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4:56Now PlayingTia Kofi, Queen of the Mother-Tucking World and Eurovision superfan joins us for a camp celebration of Eurovision’s iconic past. Get ready for the ultimate Eurovision pre-party filled with vibrant history and undeniable flair as Tia talks us through what Eurovision means to her and it’s profound significance to millions of others.
As Olly Alexander flies the flag for the United Kingdom with his song Dizzy at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, twenty-six incredible acts perform in a bid for the most points, but only one will be crowned the new Eurovision champion. As the nation collectively crosses its fingers for Olly, the show promises spectacular performances ahead of the world-famous, nail-biting results sequence as the all-important points are called out. Following Loreen’s victory in Liverpool last May, seven-time winner Sweden takes over as host of the much-loved competition. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of ABBA giving Sweden their first iconic win with Waterloo.
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Amazing staging, vocal virtuosos and voting upsets - it's the greatest, maddest, most over-the-top song contest on earth. Welcome to Europe's biggest event - everyone's invited!
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