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DS Fantasies: Who should do Eurovision?
Published Thursday, May 7 2009, 06:00 BST | By Alex Fletcher | 19 comments
BBC stalwart Terry Wogan hung up his Eurovision boots last year, blaming binman Andy Abraham's defeat in Belgrade on dodgy political voting. The Irish radio legend said that it would take a high-calibre British popstar to bring home the bacon again and persuade the Eastern European nations to part with their points. Who better fits Wogan's bill than Robbie Williams? The ex-Take Thatter has been quiet of late, so what better way to re-launch his career than with a live European TV assault? We reckon an updated version of 'Rudebox' would go down a treat with the Slovakian voters.
The miserable Mancunian has expressed an interest in Eurovision on numerous occasions (his video of 'You Have Killed Me' was a pastiche of the contest) and was even rumoured to be in talks with the BBC about penning a track two years ago. While those plans eventually fell through, we would be willing to put a little something extra in our license fee payments to have Mozza warbling 'You're The One For Me Fatty' with a jazz-hands dance routine in 2010. Plus, his shirt-ripping stage antics might even be a match for the tacky vote-grabbing Bucks Fizz skirt-reveal.
"Alriiiiight Eurovision! Let's be 'avin you! Madferret!" We can't imagine a prouder sight for any Brit than watching Noel and Liam G strutting across the Eurovision stage, flipping V fingers at the French entry and gobbing off about the "f**king s**t" Swiss song. Noel could dust off his Union Jack guitar, they could sing 'Cigarettes & Alcohol' and Liam.... could just be Liam. It may set European diplomacy back about 45 years, but we reckon it would be worth it.
She needs a PR boost to remind us that there's more to her than tabloid headlines about drugs binges and topless sunbathing holidays in the Caribbean. We need a singer who can erase our horrid memories of Scooch, Jemini and Daz Sampson. So what better combination than the enigmatic Miss Winehouse and the chintz glamour of Eurovision? Someone would have to keep an eye on her in the green room afterwards, but the 'Rehab' star's bluesy soulful vocals would surely be too good for even the notoriously fussy Eurovision voters to ignore.
Who do you think could win the Eurovision title for the UK? Who has the potential to match Katrina and The Waves' triumph in 1997? Leave your suggestions in the box below!
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Lucy, hertfordshire, on May 16th, 2009
Leona should deffinately do eurovision, theres no reason why she shouldn't, she's a great singer.
Leona should deffinately do eurovision, theres no reason why she shouldn't, she's a great singer.
person, edinburgh, on May 13th, 2009
leona lewis is loved across europe in terms of votes, but for my taste, MUSE!!! A song similar to feeling good with a completely over dramatised production would be amazing.
leona lewis is loved across europe in terms of votes, but for my taste, MUSE!!! A song similar to feeling good with a completely over dramatised production would be amazing.
daniel edinburgh, on May 12th, 2009
leona lewis
leona lewis
Tom, Cardiff, on May 12th, 2009
We should have the best for our Eurovision entry. Like Shakira or Yamila Diaz!
We should have the best for our Eurovision entry. Like Shakira or Yamila Diaz!
Paul, Durham, on May 8th, 2009
We should pick whoever is of the moment next Spring and let them perform something new sounding and non-Eurovision in style. All the winners people remember brought something new and fresh to the competition - ABBA of course, Bucks Fizz, Celine Dion, even Johnny Logan because at the time a big ballad hadn't won for years. If I could change this year's entrant i'd have Little Boots or someone of that ilk.
We should pick whoever is of the moment next Spring and let them perform something new sounding and non-Eurovision in style. All the winners people remember brought something new and fresh to the competition - ABBA of course, Bucks Fizz, Celine Dion, even Johnny Logan because at the time a big ballad hadn't won for years. If I could change this year's entrant i'd have Little Boots or someone of that ilk.
Old Trout, on May 8th, 2009
Kate Bush
Kate Bush
Marc, Surbiton, on May 7th, 2009
Stop complaining about political voting, and if Andy Abrahams was so good last year then why did he only get to #68 in the UK charts. If the excellent Jade is top 15 this year (and I think she will be), then that will prove our recent low placings have been due to poor entries above all else. Anyway Steve and Shane, the Eastern countries have been winning with votes from the west as well as the east. I do not think the Pet Shop Boys would succeed because by his own admission Neil does not have such a strong singing voice. Charlotte Church would be a much better bet.
Stop complaining about political voting, and if Andy Abrahams was so good last year then why did he only get to #68 in the UK charts. If the excellent Jade is top 15 this year (and I think she will be), then that will prove our recent low placings have been due to poor entries above all else. Anyway Steve and Shane, the Eastern countries have been winning with votes from the west as well as the east. I do not think the Pet Shop Boys would succeed because by his own admission Neil does not have such a strong singing voice. Charlotte Church would be a much better bet.
Andrew Webb, Nuneaton, UK, on May 7th, 2009
Can you see the Pet Shop Boys actually wanting to risk their respect by going onto the Eurovision. Anyway Jade has a good choice, you seen the rivals that she has??
Can you see the Pet Shop Boys actually wanting to risk their respect by going onto the Eurovision. Anyway Jade has a good choice, you seen the rivals that she has??
Nouchkem Manchester, on May 7th, 2009
Kasabian
Kasabian
Vinesh (Luton), on May 7th, 2009
Next year to find a really appealling song more than anything, a competition should be openened to find the best unsinged song/singer songwriter. It will give Britian a chance to expose and find a real hidden gem through a competition which would ideally excluse the involvement of Andrew Llyod Webber. British music is popular throughout Europe and a great song is what we have been lacking, this years entry has X Factor winner cheese written all over it, something more original and credible would be great for next year.
Next year to find a really appealling song more than anything, a competition should be openened to find the best unsinged song/singer songwriter. It will give Britian a chance to expose and find a real hidden gem through a competition which would ideally excluse the involvement of Andrew Llyod Webber. British music is popular throughout Europe and a great song is what we have been lacking, this years entry has X Factor winner cheese written all over it, something more original and credible would be great for next year.
Paul, Coventry, on May 7th, 2009
Lordi did it for Finland a couple of years back, so we need a rock act to represent us - for a bit of a laugh, I reckon the Muse lads would do it - Epic!
Lordi did it for Finland a couple of years back, so we need a rock act to represent us - for a bit of a laugh, I reckon the Muse lads would do it - Epic!
Sean Burnley, on May 7th, 2009
Pet Shop Boys for eurovision - think about it, they have been around for 25 years - they are even bigger in Europe than they are in the UK. They have a huge following in both Eastern & Western European countries - in fact all over the world.
Pet Shop Boys for eurovision - think about it, they have been around for 25 years - they are even bigger in Europe than they are in the UK. They have a huge following in both Eastern & Western European countries - in fact all over the world.
Russ Cooper, Birmingham, on May 7th, 2009
I think Graham Norton would make the ideal replacement for Terry Wogan.
I think Graham Norton would make the ideal replacement for Terry Wogan.
peter Greenwich, on May 7th, 2009
Definitely Pet Shop Boys. The only people to produce a poppy crowd pleaser.
Definitely Pet Shop Boys. The only people to produce a poppy crowd pleaser.
Shane, West Midlands, on May 7th, 2009
We need to stop trying to win Eurovision because it will never happen with too much political voting. Make Eurovision fun and let Goldie Looking Chain have a go!
We need to stop trying to win Eurovision because it will never happen with too much political voting. Make Eurovision fun and let Goldie Looking Chain have a go!
Steve, Warrington, on May 7th, 2009
We should give up the ghost on Eurovision now. It is far to pc and political to continue in it's current format. It has lost it's original appeal and will take more than Graham Norton as well. Scrap the karoke challenge and get someone who is respected across europe.
We should give up the ghost on Eurovision now. It is far to pc and political to continue in it's current format. It has lost it's original appeal and will take more than Graham Norton as well. Scrap the karoke challenge and get someone who is respected across europe.
Jon, W London, on May 7th, 2009
Omg all those suggestions are terrible! None of them would get us top 20 let alone win! We should think more along the lines of The Saturdays, Girl Aloud, Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke. Jade will definatly give us a much better result them previous years. The UK will be surprised this year.
Omg all those suggestions are terrible! None of them would get us top 20 let alone win! We should think more along the lines of The Saturdays, Girl Aloud, Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke. Jade will definatly give us a much better result them previous years. The UK will be surprised this year.
Brendan, Surrey, on May 7th, 2009
(Not that they would EVER consider it) Pet Shop Boys would be our best bet, they are big in Greece, Italy, Spain but more importantly Eastern Europe who will always whoop our arses otherwise.
(Not that they would EVER consider it) Pet Shop Boys would be our best bet, they are big in Greece, Italy, Spain but more importantly Eastern Europe who will always whoop our arses otherwise.
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This is a shame for the UK to have Graham Norton to comment one of the most interesting musical show of Europe. Is that true that all United Kingdom do not have a better commentator than that "not funny" wired piece of s**t. Unbelievable !!!!!