We know that the national final season can spring surprises and the rumour mill can often be inventive and colourful in the lead up to each contest, but one rumour seems to have some traction so far…and it’s one of the craziest yet! Johnny Rotten, real name John Lydon and former lead singer of the influential British punk band Sex …

The United Kingdom’s inconsistent displays in Eurovision can be put down to many things; poor staging, poor songs, live vocals, or simply a lack of effort in putting forward a good entry for the contest. With the latest news from the BBC, the British broadcaster, the latter is straying further from the truth! The BBC has today confirmed that the …

With the 2018 season starting to shape, and the national finals getting closer day by day, then rumors are coming from everywhere these days. According to an article by The Sun, the Finnish born singer, Saara Aalto, could become the next name to represent the United Kingdom, at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest. Apparently, Saara has revealed herself that she …

As we approach the dark nights of the Eurovision national final season, countries across the continent have been gearing up their preparations for the upcoming contest in Lisbon. Casting and submission calls have been thrown open in recent days by a number of broadcaster which means we are not too far away from hearing the first potential entries of the …

The United Kingdom has kicked off their search for a 2018 star earlier than usual, with the British broadcaster, BBC, announcing an open submission from the public today. The announcement continues a recent trend of early plans set in place by the BBC in a stark contrast to the previously late announcements regarding the UK entry for Eurovision. In a …

The United Kingdom’s representative in the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, Olivia Newton-John, has today revealed that she is, once again, battling breast cancer. “Long Live Love” performed by Olivia Newton-John in the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton ended 4th on the night. Later Olivia became a Hollywood star, most famous for her role as Sandie in Grease. Newton-John has …

Today it has been announced which halves each of the Big 5 will perform in. This was done in the press conference after their rehearsals today. As previously announced, Ukraine will perform in the second half in position 22. The remaining pre-qualified countries have selected which half they will perform in and their running order position will be determined by …

And today we’ve completed the set! All 42 countries have now performed on the Kyiv stage so we have a clearer picture of who will do well and who won’t! France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ukraine and United Kingdom have brought us giant heads, mirrored shells, spinning cities, surfing and – of course – a dancing monkey. Of course, for those …

Spain’s Manel Navarro has certainly been a busy man during the weeks leading up to Eurovision, recording duets with a number of this year’s artists – he’s certainly a diverse young talent. #YOU can check out the duets of Manel Navarro as his team prepare to arrive in Kyiv for his first rehearsal on Sunday. Martin Garrix’s “In The Name …

The 60th representative of the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest, Lucie Jones, will meeting the UK Commentator, Graham Norton, on his show this evening! Lucie will be performing her entry “Never Give Up On You” on the show which begins at 10:35 PM (UK Time) on BBC 1. Lucie will be joined on the show by Orlando Bloom, …