Our first look inside the big hall
With the start of today's second run throughs we've been allowed access into the big hall here at the Tel Aviv Expo, and it's...
Belgium – All alone in the danger zone
I'm almost certain I'll not be the first or last to quote Blanche's Eurovision lyric back at her this week. We're all back from...
Belarus – Now this is more LIKE IT
See what I did there?
We got a slice of pop in a sea of boredom, and ZENA was a breath of fresh air.
She sill...
Ukraine – too pretty to be gnarly?
Ukraine started on time - which is always good.
They have only had a couple of runs, but not a lot has changed. The lead...
Italy – Nobody’s perfect
Mahmood enters the Contest as a fan favourite - and if rumour is to be believed, laid low by a dodgy cold.
The air in...
Ireland – I can’t even…
…Now, based on the live performances that we have seen of Nicky, we should have known what to expect. Sadly, however, even that came...
Israel – If you are easily offended, look away now
If you’ve stayed and chosen to read this post then carry on. Don’t say you haven’t been warned.
I despise this song. I don’t despise...
Belarus – He’s not quite right
Well what can you say about Belarus that has not already been said.
It’s still semi naked – it still has the fat baby at...
Estonia & Azerbaijan
The break’s over, and we’ve just had some nice creamy buns and taken receipt of a Gabriela Gucikova promotional travel mug and shopping bag.
Estonia:...
First up this morning – the HOME team
After the closed door 30-minute Moldovan extra rehearsal we had Israel.
Kobi was still dressed like a waiter on stage, and I genuinely think that...