Alessandro Cattelan would be “honoured” to host Eurovision 2022

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The Eurovision Song Contest 2021 has just ended and speculations about next year’s contest already started to come up.  Fans are wondering which Italian city will host Eurovision in 2022.  And the rumors do not end up there!  Who will host next year contest?  Two names are already circulating: Alessandro Cattelan and Raffaella Carrà.

In June 15, 2021 Alessandro Cattelan gave an interview for La Repubblica where he was asked about these rumors.  His response although vague, will make the fans keep guessing:

“That was an honor. It also made me say that I’ve worked well with Måneskin”.

Alessandro Cattelan about rumors on hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2022

 

Who is Alessandro Cattelan?

Alessandro Cattelan is an Italian TV personality.  He has hosted TRL Italy and the X Factor Italy.  Moreover, Måneskin competed in the 2017 edition of the X Factor Italy which Cattelan hosted.  Cattelan speaks English fluently and has been rumored to be the host for Sanremo and now Eurovision.

Enjoy Måneskin’s performance for the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 of their winning song Zitti E Buoni in the embedded video below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVH5dn1cxAQ

Are you excited about the Eurovision Song Contest 2022?  Who do you want to see hosting the contest?

Source: La Repubblica

United Kingdom: BBC wants Jessie J for Eurovision 2022!

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The last place in this year’s contest, with zeros in both the public vote and the juries, seems to have shaken the BBC, which desperately wants a good result in Eurovision 2022. So according to the British press, Jessie J is the artist that the country’s public television wants to represent the United Kingdom, next May in Italy!

They want to put a brake on the bad results in the BBC

The Sun, citing a source from the BBC, states that the processes for Eurovision 2022 have already begun. The BBC has already compiled a list of artists it would like for the next competition. At the top of this list is Jessie J.

The production team is desperate to make a fresh start after this year’s failure and is trying to lure top talent with promises of lucrative record sales and an international exposure.

They are determined to get back in the fight and believe that Jessie would be a perfect choice. She is very successful in Europe.

But Jessie is demanding, so accepting the offer can be more difficult than they think.

Who is Jessie J

Jessie J is 33 years old. She was born and raised in London, where she still lives today. She began her career at the age of 11, appearing in the West End musical Whistle Down the Wind. She studied at BRIT Music School before signing with Gut Records. Shortly afterwards he reached a songwriting agreement with Sony / ATV Music Publishing.

She immediately stood out with her first single, and with her next release, Price Tag, she topped the charts in nineteen countries, including the United Kingdom, followed by the release of her debut album, Who You Are in 2011, which reached number two. in the UK.

Many successes followed both at home and abroad, gaining international recognition. In 2012, Jessie J appeared outside Buckingham Palace in June, as well as at the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics on 12 August.

She coached The Voice UK, The Voice Kids UK, and The Voice Australia. The whole planet bowed to her talent after her appearance on Hunan TV, in the musical reality Singer.

The United Kingdom was represented at Eurovision 2021 by James Newman with the song Embers, occupying the last 26th place in the grand final, receiving absolute zero, both from the audience and the juries.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxNOynEJ6wc

Would you like to see Jessie J represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision 2022?

Source: The Sun.

Russia: Philipp Kirkorov in the spotlight – Zivert’s chances for Eurovision are reduced!

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A big controversy broke out yesterday in the Russian showbiz with Russian pop singer and member of the Dream Team, Philipp Kirkorov and the producer of the singer Svetlana Loboda, Natella Krapivina, as the main actors.

The occasion was the appearance of Philipp Kirkorov with the influencer-rapper Dava Manukyan on the red carpet of the Muz Tv awards and the photo they uploaded, in which they are surrounded by half-naked men.

The specific post on Instagram was commented by Natella Krapivina, producer and director of Svetlana Loboda, writing “Horror show in every way. “In the old days in the Caucasus, such people were cut up and made into kebabs.”

Krapivina’s comment was answered by Phillip Kirkorov, posting a video on Instagram, in which he directly accused her of arrogance, toxicity and hypocrisy, as she claims that she is progressive, while at the same time she wishes people to die. In the same post he blamed her for the fact that a Loboda appearance had strong similarities with an older Beyonce appearance.

Philipp Kirkorov has received rave reviews from celebrities such as Little Big Sonya, Melovin and Natalia Gordienko.

The famous Russian singer Zivert, however, seems to have liked Krapivina’s initial comment, something that Dava Manukyan also noticed, accusing her on Instagram of hypocrisy, since she has collaborated with Kirkorov. At the same time, Dava asked Kirkorov “not to cooperate in the future with people who smile at them but want to send them to the barbecue.”

Therefore, although it was one of the most rumored names, Zivert’s chances of representing Russia at Eurovision 2022 in collaboration with the Dream Team seem to be significantly reduced.

Meanwhile, Krapivina announced the end of its cooperation with Loboda and its departure from Russian showbiz.

In a video she posted, she admitted that her comment was harsh, explaining that she was not addressing all members of the LGBT community but the “atalants promoted by Kirkorov” and the “circus of Russian showbiz”. In addition, she stated that she proves her tolerance every day and accused Philipp Kirkorov of distorting her comment, while he has not actively supported members of the LGBT community in Russia. He also referred to previous incidents with Kirkorov, the fact that Loboda is the producer of a great success and claimed that Kirkorov repeatedly asked Loboda to cooperate in recent months, but she refused.

Svetlana Loboda on the other hand stated that her views do not coincide with those of her (former) producer and apologized to anyone who was offended or hurt.

Meanwhile, Roskomnadzor (Russia’s Communications, Information and Media Supervision Service) said it would investigate Muz Tv Awards material for violations of a law banning the promotion of “non-traditional sex with minors”. during the day and without the sign 18+. It is the law that was passed in Russia in 2013, became known as the “law of gay propaganda” and was condemned by the international community.

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Italy: Which arena has the most chances to host Eurovision 2022?

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Immediately after the completion of this year’s contest, and the triumphant victory of Italy, 12 cities have already expressed their interest to host the 66th Eurovision Song Contest. But which arena has the most chances to host the competition? What are the pros and cons of each case? Let’s see them in detail! Read more

United Kingdom: Eurofans calling for the Steps!

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And may the Steps answer!

It is true that if you are a Eurovision fan and you have heard at least one song from the Steps you must have thought “They would do great in Eurovision”.

The Steps is a UK dance-pop group, consisting of five members, that was formed in 1997. The group has been around for 25 years (though between 2001 and 2011 when they were on a break). They have six studio albums and 23 singles! Trust me, you need to give a good listen to Steps.

Eurovision 2021 was a shock for the UK and the BBC. The county received a set of zero points (both from the audience and the international juries) and was placed last on the contest’s scoreboard for the second consecutive year.

But, we, Eurofans never give up (!) and this time we want Steps to represent the UK in Eurovision! (Is there a petition? where do I sign for this?)

According to one of the vocalists, Claire Richards, The pop group has already given a thought to Eurovision, but the singer didn’t give us more hints on whether they think about participating next year or not.

The singer said that we will not be able to know whether the UK will win the Eurovision for sure unless someone like Ed Sheeran or Adele enters. At the same time, the group is collaborating with international stars, like Michelle Visage, getting prepared for a massive UK tour and the release of their next album this September. Why wait for anyone else to snatch the trophy? Aren’t the Steps a good chance for the UK to get back in the competition and “Bring it home” for the first time since 1997?

Even though the Steps have been considered cheesy and bubblegum pop in the past, their 25-year-presence has proven their worth. The audience loves them, and we can’t wait for more of their music.

As Claire says, “I think Steps are timeless”.

C’mon BBC, make the right ‘Steps’.

Source: Dailyrecord

Russia: Dream Team in Moscow | Preparations for Eurovision 2022 have begun!

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Immediately after the end of this year’s contest, Philipp Kirkorov stated that in 2022 he will return to Eurovision for Russia. Dream Team does not seem to lose any time, since Dimitris Kontopoulos and Elias Kokotos are in Moscow, as according to our information, the trip for Eurovision 2022 has just begun!

Russia 1 channel will select the representative of the country for the next competition, so it is easy to understand that in all probability in the project for the next entry of Russia we will see the Dream Team involved. Philipp Kirkorov and Dimitris Kontopoulos will be the creators of the song, Fokas Evangelinos will be the artistic director, while Elias Kokotos will be the project manager.

Two third and one seventh place are the last places of Dream Team with the colors of Russia in the contest and they want this good series to continue.

Dimitris Kontopoulos and Elias Kokotos are in Moscow, for the first processes related to Eurovision 2022. Clearly what matters is the choice of the artist, but also of the song. The Russia 1 channel has proved that they are primarily interested in the television viewing of the competition in the country, so we should not rule out the choice of a big name for Russia next year.

Russia was represented this year by Manizha with the Russian Woman, occupying the ninth place in the grand final:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Di9A28e5E

Who do you like to see representing Russia next year in Italy?