“After the first event in Liverpool’s Eurovision party, here’s a look at the UK’s love affair with the competition.

“We may have experienced our nul points lows, but the UK is also one of the contest’s biggest supporters.

“The curtains aren’t entirely closing for the competition, but for tonight we will wish you farewell for now until we come together in May.

“Our super fans are already booking flights and hotels for the semi-finals and excitement is starting to build.

“This page was edited by Emma Owen, Claire Heald and Andrew Humphrey and written by Gem O’Reilly, Thomas Mackintosh and Aoife Walsh.

“Join us again for the first semi-final on 9 May.”

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