France Joins Eurovision 2025 Amid Olympic Buzz

Vive la France! Olympic Fervour Meets Eurovision Anticipation

In a thrilling development, France has confirmed its participation in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest 2025, set to take place in neighbouring Switzerland. This makes France the 23rd country and the final member of the «Big 5» to confirm its spot in the contest.

France Télévisions has not yet revealed the selection process for their representative, although recent years have seen an internal selection approach.

The anticipation is high as France’s interest in Eurovision continues to soar, with nearly 5.5 million viewers tuning in for the 2024 Grand Final.

France’s Eurovision Journey: A Mélange of Highs and Lows

France’s history in Eurovision is a captivating tale of triumphs and tribulations. One of the founding participants, France, has competed in the contest since its inception in 1956. With five victories under its belt, France’s golden years were the 1960s and 1970s, with wins in 1960, 1962, 1969, and 1977.

Despite a series of less successful entries in the 2000s, recent years have seen a resurgence of French passion and performance quality in Eurovision. Notably, France achieved a second-place finish in 2021 with Barbara Pravi’s emotional ballad «Voilà,» capturing hearts across Europe.

As the nation gears up for Eurovision 2025, the excitement is palpable. Will France’s next entry brings another wave of musical excellence to the European stage? Stay tuned to find out!

Source: France.tv