This year, the show will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan. Engelbert will perform on the 26th of May, the finals. As Britain is one of the 5 biggest contributors to the EBU (European Broadcasting Union) they automatically get a place in the finals, along with France, Spain, Germany and Italy. Azerbaijan as the host also receive a place, totaling 6. The song for the UK’s entry song is, as of yet, undecided. 

However, some long-term residents of Baku have been forcibly evicted from their homes to make way for the new stadium. At one point, the government considered building a floating arena in the sea for the occasion! In his 45-year career. Engelbert (born Arnold Dorsey, and is still legally named that) has sold over 150 million songs and albums, although his last hit was nearly 2 decades ago.

What do you think? Are you ready for the show, even though it’s 3 months away (I certainly am!)? Or are you a bit less interested in Europe’s favourite TV show? Leave your thoughts below!