Bookmakers are facing a big pay-out if British hopeful Jade Ewen wins tonight's 2009 Eurovision Song Contest.
The event, which takes place in Moscow, is set to be full of the usual glitter, fancy dress and extravagance which is so loved by its audience.
This year, Britain has a strong contender in the shape of Jade, who will perform "It's My Time" - co-written by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Diane Warren.
Bookies William Hill are set to lose £250,000 on odds of 12-1 if Ewen takes the title. And other firms have had a series of bets.
But the favourite to win is Norway's Alexander Rybak with "Fairytale".
Rybak sings and plays the violin and is tipped to make it a third win for his country.
There will be one noticeable absentee from the proceedings - the voice of Terry Wogan who quit the show last year in protest at the bloc voting between friendly neighbouring countries.
Last year's Brit entry Andy Abraham came joint bottom with only 14 points leading to Wogan declaring the competion was "no longer a singing contest".
Graham Norton will commentate on the televised performance of the show for the first time.
The presenter is still taking painkillers after breaking his ribs in a fall at home after hosting the TV Baftas.
Eurovision has not been without controversy with Georgia's anti-Putin song banned for not complying with the rules of the competition, which forbids lyrics containing political statements and propoganda.
There will also be a gay march in the capital which takes place every year but is normally met with strong opposition from state security.
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