ALLEN: Get ready for theatrics, controversies and, of course, talent. Europe's biggest singing contest, Eurovision, is almost here. Fans around the word are getting ready for the big finale on Saturday. Our Kellie Morgan has the story from London.</s>KELLIE MORGAN, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): As an Australian, I never quite understood the fascination with Eurovision. But having now lived here for more than seven years, I not only get it, I'm among the more than 180 million people who tune in every year. That's more than the Super Bowl. It is a cultural feast for the eyes, the ears...</s>MORGAN (voice-over): And if you are at a Eurovision party, the taste buds. The somewhat cheesy extravaganza began some 60 years ago, a platform to bring the countries of Europe together. But the organizers seem to need a geography lesson because, more recently, there have been some additions, including Australia. They are one of the favorites, by the way. Israel has also joined the party. The contest is being hosted in Sweden this year, which, by the way, is the home country of the most successful Eurovision act ever, Abba. Sweden has won the contest six times but actually Ireland is the most successful country in Eurovision's country, winning seven times. Norway, however, has been the least successful. It's lost 11 times. Neither of those countries even made the grand final this year. In any case, Russia is the clear favorite. is huge in his home country and can also be expected to pick up some votes from the so-called Soviet bloc. It's kind of how the Eurovision voting system works. It's called neighborly love and political sentiment. And if that's not special enough, let's take a moment to remember the weird and the wonderful. That is Eurovision.</s>ALLEN: We will be bringing you the highlights. Thanks for watching. I'm Natalie Allen. "MAINSAIL" is next after our top stories.
Stage Set for Eurovision Finale.