2002. The two share one daughter called Aurora, 28. During the time that they were together she joined a sect called Warriors of Light, which saw members follow a vegan diet and not drink, smoke, have sex or masturbate. Michelle, who was 20 at the time of joining, was a member for five years after meeting a therapist called Clelia. Meanwhile, Sandra, 56, looked radiant and glowing in a shimmering pink dress before changing into a LBD to perform a rendition of her 1991 Eurovision performance They grew close after she helped Eros feel better after having a sore throat. The star opened up about it all in her 2018 autobiography A Seemingly Perfect Life. Michelle wrote: 'Before the meetings we had to shower and put on white clothes. 'We always had to take off our shoes on the threshold. Then we had to wash our hands again and sit in circles on the sofas or cross-legged on the floor before starting the sessions of lying down or meditating.' Michelle grew close with the therapist and said: 'According to Clelia, sexuality was an animalistic instinct and therefore dirty and low. 'We had to lift that instinct to a higher level, sublimate it, and turn it into inner energy.' She left Warriors of Light when she was 25. MailOnline reported back in 2018 that she had blamed their divorce on the cult and they tried to convince her that he was a bad influence. The Swiss and Italian TV presenter shot to fame in the 90s and over the years has played herself and taken on characters in various productions (pictured rehearsing for Eurovision) Michelle later married Tomaso Trussardi, 42, in 2014. The former couple divorced in 2022. Their marriage produced tow daughters Sole, 12, and Celeste, 10. Michelle took to her Instagram to update 5.8m fans with what she's up to ahead of Eurovision. Sharing a selfie of herself pouting, she wrote: 'First day in Basel.' A video of herself at the Eurovision headquarters was posted in the next story. The UK will see Inside Remember Monday, which is made up of Holly-Anne Hull, Charlotte Steele and Lauren Byrne, battle it out for the top spot in the singing competition. The last time the UK won the competition was when Since Katrina & The Waves won in 1997. The girl group from Farnborough, Hampshire, have entered their song What The Hell Just Happened? for this year's competition. Speaking ahead of their big performance, they said: 'Today is the first time we've felt a little bit anxious because it's real now.' Meanwhile Doctor Who actor Ncuti Gatwa has had to pull out of the 2025 Eurovision final due to 'unforeseen circumstances'. The actor was due to be the UK's spokesperson, but Sophie Ellis-Bextor will now take his place.
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Eurovision 2025 Grand Final - How to watch on TV and BBC iPlayer and listen on Radio and BBC Sounds
The Eurovision Grand Final on Saturday 17 May sees 26 countries perform to be crowned the new Eurovision 2025 champion. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the big night... Eurovision 2025 on the BBC - Everything you need to know Watch Eurovision on BBC iPlayer and add to your Watchlist When is the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final? The Eurovision 2025 Grand Final is live from St Jakobshalle on iPlayer, BBC One, Radio 2 and BBC Sounds from 8pm on Saturday 16 May. Live Audio description and live signing is available on BBC iPlayer and the Red Button. Eurovision 2025 Presenters Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker and Sandra Studer are your hosts for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. All three present the Grand Final, while Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer were also hosts for the Semi-Finals. Brugger is an award-winning stand-up comedian and presenter. Born in the USA, she grew up near Zurich and now lives in the Darmstadt region of Germany. Hunziker grew up in Ostermundigen near Bern and is one of Switzerland's best-known international personalities. Studer started her career in 1991 as Switzerland's Eurovision Song Contest participant. Performing with the stage name Sandra Simó, she secured 5th place with the song Canzone Per Te. Eurovision 2025 Grand Final Running Order Here's who you can expect to see on the Eurovision stage on Saturday night - and when! Norway | Kyle Alessandro – Lighter Luxembourg | Laura Thorn – La Poupée Monte Le Son Estonia | Tommy Cash – Espresso Macchiato Israel | Yuval Raphael – New Day Will Rise Lithuania | Katarsis – Tavo Akys Spain | Melody – ESA DIVA Ukraine | Ziferblat – Bird of Pray United Kingdom | Remember Monday – What The Hell Just Happened? Austria | JJ – Wasted Love Iceland | VÆB – RÓA Latvia | Tautumeitas – Bur Man Laimi Netherlands | Claude – C'est La Vie Finland | Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME Italy | Lucio Corsi | Volevo Essere Un Duro Poland | Justyna Steczkowska – GAJA Germany | Abor & Tynna – Baller Greece | Klavdia – Asteromáta Armenia | PARG – SURVIVOR Switzerland | Zoë Më – Voyage Malta | Miriana Conte – SERVING Portugal | NAPA – Deslocado Denmark | Sissal – Hallucination Sweden | KAJ – Bara Bada Bastu France | Louane – maman San Marino | Gabry Ponte – Tutta L'Italia Albania | Shkodra Elektronike – Zjerm UK Eurovision entry Remember Monday Remember Monday are representing the United Kingdom at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland in May 2025 with their song What The Hell Just Happened? Comprising of Charlotte, Holly and Lauren, Remember Monday are a trio of best friends, who have earned a reputation for their strong vocals and perfectly blended The Hell Just Happened? chronicles the aftermath of a fun night out with friends, it perfectly showcases the band's humour, relatability and their signature harmonies. The song, which is out now, is an upbeat pop track full of energy, excitement and drama. Remember Monday co-wrote the song with Billen Ted (Tom Hollings and Sam Brennan), Thomas Stengaard and Julie 'Kill J' Aagaard. More: Graham Norton and UK act Remember Monday talk drama and theatrics and tease Eurovision acts to watch out for UK Eurovision 2025 Commentators King of Eurovision, Graham Norton, returns to his role as BBC One commentator during the Grand Final of the world's biggest music competition on Saturday 17 May. Graham will oversee proceedings from the commentary box in the arena for audiences watching at home on iPlayer and BBC One while Scott Mills and Rylan will be guiding listeners through proceedings on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds. Eurovision 2025 Presenters Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately Ncuti Gatwa is no longer able to participate as Spokesperson during the Grand Final this weekend. However, we are delighted to confirm that BBC Radio 2's very own Friday night Kitchen Disco Diva Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be presenting the Jury result live from the UK. Sophie Ellis-Bextor says: '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!' Eurovision 2025 Voting 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. 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. More details regarding the voting procedure and how you can get involved can be found at
Wales Online
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Eurovision Song Contest 2025 presenters for grand final confirmed
Eurovision Song Contest 2025 presenters for grand final confirmed The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 grand final is almost upon us but who will be the presenters taking to the stage to host the world's biggest music event? Tonight marks the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 grand final, with fans excited to see who will be hosting the extravagant night of music. The BBC has been building up the anticipation for Eurovision by airing the two semi-finals earlier in the week on Tuesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 15. An impressive array of 37 countries are poised to perform at St Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland this evening, Saturday, May 17. Graham Norton will once again lend his voice as the UK's commentator for the event, with the BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds coverage hosted by Scott Mills and Rylan Clark. Now fans' attention have turned to the main event itself and who will be hosting the grand final. Eurovision Song Contest 2025 grand final presenters For the semi-finals, comedian Hazel Brugger alongside former Eurovision contestant Sandra Studer commanded the spotlight. Article continues below Joining them for tonight's main event is none other than Michelle Hunziker, hailed by Eurovision as "one of Europe's most beloved entertainers". Eurovision Song Contest 2025: Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer have been hosting the semi-finals and will be back for the grand final on May 17. (Image: GETTY ) Hazel Brugger returns to the limelight holding a trophy cabinet that boasts a German Comedy Award and the Salzburg Bull award. Once more, she will co-host with the talented Sandra Studer – a presenter and singer who nostalgically represented Sweden in Eurovision 1991, finishing fifth with the melodic 'Canzone Per Te'. She has maintained a close relationship with Eurovision following her time on stage, assuming roles such as a pre-selection host, spokesperson, and commentator. On the grand evening, Brugger and Studer will be joined by Michelle Hunziker on the main stage. Presenter Michelle Hunziker will be joining Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer to host the Eurovision 2025 grand final. (Image: GETTY ) Hunziker is an experienced presenter known for her work on various German and Italian programmes like Striscia la Notizia, Festival di Sanremo, and Wetten, dass...? Eurovison Song Contest 2025's co-executive producers, Moritz Stadler and Reto Peritz, expressed their choice of the trio for hosting duties, asserting their desire to add "unique versatility" to the show through "comedy, dance and singing". Article continues below This year sees 37 countries competing, a roster nearly identical to the previous event in Malmo, Sweden, with the re-entry of Montenegro after its absence since 2022. Montenegro will be taking Moldova's place, which stepped back from Eurovision 2025 citing "financial and logistical challenges" as per BBC. The Eurovision Song Contest grand final airs from 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Irish Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Meet the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 grand final presenters
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 grand final is tonight and fans are eager to find out who will be hosting the world's biggest music event. Throughout this week, excitement has been building with BBC airing the two semi-finals on Tuesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 15, narrowing down the competition. A whopping 37 countries are going to be taking to the stage at St Jakobshalle, Basel, in Switzerland, this evening, Saturday, May 17. As always, talk show host Graham Norton is going to be behind the cameras as the UK's Eurovision voiceover with BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds' coverage presented by Scott Mills and Rylan Clark. So who will be the presenters taking to the main stage to host the grand final of Eurovision 2025? During the semi-finals, it was comedian and presenter Hazel Brugger and former Eurovision performer Sandra Studer who led proceedings. But for the grand final, the pair are going to be joined by Michelle Hunziker who Eurovision has described as 'one of Europe's most beloved entertainers'. Hazel Brugger is an award-winning comedian with a number of accolades under her belt including a German Comedy Award and a Salzburg Bull award. She will once again be sharing the stage for the third time this week with presenter and singer Sandra Studer. Sandra took part in the Eurovision Song Contest herself in 1991 when she represented Sweden and came in fifth place with the song Canzone Per Te. She continues to work closely with Eurovision since her stint on stage, acting as a pre-selection host, spokesperson and commentator. For the big night, Brugger and Studer are going to be accompanied on the main stage by Michelle Hunziker. She is a seasons presenter for various German and Italian shows including Striscia la Notizia, Festival di Sanremo and Wetten, dass…?. Co-executive producers of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Moritz Stadler and Reto Peritz shared that they chose these three women as the night's presenters as they wanted them to bring 'unique versatility' to the stage, including 'comedy, dance and singing'. The 37 countries taking part this year are almost exactly the same as last year's line-up in Malmo, Sweden, apart from Montenegro which is returning for the first time since 2022. Montenegro is replacing Moldova which withdrew from Eurovision 2025 due to 'financial and logistical challenges', according to BBC. The Eurovision Song Contest grand final airs from 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
