Tonight's show in Basel will see performances from 18 of the 37 countries taking part, including the bookmakers’ favourite, KAJ.

Eurovision 2025 kicked off the first semi-final of the competition on Tuesday evening (May 13) in Basel, Switzerland, where some of this year’s most popular contestants will be vying for a place in the Grand Final. However, within minutes of the show starting, BBC One viewers were instantly blown away by the opening performance.

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