The Eurovision Song Contest has its grand finalists after two nail-biting semis and some devastating eliminations.

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With just 20 places available for Saturday night's big event in Basel, Switzerland, sadly 10 countries were knocked out of the running after two brutal public votes to cut down the acts.

Those who got through will now join last year's winners, Switzerland, as well as the 'Big Five' – France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom – in the final fight.

So who can we expect to perform on Saturday's live finale? Here's what the line-up looks like...

Eurovision Song Contest 2025: Which countries have qualified for the Grand Final?

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The Eurovision Song Contest finale will be made up of 26 acts.

These are:

Who has been eliminated from the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 so far?

Azerbaijani band Mamagama representing Azerbaijan with the song "Run With U" performs during the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 13, 2025. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP) (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)
Mamagama SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images

Unfortunately, not everyone made it through finale, with the following acts knocked out after performing in the semi-finals?

When is the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final?

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final will take place on Saturday 17th May 2025.

It will kick off from 8pm on BBC One, broadcasting live from Switzerland.

Graham Norton will be back in the commentators box. Meanwhile, Scott Mills and Rylan will be giving their input for BBC Radio 2.

Hazel Brugger, Sandra Studer and Michelle Hunziker will be presenting the show on stage at Basel, Switzerland.

You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision here.

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