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November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Looking forward to seeing the black or white smoke during the Conclave to elect the next one.
BREAKING: BBC has confirmed Tim Davie is to step down as BBC Director General
November 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Looking forward to seeing the black or white smoke during the Conclave to elect the next one.
Was getting worried for a minute it wasn’t going to appear in the Top 100! 😅
Infinitely better than the utter garbage they actually sent. #Eurovision #NFC100
Infinitely better than the utter garbage they actually sent. #Eurovision #NFC100
November 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Was getting worried for a minute it wasn’t going to appear in the Top 100! 😅
Infinitely better than the utter garbage they actually sent. #Eurovision #NFC100
Infinitely better than the utter garbage they actually sent. #Eurovision #NFC100
🇲🇽 I’ve been to Cancun. I… wouldn’t go back. #RaceAcrossTheWorld #RATW
November 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
🇲🇽 I’ve been to Cancun. I… wouldn’t go back. #RaceAcrossTheWorld #RATW
🇨🇦 Cynical me again, but the fact that the EBU have already gone public with this suggests the talks are considerably more advanced than “very early stages…” - as they would have to be at this stage (‘only’ four months left to pick an artist/song for 2026) #Eurovision
🇨🇦 The EBU has confirmed it is in "very early stages" of discussion with CBC/Radio Canada about potential participation in #Eurovision.
"The Canadian conversation with CBC is in its very early stages and we look forward to continuing our discussions with them."
"The Canadian conversation with CBC is in its very early stages and we look forward to continuing our discussions with them."
November 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
🇨🇦 Cynical me again, but the fact that the EBU have already gone public with this suggests the talks are considerably more advanced than “very early stages…” - as they would have to be at this stage (‘only’ four months left to pick an artist/song for 2026) #Eurovision
🇨🇦 Need this to happen to test my theory that a Canadian national final, despite the time difference, would still start and finish before Sanremo finishes. #Eurovision
🇨🇦 The Canadian government, in its 2025 budget released today, has stated it is “working with CBC/Radio Canada to explore participation in #Eurovision.”
CBC/Radio Canada is an associate EBU member and would need an invitation from the EBU to participate.
CBC/Radio Canada is an associate EBU member and would need an invitation from the EBU to participate.
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🇨🇦 Need this to happen to test my theory that a Canadian national final, despite the time difference, would still start and finish before Sanremo finishes. #Eurovision
TRM didn’t have the money to buy a Happy Meal just a short while ago and now they’re holding a national final in the country’s brand spanking new arena.
Hmm. #Eurovision
Hmm. #Eurovision
🇲🇩 TRM has announced that the Moldovan national final will take place on 17 January at Arena Chișinău, marking the first time the event will be held in the arena.
The announcement was made in the afternoon news bulletin.
The announcement was made in the afternoon news bulletin.
November 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM
TRM didn’t have the money to buy a Happy Meal just a short while ago and now they’re holding a national final in the country’s brand spanking new arena.
Hmm. #Eurovision
Hmm. #Eurovision
I’m going to guess Estonia won’t get the same flak for bringing back returning artists as Sweden does… just my two cents 😂
Great lineup though. #Eurovision
Great lineup though. #Eurovision
🇪🇪 ERR has revealed all 12 artists participating in Eesti Laul 2026.
Among the artists revealed today are #Eurovision 2011 representative Getter Jaani, 2015's Stig Rästa, and 2019's Victor Crone.
The songs will be released on 4 December.
Among the artists revealed today are #Eurovision 2011 representative Getter Jaani, 2015's Stig Rästa, and 2019's Victor Crone.
The songs will be released on 4 December.
October 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I’m going to guess Estonia won’t get the same flak for bringing back returning artists as Sweden does… just my two cents 😂
Great lineup though. #Eurovision
Great lineup though. #Eurovision
🇧🇬🇷🇴 I wonder what perks come with the ‘please return and save our contest’ package these days. All inclusive two week stay at one of Vienna’s finest hotels on the house? Preferential running order slot? A nice chunk of jury points? #Eurovision
October 31, 2025 at 3:29 PM
🇧🇬🇷🇴 I wonder what perks come with the ‘please return and save our contest’ package these days. All inclusive two week stay at one of Vienna’s finest hotels on the house? Preferential running order slot? A nice chunk of jury points? #Eurovision
Well… at least participating broadcasters reveal day in December might be quite exciting this year 😬
Usually we’ve known all the competing countries months in advance but god knows who will be on that final list this year.
Even the final list might not be final. #Eurovision
Usually we’ve known all the competing countries months in advance but god knows who will be on that final list this year.
Even the final list might not be final. #Eurovision
October 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Well… at least participating broadcasters reveal day in December might be quite exciting this year 😬
Usually we’ve known all the competing countries months in advance but god knows who will be on that final list this year.
Even the final list might not be final. #Eurovision
Usually we’ve known all the competing countries months in advance but god knows who will be on that final list this year.
Even the final list might not be final. #Eurovision
Good news if confirmed.
The EBU are clearly though handing out subsidised fees here, there and everywhere in order to keep two semi-finals for Vienna. Could probably just manage it with this plus Moldova and Bulgaria returning (big if still on those fronts) even with the boycott. #Eurovision
The EBU are clearly though handing out subsidised fees here, there and everywhere in order to keep two semi-finals for Vienna. Could probably just manage it with this plus Moldova and Bulgaria returning (big if still on those fronts) even with the boycott. #Eurovision
🇹🇩 According to Romanian site Pagina de media in an exclusive report, TVR's board of directors has voted today for Romania to return to #Eurovision 2026 after missing the last two contests.
No official announcement has been made by TVR.
No official announcement has been made by TVR.
October 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Good news if confirmed.
The EBU are clearly though handing out subsidised fees here, there and everywhere in order to keep two semi-finals for Vienna. Could probably just manage it with this plus Moldova and Bulgaria returning (big if still on those fronts) even with the boycott. #Eurovision
The EBU are clearly though handing out subsidised fees here, there and everywhere in order to keep two semi-finals for Vienna. Could probably just manage it with this plus Moldova and Bulgaria returning (big if still on those fronts) even with the boycott. #Eurovision
Feels like the producers definitely want another Traitor banished before the Final. Can’t see Alan/Cat getting away with that murder #CelebrityTraitors #TheTraitors
October 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Feels like the producers definitely want another Traitor banished before the Final. Can’t see Alan/Cat getting away with that murder #CelebrityTraitors #TheTraitors
🇦🇹 Eurovision 2026 begins in exactly 200 days time… and we’re still no closer to solving any of the glaring issues the Contest faces:
🇮🇱 - no one has a clue what’s going on, let’s be honest. Seems to have gone backwards since the summer.
📞 Televote reform - not a peep from the EBU… #Eurovision ⬇️
🇮🇱 - no one has a clue what’s going on, let’s be honest. Seems to have gone backwards since the summer.
📞 Televote reform - not a peep from the EBU… #Eurovision ⬇️
October 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🇦🇹 Eurovision 2026 begins in exactly 200 days time… and we’re still no closer to solving any of the glaring issues the Contest faces:
🇮🇱 - no one has a clue what’s going on, let’s be honest. Seems to have gone backwards since the summer.
📞 Televote reform - not a peep from the EBU… #Eurovision ⬇️
🇮🇱 - no one has a clue what’s going on, let’s be honest. Seems to have gone backwards since the summer.
📞 Televote reform - not a peep from the EBU… #Eurovision ⬇️
The BBC have blatantly stole this mission idea from the Million Pound Drop 😂
(Channel 4 should bring that back, great show). #TheTraitors #CelebrityTraitors
(Channel 4 should bring that back, great show). #TheTraitors #CelebrityTraitors
October 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The BBC have blatantly stole this mission idea from the Million Pound Drop 😂
(Channel 4 should bring that back, great show). #TheTraitors #CelebrityTraitors
(Channel 4 should bring that back, great show). #TheTraitors #CelebrityTraitors
I have absolutely no interest in Strictly whatsoever, but I’m glad to see *he* has gone.
I’m sure even Ann Widdecombe lasted longer on the show all those years ago. Lol. #Strictly
I’m sure even Ann Widdecombe lasted longer on the show all those years ago. Lol. #Strictly
October 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I have absolutely no interest in Strictly whatsoever, but I’m glad to see *he* has gone.
I’m sure even Ann Widdecombe lasted longer on the show all those years ago. Lol. #Strictly
I’m sure even Ann Widdecombe lasted longer on the show all those years ago. Lol. #Strictly
🇬🇪 The political situation seems to be heading south in Georgia again - lots of videos doing the rounds on social media.
Plenty of time for it to cool down, of course, but it’s something to watch ahead of Junior Eurovision in Tbilisi in just over two months. #Eurovision
Plenty of time for it to cool down, of course, but it’s something to watch ahead of Junior Eurovision in Tbilisi in just over two months. #Eurovision
October 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🇬🇪 The political situation seems to be heading south in Georgia again - lots of videos doing the rounds on social media.
Plenty of time for it to cool down, of course, but it’s something to watch ahead of Junior Eurovision in Tbilisi in just over two months. #Eurovision
Plenty of time for it to cool down, of course, but it’s something to watch ahead of Junior Eurovision in Tbilisi in just over two months. #Eurovision
That’s desperately sad news about Patricia Routledge. Keeping Up Appearances first aired over ten years before I was born, yet it is honestly one of my favourite shows ever. Watched it back so many times. Just so, so funny.
The best character in British TV history in my opinion. RIP Mrs Bucket.
The best character in British TV history in my opinion. RIP Mrs Bucket.
October 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
That’s desperately sad news about Patricia Routledge. Keeping Up Appearances first aired over ten years before I was born, yet it is honestly one of my favourite shows ever. Watched it back so many times. Just so, so funny.
The best character in British TV history in my opinion. RIP Mrs Bucket.
The best character in British TV history in my opinion. RIP Mrs Bucket.
They have all the dates in the world to choose from and they pick a (likely) clash with FiK 🇦🇱 🤦♂️ #Eurovision
🇲🇪 Montesong 2025 will be held on Sunday 21 December at the RTCG Studios, the festival organizers have announced.
#Eurovision
#Eurovision
October 3, 2025 at 6:29 AM
They have all the dates in the world to choose from and they pick a (likely) clash with FiK 🇦🇱 🤦♂️ #Eurovision
Pitiful excuse. Israeli broadcaster KAN had two songs rejected by the EBU in 2024 for failing to comply with rules and regulations.
It’s one thing to spew the nonsense that Israel should stay in Eurovision because Eurovision should be ‘non-political,’ but this is just a lie. #Eurovision
It’s one thing to spew the nonsense that Israel should stay in Eurovision because Eurovision should be ‘non-political,’ but this is just a lie. #Eurovision
🇩🇰 Danish broadcaster DR will not vote for Israel to be excluded from #Eurovision.
According to DR's culture, debate and music editor Gustav Lützhøft, "we will not vote for any EBU member to be expelled from the competition as long as they comply with the rules and regulations".
According to DR's culture, debate and music editor Gustav Lützhøft, "we will not vote for any EBU member to be expelled from the competition as long as they comply with the rules and regulations".
September 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Pitiful excuse. Israeli broadcaster KAN had two songs rejected by the EBU in 2024 for failing to comply with rules and regulations.
It’s one thing to spew the nonsense that Israel should stay in Eurovision because Eurovision should be ‘non-political,’ but this is just a lie. #Eurovision
It’s one thing to spew the nonsense that Israel should stay in Eurovision because Eurovision should be ‘non-political,’ but this is just a lie. #Eurovision
I’d also add to this that I’d imagine most 🇬🇧 people who don’t really care for or know much about Eurovision probably think it’s bizarre 🇮🇱 are in Eurovision anyway because of ‘geography’, regardless of the current situation.
Interesting numbers, but wouldn’t take them too seriously. #Eurovision
Interesting numbers, but wouldn’t take them too seriously. #Eurovision
September 27, 2025 at 7:26 AM
I’d also add to this that I’d imagine most 🇬🇧 people who don’t really care for or know much about Eurovision probably think it’s bizarre 🇮🇱 are in Eurovision anyway because of ‘geography’, regardless of the current situation.
Interesting numbers, but wouldn’t take them too seriously. #Eurovision
Interesting numbers, but wouldn’t take them too seriously. #Eurovision
Every chance I’m being majorly dense… but is it not 63 EBU Members voting - not 68?
63 = all Members *excluding* KAN 🇮🇱, BTRC 🇧🇾 and the three Russian 🇷🇺 Members. Think I’m right in saying the latter four make up the 68 despite suspension.
‘Magic number’ would be 32? #Eurovision
63 = all Members *excluding* KAN 🇮🇱, BTRC 🇧🇾 and the three Russian 🇷🇺 Members. Think I’m right in saying the latter four make up the 68 despite suspension.
‘Magic number’ would be 32? #Eurovision
September 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Every chance I’m being majorly dense… but is it not 63 EBU Members voting - not 68?
63 = all Members *excluding* KAN 🇮🇱, BTRC 🇧🇾 and the three Russian 🇷🇺 Members. Think I’m right in saying the latter four make up the 68 despite suspension.
‘Magic number’ would be 32? #Eurovision
63 = all Members *excluding* KAN 🇮🇱, BTRC 🇧🇾 and the three Russian 🇷🇺 Members. Think I’m right in saying the latter four make up the 68 despite suspension.
‘Magic number’ would be 32? #Eurovision
Been doing some digging. UEFA’s Executive Committee (apparently organising the vote) met just 11 days ago in Albania.
The EC meets four times a year (presumably every three months ish) meaning the likelihood of a vote taking place tomorrow is near zero. #Eurovision
www.uefa.com/news-media/n...
The EC meets four times a year (presumably every three months ish) meaning the likelihood of a vote taking place tomorrow is near zero. #Eurovision
www.uefa.com/news-media/n...
September 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Been doing some digging. UEFA’s Executive Committee (apparently organising the vote) met just 11 days ago in Albania.
The EC meets four times a year (presumably every three months ish) meaning the likelihood of a vote taking place tomorrow is near zero. #Eurovision
www.uefa.com/news-media/n...
The EC meets four times a year (presumably every three months ish) meaning the likelihood of a vote taking place tomorrow is near zero. #Eurovision
www.uefa.com/news-media/n...
⚽️ 🇮🇱 Lots of talk on social media about a potential vote being held by UEFA this week regarding Israel’s membership.
UEFA would never publicly confirm whether this is happening, but I’ve not seen any reputable football journalist confirm it is happening either. Happy to be proven wrong though.
UEFA would never publicly confirm whether this is happening, but I’ve not seen any reputable football journalist confirm it is happening either. Happy to be proven wrong though.
September 21, 2025 at 6:18 PM
⚽️ 🇮🇱 Lots of talk on social media about a potential vote being held by UEFA this week regarding Israel’s membership.
UEFA would never publicly confirm whether this is happening, but I’ve not seen any reputable football journalist confirm it is happening either. Happy to be proven wrong though.
UEFA would never publicly confirm whether this is happening, but I’ve not seen any reputable football journalist confirm it is happening either. Happy to be proven wrong though.
🏆 So… after much confusion, Vietnam 🇻🇳 has won the Intervision Song Contest.
Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬 came second 🥈 and Qatar came third 🥉.
#Intervision
Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬 came second 🥈 and Qatar came third 🥉.
#Intervision
September 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
🏆 So… after much confusion, Vietnam 🇻🇳 has won the Intervision Song Contest.
Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬 came second 🥈 and Qatar came third 🥉.
#Intervision
Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬 came second 🥈 and Qatar came third 🥉.
#Intervision
They’ve just announced that Intervision will take place again next year - in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦.
(They haven’t won - yet). #Intervision
(They haven’t won - yet). #Intervision
September 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM
They’ve just announced that Intervision will take place again next year - in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦.
(They haven’t won - yet). #Intervision
(They haven’t won - yet). #Intervision