Eurovision 2023 final: Start time, hosts UK bid and how to watch
13 May 2023, 11:00 | Updated: 13 May 2023, 20:34
As the UK prepares to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, we share everything you need to know about this year including who's qualified and how to watch at home.
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The Eurovision Song Contest is set to take place in the UK for the first time since 1998, after the UK was selected to host the competition on the behalf of Ukraine.
After seven cities were shortlisted, Liverpool was eventually selected to play host to the event on behalf of reigning winners Kalush Orchestra this year.
So when does Eurovision 2023 kick off in Liverpool, what date do the semi-finals and the grand final take place and who's hosting the contest?
Find out everything you need to know here.
Where is Eurovision 2023 taking place?
The Eurovision Song Contest is being hosted in Liverpool at the M&S Bank Liverpool Arena.
What time is the Eurovision 2023 final?
The Eurovision Grand Final takes place on Saturday 13th May 2023 at 8pm. It will be available to watch live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
What time does Eurovision finish at?
Midnight. The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final is four hours long and takes place from 8pm until 12am BST after the winner is crowned and performs their winning song again.
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How to watch Eurovision 2023:
The Eurovision 2023 grand final will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer and BBC One from Saturday 13th May at 8pm.
Fans can also watch Semi Final 1 and 2 shows live and on catch up, as well as other Eurovision-based content on BBC One and on BBC iPlayer.
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Who's representing the UK in Eurovision 2023?
Mae Muller's I Wrote A Song is the UK bid for Eurovision 2023.
Watch the official video for I Wrote A Song here:
Mae Muller - I Wrote A Song (Official Video)
Who's in the Eurovision final?
See the Eurovision Grand final running order below:
- Austria: Teya & Salena - Who The Hell Is Edgar?
- Portugal: Mimicat - Ai Coração
- Switzerland: Remo Forrer - Watergun
- Poland: Blanka - Solo
- Serbia: Luke Black - Samo Mi Se Spava
- France: La Zarra - Évidemment
- Cyprus: Andrew Lambrou - Break A Broken Heart
- Spain: Blanca Paloma - Eaea
- Sweden: Loreen - Tattoo
- Albania: Albina & Familja Kelmendi - Duje
- Italy: Marco Mengoni - Due Vite
- Estonia: Alika - Bridges
- Finland: Käärijä - Cha Cha Cha
- Czechia: Vesna - My Sister's Crown
- Australia: Voyager - Promise
- Belgium: Gustaph - Because Of You
- Armenia: Brunette - Future Lover
- Moldova: Pasha Parfeni - Soarele şi Luna
- Ukraine: Alessandra - Queen of Kings
- Norway: Lord of the Lost - Blood & Glitter
- Germany: Monika Linkytė - Stay
- Lithuania: Noa Kirel - Unicorn
- Israel: Joker Out - Carpe Diem
- Slovenia:
- Croatia: Let 3 - Mama ŠČ!
- United Kingdom: Mae Muller - I Wrote A Song
Who's hosting Eurovision Song Contest 2023?
Graham Norton, Hannah Waddingham, Alesha Dixon and Julia Sanina will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.
Ukrainian broadcaster Timur Miroshnychenko will be the Eurovision Correspondent in Liverpool, appearing in VT inserts during the live shows plus giving live insights from Ukraine’s commentary box in the Liverpool Arena.
The Opening Ceremony, which will be live-streamed on the official Eurovision Song Contest YouTube Channel, will also be fronted by Timur Miroshnychenko and Liverpudluan presenter Sam Quek.
The Grand Final commentary will see Graham Norton and Mel Giedroyc take turns in the commentary box.
Scott Mills and Rylan will bring their commentary to the semi-finals.
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Who represented the UK in Eurovision Song Contest 2022?
Sam Ryder was the UK Eurovision bid for 2022. He came in second place with his song Space Man, after scoring 466 points overall and winning the jury vote with 283 points.
Who won Eurovision 2022?
He was beaten by Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra, who won 192 points from the jury vote and 439 points from the public televote.
When did the UK last win the Eurovision Song Contest?
1997. The UK last won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1997 with Katrina and the Waves and Love Shine a Light.
How many times has the UK won the Eurovision Song Contest?
The UK has won the Eurovision Song Contest five times. They won in 1967 with Sandie Shaw’s Puppet On A String, in 1969 with Lulu and Boom Bang-a-Bang (a four-way tie with France, Spain and The Netherlands), in 1976 with Brotherhood of Man and Save Your Kisses for Me, in 1981 with Bucks Fizz and Making Your Mind Up and in 1997 with Katrina and the Waves and Love Shine a Light.
Love Shine a Light - Katrina and The Waves
You can watch the Eurovision Grand Final on Saturday 13th May from 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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