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Eurovision followers establishing for his or her annual watch events

Die-hard Eurovision fans are setting up for their annual watch parties ahead of the grand final tonight, despite calls for a boycott as the song contest is in crisis over political disputes.

The Eurovision Song Contest has been left in turmoil after a raft of major crises unraveled just hours before the grand final is due to start.

Ireland’s entry Bambie Thug missed their final dress rehearsal after they said a ‘situation’ required ‘urgent attention’ from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), who are organising the event.

It came just hours after it was revealed Dutch contender Joost Klein has been axed from the contest after being quizzed by police over an incident involving ‘a female member of the production crew’.

And France’s entry Slimane has interrupted his own performance to say the contest should be: ‘United by music, yes, but for love, for peace’ to the rapturous cheers of the audience.

Meanwhile, outside the venue 15,000 pro Palestine protestors gathered in Malmö demanding Israeli contestant Eden Golan be kicked out of the final.

But none of this has deterred Eurovision’s loyal fan base from going ahead with their watch parties as they take to social media to show off their set ups.

One X, formerly Twitter, user posted pictures of her very patriotic party decorations in her living room lined with Union Jack flags.

Others showed off their official Eurovision banners, bunting and balloons and are donning masks of Olly Alexander who is representing the UK.

The warm weather has inspired a few to move their celebrations outside with big projector screens in their gardens and gazebos and even paddling pool parties.

One user posting their party set up wrote: ‘Who is excited for @Eurovision ? My family are throwing out first Eurovision party. Wishing @alexander_olly all the best. You got this. Life is too short not to throw a good party and have fun!’

BBC presenter Ngunan Adamu posted a video to X announcing that she will be hosting a screening party at the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool alongside radio host Rich Furness, The Vengaboys and singer Katy Alex

BBC presenter Ngunan Adamu posted a video to X announcing that she will be hosting a screening party at the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool alongside radio host Rich Furness, The Vengaboys and singer Katy Alex

Another showed off her 6-year-old nephew Theodore’s handmade poster to welcome his family to the Eurovision party he is throwing.

BBC presenter Ngunan Adamu posted a video to X announcing that she will be hosting a screening party at the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool alongside radio host Rich Furness, The Vengaboys and singer Katy Alex.

A super fan has even made a two-tier Eurovision ABBA themed cake complete with built-in disco lights to have at their party tonight.