Eurovision 2022: When is it? Date of final, which country is hosting and who is UK entry

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The Eurovision Song Contest is the biggest music competition in the world and it is about to return to UK screens again in 2022.

Attention is turning to Ukraine this year, with it already proving to be a bookies and fan favourite to win amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

There are 40 countries involved in the show overall, with the UK once again guaranteed a place in the final due to being in the "Big Five".

These are the countries that contribute most to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).Britain hasn’t fared well in the show in recent years, but its new entry comes with a lot of high hopes, as their song is already hitting the charts.Here is everything you need to know about 2022’s Eurovision Song Contest.This year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be held from May 10 – 14.The first semi-finals will take place on Tuesday May 10 at 8pm while the second semi-finals will run on May 12, also at 8pm.The grand finale is set for Saturday May 14 at 8pm when the new victor will be crowned and next year’s location will be decided.All of the semi-finals will be available to watch in the UK on BBC Three for the first time since 2015.Scott Mills and Rylan Clark will be on narration duties and overseeing the shows for UK audiences.The BBC is yet to confirm where the final will be screened, but it will likely be on BBC One as with previous years.Sam Ryder will be representing the UK this year with the song SPACE MAN.Ryder rose to fame during the Covid-19 lockdown when he decided to upload various covers that quickly gained the attention of major stars.Alicia Keys and Sia were some of the biggest names supporting the singer, with even Elton John sharing the love.By the end of 2020, he rose to 10 million followers on social media and.