[Newshound47]

BBC and the EBU getting a lot of backlash for not allowing Zelinksy to speak.

Only from politicians.   Most Eurovision fans think it's the right decision - and the more politicians argue it isn't the more it is the right decision.   After all many of these are the very same people who often think anyone who appears on the BBC ever should never have a "political" opinion.

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The country is pretty divided over it.

[Stooky Bill]

Assuming they do the same tonight as the rehearsal, the Iceland voting person is, er, interesting  

[Newshound47]

I think in future years they should keep the One show (or at least do something to build up to it) for the 30 mins before the contest. They can always pre-record it on the Friday to save costs.

[Omnipresent]

I note the BBC got its logo in at the very start!

So far it looks absolutely stunning.

[Juicy Joe]

I wonder how much Graham Norton we'll see tonight? It must be an honour for him to present it along with the others.

[Stooky Bill]

I note the BBC got its logo in at the very start!

That's quite normal for the Eurovision Song Contest:

[aaron_scotland]

I miss Graham narrating I hate to say.

[cable]

I miss Graham narrating I hate to say.

Yes, she is going on! I'd rather hear Hannah Waddingham speak French

[bilky asko]

He did seem a touch out of breath upon returning to the commentary box

[Phil]

Snippet of the voting rehearsal:

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Could they not have given Graham a box to stand on?