PORTUGAL 2013 - not taking part

[Matt]

The rule existed before, then I heard it got dropped....now it seems to be back in place....who knows?!?!?

 

[cegs5]

Did Armenia broadcast ESC 2012?

 

[Fred]

^

Yep, they did u.u

 

[Sean]

I believe Armenia was forced to broadcast the whole show due to rules imposed on them by the EBU though, as they withdrew after the deadline they set.

I don't think the same would or should apply to Portugal, as they gave the EBU plenty of notice that they wouldn't be taking part.

 

[cegs5]

I see, such a silly rule! ...Does anybody know if Turkey is gonna broadcast the show this year?

 

[i anixi]

And so it seems Portugal will return next year, as RTP is broadcasting all the shows! Apparently, the withdrawal had to do with rumous of privatization that didn't come true. The evil secretary responsible for this has already been dismissed.

The competition better beware, because we'll be back in business

 

[Alberca]

The competition better beware, because we'll be back in business

I really really do hope so. I am missing português so much in this year's competition!

 

[Celia]

Looking forward to seeing you back in the contest dear neighbours!

 

[cegs5]

And so it seems Portugal will return next year, as RTP is broadcasting all the shows! Apparently, the withdrawal had to do with rumous of privatization that didn't come true. The evil secretary responsible for this has already been dismissed.

The competition better beware, because we'll be back in business

xcrossed I'm crossing my fingers, my legs and everything I can cross... I 'd love to see Portugal back next year!

 

[mono]

i think we will, but i'm only going to celebrate when they officially confirm

 

[A-lister]

Sad we couldn't have you with us in Malmö this year

But really hope to see you re-joining the ESC family next year

 

[RainyWoods]

I love this beautiful Fado entry. i anixi has a mesmerising voice and the staging looks absolutely fantastic. Best of luck for tomorrow. I'll be keeping my fingers crossedxcrossed

 

[Franco]

Apparently, the withdrawal had to do with rumous of privatization that didn't come true. The evil secretary responsible for this has already been dismissed.

xlol
Well done!

 

[demonl]

12 points to Portugal!

 

[i anixi]

I love this beautiful Fado entry. i anixi has a mesmerising voice and the staging looks absolutely fantastic. Best of luck for tomorrow. I'll be keeping my fingers crossedxcrossed

Thank you

 

[mykka]

The ratings for the semi finals were awful!

Semi Final 1 - 161,500 viewers (34th place)
Semi Final 2 - 142,500 viewers (36th place)