In the countdown to a big night in Liverpool, Blanca Paloma is slated to take the stage at the M&S Arena in the city. The Spanish contestant aims to secure the crystal microphone with a memorable performance in the early portion of the grand final, a moment eagerly anticipated by Eurovision fans across Spain and beyond. The anticipation has grown as officials and fans alike await her appearance in the first half, with confidence building around a strong live act that could resonate with juries and viewers at home alike.
Sources close to the production indicate that Blanca Paloma will perform during the opening half of the final, following the second rehearsal of the Group of Five nations known as the Big Five—Spain, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy. The plan places the Spaniards’ performance somewhere between the first and early middle segment of the list in the final lineup on the big night, which is set to unfold this Saturday. This schedule aligns with the event’s traditional approach to ordering acts in a way that sustains momentum for the audience and the broadcast partners.
The lineup for the other Big Five countries has also been finalized. France, Italy, and Germany are positioned in the first half of the show, while Ukraine and the United Kingdom will appear in the second half. In a notable close of the night, Mae Muller—the British entrant—will bring the evening to a close with her song I wrote a song, providing a dramatic finale to the spectacle that Eurovision followers anticipate with growing excitement.
Since 2014, the final’s running order has been determined by the host broadcaster for the sake of delivering the best possible television program. This year, the BBC is charged with the responsibility, ensuring a compelling sequence that sustains viewer engagement from start to finish. The order was clarified on Thursday morning after the second semi-final concluded, with the final lineup featuring 26 competitors who will compete for the coveted prize on Saturday, May 13. The selections reflect careful planning to showcase both familiar favorites and fresh performances in a way that keeps audiences captivated across the United States, Canada, and other regions where Eurovision is followed closely.