Eurovision Song Contest: Last News

Rylan Clark has confessed he "completely lost six months of his life" after separating from his ex husband Dan Neal, in an interview with Express.co.uk.The Strictly: It Takes Two star, who is set to oversee Eurovision coverage for the UK this year, opened up about the tough time he experienced when his marriage ended after six years.  Rylan, 33, opened up to Express.co.uk about his marriage at the Boots No7 Pro Derm scan launch party last month.The Eurovision presenter had a very public split from husband Dan last year.When the pair parted ways, the star admitted that he had become very ill and lost weight, retreating from the spotlight for months due to his health struggles. Quizzed about that period, the presenter gave an honest insight into how he had been feeling.“I never thought I'd be one of those people, but I completely lost six months of my life, genuinely,” he admitted. In the interview, Rylan also suggested that his honesty under the public eye has helped him keep his career going, although being under the spotlight has sometimes been tough on his mental health.Speaking about his knack for being open with the public, Rylan said: “I think that's part of why I'm still here 10 years on. “I've always been honest.

Eurovision host and radio presenter described the single the band released after their Eurovision win, The Land Of Make Believe, as quite bizarre and distressing for him to hear when he was younger.Scott said the song contains a ”really weird” nursery rhyme, which would terrify him so much, as a child, that he would run upstairs.He explained: “It’s supposed to sound magical and it’s got lyrics about Superman, but at the end, there’s a really weird nursery rhyme by a child.”The 48-year-old added: “My mum says I used to run upstairs.”“This used to be on the radio all the time,” Scott told NME in April, speaking about the Bucks Fizz track he remembers from his childhood.Buck’s Fizz famously won the Eurovision song contest back in 1981 with their song Making Your Mind Up.The pop group included members, Jay Aston, Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan, Bobby G.The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant is hosting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, which is being held in Turin, Italy.Rylan will be joining him as co-host of the contest’s semi-finals, while Graham Norton will continue to host the final for the UK coverage for the 66th edition of the show.In 2021, Rylan was forced to cancel his appearance due to illness and was replaced by Sara Cox.Pop singer Mika has also been announced as one of the hosts this year and he spoke to Ronan Keating and Alex Scott on The One Show about his role on Friday. Scott admitted in the interview that there is one song he “no longer listens to”.The song he mentioned was (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, saying he “just can’t bear it”.Scott, who has been a radio presenter since he was 16 years of age, explained the reasoning behind his choice: “I worked at a lot of

Eurovision Song Contest.She compared the contest to the Super Bowl in a new interview, but was worried that the UK could be headed for a “nul points” score again.The 43-year-old spoke about her love for Eurovision, which goes back to when she was a child.Describing her early memories of watching Eurovision, she said: “It’s always been there, since I was tiny.“My parents always watched Eurovision and I remember watching it during the ‘80s when I was in single digits and being pretty fascinated by what I saw.”The Murder on the Dancefloor singer was asked about the UK’s chances of winning the contest.Sophie, who is hosting a Eurovision Kitchen Disco warm-up party on BBC Radio 2 to celebrate, replied that we should prepare for the worst.She said, laughing: “We should probably brace ourselves for another ‘nul points’ score.”The singer added: “There have always been political undertones [to the voting], which again, is part of the fun.“We quite enjoy that, I think."“It’s part of the reason Britain treats it in an almost ironic way, and I don’t think it will ever lose that, but some of the songs that are good can have a life outside of Eurovision and be treated as legitimate hits.”“There is nothing out there like it,” said Sophie, expressing her love for it.Mother-of-five Sophie added: “It’s life-affirming and good fun.“Who doesn’t need a bit of fun in their life right now?”In 2019 she was approached to be a judge, but she had to cancel due to parenting commitments.Sophie explained, speaking to Radio Times: “I had a very small baby that I was still feeding, and they wouldn’t let me bring it along.” During the pandemic lockdown, Sophie would broadcast a gig live on Instagram, every Friday, to lift spirits.Her weekly Kitchen

Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two presenter Rylan Clark has left his followers on the edge of their seats following the news that he will be sharing a “little announcement” this evening. After joking that he was “not pregnant”, the star went on to apologise that the news would not be Big Brother-related, much to the disappointment of the former reality show star's fans.Rylan, 33, shared a short, but intriguing, message with his 1.6 million followers on Twitter today.The former X Factor star wrote: “Little announcement 6pm (I’m not pregnant).”He then followed it up with an apology, adding: “Not big bro related soz.Trust me I wish it was x.”Rylan posted the same “little announcement” tease to his instagram, with a GIF of the number 10 decorated with sparklers. The star’s followers were left wondering what he might be about to tell them, as they took to the comments section.Rylan’s clarification came after numerous people asked about the return of hit show Big Brother.Marcus Bentley asked: “Is Big Brother coming back?"While Rois commented: “Is Big Brother back? The world needs it.” “Big brother coming back omg yes I knew it!!!!” Dave wrote excitedly. Rylan won Celebrity Big Brother in 2013 and returned to the show as a presenter in later years, but it seems he has other plans in store. Other people had some amusing guesses for what Rylan’s news could be. Camilla Morgan asked: “Are you the new James Bond?”While TinyTails joked: “Please say you're going to be the next Doctor Who.

Finally, Rylan launched into a tweet that included the words: "No one brings me down, I'm gonna take the crown. Give it to me now."Fans were even more on edge when he posted a looped video clip in which he appeared to be having a tearful meltdown.However the real reason for his unusual string of messages quickly emerged."For those fearing this is breakdown number 2, listening to all the Eurovision entries and there is BANGERS [sic]," he enthused."I can feel my hips sliding all over Euroclub in May."I will be most certainly living my best life.They’re so good @eurovision."@RachaelN92x had a light-bulb moment about what his previous tweets had been referring to, exclaiming: "Now it makes sense!"Some of his 1.6 million followers finally made the connection that the tweets were song lyrics.Meanwhile author @heidistephens told the TV star: "Can't wait to join you on that dancefloor.

Spotify.According to them, Jezebel is a song for strong, independent women, who blaze their own trail.Previously speaking to Metro.co.uk, the Rasmus revealed they were excited to represent Finnish culture.‘We come from Finland and want to tell stories about Finland, we want to talk about Finnish culture, which is… different,’ drummer Aki explained.‘All the classic stories about guys having knives, and polar bears walking on the street and stuff like that. That is true, all of it!’This week, Russia was banned from participating in Eurovision 2022, which will start on May 10, following outrage from several countries during the invasion of Ukraine.The EBU said the inclusion of a Russian entry – which hadn’t yet been chosen – in this year’s Contest would bring the competition into disrepute.The statement read: ‘The EBU has announced that no Russian act will participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.‘The Executive Board of the EBU made the decision following a recommendation earlier today by the Eurovision Song Contest’s governing body, the Reference Group, based on the rules of the event and the values of the EBU.

Russia can compete in the upcoming song contest, to be held in May, other countries have called for its exclusion amid the invasion of Ukraine.Yesterday event bosses described the competition as a ‘non-political cultural event’ while appearing to dismiss suggestions that Russia’s attack on its neighbour would result in the country being banned.Now, after Ukrainian state broadcaster UA:PBC called on the European Broadcasting Union, which produces the event, to suspend Russia’s membership and ban it from the contest, other countries have echoed the same sentiments.In a statement, Norway’s NRK broadcasting director Thor Gjermund Eriksen said they didn’t envisage that Russia can participate in this year’s contest. For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our live blog: Russia-Ukraine liveHe said: ‘NRK has given clear advice to the EBU that Russia can not participate in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest as a result of the invasion of Ukraine. At the same time, this is a member organisation that needs some time to anchor a decision.

Russia and Ukraine in May despite Vladimir Putin ordering a full-scale invasion, in what has been described by Boris Johnson as a ‘catastrophe’ for Europe.While Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told a news conference that ‘Peace on our continent has been shattered’ Eurovision Song Contest organisers described the competition as a ‘non-political cultural event’.They also appeared to dismiss suggestions Russia’s attack on its neighbour would result in the country being banned for 2022.The 66th edition of the annual competition is due to take in Turin after Italian rock band Maneskin triumphed during the 2021 contest.It comes as the European Union and others condemned the Russian invasion and promised tough sanctions to hit the Kremlin.A statement from the contest, which is produced by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), said (via PA News Agency): ‘The Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political cultural event which unites nations and celebrates diversity through music.‘The EBU’s public broadcaster members in both Russia and Ukraine have committed to participating in this year’s event in Turin and we are currently planning to welcome artists from both countries to perform in May.‘We of course will continue to monitor the situation closely.’Last week, the act chosen to represent Ukraine in Turin, Alina Pash, withdrew from representing her country after facing scrutiny over a reported 2015 visit to Russia-occupied Crimea.Pash had been chosen in a televised national selection show and was due to perform her song Shadows Of Forgotten Ancestors, but pulled out after details of the trip emerged.People who enter the territory via Russia are considered by Ukraine to have illegally crossed the border.

Eurovision, asking: "What's the point?""The music has slipped away a little bit," he remarked in an exclusive interview with Express.co.uk on the subject."Songs are not songs anymore, they're just sounds."In the aftermath of Brexit, many Brits have been keen to distance themselves from Eurovision - and although Martin doesn't take such a harsh stance, he does declare that the event has "changed dramatically" since he participated."If you can't sing with an orchestra anymore, what's the point?" he questioned.Martin believes the emphasis has changed over the years from artistry and song-writing technique to special effects on stage.This topic is one that started trending recently after Adele refused to sing at her Las Vegas residency recently, cancelling all 34 dates because she felt her show wasn't "ready".According to Martin, Eurovision - like some other modern shows - has now become "more of a light show"."I like the light show but the songs seem to have disappeared a bit in the modern era," he suggested."However, we should still participate because it's the biggest show in the world."It's great for new songwriters, it's a great extravaganza."What else do we have on TV other than the soaps? A billion [viewers] can't all be wrong."However, Martin feels that his band has already achieved the Eurovision milestone and isn't keen to repeat the experience.In the years that followed Brotherhood Of Man's win, the song remained the world's highest-selling Eurovision single ever.Some speculate that Brotherhood of Man's songs were inspired by Abba, who had won Eurovision two years earlier, but Martin says this wasn't the case.In fact, when they were offered the song 'Mamma Mia', which was then made famous by Abba, they were forced

"That was a really famous moment. How many people win a medal for their country apart from sportsmen and athletes?" he questioned."It's only when you look back [that you] say: 'How did I do that?'"Every year we [Britain] try to win it and seem to fail."It's a totally different ballgame now than how it used to be, so you realise what it meant.

Eurovision today leaves a lot to be desired.Talking exclusively in an interview with Express.co.uk, the multi-million selling artist responded earnestly when asked what he would change about it."How long have you got?" he exclaimed, before adding that the music had "slipped away" from the show."There's no orchestra anymore. If you can't sing with an orchestra anymore, what's the point?" he questioned."I feel, to me, the music has slipped away a little bit, as I'm a songwriter."He added: "Eurovision has changed quite dramatically [since the 70s].

Eurovision nowadays, as it has “changed so much” over the years. The singer said the singing contest is “no longer what it was”, compared to when her band Abba won the show back in 1974.Answering if she watches Eurovision on Zoe Ball's Radio 2 Breakfast Show today, Frida said: “I’m sorry to say no I don’t.

Eurovision back in the early 90s.The EastEnders actress began her career by representing England in the contest with her performance of A Message To Your Heart.Samantha performed back in March 1991 aged 18, when she won the annual A Song for Europe competition to represent the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest.She finished joint tenth and the song, A Message to Your Heart, peaked at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart.Speaking on the experience with Zoe Ball on her BBC Radio 2 show, Samantha said: “I just always remember that era as being kind of breaking into ladette culture, you know everything just seems a bit loud, crazy and mad.

Eurovision Song Contest after singing his song Embers.The singer spoke for the first time about his experience on Lorraine Kelly’s show today.The presenter told him he "sang his heart out and gave it his all” and slammed "rotters" for not voting for him.After the interview ended, she said he was “lovely” to speak to.Earlier this week, Lorraine said the song was “rubbish” and branded the public “too stupid” to pick a talented singer to represent the UK.She said: “Poor old James got zero, zilch, nada, nothing in Rotterdam this weekend."We all used to vote for who we liked, and then they took it away from the public because obviously we’re too stupid and ever since then we’ve been rubbish.That’s all I’ve got to say about that.”Rob Lowe says

Lorraine Kelly took to social media yesterday to clarify some comments she made about Eurovision 2021 on her ITV programme earlier in the day.The presenter spoke out after the UK's entry James Newman came last, scoring nil points.Lorraine was referring to the programme in which the British public would help choose the act who would represent the UK in the competition.“We have to do something," she said of the disappointing result on Monday's show."Do you know what happened? Do you remember we used to have a show on the BBC and we all used to vote for who we liked?"And then they took that away from the public because obviously we’re too stupid.“And ever since then, we’ve been rubbish.That’s all I’ve got to say about that,” she said.However,

Piers Morgan, 56, shared a scathing criticism of James Newman for receiving no points for his Eurovision 2021 performance this past weekend.

James Newman, 35, has addressed his Eurovision Song Contest performance on Saturday night that saw him receive zero points from the judges and the viewers.The UK's representative gave an impressive performance of his song Embers but unfortunately, it was not enough to be victorious in the contest.On Twitter, he typed: “I want to focus on the positives of this amazing experience.

Piers Morgan, 56, has issued a swipe at James Newman’s Eurovision performance as he slammed claims it had anything to do with Brexit.The outspoken presenter posted in front of his 7.9 million followers after the UK failed to win any points at the competition.James performed his hit song Embers last night at the competition.However, despite its popularity back home, the singer failed to win the all-important votes.Following the contest, some viewers have claimed this may have had something to do with Brexit and how it placed the UK in Europe’s eyes.Piers has now taken to social media to refute this claim in a brutal tweet.The former Good Morning Britain presenter instead took aim at singer James in his latest tweet.He penned: “The UK didn't

Phillip Schofield, 59, took to social media after becoming enraged by the lack of UK points at Eurovision 2021.The This Morning presenter queried why we “bother” entering as he told the competition “F you!”.Last night’s Eurovision Song Contest saw the UK entry James Newman perform his song Embers.However, the tune failed to impress on the night as it was awarded nil points by both the Jury and audiences.Among those annoyed by the result was morning presenter Phillip who aired his upset on Instagram.Posting on his stories in view of his 3.1 million followers, the presenter shared the moment the UK received zero points.He penned: “Well f you then!“Well done @JamesNewman we love you.“It was an amazing show but honestly why do we bother?”The UK

Eurovision Song Contest with his twin brother John this evening.Posting from his hospital bed, the singing sensation assured his 687,300 fans that he was okay.He wrote: "Just had immediate surgery to remove my appendix.

Eurovision Song Contest 2021.The 35-year-old singer was due to take part in last year's competition but the annual event was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.Ahead of this year's grand final in Rotterdam tonight, James spoke out about the whole experience and the two tracks he recorded for the singing competition.Although the planned concert was cancelled in May 2020, a televised version aired instead.This led to lots of TV interviews for James, who said he tried to remain upbeat during the very difficult period."I had to find the positives of it, in a time when loads of people were dying of a respiratory disease,” he said.The singer went on to admit it was uncomfortable to talk about his music as his song for the event had an