By RUTH STAINER and POPPY ATKINSON GIBSON

Published: 18:03 BST, 17 May 2025 | Updated: 18:04 BST, 17 May 2025

Eurovision returns to the nation’s screens tonight as 26 countries battle for the cherished glass microphone in Switzerland.

Millions of people across the continent will tune in to see who takes home the crown in the final of the annual song contest following two semi-finals earlier this week.

Hampshire-based girl group Remember Monday will represent the UK but was dealt a disappointing blow in the run-up to tonight with bookmakers predicting a lowly finish.

Tonight will the see the return of last year’s winner, Swiss singer Nemo, and there is speculation Canadian artist Celine Dion, who triumphed when representing Switzerland in 1988, may also perform.

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Twenty-six nations will compete in tonight’s final in St Jakobshalle, Basel, to get their hands on the cherished glass microphone, otherwise known as the Eurovision trophy.

The UK will be represented this year by Remember Monday, made up of Lauren Byrne, Charlotte Steele and Holly-Anne Hull, with their song What The Hell Just Happened?

The Hampshire-based trio are the first girl group to perform on behalf of Britain since 1999 when Precious performed in Jerusalem with their song Say It Again.

They will hope to go much better than the country’s entrant last year, Olly Alexander, who finished in a disappointing 18th place with zero points from the public.

Stick with us as we bring you the latest Eurovision news, gossip and reaction throughout the evening plus the most eye-catching pictures and videos.

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