Eurovision has returned to the nation’s screens tonight as 26 countries are battling for the cherished glass microphone in Switzerland.

Millions of people across the continent have tuned in to see who will take home the crown in the final of the annual song contest following two semi-finals earlier this week.

Hampshire-based girl group Remember Monday are representing the UK with their song What The Hell Just Happened. Having been dealt a disappointing blow in the run-up to tonight with bookmakers predicting a lowly finish, their performance received mix reviews from those online and in the crowd, with several appearing rather impressed.

Israel’s controversial entrant, Yuva Raphael, has also taken to the stage. UK presenter Graham Norton said at the end of her performance: ‘I’m not sure what you can hear at home. Slightly mixed reception here in the hall.’

In protest, a Palestinian flag was pictured held up in the crowd, while others watching from home took to social media to express their outrage at the performance given previous calls for the country’s exclusion from the much-loved music competition.

Tonight will the see the return of last year’s winner, Swiss singer Nemo, and there is speculation Canadian artist Celine Dion, who triumphed when representing Switzerland in 1988, may also perform.

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