United Kingdom in The Eurovision Song Contest 2009 - at Eurovision

At Eurovision

The United Kingdom and other "Big Four" countries automatically qualified for the final. On 16 March 2009, it was decided that the United Kingdom would perform in the final in the 23rd position. At the contest, Jade was accompanied on stage by Andrew Lloyd Webber, who played the piano during the performance. Jade wore a dress that was designed by the designer Amanda Wakeley. Arlene Philips was hired to choreograph the final performance.

Terry Wogan announced he would not be returning as commentator, a role he has performed continuously since 1980. He was succeeded in the role by Graham Norton, host of the Eurovision Dance Contest 2007 and 2008. Paddy O'Connell and Sarah Cawood commentated during the two semi finals. The results of the UK televoting were announced by former Blue singer, Duncan James. At the end of voting, the UK received 173 points, placing it fifth; however, the UK would have finished 3rd with 223 points if only the juries' votes had counted. The show received an average of 7.8 million viewers, which is a 35.3% share of the UK TV audience.