PREVIEW + PREDICTIONS: Eurovision Song Contest final 2017

WHEN?: 13/5/17

WHERE: BBC1 8pm (link below)

The quirky charm of Portugal’s Salvador Sobral and hope of his song in his native language stole Tuesday’s first semi as rehearsal footage of Italy’s runaway favourite Francesco Gabbani cast doubt over its ability to win.

  • Who’s finishing where Saturday? Read on for our final predictions 

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PREVIEW: 9 reasons why we can’t wait for May

  1. We go ape for the Eurovision Song Contest

The final of the 62nd contest takes place in Kiev, Ukraine, on 13/5 at 8pm on BBC1 and the pre-contest publicity has been dominated by the host country’s banning of Russia’s entry. Check out the search box for our predictions for this year which include the contest’s most surefire winner: Occidentali’s Karma by Francesco Gabbani (pictured above).

  • Read on for reasons including Felicity Kendal, new band Lilac Lungs & a Game Of Thrones Q&A

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REVIEW: Melodifestivalen Heat 3 afterparty

Välkomna to our review of Melodifestivalen heat 3 and our own exclusive Mello afterparty curated especially for you, dear reader.

What did you think of tonight’s third show?

  • Read on for our thoughts on tonight’s Växjö show, the results and a preview of next week’s heat

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