Graham Norton wants Australia booted out of the Eurovision Song Contest.

The presenter insisted that he's got nothing against the country, but thinks their inclusion is "kind of stupid".

"I just do not understand why they are in the Eurovision Song Contest," he told The Sun. "Get rid of Australia.

"I know some countries aren't technically in Europe but, come on - Australia is on the other side of the world!"

Australia have been invited back to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest after their successful inclusion last year for the 60th anniversary, with a triumphant fifth place for Guy Sebastian.

Norton added: "Last year they said it was a one-off as it was a celebratory anniversary and you think, 'OK', but they are back again!

"What's that about? People go, 'Oh you are so anti-Australia'. I've got nothing against Australia. I just think it is kind of stupid."

Dami Im will represent Australia at this year's event, despite her entry 'Sound of Silence' coming under scrutiny for featuring the lyric "trying to feel your love through face time".

Justin Timberlake will perform at Eurovision this weekend

The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final will air live from the Globe Arena in Stockholm on BBC One in the UK from 8pm this Saturday (May 14).

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