[Novo]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

Actually in a more open contest, those kind of votes 5 to 8s could be enough to win if it was near across the board. That of course is 'if' the voting in Eurovision this year will be the same as last year.

But it hasn't been an open contest for years.. so it's not going to be enough, there is always a few countries that create a massive lead over the rest and pick up 10 & 12 points from neighbouring countries

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Novo

But it hasn't been an open contest for years.. so it's not going to be enough, there is always a few countries that create a massive lead over the rest and pick up 10 & 12 points from neighbouring countries

You are absolutely right, but Ireland is not as hated like the UK is across the newer countries who vote highly for each other,if the song is liked and you have 2 full of life characters like Jedward then as with Norway one year who always got near no points every year, then the votes can swing their way.

I accept its a political contest now but Ireland is seen as a better country than the UK.

To the comment by Stu that the whole of Ireland didn't vote for Jedward to be the representing act for the country,that's also true , but of all the choices to represent Ireland in the contest, they were the ones chosen by public vote, so maybe you are right that the whole country may not love Jedward but they certainly don't appear to dislike them much either.Certainly not the way you do anyway.

I think they are well suited to Eurovision, I think Louis also knows full well, this can really establish them worldwide,they are likely to at some point in the future become like an Ant and Dec, love them or hate them,they are here to stay, the haters of them can huff and puff all they like until they go red in the face but Louis is going to keep these lads well in the media and develop a massive career for them on TV,likely even in the States too.