Eurovision singers arrive in type for the competitors
The Eurovision Track Contest grand closing is lastly right here.
This 12 months’s competitors takes place tonight in Rotterdam, Netherlands (22 Could). Viewers within the UK will be capable of tune in to the reside broadcast on BBC One from 8pm.
Laughs are all however assured with Graham Norton returning because the host for BBC’s protection from Rotterdam, whereas Chelcee Grimes, Sara Cox and Scott Mills will current from London.
In the meantime, actor and singer Amanda Holden – who was seen dressed appropriately patriotic in a Union Jack gown à la Gerri Halliwell this morning – will function the Eurovision spokesperson, tasked with delivering the outcomes of the UK skilled jury vote.
Tonight’s contest comes after final 12 months’s occasion was cancelled – for the primary time in Eurovision’s 64-year historical past – because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The UK has pinned its hopes on James Newman, who can be performing his tune “Embers” in a bid to be topped tonight’s winner.
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Bulgaria first, bringing down the tempo a notch.
Roisin O’Connor22 Could 2021 21:23
I’m on tenterhooks ready for Italy’s efficiency
Roisin O’Connor22 Could 2021 21:21
Greece’s Eurovision act dances with invisible males
Greece’s Eurovision act dances with invisible males
Roisin O’Connor22 Could 2021 21:19
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OK, now we’ve received Germany, which Graham describes as “Marmite… if everybody hated Marmite”. Poor Germany. But additionally… sure.
Roisin O’Connor22 Could 2021 21:11
Right here’s James Newman’s efficiency in the event you REALLY insist on placing your self by it once more.
James Newman represents the UK at Eurovision
Roisin O’Connor22 Could 2021 21:09
Roisin O’Connor22 Could 2021 21:08
I’m barely anxious that moon goes to fall on him.
Roisin O’Connor22 Could 2021 21:06
Right here’s Spain, apparently with the biggest-ever prop to look at Eurovision (an enormous moon)
Roisin O’Connor22 Could 2021 21:03
It’s Iceland! Bless them, they’re not truly performing reside after one of many band examined optimistic for Covid-19, however they ARE nonetheless within the competitors, and proper now you’re seeing a recorded rehearsal from earlier within the week. I believe they nonetheless have an actual shot at successful this.
Roisin O’Connor22 Could 2021 21:00