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The Eurovision List for Friday 17th May Written by on May 17, 2013

ESC Insight have washed themselves clean from the blood bath committed at last nights 2nd semi, stumbled out of the hotel room with the sunglasses on and are trawling through the top stories in Eurovision world for one more day.

Let’s all laugh at Eurovision

Following on from The Guardians’ terrific piece regarding why BBC should take the contest seriously, the editors examine why its time to emerge from the deep hole dug by Terry Wogan and stop laughing at the foreigners.

Karen Fricker examines the deep-rooted UK attitudes here

Winning advice?

Englebert Humperdinck offers his advice to this years UK contestant Bonnie Tyler.  We hope not in regards to how to win the contest. However he does state it will be the longest of her life – but not as long as those poor people having to stand through all 4 hours of the show.

The Humps’ son and manager reports for the Daily Mail

Scissor Sisters for Eurovision?

Ana Matronic, member of the Scissor Sisters and commentator for BBC3 at the semi finals this year has been asked her opinions of this years contest.  “Its’ like drag act on steroids” says Ana, but the question remains, will we see her back next year and on-stage?

Find out the answer within The Sun

30 years of Australia at Eurovision

The Aussies are in force at the contest this year and are featuring heavily both on and off screen.  Whilst today saw the first official Australian fan meet with the Australian broadcasters SBS, their commentators give their opinions on why they really love the contest so much on the other side of the world

Local paper The West  gives us the reasons from down under

 

 

 

About The Author: Sharleen Wright

Sharleen Wright is the co-founder of ESC Insight and a freelance journalist and researcher. She has previously worked for numerous community radio stations in Sydney Australia, and contributed to the wider world of comedy holding production and promotions roles at both the Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Her written words have appeared online, as well as The List magazine, and numerous fanzines on the topics of television and specifically, Eurovision . She is currently based in Australia and undertaking research on food and event tourism. You can follow Sharleen on Twitter (@sharly77) and Facebook (facebook.com/sharleenwright).

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