Eurovision Final Pits 25 Acts in Vienna as Finland, Greece and Australia Lead Odds
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Updated · BBC.com · May 15
Eurovision Final Pits 25 Acts in Vienna as Finland, Greece and Australia Lead Odds
8 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 15
Vienna hosts Eurovision’s grand final on Saturday night, with 25 artists from Europe and Australia competing in the 70th edition for the trophy.
Finland enters as bookmakers’ favourite with Pete Parkonnen and violinist Linda Lampenius, whose performance features a 1781 violin valued at about £500,000.
Australia’s Delta Goodrem surged into frontrunner status after Thursday’s semi-final, while Greece’s 27-year-old Akylas is also tipped for a top-three finish.
Israel is expected to remain competitive despite protests over the Gaza war after four demonstrators were removed during the semi-final and five countries boycotted the contest.
The final also carries side drama around Sweden’s recovering vocalist, Norway toning down a sexually charged routine and a field packed with operatic flourishes, stunts and novelty acts.
If Australia's Delta Goodrem wins, which European nation would be chosen to host the 2027 contest?
With boycotts and protests overshadowing the event, will political controversy ultimately crown tomorrow's Eurovision winner?
Can Finland's flaming violin act stop Sweden from achieving a historic eighth Eurovision victory tomorrow?