Monty: Serviette of Doom round 2
Ok so time to get down to business: who is qualifying tonight? Gosh it's a tricky one to call. I feel the are fewer...
Glad-handing our public
I'd just like to say a hello to the two people who came up to us at various points yesterday to say hello. Koen...
A Bear With A Sore Head
Uuuff! I am a bear with a sore head this morning. OK, this afternoon. There are times during Eurovision week that even for a...
Riigi’s tips for the top – Semi-final 2
I could, and probably will, get this horrendously wrong tomorrow night. I've picked 10 songs, but 4 or 5 more of them have narrowly,...
2nd Semi Final – Second Rehearsal Live Blog
22.42 - You know what happens next. Ten countries will have their names randomly read out. They proceed to the stage. Show ends. I'm...
2nd Semi Final – First Rehearsal Live Blog
18.37 - Final Run Through - and they have introduced a countdown clock on the final reprise, which is a good move!! , some...
UK and Italy as seen by Rosé
Nothing at all wrong with Bonnie's performance. The camerawork is balanced, her vocal is strong and the ending will be great with her on...
Tonight I’m going to be Esma!
Having headed straight t the arena today I've not yet had the chance to talk about last night. It was a great show, lots...
Monty: Italy second rehearsal
Italy is last to rehearse today. Marco is still not in his stage clothes though we had a suit held up momentarily. It looked...
Monty: UK – Bonnie’s second rehearsal
We're in the arena again for Bonnie. The floor manager introduced her saying "make room for the legend"! Of course this is still polished...