Eurovision song contest 2023 final updates from Liverpool: Start time, countries, running order and results when they come

Twenty-six acts will perform tonight in the hope of being named Eurovision winner for 2023.
The contest is being held in Liverpool this year at the M&S Bank Arena. Twenty finalists went through this week after the semi-finals and tonight, they will join the big five, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom, along with 2022 champions Ukraine.
This year, Mae Muller represents the UK with her song entry I Wrote A Song. In 2022, the UK contestant was Sam Ryder with Space Man – he came in second place.
The Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be live on BBC One at 8pm on Saturday, May 13.
Here are all the updates and reaction to the 2023 Eurovision final. If you’re out and about in Liverpool, let us know and we’ll give you a shout out – any pictures send to contact@featurepaper.com
