Competition in the Eurovision Song Contest has kicked off with the first of two semifinals. Ten acts from among 15 countries that performed were voted through by voters to the final of the pan-continental music extravaganza.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is upon us. Vocally gifted girl-group Remember Monday will be representing the UK with their rollicking power-pop banger What the Hell Just Happened? As one of the "Big Five" countries who fund a greater proportion of the annual extravaganza,

Céline Dion made a rare appearance during the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest with a brief, pre-recorded message. The star won the contest for Switzerland in 1988, and it had been rumoured she would take the stage as the ceremony returns to the country this year.