Presenter Graham Norton has made a bold prediction as to who exactly will win this year's highly-anticipated Eurovision Song Contest.
The world's biggest music competition takes place from May 10 to 14 in Turin after Italy won last year with Zitti E Buoni performed by rock band Måneskin.
Graham Norton will be commentating live from Turin for his 13th Eurovision Song Contest on BBC One.
While the 59-year-old is a big fan of the UK's entry this year - TikTok sensation and singer-songwriter Sam Ryder - he predicts a different winner.
"Sam Ryder is a star. I honestly think he is our best hope for years. He has been getting a great response around Europe as he promotes Spaceman, so fingers crossed for some points this year," said Graham.
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When asked which country he thinks will walk away with the iconic glass microphone, he said: "I really think Italy might do that rarest of things and walk away triumphant for the second year in a row. That song is huge."
This year marks the 66th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest and there will be 40 countries competing.
The event will be split into three parts, with semi-final 1 on Tuesday, May 10 and semi-final 2 two days later on Thursday, May 12.
The final will take place on Saturday, May 14.
As one of the Big Five countries (United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, France, Italy), the United Kingdom does not have to qualify from the semi-final stage of the competition and will gain automatic access to the Saturday grand final.
Italy, as well as being part of the Big Five, are guaranteed a place in the final due to their victory at last year’s contest and will be represented by Mahmood & Blanco with their song Brividi.
TV presenter, AJ Odudu will be the UK's Eurovision Spokesperson and deliver the results of the professional jury vote live from Salford, for the first time ever.
On BBC Radio 2, Ken Bruce will be hosting live from Turin.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2022 will be hosted by Laura Pausini, Alessandro Cattelan and Mika and broadcast live from The Pala Olimpico Arena.
- The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final airs on Saturday, May 14, 8pm on BBC One and will also be available on BBC iPlayer.
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