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Lorraine Kelly shared her excitement for the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend as well as a throwback snap from 2003 when she dished out the UK's points.

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What time does the Eurovision 2023 Final start?

Eurovision Song Contest is back in the UK for the first time since 1998.Taking place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, this year’s contest is being held on UK shores after last year’s winner, Ukraine, were unable to host due to the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia.Eurovision 2023, however, will still have Ukrainian elements with singer Julia Sanina, frontwoman of Ukrainian rock band The Hardkiss, hosting the event alongside Graham Norton, Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham and Alesha Dixon.Of the total 37 countries from across Europe and Australia who are competing in the contest, 26 will perform in the final: the top 10 winners from each respective semi-final, the Big Five (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) and Ukraine.UK viewers can watch the Eurovision 2023 Final live on Saturday May 13 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 8pm BST.Along with hosting parts of the show, Norton will share UK commentary duties with former Great British Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc.In the US, the final will be available to stream via Peacock from 3pm ET/12pm PT on Saturday May 13.

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BBC viewers point out savage Amanda Holden 'dig' made by Eurovision host Hannah Waddingham

The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off on Tuesday night (May 9) with its first live show in Liverpool. The annual competition is being held in the UK on behalf of last year's winners Ukraine after Sam Ryder took second place in the 2022 competition.

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Graffiti icon unveils Sam Ryder Eurovision mural at Manchester Airport

A mural of the UK’s Eurovision hopeful Sam Ryder has been unveiled at Manchester Airport. It’s the work of iconic local artist Akse, who’s been behind a host of other murals across the city.

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Eurovision 2023 TV schedule: When you can watch the grand final and semi-finals

This year’s Eurovision Song Contest is almost upon us and the excitement is truly building.

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Eurovision 2023: How To Watch Around The World, Who’s The Favourite, And What Are This Year’s Controversies Ahead Of The Semi-Finals

The Coronation was but the warm-up event. This coming Saturday sees the UK play host to the 67th Eurovision Song Contest and venue city Liverpool is pulling out all the stops.

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Graham Norton: ‘I can’t get my head around Eurovision being in the UK!'

Eurovision is so Graham Norton – and he can’t wait to host the first UK final in 25 years.The chat show host, 60, has been the Eurovision Song Contest’s commentator for Britain since 2009, but usually has to travel to a continental city to do it – and admits that being in the UK has left him slightly discombobulated. “I am so looking forward to it,” grins Graham. “I don’t know what it’s going to be like – I still can’t quite get my head around that it’s going to be in the UK, and it’s going to be in Liverpool.

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New Zealand launch bid to enter Eurovision 2024 with comedy single

Eurovision Song Contest in 2024, sharing a new comedy single – watch below.The bid comes courtesy of Kiwi brewery Yeastie Boys, who have started a petition to urge organisers to let the country join neighbours Australia in the contest.Founder Stu McKinlay said: “We’ve become big Eurovision fans since arriving here in the UK but we really miss having our own country to cringe at while simultaneously supporting unwaveringly.“I was the youngest of five kids and whenever my older siblings went to gigs, I was too young to join them. Australia being in Eurovision, when New Zealand hasn’t been invited, gives me the same vibes and I don’t like it.”He added: “New Zealanders grow up with a sense of social justice being very important and Australia being invited to Eurovision without New Zealand is like inviting someone to your wedding but not giving them a plus one!“Everyone loves New Zealand and finds us cute and non-threatening and that makes us a sure thing for doing well in the public vote.

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Support acts announced for P!nk’s BST Hyde Park shows in London

Sam Ryder, Tinashe and GAYLE are among support acts that have been announced for P!nk‘s BST Hyde Park shows in London this summer.P!nk is due to play two headline concerts for the series on June 24 and 25 as part of her ‘Summer Carnival’ UK tour. You can find any remaining tickets here.Back in November the US pop star announced that Gwen Stefani will appear as a special guest at both London shows.The pop singers will now be joined by support acts Sam Ryder, GAYLE, Sam Tompkins, Maddie Zahm, Mae Stephens and Will Linley on June 24, while Tinashe, Lyra, Maddie Zahm, Valencia Grace, Nell Mescal and Beren Olivia will perform as support on June 25.

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Final Eurovison Song Contest 2023 tickets to go on sale next week

The remaining tickets for the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool will go on sale next week, the BBC has announced. A final batch of tickets for each of the nine live shows held in May will be up for grabs on Monday, April 24, at midday.

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Sam Ryder, Kalush Orchestra, Netta and more to perform at Eurovision 2023 final

Sam Ryder, Kalush Orchestra and Netta are among the artists set to perform at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest grand final.The 2023 competition is due to take place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool next month, with Mae Muller representing the United Kingdom with the single ‘I Wrote A Song’.Today (April 17), it’s been confirmed that Ryder will make a return to the Eurovision stage on May 13. He’ll provide the first interval performance of the night, during which voting takes place.The singer came in second place at last year’s contest, scoring an impressive 466 points with his track ‘Space Man’.In a statement, Ryder said: “What an honour to be invited back to the Eurovision stage for a second time!“I can’t wait to be back amongst the beautiful chaos of it all and to watch the incredible artists perform this time around, while bringing you a special performance of our own.

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Paul Cattermole's tragic final post before death saw him share excitement for S Club 7

Paul Cattermole's death was announced today by S Club 7's manager, in a short statement. They said that there were "no suspicious circumstances", as they confirmed he had died age 46. The singer's tragic final Instragam post saw him share his excitement over his Eurovision Comic Relief appearance.

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Paul Cattermole's final social media post saw S Club star in brilliant Eurovision skit

S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole’s final post on social media prior to his death showcased the star at his smiling and cheeky best, as he starred alongside his bandmates in a Eurovision themed skit for Comic Relief. The 46 year old singer was sadly found dead at his home on Thursday (6 April) and his death was announced on Friday.

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King Charles and Camilla greeted by German Eurovision metal band during state visit

Eurovision.The royal couple arrived in Hamburg yesterday (Friday, March 31) and attended a reception at the Schuppen 52 event in the north of the country. Their visit was marked with a series of performances from various British and German musicians, including goth metallers Lord Of The Lost.The band’s frontman Chris ‘The Lord’ Harms teased the meeting earlier that day, posting a photo of himself on Instagram dressed in a skin-tight pink-and-gold bodysuit and knee high gold boots, holding a vinyl record.“Ready for the show and I brought a little vinyl present for Charles & Camilla,” he wrote.A post shared by Chris Harms (@christhelordharms)Lord Of The Lost will be entering Eurovision with their song ‘Blood And Glitter’ – check it out below.The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will take place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool from May 9-13, with the UK city staging the contest on behalf of Ukraine after organisers deemed the country unable to host the event due to the ongoing war with Russia.Mae Muller will be competing for the UK with ‘I Wrote A Song’, hoping for the repeat of the success of Sam Ryder, who came second in 2022’s contest.Last week, it was announced that Eurovision would be screened in UK cinemas this year for the first time in the event’s history.Tickets to attend the Eurovision grand final in person sold out in just 36 minutes.

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Eurovision To Be Beamed Live Into British Cinemas; TikTok Confirmed As Song Contest’s Entertainment Partner

For the first time in its history, the Eurovision Song Contest will be broadcast live in cinemas across the UK.

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Eurovision to be broadcast LIVE in Manchester cinemas

Manchester’s Eurovision fans who failed to secure tickets for the annual singing contest will be able to line up the next best thing. The show is set to be broadcast live from Vue cinemas as it goes out to the world on May 13.