For many viewers, the idea of a Eurovision in Sweden without Petra Mede is already inconceivable. But how did she make such a powerful impact in her presenting role in 2013, and what can other broadcasters learn from her success?

The moment is almost here! We've had months of news filtering in and weeks of rehearsals, and for eight acts tonight, it'll all be over in a matter of hours. But until the lucky qualifiers' names emerge at the end of the show tonight, we still have a fabulous show ahead! Samantha Ross takes a look at what to expect tonight.

Russia. Eurovision. Booing. The modern Song Contest has become synonymous with the great bear in the East playing the role of pantomime villain shadowing over a serious mistrust from the Eurovision community. Come 2016, come Sergey Lazarev, and come a complete change in one of Eurovision’s main characters. Ben Robertson investigates why.

Fans are the lifeblood of any collaborative and the Eurovision Song Contest is no exception. The high engagement levels offered by the access to the Contest increases that connection, build emotions, and it's hard to stay quiet when something isn't perfect. Ellie Chalkley explores the passionate fans of the Contest in 2016.

So-called 'fan favourites' provoke a wide range of opinions from Eurovision fans and pundits, ranging from adoration to outright contempt. But how and why has the F-word become such a loaded term?