Full list of 26 countries competing in Eurovision 2025 | UK News
The ultimate lineup of 26 nations set to compete in the extremely anticipated Eurovision Song Contest 2025 has been formally introduced, just days before this weekend’s grand spectacle.
Switzerland’s Basel, a vibrant cultural hub and scenic metropolis straddling the Rhine River, proudly hosts the 69th version of the famend world music competitors, revisiting Swiss hospitality first skilled during the inaugural contest in 1956.
Ahead of the Grand Final on Saturday (May 17), a whopping 37 countries have showcased their musical abilities. The finalists consist of the highest ten performers from each Semi-Final, held on Tuesday (May 13) and Thursday (May 15).
Among them are the UK’s Remember Monday, who assured themselves a spot in the Grand Final as half of the Big Five – the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, France, Italy – while Switzerland also secured its place following Nemo’s triumph in the 2024 contest.
Remember Monday, representing the UK with their catchy tune ‘What The Hell Just Happened?’ is the nation’s first all-female group entry since 1999.
UK viewers are in for a “Super Saturday” as they’re handled to a distinctive Eurovision-themed episode of Doctor Who – titled The Interstellar Song Contest – scheduled forward of the Eurovision grand finale, with the episode obtainable from 8am on BBC iPlayer. Meanwhile, Graham Norton will probably be back in the commentator’s seat for the principle occasion.
This yr’s show will probably be offered by Hazel Brugger, Sandra Studer and Michelle Hunziker, who will carry a contact of glamour to proceedings, stories the Manchester Evening News.
But which countries have made it through to this yr’s Eurovision Grand Final?
The full list of taking part countries – in no explicit order – are:
As beforehand talked about, Irish broadcaster Graham Norton will present commentary from the world for viewers at home as the 26 countries, including the United Kingdom, compete for the coveted title of Eurovision champion.
The Eurovision Song Contest will probably be broadcast across BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds. Now in its 69th yr, thousands and thousands will tune in to see who will probably be topped the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 champion.
The Eurovision Song Contest airs this Saturday at 8pm on BBC One.
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