Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final live: Austria takes early lead as jury results announced at Eurovision 2025 final in Basel

Summary

Austria takes an early lead as jury results are announced at the Eurovision 2025 final in Basel, Switzerland - in the UK, you can watch live above
Results are a combination of points from national juries and viewer votes in the participating countries - along with a separate Rest of The World vote
The UK receives its first points from Luxembourg, as Italy awards the Remember Monday trio 12 points
Twenty-six countries are competing for the Eurovision crown at the St Jakobshalle arena, but there are a few tipped as favourites
Hosting a Eurovision-themed feast? Share with us how you're celebrating tonight's special show - we've already seen what might be the contest's youngest fan

Live Reporting

Edited by Rorey Bosotti and Johanna Chisholm with Helen Bushby and Emma Saunders in London, and Mark Savage in Basel

How well has the UK done in recent years?published at 23:23 British Summer Time
Helen Bushby
Culture reporter
The UK has had a chequered time at Eurovision over the last decade, as you can see below.
The high point was of course Sam Ryder coming second in 2022, when Ukraine won, in marked contrast to the year before, when Måneskin won for Itally, while the UK's James Newman came last.
2017 saw the UK fare better, when Lucie Jones came 15th in the year that Portugal's Salvador Sobral won.
All eyes will now be on this year's UK entry, Remember Monday, with What the Hell Just Happened.
No pressure ladies...
Céline, our hearts will go on, even if you don'tpublished at 23:22 British Summer Time
Mark Savage
BBC Music correspondent, reporting from the Eurovision final
So the interval has ended without an appearance from Céline Dion.
During rehearsals, the hosts practiced a moment where they re-played the star's video message from earlier in the week.
When that failed to materialse in the actual broadcast, many of us in the press centre presumed Queen Céline was on her way.
In the end, nothing. Maybe she'll appear to present the winner's trophy, but the prospect of a performance is receding fast.
Remember Monday's family and friends 'couldn't be prouder'published at 23:18 British Summer Time
Kate Moore
Reporting from the streets of Basel
The Remember Monday's family and friend party is in full swing here in Basel.
Sara, who is Charlotte’s boyfriend’s mum, couldn’t be prouder.
“I thought they did amazingly well - so graceful, so poised. They were iconic!!”
Meanwhile Darcy Arnold-Jones confirms the girls' performance was Bridgerton-inspired.
And Charlotte’s flatmate Luke says that the girls are amazing - and he couldn’t be prouder
The UK receives its first points from Luxembourgpublished at 23:16 British Summer Time
Helen Bushby
Culture reporter
Remember Monday just got six points from Luxembourg!
Who is presenting the UK jury vote?published at 23:14 British Summer Time
Helen Bushby
Culture reporter
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa was going to reveal how many points the UK jury was handing out tonight, but due to "unforeseen circumstances" it will now be Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
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The BBC has not given any more information on the reason for Gatwa's withdrawal.
Singer and broadcaster Ellis-Bextor is clearly a fan of sequins, as well as the song contest.
“I love Eurovision and it’s a privilege to be part of 2025’s grand final," she said.
"What an honour it is to announce the UK’s jury score on such a special show which always puts music front and centre. I am very much looking forward to delivering the iconic douze points from the United Kingdom!”
In previous years the UK spokesperson's role has been taken on by Catherine Tate, Amanda Holden and AJ Odudu.
- You can hear Sophie Ellis-Bextor's Eurovision Kitchen Disco on BBC Radio 2 here.
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The voting has closedpublished at 23:06 British Summer Time
Mark Savage
BBC Music correspondent, reporting from the Eurovision final
Your time is up. The voting lines have closed. The tallies are being counted.
Whatever happens now, the winner of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest has been decided.
We just have 45 long minutes to wait as the results are teased out…
On holiday but not missing Eurovisionpublished at 23:06 British Summer Time
Andree Massiah
Live reporter
Ian, Kevin and Ashley from Cardiff are holidaying in Gran Canaria but that's not stopping them from seeing the show.
"We’ve been to the contest together each year since 2022," says Ashley.
"But this year we’ve decided to go on holiday to Gran Canaria instead and are watching the competition at a watch party here.
"We’ve always been fans of the competition but we thought we’d try something different this year due to high costs in Switzerland."
Image source, Ashley
Put your lips together and... blowpublished at 23:00 British Summer Time
Mark Savage
BBC Music correspondent, reporting from the Eurovision final
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Our host Michelle Hunziker has just been leading a crash-course in playing the Alphorn, the traditional Swiss instrument that's like a cross between the clarinet and the didgeridoo.
She brings up Poland's Justyna Steczkowska for a go, but all she can manage is a breathless puff. Probably spent all her energy hanging from those two ropes earlier tonight.
But it got me wondering - what instrument would we use in the UK? Bagpipes? A hurdy gurdy? The bladder fiddle?
Don't text in. Please.
Nemo returns!published at 22:58 British Summer Time
Mark Savage
BBC Music correspondent, reporting from the Eurovision final
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After opening the show earlier, last year’s winner, Nemo, is back to play their new single Unexplainable.
It starts small, with Nemo alone in blue spotlight, wearing a Marlene Dietrich wig and a shimmering black bodysuit.
But keep an eye on that neon ladder… And get ready for the song’s explosively anthemic ending.
Sweden proves a hit in Eurovision Villagepublished at 22:56 British Summer Time
Seb Cheer
Reporting from the Eurovision Village in Basel
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Image caption,
Fans of Sweden dress in towels
Ooo-ey-oo-ey-ooo... SAUNA!
It's clear to see why Sweden are the favourites to win in the fan village in Basel!
Thousands of people burst into song singing along to KAJ, with some attempting the group's now-iconic dance moves. I've even seen a couple of people dressed ready for a sauna.
Conversations around me have already turned to which Swedish city could host next year. We'll see...
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CHA RIM CHA TIM CHA TIGI CHA DIMpublished at 22:48 British Summer Time
Mark Savage
BBC Music correspondent, reporting from the Eurovision final
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Feast your eyes on this! Croatia’s Baby Lasagna (Eurovision 2024) and Finnish star Käärijä (Eurovision 2023) are duking it out on stage, with duelling versions of their songs Rim Tim Tagi Dim and Cha Cha Cha.
Both were predicted to win, and both came second – but their riotous, unhinged energy made them Eurovision legends anyway.
They come together at the end of their performance to play their new, collaborative single Eurodab. It’s chaotic. It’s ridiculous. It’s perfect.
Israel's Yuval Raphael 'shaken and upset' after attempt to disrupt performancepublished at 22:45 British Summer Time
Lucy Manning
Special correspondent
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The Israeli delegation says its singer Yuval Raphael was left "shaken and upset" when two protesters tried to storm the stage during her Eurovisionperformance.
They were blocked by security officials.
The Israeli Kan broadcasting team says its delegation had to move location for 15 minutes because of the security issues but that it was "extremely proud" of her performance "which represented Israel in a respectful manner."
Graham Norton never disappointspublished at 22:43 British Summer Time
Emma Saunders
Culture reporter
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Our host hasn't let us down with the one-liners tonight.
He seems to have a particular issue with plastics (eco-warrior vibes).
"I imagine the rivers in Latvia are very clean, not a plastic bag to be seen," he quipped when discussing Tautumeitas's costumes.
Armenia's Parg also didn't escape censure: "I dread to think how much sweat is sloshing around those plastic trousers."
And while he heaped praise on France's staging, which saw fake sand rain down on Louane, he warned: "There's a bit halfway through where Louane looks like she's had an explosive digestive problem."
Meanwhile, Denmark's Sissal looks "like she's trapped in a changing room in a large department store by some shop assistants."
Never change, Graham. Never change.
Switzerland’s successes celebratedpublished at 22:36 British Summer Time
Mark Savage
BBC Music correspondent, reporting from the Eurovision final
As the voting begins, Switzerland takes a moment to remind us of its history of success at Eurovision.
First on the stage are the folk trio Peter, Sue and Marc – who represented the country four times (and sang in a different language for each of their entries) between 1971 and 1981.
They’re followed by Paola, with a song and dance number recreating her 1980 entry Cinéma.
Next, we see Luca Hänni, whose Backstreet Boys-inspired hit She Got Me earned Switzerland fourth place in the 2019 contest. His success rejuvenated the country’s fortunes, after five years where they failed to qualify for the final.
And the performance finishes with Gjon's Tears, who was selected for the 2020 contest before it was cancelled amid the Covid-19 pandemic. He got to return the following year with Tout L'Univers, coming third.
They maintained that upward trajectory until last year, when Nemo took the title.
Fans flying the flagpublished at 22:30 British Summer Time
Andree Massiah
Live reporter
Nessy with daughter Kayleigh and her fiancé Ash have been enjoying the show in East Sussex.
She says: "We love Eurovision and there are some good acts this year.
"Come on UK!"
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And that's the final act!published at 22:26 British Summer Time
Albania's Zjerm was the final act of the contest.
You've now seen all 26 acts and hopefully you know by now who is your favourite!
You can vote by phone or by using the official Eurovision app.
For all the information on how to vote, you can check out our earlier post.
Albania's song 26 is the perfect way to wrap things uppublished at 22:21 British Summer Time
Mark Savage
BBC Music correspondent, reporting from the Eurovision final
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Some of Eurovision’s best songs bridge the gap between their country’s folk traditions and the strident rhythms of modern pop.
That’s exactly what tonight’s last act, Shkodra Elektronike, are doing on Zjerm, which opens with the çiftelia, a traditional two stringed instrument from Albania, then distorts it with a buzzing electric pulse.
Constantly evolving, Zjerm is meant to evoke the band’s hometown, Shkodër – a centre of religious harmony, where half the population is Muslim and half is Catholic.
In the lyrics, they honour that tradition by singing “Aman misere” – combining the Aarabic word for sanctuary, and the Latin phrase for “have mercy”.
In a competition whose slogan is “United By Music” there couldn’t be a more perfect way to wrap things up.
You've got to sand it to Francepublished at 22:20 British Summer Time
Mark Savage
BBC Music correspondent, reporting from the Eurovision final
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That was a hugely impressive performance - but can you imagine how much extra Louane's hotel is going to charge after cleaning out her shower all week?
San Marino pays tribute to Italian culturepublished at 22:17 British Summer Time
Mark Savage
BBC Music correspondent, reporting from the Eurovision final
Image source, Reuters
Tutta L’Italia is the second song of the night to pay tribute to Italian culture, after Tommy Cash’s Espresso Macchiato.
This one’s a little bit more sincere, though, with references to spaghetti, wine, football, “Our Father” the Pope and the Mona Lisa – under her Italian name Giaconda.
It was written by DJ Gabry Ponte – best known for producing Eiffel 65’s Blue (Da Ba Dee) – and originally used as the interstitial music for Italy’s Sanremo Music Festival, where the country chooses its own Eurovision entry.
The song’s chanted chorus became such an earworm that San Marino nabbed it for themselves, despite the country’s steadfast independence from Italy.
The staging is a problem, though, with Gabry marooned behind his DJ decks and two masked men performing the hook.
The singers, rumoured to be Ponte’s co-writers Andrea Bonomo and Edwyn Roberts, want to remain anonymous for reasons that have never been explained. National pride? Witness protection? Who knows.
Sweden brings the media centre downpublished at 22:15 British Summer Time
Nadia Ragozhina
Reporting from the Eurovision final
Image source, Nadia Ragozhina/BBC
A great reception for Sweden's Bara Bada Bastu in the media centre - with lots of people singing along and dancing, but almost as many, if not more, filming them!