Camp TV presenter, Graham Norton, is all set to replace Terry Wogan on Eurovision next year according to The Sun.

Terry recently announced that he would no longer be happy to present the BBC’s coverage of the competition after Andy Abrahams disappointment this year.

‘The BBC need an alternative and Graham is their man. He is currently talking to bosses about the Song For Europe show, which will run some time in March next year,’ said an insider to The Sun.

‘Execs have big plans for the show and want to make it more glitzy, with one eye on X Factor.’

Terry Wogan has confirmed that he will no longer be presenting the BBC’s coverage of The Eurovision Song Contest.

“I was considering giving up before Belgrade, and now I have to say I’m very doubtful about ever wanting to do Eurovision again,” Wogan told the Radio Times.

Terry was disappointed and outraged that this years British entrant, Andy Abraham came last with only 14 points.

Commenting on the 2008 contest, Wogan said: “Days before the show, I knew Russia would win. The fact is, Putin was getting nasty, which means the former satellite states were always going to vote for Russia in order to keep the oil coming. Read more & comment »

Former Eurovision Song Contest winner, Dana, has spoken out against this years Irish entry, Dustin The Turkey.

Many Irish viewers will know Dustin from The Den on RTE2, which is similar to UK’s CBeebies or CITV. Dustin will be singing ‘Irelande Douze Pointe’ after being selected by TV viewers last week.

Dana told the BBC: “I just think it’s making a mockery of the contest and if we think it’s such a big joke then let’s get out of it.

“Certainly don’t put a turkey in a trolley up against singers who are desperately trying to make a way in their career.”

She added: “The problem is they love puppets in Europe. If, God forbid he wins, we’ll probably have more puppets than people in next year’s Eurovision.”

RTE deputy commissioning editor Julian Vignoles defended Dustin saying:

“The contest has changed over the years, it’s moved with the times, televoting has brought it to a different level. Something that makes an impact on the stage is as likely to win as a well-crafted song.”

I have to admit that I once owned a Dustin album, and not only can the turkey sing, but he can rap and dance too. He really is an all round entertainer, and I for one am backing him on his Eurovision journey!

Scooch were formed in 1998 and signed to EMI Records.

Russ Spencer, Natalie Powers, Caroline Barnes and David Ducasse soon became one of the most popular teen pop acts of the late Nineties and early Naughties.

They scored four top 20 hits including the massive top five single More Than I Needed To Know.

Their success wasn’t just limited to the UK either, with number ones in various countries worldwide.

Since they split six year’s ago Russ has been TV presenting, currently working on The Great Big British Quiz on Five. He also featured in the hit Channel 4 and E4 show Boys Will Be Girls … trying to pass himself off as a woman! Read more & comment »

In the UK it’s been perhaps one of the most controversial years in Eurovision history with the legendary singing competition making headlines and front page news across the national media for weeks.

It’s certainly kicked up a storm with everyone from Charlotte Church to Lorraine Kelly having their say on the act that will represent the UK this year.

But, after a heavy weight battle with the likes of Justin Hawkins, Brian Harvey and Liz McClarnon among the contenders for the coveted title of UK Eurovision entry, democracy ensued and the British Public spoke out as the millions watching voted fair and square for Scooch. Read more & comment »