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Even though there was no actual winner this year, most of the votes around the world saw Daði Freyr get #1 spot in the hearts of Eurovision voters.

Michael, Liam and Io wanted to say Til hamingju! by looking back at some of Iceland’s entries since their debut in 1986. They even returned to the studio for the celebration.

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1986: ICY – Gleðibankinn [The Bank of Joy]

1989: Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson – Það sem enginn sér [What No One Sees]

1990: Stjórnin – Eitt lag enn [LGBTI – One More Song]

1997: Páll Óskar – Minn hinsti dans [LGBTI – My Final Dance]

1999: Selma – All out of luck

2006: Silvía Night – Congratulations

2008: Euroband – This Is My Life [LGBTI]

2009: Yohanna – Is It True?

2010: Hera Bjork – Je Ne Sais Quoi

2019: Hatari – Hatrið Mun Sigra [Hatred Will Prevail]

2020: Daði & Gagnamagnið – Think About Things

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If things went the way they were planned, we’d be previewing the 2020 Eurovision Grand Final live from Rotterdam.

Unfortunately, a virus got in the way.

It hasn’t stopped us previewing all 41 songs in this year’s competition and it’s finally time to run through your top 10. While Io deals with NBN fails, Michael and Liam count down your picks for a massive show.

How many of your faves made the top 10?

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The countdown

#10 – Norway: Ulrikke – Attention

#9 – Bulgaria: VICTORIA – Tears Getting Sober

#8 – Sweden: The Mamas – Move

#7 – Malta: Destiny – All Of My Love

#6 – Germany: Ben Dolic – Violent Thing

#5 – Australia: Montaigne – Don’t Break Me [LGBTI]

#4 – Russia: Little Big – Uno

#3 – Switzerland: Gjon’s Tears – Répondez-moi [French: Answer Me]

#2 – Lithuania: The Roop – On Fire

#1 – Iceland: Daði og Gagnamagnið – Think About Things

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While we shelter in place in cold Melbourne, this year’s Eurovision hopefuls prepare for a big week of TV and online celebrations.

Michael, Liam and Io love a celebration. And they love a heap of the songs you voted into this week’s preview show. There are a few they’re not too keen on as well.

What did your vote do to get us #21 to #11?

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The countdown

#21 – Austria: Vincent Bueno – Alive

#20 – Armenia: Athena Manoukian – Chains On You

#19 – Albania: Arilena Ara – Fall From The Sky

#18 – United Kingdom: James Newman – My Last Breath

#17 – Ireland: Lesley Roy – Story Of My Life [LGBTI]

#16 – Israel: Eden Alene – Feker Libi [Hebrew / Amharic / Arabic: I Love You]

#15 – Spain: Blas Cantó – Universo [Spanish: Universe]

#14 – Ukraine: GO_A – Solovey [Ukrainian: Nightingale]

#13 – Azerbaijan: Efendi – Cleopatra

#12 – Denmark: Ben & Tan – YES

#11 – Italy: Diodato – Fai Rumore [Italian: Make Noise]

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We’re not headed to Rotterdam, so we wanted you to contribute to our preview shows for 2020.

Michael, Liam and Io countdown from 31 to 22 and they’re not always agreeing with you!

But we still love each and every song in this year’s competition and we share our thoughts about the next ten in your lineup.

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The countdown

#31 – Latvia: Samanta Tīna – Still Breathing

#30 – Finland: Aksel – Looking Back

#29 – San Marino: Senhit – FREAKY!

#28 – Slovenia: Ana Soklič – Voda [Slovenian: Water]

#27 – Czech Republic: Benny Cristo – Kemama [Czech: Okay Mama]

#26 – Estonia: Uku Suviste – What Love Is

#25 – The Netherlands: Jeangu Macrooy – Grow [LGBTI]

#24 – Romania: ROXEN – Alcohol You

#23 – Belgium: Hooverphonic – Release Me

#22 – Greece: Stefania – SUPERG!RL

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It's that time of the year again, when we start to preview the songs that should have been performed on the Eurovision stage.

Sadly, we're not getting there. But Australia has voted for their picks of the year and Michael, Liam and Io have started counting them down.

There are surprises, there is sadness and there is rare glimmer of agreement in this preview show.

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Michael, Liam and Io bunker down in their bedrooms to review a Eurovision national final for the last time in 2020.

It’s Slovenia’s turn, and with every man and his dog coming either equal fourth or seventh, it was quite the comp to review. While Ana Soklič won EMA, a heap of other songs didn’t – and we wanted to share them with you.

Which song is made for Frozen 3?

Who needs rotating sunflowers in their video?

Where’s the ticket for music final?

Make sure you vote for your favourites too!

Playlist

SAŠKA – Še Kar Lovim Tvoj Nasmeh [I’m still looking for your smile]

Imset – Femme Fatale

Tinkara Kovač – Forever

Simon Vadnjal – Nisi Sam [You are not alone]

Parvani Violet – Cupid

Lina Kuduzović – Man Like U

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Serbia brought back their successful Beovizija selection competition, with Hurricane wowing the crowds to win.

Michael, Liam and Io have a look at some of the songs that didn’t make it to number 1.

Which artist confused Michael on Insta?

Who has a glass of chardonnay ready?

What’s netball got to do with it?

Make sure you vote for your favourites too!

Playlist

Marko Marković – Kolači [Cakes]

Ana Milenković – Tajna [The secret]

Andrija Jo ft Isidora Mitić – Oči Meduze [The eyes of the jellyfish]

Naiva – Baš, Baš [Right, right]

Igor Simić – Ples Za Rastanak [Parting Dance]

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Romania and Israel let us know in advance of their two artists for Rotterdam, with Roxen being chosen internally and Eden Alene winning HaKokhav HaBa L’Eurovizion.

Their citizens still had the chance to choose the songs though, in Romania’s Selecția Națională and Israel’s HaShir HaBa L’Eurovizion.

Michael, Liam and Io got comfy in their PJs to run through the songs that didn’t make it.

Is grey really Michael’s colour?

What does the team think of the two artists returning in 2021?

Why does Liam hope Israel doesn’t do that well next year?

Make sure you vote for your favourites too!

Playlist

Roxen – Storm

Eden Alene – Savior in the Sound

Roxen – Colors

Eden Alene – Roots

Roxen – Cherry Red

Eden Alene – Rakata

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Belarus loves a mess and we love Belarus for it.

Michael, Liam and Io took great enjoyment in working through that mess to explore what Belarus threw aside to allow VAL to win their national final, also known as Eurofest.

Which song should be released in its original version?

Have the pussies taken over again?

How’s the Foureira involved?

Make sure you vote for your favourite too!

Playlist

Анжелика Пушнова – True Love

AURA – Барані сваё [Belarusian: Defend Your Own]

Yan Yarosh – Fire

Chakras – La-Ley-La

КейСи – Chili Pepper

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Lithuania decided they’d try again with a national final of epic proportions.

Michael, Liam and special guest Robbie took a dive into PiN and some of this year’s Lithuanian bangers that didn’t make as big of an impact as The Roop.

Who’s been to Chaddy?

What’s Michael’s gay heart telling him?

Which other national final is Robbie comparing PiN to?

Make sure you vote for your favourite too!

Playlist

KaYra – Alligator

Monika Marija – If I Leave

Rūta Loop – We Came from the Sun

MEANDI – Drip

Aistė Pilvelytė – Unbreakable

Monique – Make Me Human

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