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The final line-up for Eurovision Song Contest 2025 has been revealed, with 26 nations confirmed to participate in this weekend's eagerly awaited event.
Basel, Switzerland plays host to the 69th edition of the world-famous music contest. After 37 countries initially performed their entries, the final contenders emerged from two Semi-Finals that took place on Tuesday (May 13) and Thursday (May 15), with the top ten from each securing a spot at the Grand Final on Saturday (May 17).
Remember Monday from the UK are among those in the Grand Final through the Big Five - the UK, Spain, Germany, France, Italy. Switzerland also makes the list after Nemo's previous win at the 2024 contest.
This year's UK entry is Remember Monday, an all-female band presenting their hit 'What The Hell Just Happened?, reports the Express, marking the country's first group of this kind since 1999.
BBC iPlayer offers a Eurovision twist on "Super Saturday" for UK viewers with a special episode of Doctor Who titled 'The Interstellar Song Contest', available from 8am. Graham Norton will return as commentator for the Eurovision extravaganza later that evening.
This year's show will be hosted by Hazel Brugger, Sandra Studer and Michelle Hunziker, adding a touch of glamour to the event, according to the Manchester Evening News.
But which nations have secured their place in this year's Eurovision Grand Final?
The full list of participating countries - in no particular order - are: United Kingdom Italy Spain France Germany Switzerland Iceland Poland Estonia Ukraine Sweden Portugal Norway: San Marino Albania Netherlands Latvia Armenia Austria Greece Lithuania Malta Denmark Luxembourg Israel Finland
As previously mentioned, Irish broadcaster Graham Norton will provide commentary from the arena 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 be broadcast across BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds. Now in its 69th year, millions will tune in to see who will be crowned the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 champion.
The Eurovision Song Contest airs this Saturday at 8pm on BBC One.