What time and channel is Eurovision 2022 on tonight and who is the UK spokesperson?

The 66th Eurovision song contest is gracing our screens tonight (Saturda, May 14), live from Turin, Italy. The grand final will see the top 25 countries battle it out at the PalaOlympico to become Eurovision champion.

Last year's winners Måneskin will be making an appearance too, treating fans to an exclusive performance of their latest single Supermodel. Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra are tipped as the favourites to win the 66th song contest, but the UK isn't far behind.

Sam Ryder is the second favourite to win, according to bookmakers Coral. The Essex lad will be flying the flag for the UK with his pop tune SPACE MAN. The song, which has racked up almost five million streams on Spotify, was created by Sam and writers who've collaborated with the likes of Bonnie Tyler and Ed Sheeran.

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Presenters Mika, Laura Pausini and Alessandro Cattelan will be fronting the show, with Graham Norton providing his classic quips live on BBC One. And for the first time ever, the UK's all-important points will be announced from MediaCity, Salford. So, what time does all the Eurovision action kick off tonight?

The Eurovision grand final starts at 8pm tonight, with four hours of coverage lasting until midnight. You can watch live on BBC One or BBC iPlayer, or listen live via BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.

TV presenter AJ Odudu will be making history when she reveals which country the UK has awarded 'douze points' to tonight. The announcement will be made from MediaCity, Salford - making it the first time ever the segment has been broadcast from the north west.

The Strictly Come Dancing alum, 34, will take over the role from Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden, who shared our jury's favourite