Congratulations!!

Perfect cryptic clue for me 😁

Serious tension! Very exciting. And I've learned that our house's taste is clearly not aligned with the general opinion...

Yeah I agree... And with the votes open all the way through - who knows what will happen next!

Oh yeah, not a chance I'm that dedicated! Wondering what's coming with the audience vote, I think there could be some dramatic moves...

(We paused the interval fast forward briefly to watch an epic Baby Lassga / Käärijä mash up....)

Yeah, that was not expected, I was thinking it would be low again. We are finally back in real time, phew!

From the recap he's going Sweden, San Marino, Luxembourg apparently.... yeah, I'm a bit concerned too! I'm just liking the novelty ones this year I think, Sweden, Iceland, maybe Estonia for the coffee theme. Quite liked Luxembourg too. Fast forwarding now!

Given someone in my house has just expressed a strong preference for San Marino (I think entirely based on the beat) I think you are right about the standard... Almost there, Albania to go.

Interesting use of sandblasting by France. (Hope for her sake it's not actual sand....)

Yep, there have been some quite catty comments let's say! Would usually just skip the interval acts but they're saying it's Celine Dion so don't want to risk being too far behind!

Ok, Sweden have taken back my first spot, given it's been stuck in my head all week maybe not surprising. Maybe too much of a favourite though?

Tactical fast forwarding needed! We just got to Sweden, where are you up to?

More places should do short blacks, the best! Happy New Year, Chris.