The lineup for the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest has been decided, with six countries eliminated after a semifinal on Thursday.

Yuval Raphael previously said she was expecting boos during her performance, as Israel's presence at the Basel contest has drawn controversy amid the war in Gaza.

The countdown is over, the Eurovision Song Contest is back for another and the eyes of the world will be on Basel as the famous events kicks off with its first semi final on Tuesday night. And there are three people with a very important job to do as the show's hosts.