Eurovision 2023: Final running order, latest odds.

According to the bookies, Sweden remains favourite to win Eurovision 2023 with Loreen’s”Tattoo” followed by Finland’s infectious “Cha Cha Cha” and Ukraine’s “Heart of Steel.”

Australia’s Voyager is currently sitting around 14th of the 26 acts.

Amongst the latest news, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is unhappy with a decision to block Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from making an address.

“The Eurovision Song Contest is an international entertainment show and governed by strict rules and principles which have been established since its creation,” a statement from EBU said.

“As part of these, one of the cornerstones of the contest is the non-political nature of the event.

“This principle prohibits the possibility of making political or similar statements as part of the contest.”

Meanwhile there is chatter of a secret surprise to feature in the Final… Paul McCartney anyone?

…and Luxembourg has announced a return in 2024 after a 30 year absence.

According to bookies here are the winning chances (listed up to Australia).

1. Sweden Loreen – Tattoo 52%
2. Finland Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha 22%
3. Ukraine Tvorchi – Heart of Steel 6%
4. Israel Noa Kirel – Unicorn 4%
5. Spain Blanca Paloma – Eaea 3%
6. France La Zarra – Évidemment 3%
7. Norway Alessandra – Queen of Kings 3%
8. Italy Marco Mengoni – Due vite 1%
9. United Kingdom Mae Muller – I Wrote A Song 1%
10. Austria Teya & Salena – Who The Hell Is Edgar? 1%
11. Croatia Let 3 – Mama ŠČ! 1%
12. Belgium Gustaph – Because of You 1%
13. Armenia Brunette – Future Lover 1%
14. Australia Voyager – Promise 1%

Live:

Eurovision Song Contest Final Live 5am AEST Sunday on SBS *

* Voting www.esc.vote (20 votes per person, 65c per vote).

Replays on SBS (no voting):

Eurovision: Semi Final 2 7:30pm Saturday
Eurovision: Final 7:30pm Sunday