Overview
- The BBC, which confirmed the full presenting team Thursday, named Angela Scanlon to replace Scott Mills and join Rylan Clark for the semi-final TV commentary in Vienna.
- Sara Cox will front live coverage on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, and Drag Race UK winner Tia Kofi will serve as the BBC’s digital correspondent from backstage.
- The contest takes place in Vienna with semi-finals on 12 and 14 May and the Grand Final on 16 May, broadcasting live on BBC One, iPlayer, Radio 2, and Sounds.
- The lineup features 35 countries after withdrawals by Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Iceland over Israel’s participation, which the BBC says aligns with EBU rules and new safeguards adopted in December.
- The UK is pre-qualified for the final as a big-four broadcaster with Look Mum No Computer performing “Eins, Zwei, Drei,” while bookmakers list Finland as the current favorite.