[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

Omg Maru let me introduce you to a glorious world!

Every year most countries in Europe (and Australia, because you know, they’re super close lol) enter a song for big a music contest performed on TV. And then all the countries vote for their fave song.

Think glitter, think camp, think trashy outfits and cringey choreography, terrible songs and hilarious commentary from Graham Norton.

It’s also how ABBA and Celine Dion got famous (they won their years)

….and thats just in Ben’s house most evenings…

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Ammi

….and thats just in Ben’s house most evenings…

[Maru]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

Omg Maru let me introduce you to a glorious world!

Every year most countries in Europe (and Australia, because you know, they’re super close lol) enter a song for big a music contest performed on TV. And then all the countries vote for their fave song.

Think glitter, think camp, think trashy outfits and cringey choreography, terrible songs and hilarious commentary from Graham Norton.

It’s also how ABBA and Celine Dion got famous (they won their years)

Now just trying to think how this works in Strictly but sounds all very international

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Maru

Now just trying to think how this works in Strictly but sounds all very international

You must watch it when it starts. It's just brilliant!

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Maru

Now just trying to think how this works in Strictly but sounds all very international

Here’s a sample of types of songs you can expect to enjoy.

Youtube video

[Niamh.]

Oh boo are we back to Eurovision again lol

[Parmy]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Oh boo are we back to Eurovision again lol

Just pm Nicky to sort you one.

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Oh boo are we back to Eurovision again lol

Shhh. Potato week is coming up. Let me have my week.

[Strictly Jake]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

Shhh. Potato week is coming up. Let me have my week.

Irish week should be a thing at some point to be fair.

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Irish week should be a thing at some point to be fair.

Oh god ha

[Strictly Jake]

I don't know what to do cos some people really want eurovision week and some people really don't. It feels like good timing to do one in week 3 with the eurovision final next weekend. To make it easier should I just say the acts that have represented the UK or does that make it harder?

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

I don't know what to do cos some people really want eurovision week and some people really don't. It feels like good timing to do one in week 3 with the eurovision final next weekend. To make it easier should I just say the acts that have represented the UK or does that make it harder?

I say yes to all Eurovision. There’s soooo many types of songs to use so it’s a fairly easy round tbf.

(I sat this now lol)

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

I don't know what to do cos some people really want eurovision week and some people really don't. It feels like good timing to do one in week 3 with the eurovision final next weekend. To make it easier should I just say the acts that have represented the UK or does that make it harder?

Clearly makes it way harder by cutting the picking pool lol

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Clearly makes it way harder by cutting the picking pool lol

Yeah but every round does that. Duets really sliced down the options, and for some dances really would have been a struggle.

Edit, just read what it was in response to.

No pls don’t just do UK acts one because it’s harder and two because most are absolute dog shite.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

Yeah but every round does that. Duets really sliced down the options, and for some dances really would have been a struggle.

Edit, just read what it was in response to.

No pls don’t just do UK acts one because it’s harder and two because most are absolute dog shite.

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

I don't know what to do cos some people really want eurovision week and some people really don't. It feels like good timing to do one in week 3 with the eurovision final next weekend. To make it easier should I just say the acts that have represented the UK or does that make it harder?

No leave it as you originally had it. I'm OK really with doing Eurovision. There's tons of choice.

[Strictly Jake]

Personally I'm looking forward to 1960s week the week after, it's a fantastic decade, the hippies and the mods etc

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

Personally I'm looking forward to 1960s week the week after, it's a fantastic decade, the hippies and the mods etc

Oh yeah still do 60s as well.

[Strictly Jake]

OK it won't be just uk acts then

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Strictly Jake

OK it won't be just uk acts then

Up first is Niamh doing a Jive to Englbert Humperdinck followed by Maru doing a salsa to Bonnie Tyler.

Would be terrible round

[Vanessa]

Probably for the best. Love the UK, but they aren't the best on Eurovision

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Probably for the best. Love the UK, but they aren't the best on Eurovision

*GASP* You take that back!

Actually, thinking about it... we do have a talent for getting it waaaay off the mark LOL

I don't mind what the rounds are, they all bring their own unique challenges. I'll take what comes.

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Livia

*GASP* You take that back!

Actually, thinking about it... we do have a talent for getting it waaaay off the mark LOL

I don't mind what the rounds are, they all bring their own unique challenges. I'll take what comes.

Our list from the mid 90’s onward is poor.

[Dogeatdog]

Oh god not Eurovision. I know sod all about Eurovision so I’m gonna have to wing it this time.

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by Dogeatdog

Oh god not Eurovision. I know sod all about Eurovision so I’m gonna have to wing it this time.

You’ll be fine. There’s so many songs which will fit each dance