Olly Alexander is representing the United Kingdom with his song Dizzy!
He joins the podcast to talk about the mind-melting staging for his performance and his preparations for Malmö.
The singer also discusses his appearance in UK soap Eastenders, his cats Fanta & Sprite and the friendships he’s made in the build up to the Contest.
Steve also talks to Slovenia's Raiven, Serbia's Teya Dora, Cyprus' Silia Kapsis and Portugal's Iolanda after they qualified for the Grand Final.
Also joining for a debrief is music journalist and Swedish commentator Tina Mehrafzoon to offer her thoughts on the ten qualifiers.
The Official Eurovision Song Contest podcast is produced and presented for the EBU by Steve Holden. The theme music is composed by Machine Sound. Visual design by Chris Fox and Ángela Espejo.
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Season 2 - Trailer
Episode 17 - The Debrief
Episode 16 - A Win For Ukraine
Episode 15 - Måneskin Return
Episode 14 - The Grand Final Preview
Episode 13 - Second Semi-Final Qualifiers
Episode 12 - First Semi-Final Qualifiers
Episode 11 - Ryder On Time
Episode 10 - Loreen On Euphoria
Episode 9 - Bananas And Happiness
Episode 8 - Heels On The Treadmill
Episode 7 - Eurovision Goals
Episode 6 - Siamo Arrivati A Torino
Episode 5 - It's A Me, MARO!
Episode 4 - The Man With The Secrets
Episode 3 - The 'Bishop' Of Eurovision
Episode 2 - A Party In Amsterdam
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