Eurovision Song Contest 2023 guide and running order revealed including when UK's Mae Muller will perform on the night

The UK is gearing up to host the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time since 1998, after Katrina and the Waves scored 227 points in Dublin with Love Shine A Light. The 2023 contest will be held in Liverpool, with the city's arena hosting on behalf of last year’s winners Ukraine who are unable to host due to the ongoing war.

This year marks the 67th edition of the competition as 37 countries compete for the coveted trophy. With both semi-finals and the Grand Final broadcasting live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer for the first time ever, the BBC will also deliver additional programming across TV, BBC iPlayer, radio, BBC Sounds and online of the world’s biggest music show.

In the run-up, The One Show and BBC Breakfast will broadcast live from Liverpool all week. Radio 2 will become the home of Eurovision on BBC Radio and BBC Sounds with Scott Mills and Rylan bringing their sharp-witted commentary to the network for the final with Paddy O’ Connell on duty for the semi-finals as Radio 2 broadcast the all-important qualifiers for the first time ever, and a Eurovision icon will make a surprise appearance in EastEnders.

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Both semi-finals broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer will be presented by Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon, Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina with Eurovision legend Graham Norton joining the musical trio on stage for the final. Both Graham and Mel Giedroyc will take it in turns to step into the commentary box for the final to bring audiences their unique and expert views on the 2023 acts.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 live shows will also feature performances from singing superstar Rita Ora, 2022