JO
RTE are putting an act who did very well last year back into the contest, and it's their best shot imo, so they're doing everything they can to win.
Obviously the BBC, like RTE, wanting to make absolutely sure they won't have the costs of staging it next year . . .
RTE are putting an act who did very well last year back into the contest, and it's their best shot imo, so they're doing everything they can to win.
JO
I agree with this, it will definitely either not win or win.
This will either fail or win!
I agree with this, it will definitely either not win or win.
NE
Seems like what they did last year. Picked someone themselves instead of having the UK pick. Pick someone who hasn't released anything for years. Say that they're popular around Europe.
Fair play to the BBC for doing something different this year.
Seems like what they did last year. Picked someone themselves instead of having the UK pick. Pick someone who hasn't released anything for years. Say that they're popular around Europe.
MD
Seems like what they did last year. Picked someone themselves instead of having the UK pick. Pick someone who hasn't released anything for years. Say that they're popular around Europe.
A lot of people put Blue down last year but at least they came 11th (further then that if you discount the Jury votes).
Let's face it, when the UK pick a song/act 9 times out of 10 it fails. I think we should let the poor guy "release" his song first before we attack him and the BBC's decision.
I'd rather have the Humph representing my country then Jedward!
Fair play to the BBC for doing something different this year.
Seems like what they did last year. Picked someone themselves instead of having the UK pick. Pick someone who hasn't released anything for years. Say that they're popular around Europe.
A lot of people put Blue down last year but at least they came 11th (further then that if you discount the Jury votes).
Let's face it, when the UK pick a song/act 9 times out of 10 it fails. I think we should let the poor guy "release" his song first before we attack him and the BBC's decision.
I'd rather have the Humph representing my country then Jedward!
WO
Next year its compulsary across all countries that the act is chosen from a public vote, so unless the BBC pull out - they will have to heed the new rules.
Anyway - Russia maybe getting some Grannies to be their entry lol - http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=47953&_t=update_the_list_of_the_russian_participants_confirmed
I'd rather we had a
big
selection programme like other countries have. Even if we didn't win or be in the top 10 it wouldn't matter really.
Next year its compulsary across all countries that the act is chosen from a public vote, so unless the BBC pull out - they will have to heed the new rules.
Anyway - Russia maybe getting some Grannies to be their entry lol - http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=47953&_t=update_the_list_of_the_russian_participants_confirmed
Last edited by Worzel on 2 March 2012 2:53am
JO
Next year its compulsary across all countries that the act is chosen from a public vote, so unless the BBC pull out - they will have to heed the new rules.
I'm sure the thinking would have gone back to a public vote by next year if this latest attempt fails.
Pretty sure the BBC would get their way anyway, ultimately.
Next year its compulsary across all countries that the act is chosen from a public vote, so unless the BBC pull out - they will have to heed the new rules.
I'm sure the thinking would have gone back to a public vote by next year if this latest attempt fails.
Pretty sure the BBC would get their way anyway, ultimately.
BA
Englebert's good, but he's no Brian Blessed.
If voting is compulsory next year, the BBC should have Rick Astley, Susan Boyle, an internet celebrity like Stuart Ashen, and Ainsley Harriot as a supergroup, against some nobody. Songs would be written by a comedian, and Louie Spence could choreograph.
It would be a guaranteed success.
If voting is compulsory next year, the BBC should have Rick Astley, Susan Boyle, an internet celebrity like Stuart Ashen, and Ainsley Harriot as a supergroup, against some nobody. Songs would be written by a comedian, and Louie Spence could choreograph.
It would be a guaranteed success.
PC
The news has certainly made me smile - rarely does the opportunity come along to hear the words 'Englebert Humperdinck' and 'Azerbaijan' in the same sentence.
This is all well and good, but are you quite sure it wouldn't break our reality?
I must agree with Jon about the 2006 Lithuanian entry. One of the few memorable entries in recent times - and given my memory, I would think that's a sign of high quality.
the BBC should have Rick Astley, Susan Boyle, an internet celebrity like Stuart Ashen, and Ainsley Harriot as a supergroup, against some nobody. Songs would be written by a comedian, and Louie Spence could choreograph.
This is all well and good, but are you quite sure it wouldn't break our reality?
I must agree with Jon about the 2006 Lithuanian entry. One of the few memorable entries in recent times - and given my memory, I would think that's a sign of high quality.
SP
Let's hope he's better at learning the lyrics than he was in 1979
(From Good King Memorex, the 1979 BBC VT Christmas Tape)
(From Good King Memorex, the 1979 BBC VT Christmas Tape)