Saturday, 26 May 2012

The Final Countdown

It's almost time to enter my traditional Eurovision media blackout zone.

Yes, I'll be spending tomorrow avoiding all radio, TV, internet and social media so I'm not spoiled about the winner before the delayed SBS telecast.

Sad, but true.

But first, some final thoughts.

I'm quite scared that these ladies might actually win:


Don't get me wrong, I think the grannies are incredibly cute, even if they do remind me of my mad Ciocia and her 15 cats.

But it's such a terrible song, and I don't think Russia deserves to host another contest so soon given the way they treated Eurovision's gay fans last time.

I sadly don't think my beloved Icelanders will take home the title, but I've got everything crossed that Italy can do enough to get over the line.

Now with the final running order locked down, there are a couple of other countries to watch who could do really well from their spots late in the draw.


Firstly, Serbia with another big Balkan ballad like the one which won them the contest back in 2007.

Also watch out for the madness of Moldova and Ireland scoring highly simply because they're on late in the night when everyone will be drunk.

I don't think the bookies' favourite, Sweden, is going to set the scoreboard on fire, and unfortunately I think The Hump is on too early in the night to do anything for the UK's chances.

Now all we can do is wait...see you back here for celebrations/angry ranting after the final.