The bookies are starting to have their say on who they think will win at Eurovision 2022 when it is held in Turin, Italy on Saturday, May 14. The competition will be live from the Pala Olimpico in Turin, following Italy's victory in 2021 with rock band Måneskin.
Amazingly, the UK entry, Sam Ryder with Spaceman, is currently in the top five of the favourites to win, this is after James Newman scored nil points at the 2021 competition. Ahead of the main Eurovision final two semi finals will first take place on Tuesday, May 10, and Thursday, May 12. The popular finale show will be hosted by Italian singer Laura Pausini, Italian TV presenter Alessandro Cattelan and British-Lebanese pop star Mika.
Here's more on who are the favourites to do well at Eurovison 2022:
Who is the Eurovision 2022 favourite?
Eurovisionworld, a website all about Eurovision which has a live list of favourites according to the most popular bookies such as Bet365, Ladbrokes, William Hill and more, Ukraine has a 54% chance to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The UK is next at 11% , then Italiy with 9% and fourth is Sweden, with 8%.
Representing Ukraine is the Kalush Orchestra with Stefania.
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Who is the UK entry for Eurovision?
Sam Ryder will be representing the UK at the 66th Eurovision Song Contest.
The TikTok star, who has over 12 million followers on the platform, rose to fame covering hits with his extraordianry vocals in lockdown, catching the attention of Justin Bieber, Sia and Alicia Keys.
Sam Ryder co-wrote Space Man with Grammy-winning Wales-based songwriter Amy Wadge and Max Wolfgang.
Who won in 2021?
Italian rock band Måneskin took the title, and 524 points, with their song Zitti E Buoni.
When is the final and how to watch it?
This year's Eurovision Song Contest final will be held on Saturday, May 14 at 8pm in the UK. Semi-finals will be held on Tuesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 12 to determine the final line-up, however, the UK is assured a place. The final will air on BBC One and the semi-finals will air on BBC Three.
