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Eurovision 2025: Sweden's Keyyo to Announce Jury Votes
Get ready Eurovision fans! The excitement is building for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Grand Final, and we've got some exciting news from Sweden. Swedish broadcaster SVT has just announced that comedian, TV presenter, and former YouTuber, Kristina Petrushina – better known as Keyyo – will be revealing the Swedish jury's votes during the big night!
Keyyo is no stranger to the Eurovision spotlight. Later this year, she co-hosted Melodifestivalen 2025, Sweden's national Eurovision selection show, alongside Edvin Törnblom. This experience makes her the perfect choice to announce the results, bringing a familiar face and engaging personality to the Grand Final.
A Growing List of Spokespeople
Keyyo joins a star-studded lineup of spokespersons already announced for Eurovision 2025. So far, we know the following countries have their announcers lined up:
- Albania: Andri Xhahu
- Azerbaijan: Safura
- Belgium: Manu Van Acker
- Cyprus: Loukas Hamatsos
- Czechia: Radka Rosická
- Estonia: Estoni Kohver
- Finland: Jasmin Beloued
- France: Émilie Mazoyer
- Georgia: Nutsa Buzaladze
- Greece: Jenny Theona
- Ireland: Nicky Byrne
- Israel: Eden Golan
- Italy: Topo Gigio
- Netherlands: Chantal Janzen
- Poland: Aleksandra Budka
- San Marino: Senhit
- Slovenia: Lorella Flego
- Spain: Chanel
- Sweden: Keyyo
- Switzerland: Mélanie Freymond and Sven Epiney
- Ukraine: Jerry Heil
- United Kingdom: Ncuti Gatwa
It’s quite the international array of talent!
Sweden's KAJ and a Swedish Song
Sweden's entry this year, KAJ, is bringing something special to Basel. Their song, "Bara bada bastu," is the first Swedish Eurovision entry sung entirely in Swedish since 1998, and the first Swedish-language Eurovision entry since 2012. KAJ successfully qualified for the Grand Final after a strong performance in the first semi-final on May 13th.
Iceland's VÆB Celebrate Semi-Final Success
Meanwhile, over in Iceland, the excitement is palpable. The Icelandic duo VÆB, comprising brothers Hálfdán Helgi and Matthías Davíð, celebrated a surprise qualification to the Grand Final after their semi-final performance. "We’re just so happy and grateful," they shared, planning a quiet celebration before the big night.
Their success story is a reminder that anything can happen in Eurovision! Their journey from underdogs to finalists is truly inspiring.
Eurovision 2025: A Global Spectacle
With millions of viewers tuning in worldwide, Eurovision 2025 is shaping up to be a spectacular event. The impressive viewing figures from the first semi-final, particularly from Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain, show the continued global appeal of the competition. Countries like Portugal also saw a significant increase in viewership compared to last year, highlighting the growing excitement surrounding the event.
The Grand Final on May 17th promises a night full of incredible performances, stunning visuals, and nail-biting suspense. With Keyyo adding her flair to the Swedish jury announcement, the anticipation is reaching fever pitch. Don’t miss it!
Conclusion
Eurovision 2025 is proving to be a thrilling contest, with unexpected triumphs, strong performances, and a diverse array of talent both on and off stage. From Sweden's Keyyo announcing the jury votes to Iceland's VÆB securing their Grand Final spot, the competition is delivering memorable moments and showcasing the power of music to unite the world.
