People are settling down to watch this year’s Eurovision song contest this year with Ukraine the bookie’s favourite to win.
Sadly, Ireland’s Brooke Scullion will not be competing tonight having been knocked out in the semi-final.
The ‘That’s Rich’ singer was hoping to be the first Irish singer to reach the final since Ryan O’Shaughnessy in 2018.
The contest begins at 8pm and can be watched on RTE 1.
War torn Ukraine has blown away the international audience so far with people around Ireland placing bets on the Kalush Orchestra ‘s victory.
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Finland arrive on stage wearing yellow raincoats
Finland are playing Jezebel. The lead singer rocked a questionable yellow coat and released a matching balloon.
The country had previously won with heavy metal band Lordi, who scarred a generation of young viewers back in 2006.
Portugal set a slower place
Portugal have brought things back to basics with a circle of clapping singers, a smoke machine and flashy lights.
It is the first slow song of the night.
Romania take to stage with catchy tune
Romania’s catchy tune and glam costumes (including flared trousers) wowed those at home. Some pointed out that they were robbed by the running order.
Czech Republic take to the stage
The Czech Reoublic have taken to the stage.
The tune was labelled “a right banger” by those on Twitter.
Ukraine bookie’s favourite to win
Ukraine is currently the bookie’s favourite to win.
Their song of choice is called Stefania and will be performed by Kalush Orchestra.
Opening ceremony begins
The grand final of the Eurovision Song contest has begun.
RTE’s Marty Whelan described the opening act as dancing “welders.”
Easy tips on how to vote for your favourite
Phone lines will open with viewers at home able to vote for their favourite fact.
Here is how you can get in on the fun.
Ireland won’t be competing tonight
Sadly, Ireland didn’t make it to the Eurovision 2022 final, but that doesn’t mean we can’t sit back, relax and enjoy the show.
The grand finale has plenty of talented acts including Ukraine, UK, Sweden, Poland and Spain.
Brooke Scullion had represented Ireland in the semi-final with her song ‘That’s Rich’
Eurovision Grand Final about to begin
This year’s Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final is going to start at 8pm and can be watched on RTE One and on the RTE Player.
