Czech Republic – Benny’s bouncy, but he could be bouncier
Ssh! It’s Benny for the Czech Republic. I fecking love this. I so want to be in Rotterdam basking in Benny’s infectious energy. I...
And Denmark closes the semi-finals
And so, our semi-finals close with Denmark. I have to say that after all the gloominess we’ve had today this is actually musically quite...
The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: Azerbaijan
Efendi doesn’t sing much, but the few fragments she tackles don’t come over well. For that reason alone, we should praise whichever Geneva God...
Albania – just as good as it’s always been…
After what can only be described adequately as an interminable 20 minutes from Georgia, Albania bursts onto the screen and wakes me up. Anxhela...
LIVE BLOG: Semi final 1 – First rehearsal
I'm in the virtual press centre watching live and letting you know what (if anything) changes and how the acts are pulling their performances...
Belgium – Is he holding back?
Rehearsals are just for that, rehearsing, and in the first run through where Jeremie has to hit the high glissando he fell off it...
Ukraine: Effective staging takes things up a notch
Tipped for victory and with everyone insisting pity points will rain down. I'll be the first to admit I scored this a huge fat...
Belgium – it’s a mood
Right, time for Belgium. Again, an intriguing prospect for the staging. Having seen a live performance, I think it needs something more than just...
Serbia – I’m loco for this classy cheapness
Eight down, one to go to bring Day 3 of rehearsals to a close and we’re ending with Serbia. I’m expecting, nay hoping, for...
The Fanning Verdict – Eurovision 2021 – Sweden
Trusse is still wearing old-lady red silk pyjamas with silver brocade elbow length gloves, and he’s still a powerful singer. The song is still...