Will Irish eyes be smiling?
Ireland, and one of the biggest stars of this year’s contest, Nicky Byrne from Westlife. I have to be honest we’ve all been a...
Ireland – I can’t even…
…Now, based on the live performances that we have seen of Nicky, we should have known what to expect. Sadly, however, even that came...
Israel’s sparkling star
Israel is up now. I have to say that along with Bulgaria this is my favourite entry this year. What are they going to...
Israel – Well now then…
….If Switzerland was particularly poor (and believe me it was poorer than Poor P McPoor) then Hovi has just come on stage and completely...
Justs not getting Latvia
Latvia’s up first this morning. Justs is in a black leather biker jacket and a soft maroon t-shirt, and is alone on stage.
The stage...
Latvia – Justs in time??
Well Day 3 opens with something decent! – Not a lot has changed from the national final to be honest and Justs emotes the...
How to make a Maltese cross
There’s been so much talk about this. When I posted my Countdown on my Facebook page I was surprised by the level of dislike...
Delicious Icelandic darkness
A big set-up for Greta and only two runs through. It’s not hugely changed from the Icelandic final: the start seems darker with a longer...
If she hears the voices she can’t concentrate
This seems to have split opinion in the press centre. Russia have definitely stolen all of her power and thunder with the visual effects...
Montenegro, with Greek distraction
I’ve just been having a strum on a Greek man’s instrument. It was very jolly. He’s the one who plays it in the opening...