Eurovision 2021

[JaquelineBeanstalk]

OK, I know I'm probably talking to a niche market, but any other euroviz fans out there? Scorecards ready for the first semi-final? got your tree up? bets placed? predictions?

I miss Rylan.

Scott in a waistcoat

@MotherOfGodWeeFella

The year Riverdance was the interlude I was living abroad and the national TV company showed interviews with their jury members instead.

I’m genuinely sorry for you! it was amazing!

I love Malta. I go every year.

Oh- they aren't boots- just light trousers/shoes

Oh god.
That old fucker is Johnny Logan!
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Hello. Our combined scores have Cyprus (53), Malta (40), Sweden (34), Norway (28), Croatia (26), Australia (20), Belgium (20), Russia (20), Ukraine (17) and Azerbaijan (10) qualifying.

I doubt that’s correct. I definitely expect Lithuania (7) to qualify. Presumably instead of either Australia, Belgium or Azerbaijan.

I think if Malta wins they would have to create an outdoor venue. There is a lovely theater in Valletta, but far too small. Maybe they could build something outside the walls where the fountain is?

I liked the song from Malta and they take eurovision seriously. I am trying to work out which ones will get most 'political; votes. Could be a good year for the neutrals like Malta - not Skandi, not Eastern Europe.

It was all over the English language papers afterwards (back in the day when papers were more of a thing) so we knew about it, just hadn't seen it. It was a sensation. Finally saw it when I came home.

Hold me now is such a great song. That was a great year overall.

We have both N. Macedonia and Romania on nul points

I remember the absolute wow factor of Riverdance. It was bloody amazing.

Typical: you build a massive stadium but everybody wants to crowd in and play in the Little Tykes greenhouse!

Why is it that every time I see Rylan, his head has grown more? It's like it has doubled in size over the years.

I have cast my vote. Come on Norway!

Fillers dillite

Didn't Johnny write a winning song, as well as win twice.

He's a Eurovison legend.

Geopolitics are surely against Israel this year.

Is this a BBC meeting room they're using?

@Raahh

Didn't Johnny write a winning song, as well as win twice.

He's a Eurovison legend.

He wrote "Why Me?" I think.

We are all sending Rylan healing vines!

Are they like veeeery special 'herbs'? Well, I suppose it's in the right country for them, if so

Yes Raahh he wrote Linda Martin's song Why Me?

@Raahh

Didn't Johnny write a winning song, as well as win twice.

He's a Eurovison legend.

Yeah the year Linda Martin won with Why Me

Cheryl Baker is exactly like someone I work with! Uncanny.

Riverdance was massive.

I thought about the other day, because I saw an advert for the new animated film about it.