Let the Eurovision Song Contest Begin!
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EUROVISION ENTRIES TO LOOK OUT FOR
The Grand Final is on Saturday, so here’s my mini-guide of songs to look out for:
Estonia’s features Tommy Cash downing several cups of coffee, followed by hypnotic dancing and a fake stage invasion. Naturally tipped to do well.
Finland’s Erika Vikman song is called “ICH KOMME” (translating to “I’m coming”). I would also recommend putting on BSL during this performance.
Malta’s Miriam Conte is that controversial song called “Serving Kant” (now with the word “Kant” removed), but the staging is someone with their legs wide open.
Austria’s JJ features the highest note of the entire night. Make sure cats and dogs and not in the room towards the end of the performance.
The United Kingdom’s Remember Monday is an unconventional entry, mixing in pop and country. Whilst I think they are strong vocalists, I think the fact that the song changes direction several times means it never really gets going.
A couple of shocks in the semi-finals. Australia’s Go-Jo featured a man coming out of a giant milkshake and then stripping, but didn’t make it through. Neither did Ireland’s song, which consists of a tribute to a dead dog.
Eurovision continues to be overshadowed by Israel’s participation, with the country making the (Eurovision is a competition between broadcasters, not countries and Israel’s broadcaster KAN fulfils all the criteria).
Israel’s Yuval Raphael will be performing fourth in the line-up on Saturday. She progressed through the semi-finals, although a rehearsal was interrupted by protests.
Elsewhere, Doctor Who’s Ncuti Gatwa has pulled out as the UK spokesperson for Eurovision on Saturday, with the BBC citing "unforeseen circumstances."
Sophie-Ellis Bextor has stepped in instead.
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