Spain | Road to Eurovision 2019: OT Gala 6
Last night we watched the 6th gala show of Operación Triunfo. The search for a new music star and the next Spanish Eurovision representative is almost halfway. If you missed previous gala, here's your reminder on what happened (Gala 5 review). Gala started with group song - Vivir así es morir de amor by Camilo Sesto (version by La Casa Azul). After the opening song, our nominees - Damion and Marta were the first ones to perform their songs. 1. Damion: God's plan by Drake For
Czechia | 2019 To See Return Of Online National Final
This year, the Czech Republic decided to turn away from an internal selection when choosing their representative and instead opted for a National Final for the first time since 2008 and it appears that we will be rinsing and repeating for the next Eurovision season. The National Final format saw the release of 6 competing acts on YouTube and then the outcome was decided 50% by an international jury and 50% by an online public vote. The selection process saw Czech popstar Miko
Malta | More Talent and Familiar Faces on X Factor Malta!
Last night saw the fourth audition episode for the X Factor Malta and judges Ira Losco, Alexandra Alden, Ray Mercieca and Howard Keith Debono sat through another batch of talented singers ... as well as a few that definitely didn't cut the mustard! We saw more favourites appear, more familiar Eurovision Song Contest and MESC faces and perhaps the winner of the show... Let's find out who made it through. Sicilian Kelly Moncado shared her incredible story before giving one of t
San Marino | 1 in 360 May Be Back In 2019 With A Bigger Show
They have yet to officially confirm their participation for Eurovision 2019. However, the micro state, San Marino, along with the producers of last years national final format '1 in 360' have today released details on the up coming season, that may shed more light on the countries participation for next year. In a statement on the 1 in 360 Facebook page, the producers have hinted at the possibility of the same show next year, but with an expanded and bigger programme. They
Sweden | Melodifestivalen 2019 Hosts Announced
Today, the hosts of Melodifestivalen, Sweden's selection format for the Eurovision Song Contest were revealed in a press conference. The hosts for this year forthcoming competition are: Marika Carlsson, Eric Saade, Kodjo Akolor, Sarah Dawn Finer. All four will be present during all six shows. Sarah Dawn Finer is the presenter with previous presenting experience for the contest, having hosted the show back in 2012 and one show in 2016, as well having competed in the competitio
Spain | Road to Eurovision 2019: OT Gala 5
Earlier this week, on the 22nd of October, Operación Triunfo has marked 17 years since its first edition, which brought us Rosa López as the winner and the Spanish representative in Eurovision 2002 with the song Europe's living a celebration. Spain had the reason to celebrate back then, reaching 7th place. The show now broadcasts its tenth edition, and we hope this season will bring another contestant who'll reach the top 10 for Spain. After last week's gala brought us excit
Malta | X Factor Auditions continue including an MESC Veteran!
It's been another great week for the X Factor Malta as the next set of contestants auditioned in the hope of making it to bootcamp and ultimately winning and getting to represent Malta at next years Eurovision Song Contest to be hosted in Tel Aviv, Israel. Whilst the episode had its controversial moments, where a contestant discussed gay conversion therapy and his controversial views on gay love, focusing on the positive moments - we saw lots of talent getting through and of
Spain | Road to Eurovision 2019: OT Gala 4
Gala 4 of the Spanish talent/reality show Operación Triunfo offered many exciting moments. From gay anthems and anti-homophobic polemics, to Pastora Soler's song and Alvaro Soler's live performance. Another contestant is out of the race for the title, and another two nominees have been announced. Continue reading to find out what happened... Our fourteen contestants that are still competing for the title, opened the show with the song I am what I am. The song originates from
Malta | X Factor Auditions Continue - More Familiar Faces Audition!
Last week saw the National Selection process for Malta's 2019 representative 'The X Factor Malta' launch - featuring Maltese Eurovision legend Ira Losco on the judging panel. We saw the first batch of hopefuls audition and there were definitely some familiar faces for Eurovision or MESC fans - AIDAN & Danica Muscat both successfully auditioned and made it through. This weeks episode also saw a lot of talent - including some more MESC contestants! Lets find out who made it to
Spain | Road to Eurovision 2019: OT Gala 3
It has been another busy week in Spain in preparation for Tel Aviv. Last night we watched the third gala of Operación Triunfo 2018. After last week's first elimination of Alfonso, (check it here) we were left with 15 hopefuls still pursuing their dream to become the future music star in Spain and, if chosen to represent Spain on Eurovision, in the whole of Europe. Tune in and check all the performances below. A show opening song in third gala was 'Viva la vida' by Coldplay, p
