With 26 songs lined up and ready to run through their songs, I’ll be in the Virtual Press Centre for one last time, live blogging the first rehearsal beamed to my screen from Rotterdam.
Join me, Monty, from 12.00 UK (13.00 CET) which is a little earlier than we originally thought!
Thanks to you and the team for your commentary as ever! I’ve yet to attempt a final ranking.
Massive Dadi Freyr fan here, my heart says Iceland to win, but my head says no. However:
Italy – it’s heavy rock without monster costumes, and not in English.
France – too French.
Malta – too early (though they are overdue a first win)
Ukraine – too ethnic
I think the chances of a universal televote, jury and overall winner are nil. It could well be like last time when the overall winner comes through the middle.