Summary

  • Sweden's Mans Zelmerlow wins

  • UK's Electro Velvet come 24th out of 27

  • Australia comes fifth in its first appearance

  1. Your viewspublished at 22:00

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    Some more of your emails:

    Me and my girlfriend watching as we do every year, even on our anniversary. Loving the commentary as ever!!!!

    Graham and Tania

    The dogs have only just stopped howling after that Armenian entry...

    Nicki

    These songs are actually pretty good. Sweden let down by the guy's previous homophobic comments. Serbia, Estonia both good, and the UK's entry is fab!

    David Roundtree

    Montenegro gets the most sinister moustache award this year.

    AF Potter

  2. The verdict on Georgiapublished at 21:59

  3. The verdict on Hungarypublished at 21:57

  4. View from Viennapublished at 21:56

    Georgia

    Emma Saunders
    Entertainment reporter

    Nina Sublatti looks pretty scary as belting out her anthem wearing a Goth-style leather jumpsuit with thigh high boots. And she’s taken epaulettes to a whole new level – frankly, it looks like two ravens are poking out of her capped sleeves. 

    She says her song is about feminism, Georgian women’s history, and honesty. Good on her. And it’s another entry that’s offering something different from the pop and ballads on offer. I just wouldn’t want to be the one to tell her she hasn’t won.

  5. The verdict on Spainpublished at 21:53

  6. View from Viennapublished at 21:52

    Hungary

    Emma Saunders
    Entertainment reporter

    After all that drama, Hungary’s delicate and soulful ballad comes as something of a relief. It’s got a traditional Eurovision peace message (clue is in the title) which could go in its favour. Again, it’s all about the voices but there is a very impressive constellations image projected on to the floor during the first half of the song. Thank goodness for aerial cameras.

  7. The verdict on Romaniapublished at 21:48

  8. View from Viennapublished at 21:48

    Spain

    Now this, folks, would be just another ballad if it wasn’t for the costume gimmicks! Bring it on! Edurne starts off by climbing over a man lying on the stage. Good start. 

    And it gets better - Kylie-style snood hood, a bit of wind machine action and the man who was lying on the floor has recovered himself sufficiently to pull the train, resulting in Edurne’s dress flying off to reveal a glittery gold number underneath! 

    I was worried there might be a Madonna moment as he tugged on the train but they must have sensibly opted for Velcro. Well, it worked of Buck’s Fizz. Not only that, there are also some ambitious dance lifts a la Strictly (Len would definitely NOT approve).

  9. Drawing Eurovisionpublished at 21:44

    Good work by Dan Berry, aka @thingsbydan, external, who's sketching all the contestants as the show goes on.

  10. View from Viennapublished at 21:44

    Romania

    Emma Saunders
    Entertainment reporter

    Yet another pared-down set. The stage is scattered with strategically placed suitcases - is he hoping to make a quick getaway? But I like the way he chops and changes between Romanian and English throughout his performance. The song is about supporting children whose parents have to leave their homeland to work abroad and he finishes with a message to the audience: “Don’t leave the children behind”. Er, I think he might be aiming this at me. Kids, I’ll be back from Vienna on Sunday. Promise.

  11. The verdict on Polandpublished at 21:42

  12. View from Viennapublished at 21:40

    Latvia

    Emma Saunders
    Entertainment reporter

    This is very different to everything else on offer. I reckon Aminata could be Latvia’s answer to La Roux. She certainly sounds like Elly Jackson, particularly during the verses. 

    Aminata is wearing a red dress that wouldn’t look out of place on Diana Ross but she does own the stage (I’m back in Cowell mode). And she should be applauded for entering something unusual. 

  13. View from Viennapublished at 21:36

    Poland

    Emma Saunders
    Entertainment reporter

    In the Name of Love, written by Monika herself, about how she overcame the trauma she suffered. The melody is pretty run-of-the-mill but it’s hard not to feel moved by the sincere performance. And she blows a little kiss to the audience at the end. Nice touch.

  14. The verdict on Germanypublished at 21:35

  15. The verdict on Montenegropublished at 21:33

  16. Your Eurovisionpublished at 21:32

  17. View from Viennapublished at 21:32

    Germany

    Emma Saunders
    Entertainment reporter

    The song isn’t unpleasant but it all feels just a little bit dated. And she spends the entire first verse with her back to the audience – how rude. “We’re only left with black smoke,” Sophie Ann smoulders. I’m still worrying about that piano.

  18. View from Viennapublished at 21:28

    Montenegro

    Emma Saunders
    Entertainment reporter

    This has a traditional regional feel, featuring a folky instrumental opening that transports you straight to the shores of the Adriatic. And actually, that’s no bad thing. A bit of old school Eurovision never hurt anyone. We were also treated to some traditional dancing with his five lovely backing singers. What’s not to like?

  19. The verdict on Greecepublished at 21:28

  20. Your viewspublished at 21:25

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    Here's a selection of what you've been sending us via email:

    Is there some weird rule that contestants have to sing in English? The French must be having a total sense of humour failure....

    Guy Leaf

    Can Graham Norton stop putting down the Australian song – we know he isn’t thrilled that Australia got to be in Eurovision but all the same do we need his opinions on the song and the artist?  As a Kiwi here in the UK I am thrilled Australia is in Eurovision and I liked the song and the performance.  

    Denice Spratt

    Australia or Lithuania to win! Absolutely adore your commentary Graham.

    Tracy and Bobby

    Please say a shout out for Karina, Amita, Tomo and Ben (from Australia), and Lefty, Crusty and Millsy (UK) watching in Kabul, Afghanistan.

    Watching from Marrakech on some French Channel.  Can't understand what is going on. Need Graham Norton to host an international programme. 

    Steve Ryan