In a curious turn of events…
...Phil has just informed me via Social Network that Riigiametnik has been video-calling him with pictures of a local Azeri pear-flavoured beverage which looks...
A morning round up
So, my morning at Eurovision 2009. I won't even try to discuss everyone, just the three or four that had time to have any...
5 June – So I pack my bags and once again...
Today I've picked on one of those big stars for whom Eurovision was just a simple sideline. He won't be the only one who...
16 October – No appetite for delusion
Do you think we're short-changing you, with only one birthday per day. Well it wouldn't be right if we were to dilute the attention...
Brooke – I’m too much … in a good way
Brooke bursts into the press conference room straight from her first rehearsal, wearing shoes she admits she can hardly walk in. This isn't her...
5 June – I lie in bed and watch the shadows...
Over the years, many big stars have taken part in our favourite TV show. Some are stars of the charts, some are TV personalities,...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown – Ireland
Dying to Try by Brendan Murray
Poor old Ireland has been clinging onto a once almost unassailable record number of wins for over 20 years...
Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Ireland
Everything about this suggests RTE are treading water. Fair enough the broadcaster came under fire and pressure to boycott the Tel Aviv contest. Rumour...
Ireland – eventually
And in what feels like no time at all we’re on the last rehearsal of the day. Blimey that’s gone quickly. Maybe it was...
6 May – Sunshine looks so good on you
It's often interesting how certain Eurovision stars crop up in the most interesting of places. Many just get three minutes on stage, and then...