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UK, Sweden and Israel compete in Eurovision final

There has been speculation that Canadian singer Celine Dion, who won for the Swiss in 1988 with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi, could take to the stage.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2025

Graham Norton reveals Remember Monday’s ‘great advantage’ for Eurovision

The trio are the UK’s first all-female group act since Precious in 1999.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

Eurovision fans deliver verdict on the UK’s 2025 entry, Remember Monday

Remember Monday will be hoping for a respectable result and avoid the dreaded nul points

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Ireland and UK take to the stage during second Eurovision semi-final

Thursday’s second semi-final marks the first time in Basel that UK audiences at home can vote under Eurovision rules.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Eurovision winner Nemo on ‘insanity of having glittery party’ amid world events

The Swiss non-binary singer, 25, triumphed in Malmo, Sweden, and will return to the Eurovision stage in Switzerland.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

BBC Eurovision presenters ‘nervous for Remember Monday before being blown away’

Thursday’s semi-final marks the first time in Basel that UK audiences at home can vote under Eurovision rules.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Ireland and Israel compete in second Eurovision semi-final

The evening will also see performances from three of the ‘big five’ countries that have already made Saturday’s final.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Eurovision favourites KAJ were ‘really nervous’ before making final

The trio, representing Sweden, qualified for the last stage of the song contest in Tuesday’s semi-final in Basel, Switzerland.

Evening Standard · May 14, 2025

‘Silent’ pro-Palestinian protest to be held in Basel streets during Eurovision

Meanwhile, Celine Dion delivered a pre-recorded address during Tuesday’s semi-final amid speculation she may return to Switzerland,

Evening Standard · May 14, 2025

Sweden, Ukraine and the Netherlands qualify for Eurovision final

Dutch act Claude Kiambe, 21, went through with his track C’est La Vie.

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025