When is the Eurovision 2017? What is the running order for the Eurovision final?
THE EUROVISION final will soon kick off in Kiev with fans barely able to contain their excitement. But when is the final and who is taking part?
Eurovision Song Contest announces semi-finalists
When is the Eurovision final?
Eurovision Song Contest, hosted in Kiev, Ukraine, this year, will culminate in a an explosive night of performances on Saturday May 13.
The Eurovision final will start at 8pm BST (9pm CEST) at the Kiev International Exhibition Centre.
A total of 26 countries will face each other for the very last time, as they fight for the chance to become the champions of Eurovision.
Sixteen entries have already been eliminated from the race in the semi-finals and tensions are already running high.
What is the full running order for the final?
1. Israel: IMRI with I Feel Alive
2. Poland: Kasia Mos with Flashlight
3. Belarus: Naviband with Story of My life
4. Austria: Nathan Trent with Running on Air
5. Armenia: Artsvik with Fly With Me
6. The Netherlands: OG3NE with Lights and Shadows
7. Moldova: Sunstroke Project with Hey Mamma
8. Hungary: Joci Papai with Origo
9. Italy: Francesco Gabbani with Occidentalis Karma
10. Denmark: Anja with Where I Am
11. Portugal: Salvador Sobral with Amar Pelos Dios
12. Azerbaijan: Dihaj with Skeletons
13. Croatia: Jacques Houdek with My Friend
14. Australia: Isaiah Firebrace with Don't Come Easy
15. Greece: Demy with This Is Love
16. Spain: Manel Navarro with Do It For Your Lover
17. Norway: JOWST with Grab the Moment
18. United Kingdom: Lucie Jones with Never Give Up On You
19. Cyprus: Hovig with Gravity
20. Romania: Ilinca and Alex Florea with Yodel It
21. Germany: Levina with Perfect Life
22. Ukraine: O.Torvald with Time
23. Belgium: Blanche with City Lights
24. Sweden: Robin Bengtsson with I Can’t Go On
25. Bulgaria: Kristian Kostov with Beautiful Mess
Find the latest odds for the final here.
The Eurovision Grand Final kicks off at 8pm on Saturday May 13
Who will win the Eurovision final?
The firm favourite to win this year is Italy’s Francesco Gabbani with Occidentalis Karma (Westerner’s Karma).
The 34-year-old singer hopes to wow the audience with his mockery of Westerners appropriating Eastern culture.
People vote for you if they like you, or they don't if they don'
Ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest, he said his song “works on a lot of levels”.
He added: “It crosses targets, as we say in Italy. Different cultures and countries will love it.
“It appeals to all ages. It's bringing music lovers together and, hopefully, many of them will think about the words.”
A total of 26 nations will compete for the chance to win
Francesco has odds of 6/4 to win the Grand Final on Saturday night, according to Betfair.
The second favourite to win is Portuguese singer Salvador Sobral at strong odds of 21/10.
The UK’s very own Lucie Jones will need more than a stroke of luck if she wants to win the song contest.
Her odds have been slashed by bookies in the run up to the final and are currently at 40/1.
"People vote for you if they like you, or they don't if they don't," Lucie told Newsbeat. "It's a good atmosphere."
Eighteen contestants have already dropped out from the semi-finals
How to watch Eurovision?
The Grand Final will be broadcast this Saturday on BBC One at 8pm BST with Graham Norton hosting the event.
If you missed out on the semi-finals, you can still catch the repeats on BBC’s iPlayer, with hosts Mel Giedroyc and Scott Mills.
Alternatively, the Eurovision team will live stream the finale over YouTube, with exclusive behind the scenes footage and contestant interviews.
Find out how to watch the final online here.