Eurovision 2022

London (CNN) It tells you plenty about the Eurovision Song Contest that Norway's participants -- two grown men in wolf costumes who sing about bananas and ...

Dancer Vlad Kurochka is with the group in Italy. This year, Achille Lauro -- a man who takes his stage name from a famously hijacked cruise ship -- picks up the mantle for the smallest country in the competition. But this is still Eurovision, and it is still weird -- so casual viewers tuning in exclusively to shake their heads and tut won't be let down. "Stefania," sung in Ukrainian, is a tribute to Psyuk's mother, who still lives in the western city of Kalush from which the band takes its name. (Though he's still got a way to go to beat last year's winners, who were ultimately cleared of taking cocaine on air following a viral video that sparked an investigation by organizers.) The 2020 edition was canceled, and last year's took place with crowd restrictions. "I think it's all about the deep hydration." They most closely resemble a TikTok-ified Daft Punk, had the legendary French pair hired David Lynch as their artistic director and hit the kids' parties circuit. Italy could clinch the crown for a second consecutive year if hometown heroes Mahmood and Blanco deliver. Organizers banned Russia from the contest in February, 24 hours after an initial, widely criticized decision to allow it to take part. Kalush, meanwhile, sailed through Tuesday's semifinal and elicited wild cheers from the crowd when they came onstage. "As we speak, our country and our culture is under threat.

Tonight we're covering the Grand Final and Winner's Press Conference. Live from 18:30 - 02:30(ish) CEST. This page updates automatically.

It’s Heidi and the Live Blog team keeping you company this evening, from now until the winner’s press conference is finished and the Eurovision baton is officially passed on for another year. Good evening, bonsoir, and welcome to the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final Live Blog! After two weeks of watching every rehearsal and live show, it all comes down to one final performance. Right now the energy is electric – everyone’s counting down to 21:00 CEST when the Grand Final begins. LET THE EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2022 BEGIN! Unexpectedly, it’s one of the most polished dance routines in the competition, and the song is incredibly catchy. Everyone in the arena and the Delegation Bubble is singing along. It also means that for the first time in Eurovison history there is no French language at all in any of this year’s entries – not so much as a cheeky Je Me Casse. The end. Aside from her outstanding vocal, this is a masterclass in using the cameras and the stage to connect with an audience and tell a story. Welcome to Sheldon Riley’s world, and one of the most dramatic performances of this year’s Eurovision. The part at the end where Sheldon removes the mask and goes into the huge final chorus is a MOMENT. We all need a little hope right now, and that’s what Estonia’s Stefan is bringing to the Eurovision stage. …and the voting is OPEN! Only one act will get to perform again tonight, and that will be the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.

Ukraine is the winner of this year's Eurovision. Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra came first in the 2022 edition of the Eurovision song contest, ...

After Russia invaded Ukraine and began the war on February 24 this year, Eurovision organisers banned Russia and Belarus from competing in the contest. One of the original members of the band reportedly stayed in Ukraine to fight and the others plan to return as soon as the contest is over. Kalush Orchestra performed the song "Stefania" when representing Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy, this weekend.

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Will it be able to win the Eurovision Song Contest? We guess that's one way to get the message across! Over to Serbia and their 12 points go to... Spain's Eurovision entry Chanel Terrero is on the stage performing her hit SloMo and we can't get enough of this one. Iceland's entry Systur - who all happen to be sisters - are giving a soulful performance of their song Með Hækkandi Sól, which is a country folk song. Maneskin changed the Eurovision game last year with anthem Zitti e Buoni, and it's clear why. Starting with Germany, who have received the lowest votes from the jury, earn 6 points from the public. Remember these are just the jury votes. It's the UK! It's now time to find out what Sweden have received from the public. Moving onto Australia, who have been given 2 points from the public. And well done to the UK's Sam Ryder for coming second.

After 4 hours of music, performances, entertainment and excitement, Kalush Orchestra from Ukraine was crowned as the winner of the 65th Eurovision Song Contest ...

The 66th Eurovision Song Contest took place on 10, 12 and 14 May 2022. - If two countries had the same points, the best of the two was the song which obtained points from the highest number of countries. If the tying songs had received points from the same number of countries, the highest number of 12-point scores would be decisive. In a statement from EBU the word "war" was not mentioned. Ukraine's public broadcaster UA:PBC determined the final eight artists competing to represent the country at Eurovision 2022. The Ukrainiain broadcaster UA:PBC decided to independently hold a national selection after its three-year cooperation with STB came to an end.

Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra have won the Eurovision Song Contest, in a public show of support following the country's invasion by Russia. The rap-folk band, ...

"It has become really close to the hearts of so many people in Ukraine." When a country is unwilling or unable to run the show, another broadcaster usually steps in... "Obviously, there are unique challenges involved in hosting next year's competition. The country hasn't been in the top 10 since Jade Ewen came fifth in 2009. However, as in any other year, we look forward to discussing all the requirements and responsibilities involved in hosting the competition with UA:PBC and all other stakeholders to ensure we have the most suitable setup for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest." most recently in 1980, when the Netherlands took over from Israel, who declined to host the contest after winning for two years in a row. Earlier this week, it was revealed that President Macron of France had tried to get Maneskin disqualified from the contest as a result of the incident. The winning country usually stages the show, but Ukraine is unlikely to have that capability, after its state broadcaster, UA:PBC, was targeted in the opening days of the war. "After it all started with the war and the hostilities, it took on additional meaning, and many people started seeing it as their mother, Ukraine, in the meaning of the country," Psiuk said last week. "Have fun and don't get close to the table," he deadpanned, referencing the controversy that arose last year when he was falsely accused of snorting cocaine in the green room. In both 2019 and 2021, the UK came last. "This is a red letter moment," said Graham Norton, who presented the contest on BBC One. "I am so happy for him, for the UK and for the BBC who have worked so hard to turn our fortunes."

Kalush Orchestra have won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest for Ukraine with their song 'Stefania'!

You can re-watch the Grand Final on YouTube or through your local broadcaster, if available, or peruse this year’s Grand Final Live Blog. 🇩🇪Germany:Malik Harris Rockstars(6 points) 🇵🇹 Portugal:MARO Saudade Saudade(207 points)

Another year, another Eurovision Song Contest. It's been as glorious and bizarre as ever, with some truly terrific performances and others that didn't quite ...

If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide. France also made a splash on social media, thought it failed to capture the public vote. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Ukrainian group Kalush Orchestra wins the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing 193 points ahead of the competition with their folk-hip-hop performance of ...

At the end of their performance, Kalush Orchestra shared a message with their audience. Germany's Malik Harris, who placed last in the grand final, shared a tribute to Ukraine at the end of his performance when he turned over his acoustic guitar to reveal a Ukrainian flag with the words peace written across it. Ukraine has won the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest by a landslide, with Kalush Orchestra finishing 193 points ahead of its competition for its folk-hip-hop performance of Stefania.

Stefania by Kalush Orchestra rides wave of public sympathy to claim Ukraine's third Eurovision victory.

Despite the UK finishing second, Ukraine’s victory does still give the BBC a glimmer of hope of staging the event again for the first time since 1998. It was sung in English and Crimean Tatar, and came two years after the Russian Federation had annexed Crimea after the 2014 invasion. A hi-tech element named the “kinetic sun” was supposed to revolve, allowing acts to use either a giant LED screen or a wall of lights. She issued an apology explaining that she had been trying to throw it across to a member of her team who was too far away to catch it. Ewan Spence from the Eurovision Insight Podcast told the Guardian from Turin that “throughout the week, the singers, the broadcasters, the community have proudly stood with Kalush Orchestra and Ukraine. This will always stand as a victory at Eurovision; but it means so much more. But after the points from the public vote were added, it finished second.

Fifteen years ago, I landed in Finland's to cover my first ever Eurovision Song Contest. That year, the British entry was Scooch's Flying The Flag (For You) ...

This is the result we should have been having, and we have to make sure the UK is a powerhouse of Eurovision for years to come." "Watch this space," says Sam. "The UK is going to be a force next year. The UK is going to bust down doors to be a part of Eurovision next year. Sam was sent to every corner of Europe, familiarising fans with his song, and building up a unshakeable buzz. It was lovely for once to be able to really dig into the Elton John part of my personality." The result, as we all found out on Saturday night, was the UK's best result at Eurovision since 1998. Space Man had already earned Sam a record deal when TaP approached him to enter Eurovision. But it wasn't just the song that impressed them. "It was something that we hadn't particularly thought about," David says. If you had spent thousands of pounds developing an act, why expose them to the risk of coming last and ending their career before it began? In the three years after, it was... Record labels stopped putting acts forward for the contest and, in turn, the standard of our entries dropped. It was outdated, irrelevant, and nothing to do with contemporary music.

After all the hype, this year's Eurovision Song Contest didn't disappoint, with some eclectic performances and costumes to match. Here's some of the most ...

The song has been interpreted by some as a critique of Serbia's public healthcare system. There was a lot of hand washing on stage as well. Their song - Give That Wolf A Banana - ended up in 10th position. Sheldon Riley represented Australia this year with his song Not The Same, coming 15th. The set design was pretty spectacular - not to mention his celestial jumpsuit. After all the hype, this year's Eurovision Song Contest didn't disappoint, with some eclectic performances and costumes to match.

Ukraine's folk-rap group Kalush Orchestra captured the imagination of fans across the continent.

In a bar in central Kyiv, not far from the city's famous golden roofed Saint Sophia Cathedral, a small Eurovision viewing party was taking place on Saturday night. Alluding to the rule that a winner of the previous year's competition gets to host the contest, he said: "Next year Ukraine will host Eurovision! For the third time in its history. "The soldiers would come in to get some rest, we were cooking food for them -- borscht, soups, meat, potatoes, there wasn't much selection at the time," he said. The event in Turin saw several of the elaborate and camp performances that have become Eurovision's hallmark. "On some days there are rockets flying over people's houses and it is like a lottery -- no one knows where it will hit," Psyuk told CNN this week ahead of his performance. We will do our best to one day host the participants and guests of Eurovision in Ukrainian Mariupol. Free, peaceful, rebuilt!"

Ukraine has been crowned the winners of the 66th Eurovision song contest, which was held on Saturday evening in Turin, Italy. They may have won with a ...

Of course, it got a lot stranger from there with mentions of various skin conditions and enlarged spleens. Ireland’s elimination from the contest continued to surprise many Eurovision watchers across the world during the grand finale. Last year, James Newman, Britain’s entry, suffered the biggest embarrassment of the night — receiving no points from the judges, and none from the public either. He added: “We will do our best to one day host the participants and guests of Eurovision in Ukrainian Mariupol. Free, peaceful, rebuilt!” Mika was one of three presenters hosting this year’s contest from Turin, Italy to many people’s surprise. Not sure you have a name, so I will call you Keith.” Some even requested they hand the title over to him. It was the first time Britain has finished with zero since 2003. Yes, you read that right and that’s not all. Having won the jury vote from around Europe with 283 points, it was looking like the United Kingdom’s sixth Eurovision win was in sight. Here are a few of this year’s talking points. Ukrainian acts have been among the Eurovision favourites for years.

Torino was filled with fire, flare, and fans who packed the Pala Alpitour Arena for Eurovision 2022, where a fan favourite took out the win.

The Kalush Orchestra was formed in 2019. They finished with 631 points—the second highest in Eurovision history. It is the U.K.‘s best result since 1998, and follows a dismal performance last year in which they finished last with zero points. It’s believed over 1,000 journalists covered the event from their own countries. After the rap group performed their song, they addressed millions of viewers watching the final. ‘Stefania’ is also the second Eurovision entry to be performed entirely in Ukrainian.

Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra have won the Eurovision Song Contest, in a symbolic show of public support following the country's invasion by Russia.

"It has become really close to the hearts of so many people in Ukraine." When a country is unwilling or unable to run the show, another broadcaster usually steps in... "Obviously, there are unique challenges involved in hosting next year's competition. "This is the tip of an iceberg," he told the BBC afterwards. The country hasn't been in the top 10 since Jade Ewen came fifth in 2009. It topped the jury vote, amassing 283 points, but was pipped at the post when public votes were added to the total. However, as in any other year, we look forward to discussing all the requirements and responsibilities involved in hosting the competition with UA:PBC and all other stakeholders to ensure we have the most suitable setup for the 67th Eurovision Song Contest." It's gonna be mad." "Have fun and don't get close to the table," he deadpanned, referencing the controversy that arose last year when he was falsely accused of snorting cocaine in the green room. "After it all started with the war and the hostilities, it took on additional meaning, and many people started seeing it as their mother, Ukraine, in the meaning of the country," Psiuk said last week. "This is a red letter moment," added Graham Norton, who presented the contest on BBC One. "I am so happy for [Sam], for the UK and for the BBC who have worked so hard to turn our fortunes." In both 2019 and 2021, the UK came last.

Ukraine won the Eurovision song contest 2022, with the UK coming second, its best result since 1998.

Kalush Orchestra's feat has been hailed as a demonstration of Europe's continuing support for Ukraine, while hopes rise that next year's contest could be ...

Last year’s victors, Italian rock band Maneskin, went onto a tour with The Rolling Stones and have had three hits in the UK top 40 singles chart. “This year we had all three and we were rewarded for it,” he said. We should be entering our best and last night proved that when you do that, you get the points.” We shouldn’t be entering something that we’re expecting to lose. “[He] oozes authenticity and freedom – and that’s partly down to having 12 million TikTok followers. This allows a rekindling of people’s interests and awareness,” she said. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky also shared a hopeful statement following the win. That connection meant he could be fully committed.” Ms Romanenko hoped the statement would keep the spotlight on what is happening in her country. “It doesn’t feel like very fitting times for celebrations,” she said. “But this year it was a bit different for me personally. Maria Romanenko, 30, from Kyiv, was among those watching the feat at home.

Millions of people in the UK tuned in to watch the Eurovision 2022 winner reveal.

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Like millions of Ukrainians, Falkovskaya was celebrating the victory of Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra at the Eurovision Song Contest. The band's victory, ...

The video is dedicated to “the brave Ukrainian people,” the “mothers protecting children” and to “those who gave their lives to our freedom,” it says. The weapons: Ukraine is making use of weapons such as Javelin antitank missiles and Switchblade “kamikaze” drones, provided by the United States and other allies. The members of Kalush Orchestra received special permission to travel to Italy for Eurovision, even though Ukraine has banned most men between 18 and 60 from leaving the country in case they are called to fight. The children are reunited with their families in refugee centers and train stations, as the service members — all women — stare into the camera, some of them in tears. “It is impossible to hold back tears.” On Sunday, the band released a music video for “Stefania,” the song that helped secure its first-place Eurovision finish, that was filmed in war-torn areas of Ukraine. “The world needs to see it!” the message said. “This video was filmed in Bucha, Irpin, Borodyanka, Hostomel, cities near Kyiv that suffered the horrors of Russian occupation,” it reads. It is the latest example of Ukraine’s use of cultural diplomacy amid its conflict with Russia. “I ask for all of you, please help Ukraine, Mariupol. Help Azovstal right now,” Psiuk said after the band performed at the grand finale. This is how Ukraine’s Eurovision presenter and commentator Timur Miroshnychenko reacted to the news of Kalush Orchestra’s victory. Next year, Ukraine is expected to host the competition, an occasion that Zelensky said he believes will not be the last.

It was another spectacular contest, packed with banana-wolf men, Graham Norton's quips and welcome shows of European unity.

The song was incredibly catchy, the dance was TikTok worthy, the lyrics were appropriately creepy; “I want your grandma yum yum” projected on to the big screen was memorable, to say the least. This year, Mika joined Allesandro Cattelan and Laura Pausini in Turin. “There are 180 million people watching this” said Norton, in disbelief, as the presenters acted out a particularly unfunny, intensely European, episode. Whether this was down to the quality of our song – Sam Ryder’s “Space Man” – or our support for Ukraine in their time of need – who knows. While France failed to resonate, ticket holders in Turin’s PalaOlimpico were ignited by Italy’s Mahmood and Blanco. The pair constituted a complete about turn from last year’s leather-clad winners – Måneskin, but in this game, repetition can be your worst enemy. Accustomed to settling for last place, as was the case for James Newman last year and Michael Rice in 2019, bookies had forecast the UK to come in fourth. Perhaps they would have won, no matter the quality of their act, but that doesn’t matter.

Suspected attempts to manipulate the jury voting – The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) removes the jury votes from six countries.

Instead an "aggregated result" for each country was calculated and used instead. - Georgia - Azerbaijan

Europe doesn't hate the UK after all, it was just waiting for a decent song. This is what seasoned Eurovision watchers concluded after seeing Sam Ryder take ...

He predicted that next year the UK would go one better, telling Radio 4’s Broadcasting House: “Next year, it’s going to be mad. “Being in that arena and witnessing this tangible energy of life, was incredible.” But what really mattered on Saturday, said Bryan, was the strength and the memorability of the song, co-written with the Ed Sheeran collaborator Amy Wadge. And the brilliance of the live performance. “Someone was telling me that Sam Ryder’s song was played this morning on Capital Radio. That sounds an odd thing to say, but Capital Radio don’t play Eurovision entries.” That was rubbish, the BBC’s Eurovision host Graham Norton said after the contest on Saturday. “All those people wanging on about Europe hates us. The victory led to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy defiantly promising that the contest would “one day” be held in Mariupol.