Britain's Got Talent contestant Cammy Barnes appeared on Lorraine on Monday and praised Scots star Tom Walker.
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Mae Miller delighted Eurovision fans as she took to the stage as United Kingdom's official entry into the annual singing competition. Closing the show in a stylish all-black ensemble at the M&S Bank Arena on Saturday, the 25 year old gave a highly energised performance with the tune, I Wrote A Song.
And with the arena home crowds going wild for her, viewers at home were incredibly impressed with her shot at cinching the Eurovision crown. One person tweeted: "MAE MILLER COMING FOR THE CROWN!!!!! SHE DID THE UNITED KINGDOM SO PROUD #Eurovision." Another gushed: "I'm mega biased but #MaeMiller has one of the best songs of #Eurovision So bloody catchy!" A third added: "Mae Miller smashed it.
Was so good #Eurovision," while another echoed: "UK's Mae Muller had the crowd in raptures!." Others added that Mae was "epic" while others labelled her song "catchy". Mae was one of 26 acts performing at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool to around a global audience of 160 million viewers, according to the BBC.The show was a glamorous spectacle, with last year’s runner-up Sam Ryder taking to the stage with an incredible performance.
Graham Norton presented during the evening alongside Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina.The Princess of Wales has made a surprise cameo during the opening performance of the Eurovision Song Contest. Kate played a pre-recorded instrumental piece which was recorded at Windsor Castle earlier this month.
Britain's Got Talent contestant Cammy Barnes appeared on Lorraine on Monday and praised Scots star Tom Walker.
Loose Women star Janet Street-Porter has made a savage dig at the UK's Eurovision Song Contest entrant Mae Muller, who sadly came second to last after a nail-biting vote on Saturday 13 May. The 76 year old panellist and former journalist weighed in on the UK's low position in the song contest, following Sam Ryder's rare second place in 2022, and she didn't hold back.The competition, which was held in the UK for the first time in 25 years, ended up giving the trophy to Loreen of Sweden and her powerhouse ballad Tattoo, who had won once before. Finland came second, Noa Kirel of Israel then came in third, and Italy was fourth.
Mae Muller has said she is “proud of everyone” as she admitted her second-from-bottom Eurovision finish was “not the result we hoped for”.The London-born singer took to the stage in Liverpool for the Eurovision Song Contest final but finished 25th with I Wrote A Song, claiming 24 points. Germany was the only nation to finish below the UK, on 18 points.
The grand final of the Eurovision song contest hit our screens last night, broadcasting live from Liverpool to millions all over the world.
Eurovision Song Contest, after earning 583 points. Sweden was favourite to win ahead of tonight’s final in Liverpool, with Loreen’s song ‘Tattoo’ having odds of 4/9 on bet365 to win.Loreen becomes the first ever woman to win Eurovision twice, following her victory in 2012 with the track ‘Euphoria’.After the jury votes, Sweden stood in first place at 340 points.
Sweden has won the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, marking a historic double for its victorious artist Loreen.
UK Eurovision fans were cheering on singer Mae Muller as she closed the final with I Wrote A Song.
Eurovision Song Contest viewers say they were 'emotional' as they were quick to spot a massive change to Graham Norton's role on the show. The Irish TV star is, quite frankly, a Eurovision legend and viewers are used to watching the action unfold with his quick-witted commentary.
The Eurovision Song Contest final is underway with singers from 26 all taking to the stage.
It's the day music fans have been waiting for - the UK hosts the Eurovision final in Liverpool tonight (Saturday May 13).
The UK's Eurovision hopes this year rest on the shoulder of singer Mae Muller.
This year the Eurovision Song Contest is taking place right here in the UK. Liverpool is hosting the competition on behalf of last year’s winners Ukraine, who are unable to host the contest due to the war.
Mae Muller good luck for the Eurovision Grand Final in Liverpool on Saturday. In a sweet Instagram video posted to the BBC's Eurovision account, everyone from Gemma Collins to Judi Dench sent their messages of support to the UK's entry. Judi Dench said: 'Here is a good luck message for Mae Muller' while Gemma Collins could later be heard saying: 'Mae Muller, the GC loves you baby.
The buzz has been brewing this week - if not longer - for Eurovision 2023 and today's finally the day. The Grand Final of the 67th Eurovision Song Contest will take place on Saturday night (May 13) in Liverpool after the city won a tight bidding contest to host the event on behalf of Ukraine.
The UK’s Mae Muller has said she is “ready to get this show on the road” ahead of today's Eurovision final, after it emerged Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky had been barred from addressing the event. After months of preparation, the 25-year-old singer from north London will finally perform her track, I Wrote A Song, for the international voting public.
Hannah Waddingham stole the show again as she hosted the second Eurovision Song Contest semi-final. The Ted Lasso actress was back on stage at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena where the biggest live music event in the world is taking place.
Eurovision Song Contest is back in the UK for the first time since 1998.Taking place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, this year’s contest is being held on UK shores after last year’s winner, Ukraine, were unable to host due to the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia.Eurovision 2023, however, will still have Ukrainian elements with singer Julia Sanina, frontwoman of Ukrainian rock band The Hardkiss, hosting the event alongside Graham Norton, Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham and Alesha Dixon.Of the total 37 countries from across Europe and Australia who are competing in the contest, 26 will perform in the final: the top 10 winners from each respective semi-final, the Big Five (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) and Ukraine.UK viewers can watch the Eurovision 2023 Final live on Saturday May 13 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 8pm BST.Along with hosting parts of the show, Norton will share UK commentary duties with former Great British Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc.In the US, the final will be available to stream via Peacock from 3pm ET/12pm PT on Saturday May 13.
Eurovision Song Contest has returned to the UK for the first time since 1998.Taking place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, this year’s contest is being held on UK shores as last year’s winner, Ukraine, are unable to host due to the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia.Eurovision 2023, however, will still have Ukrainian elements with singer Julia Sanina, frontwoman of Ukrainian rock band The Hardkiss, hosting the event alongside Graham Norton, Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham and Alesha Dixon.Of the total 37 countries from across Europe and Australia who are competing in the contest, 26 will perform in the final: the top 10 winners from each respective semi-final, the Big Five (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) and Ukraine.Singer-songwriter Mae Muller is representing the UK with her track ‘I Wrote A Song’, which she co-wrote with Karen Poole and Lewis Thompson.Speaking to NME about the song, Muller said: “A lot of my music can come from a place of pain, even though the outcome is quite sassy and liberating. This was one of those moments where I wanted to write something that made people feel empowered.
When does Eurovision 2023 take place?The first semifinals were held on Tuesday, May 9, and the second will be on Thursday, May 11. The final is on Saturday, May 13.Where is it being held? The contest is being hosted in Liverpool, England, as 2022’s winning country, Ukraine, is still at war with Russia.Where is it streaming?All three days of Eurovision 2023 stream on Peacock at 3 p.m.
Sex Education star and West End powerhouse Hannah Waddingham last night sent Eurovision fans wild after making a cheeky dig at the expense of Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden.Ted Lasso star Hannah, 48, was seen joining forces with Amanda's BGT co-star Alesha Dixon - as well as Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina - to present the first semi-final of the much-loved singing contest last night. It was during her hosting stint that Hannah left viewers in hysterics following a jibe at 52-year-old Amanda, whose role it was to award points on behalf of the United Kingdom during the 2021 ceremony. Mum-of-three Amanda previously came under fire during her Eurovision stint after making a joke that didn't go down well with viewers, quipping that she didn't know the difference between French and Dutch, leading some fans to dub her "arrogant".