Big Brother fans slam Jenkin, Olivia, Paul and Tom for their 'primary school ' bullying of Chanelle For Semi-Final 1’s interval – during which voting is open (but not for audiences in the UK) – global superstar Rita Ora takes to the stage to deliver a show-stopping medley of some of her biggest hits. Holding the record for the most top 10 singles in the Official Charts by a British female artist and having accumulated 10 billion streams, Rita will also perform the world exclusive of her brand-new single Praising You to millions watching across the globe.

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Millions of people across Europe enjoy Eurovision every year, and the stats are huge. 99.9% of all TV audiences in Iceland are watching Eurovision on the night it's held and Sweden's Eurovision selection show is the country's biggest television show of the year. Ukrainian Eurovision commentator Timur Myroshnychenko explores the continent's love for the contest through the eyes of its commentators. BBC Northwest Tonight will be live in Liverpool for the week leading up to the Eurovision final with a special programme on the eve of Eurovision. As well as covering the spectacle and everything a Scouse Eurovision brings, they will be telling the stories of Ukrainians in the Northwest and sharing the experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community. In the true spirit of collaboration every film we make will be shared with our colleagues in BBC Ukraine so that the country can what Liverpool is doing to support them. Thinking outside the box: suit, shirt and shoes by gucci.com. Photograph: Gustavo Papaleo/The Observer They’ll be soaking up all the atmosphere in and around the city with lots of exciting things planned. BBC Radio 4 Updated: 20 April 2023 We couldn't be more proud and excited to give our audiences such a huge array of world class Eurovision content. It's an honour for the BBC to host the show on behalf of Ukraine, and we're committed to do them proud. The level of collaboration and coordination across so much of the output is truly amazing. Let the Eurovision Song Contest begin! — Kate Phillips, BBC Director of UnscriptedPro-Palestine protester smears weapons firm's London HQ in red paint and writes 'Free Gaza' on the walls as... Fans joke that Janelle Monáe UPSTAGED the Queen of Halloween Heidi Klum by dressing up in THIS incredible costume

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Offering a fantastic opportunity for thousands of people to come together and be United by Music each city will host large scale official screenings of the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final 2023. Liam Hemsworth's stunning girlfriend Gabriella Brooks looks chic as she leads arrivals alongside Isabel Lucas at Aje's 15th Anniversary party Eurovision super-fans, Rylan and Scott Mills, will be live from Liverpool bringing the glitz and glamour of the Grand Final to BBC Radio 2. Emmerdale's Eric Pollard reveals he is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in heartbreaking scenes as he bravely confides in Mandy DingleFirst broadcast in February, Rylan and AJ Odudu launch 2023's exciting Eurovision journey with Eurovision Song Contest: Handover Ceremony And Draw. Sharing their own exclusive personal experiences of the Eurovision Song Contest with Jason will be Sam Ryder who came second in 2022’s contest and Katrina Leskanich from Katrina and the Waves, the UK’s last Eurovision Song Contest winner from 1997, plus Jason meets Mae Muller who is representing the UK in Liverpool.

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Scott says: “I can’t begin to describe how excited I am to be presenting the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Radio 2. I’ve had the great pleasure of being involved with Eurovision in various ways over the years, from commentating alongside Graham Norton to singing karaoke with the contestants, but presenting from the Grand Final in Liverpool is the ultimate childhood dream come true. Rylan and I will be going all out so please come and join the party live on Radio 2!”

Kim Kardashian visits notorious Pelican Bay State Prison to meet with men in 'cages' while urging for more reform... and her sister hints she might one day run for President All three live shows will deliver emotive, exciting and unforgettable moments that underline this year’s contest slogan; United by Music. Eurovision Semi-Final 1 The first Semi-Final will be broadcast live on Tuesday 9 May 2023 at 8pm (BST) on BBC One and BBC iPlayer and will open with a film celebrating host city Liverpool and the welcome given to Ukraine. Audiences will witness a young Liverpudlian boy travel across the city telling his family, friends, neighbours (and some special guests!) that the world’s greatest music competition is arriving in his hometown. The film ends live in the arena with host Julia Sanina performing Маяк by her band The Hardkiss. Translating from the Ukrainian for Lighthouse, the performance – forming part of an incredibly powerful opening act – will symbolise in many ways how the UK is United by Music with Ukraine through the hosting the 2023 Contest on behalf of the 2022 winners. Rylan has been invited to Ambridge to judge the village’s Eurovision Variety Show – but trouble ensues when his sat-nav goes awry, and Ambridge residents find themselves competing to come to his rescue...