While most of the country seems to be agonising over Great Britain’s decision on who will represent us at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011, I am jumping for joy at my childhood favourite’s comeback.
Just when we thought The X Factor duo, Jedward, would be the biggest name in the competition, the Eurovision bosses changed the rules of the contest and now Blue are in.
The boyband, who consist of Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan, stole the hearts of teenage girls everywhere when they released their debut single in 2001, and I am proud to say that I went to see them in concert (I might even treat you to a sneaky peek at the Blue cushion I made at school). But they sadly split in 2005 to follow unsuccessful solo careers.
This will be the first in the shows 56 year history that the public will not get to decide which act will sing for Britain; after years of embarrassingly low scores, the guys over at the BBC have taken matters into their own hands by getting the popular group on board.
This will be the first in the shows 56 year history that the public will not get to decide which act will sing for Britain; after years of embarrassingly low scores, the guys over at the BBC have taken matters into their own hands by getting the popular group on board.
"Blue are the perfect choice," said Katie Taylor, the BBC's head of entertainment and events. "We're enormously pleased to have found an act that not only meets but exceeds all the criteria for a great entry."
After, apparently, reforming in 2009, Blue are set to come back with a bang by signing up to represent their country with the song I Can. In the lead-up to the Eurovision final on 14 May, the BBC will air a one-hour documentary showing Blue preparing for the contest (an hour of Blue. It's the dream!).
"[Blue] will have to win," said Daniel Glatman, Blue's former manager, in an interview with Press Association. "Anything less and their reputation will be in tatters. It is the equivalent of Lewis Hamilton entering a go-kart race – he will be the strong favourite but there is also the possibility he could lose. So why risk it? ... [It's] reckless insanity."
Hmm I'm a fan but even I wouldn't compare them to Lewis Hamilton. Their reputation isn't nearly good enough for it to be in tatters if they don't win, but it would be embarrassing if they were to come last like our last entry.
The UK last won Eurovision in 1997 with Love Shine a Light by Katrina and the Waves. Will this be another year of nil points or will it be our first win in 14 years? As this will be the first time I will actually watch in about 10 years, I am hoping the latter. C’mon boys!
"[Blue] will have to win," said Daniel Glatman, Blue's former manager, in an interview with Press Association. "Anything less and their reputation will be in tatters. It is the equivalent of Lewis Hamilton entering a go-kart race – he will be the strong favourite but there is also the possibility he could lose. So why risk it? ... [It's] reckless insanity."
Hmm I'm a fan but even I wouldn't compare them to Lewis Hamilton. Their reputation isn't nearly good enough for it to be in tatters if they don't win, but it would be embarrassing if they were to come last like our last entry.
The UK last won Eurovision in 1997 with Love Shine a Light by Katrina and the Waves. Will this be another year of nil points or will it be our first win in 14 years? As this will be the first time I will actually watch in about 10 years, I am hoping the latter. C’mon boys!
Anyone up for a Eurovision drinking game?
Note: Maybe not!
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