The day is finally here. After months of planning and excitement it's finally time for the 26 acts and bands take to the stage in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. It is the first time in 25 years that the event is being held right here in the UK.
The juggernaut that is Eurovision has been calling Liverpool its home for the past few weeks with the grand final taking place at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena on Saturday night. Traditionally, the massive event wouldn't have happened this year due to the country finishing in second place during last year's competition.
Eurovision 2022 winners Ukraine would have hosted this year's event after Kalush Orchestra stormed to victory in both emotional and joyful scenes in Turin back in May 2022. But the ongoing Russian invasion resulted in the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) deciding it was not a 'viable option' for the country to host the contest.
