Hidden Gem
Strictly’s first elimination market was something of a crossbar job for big-priced Brian and Charlotte backers, with Chizzy...
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Aston Thriller
It was an unlucky week 1 of Strictly with a score of ’15 or less’ looking on the cards after Gemma was scored a harsh looking 20 for...
read moreDynamic Debut For Debs?
In a change from the established order, and not seen since series 3 of Strictly all the way back in 2005, we will see all couples...
read moreGirl Power
The official launch show of Strictly 2017 will take place tomorrow night on BBC1 at 7pm, but, courtesy of Digital Spy, we already...
read moreA Value Offer, Shirley
With the autumn run of tv betting shows upon us soon, EntertainmentOdds is offering readers the chance to subscribe to exclusive...
read moreVintage Port
It was a joy to see Portugal triumph at ESC 2017, a first ever win for a country which has been competing at Eurovision going all the...
read moreHail Salvador
‘And now, the end is near…’ We’ve reached the day of the ESC 2017 grand final which – despite battling fatigue...
read moreBelgique Peak
Day 13 in the press centre and we’re all battling fatigue at this stage, as usual. The Eurovision Grand Final opens with a...
read moreLeaving Alone?
Semi 2 has always felt an open affair with a much lower qualification bar compared to semi 1. That creates a slight sense of unease...
read moreKristian Faith
Semi final 1 only took place last night, but it’s already time to take a look at semi 2 before tonight’s crucial jury rehearsal....
read moreAppreciation Of The Arts
Semi 1 has the feel of a strong semi this year. This was hammered home watching the jury rehearsal last night, with everyone raising...
read moreIn The Danger Zone?
A first chance to see semi 1 as you will see it tomorrow evening and get a feel for the running order. Ukraine’s answer to...
read moreAlma Knack
A shorter day today ahead of the official Opening of Eurovision 2017 this evening with the Red Carpet event. O’Torbald kick us off...
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Monkeying Around
Armenia kicked us off with what was bound to be one of the most professional rehearsals of the day. The only change I could spot was...
read moreMental As Anything
The 2nd rehearsal for the majority of semi-final 1 participants today starting with Sweden. Looking even sharper than it was already....
read moreAlive And Kicking
Valentina Monetta and Jimmie Wilson are our early morning wake up call for San Marino. This could benefit from being a burst of...
read moreSister Bliss
The first half of semi-final 2 goes under the spotlight for the first time today. It is a semi-final which has baffled ESC traders in...
read morePaper Cut?
Greece’s Demy is alone on stage for the first minute of the song, in front of a pretty starry backdrop. There are hidden backing...
read moreIsaiah The Messiah
Day 1 of rehearsals. For Eurovision traders a day as long awaited as the first day of Royal Ascot is among Flat racing aficionados....
read moreThe Italian Job
After a somewhat neurotic period during which OGAE poll results, the eurojury poll, small glimpses of stand-in rehearsals, and...
read moreSpirits Raised Or Dashed?
Amsterdam is one of my favourite times of year. It’s the crème de la crème of Eurovision pre-parties, and this year we were treated...
read moreThe Dimming Of The Lights
Last night’s ESC gig at London’s Café de Paris reinforced the feeling this is largely a year of ‘ok’, offering a wide selection of...
read moreGood Karma Or Bad?
For a long time during the ESC 2017 season, it was looking like Italy would go shorter and shorter as potential challengers were...
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