[Stuart]

I've been watching the feedback on Twitter where people have been ranking pres. It's been commented the branding is bold and straightforward this year, as opposed to the deep, textured graphics used over the last few years (peaking last year, with Turin's elaborate graphics). Some have said they look 'basic' but I think they're a bit of a full-circle evolution, and some of the transitions/aniomations are stunning - like they way they flip Julia Sanina's name into Ukrainian.

The BBC has done a tremendous job at featuring the UK (and Ukraine's) creative industries on this! And a shout out to Hannah Waddingham, who is just sensational! Super glam, slightly irreverent and self-deprecating - she's just incredible. How different this feels from the way we put on the last one I remember watching as a 14 year old...

I think the BBC have done an amazing job. I was pleased that Suspilne (Ukrainian PSB) were name-checked last night by one of the presenters. It's not their fault they weren't allowed to host because of circumstances.

Because of the excellent stage performances, I have now changed my winning preference from Sweden to Cyprus.

I am somewhat shallow in my decision making process regarding such events. I voted for that mangled tuneless diatribe from Greece, because my mate has a partner from Greece who hates it, was embarrassed, and even his Mother sent messages to me saying "don't vote for Greece"!

Eurovision is fun!