Next year, I want to see the head of the BBC on his knees in front of Katie Melua, begging her to represent the UK in 2011, and saying that the entire staff at the BBC are sorry for turning her away this year. Or at least change the format, and put more effort in.

 

If the BBC responded to my complaint when I complained about the re-scheduling of "Waterloo Road" a few weeks ago, I wonder if they'd respond if I complain about their treatment of Eurovision.

Oooo, what did you say in the complaint? And what was their response? (Sorry for being nosey, it just annoyed me too) :heehee:

 

I'd love to see Pete's face when Azerbaijan win and the UK come last :dance: :lol:

 

 

 

 

 

I really don't get the BBC at ALL!!!

the so called song performed by this Jush guy over the lovely 'The Flood" performed by the amazing Katie Melua!!!

the biggest WTF moment of this ESC season if you ask me....

I really don't get the BBC at ALL!!!

the so called song performed by this Jush guy over the lovely 'The Flood" performed by the amazing Katie Melua!!!

the biggest WTF moment of this ESC season if you ask me....

 

It's truly tragic isn't it :( I wish they'd give Eurovision handling in the BBC over to somebody capable and with half a brain. I can't fathom why they'd pick Pete Waterman over Katie Melua, I can only assume it's because they only had to pay him £100 and Katie wanted more :kink: :drama:

It's truly tragic isn't it :( I wish they'd give Eurovision handling in the BBC over to somebody capable and with half a brain. I can't fathom why they'd pick Pete Waterman over Katie Melua, I can only assume it's because they only had to pay him £100 and Katie wanted more :kink: :drama:

 

The Flood would have walked it :cheer:

 

I think there's a fairly simple reason....

 

They're deluded! :wacko:

Or they want to give a newcomer a chance maybe. I like Josh.

I somehow doubt it's at all to do with wanting to give a newcomer a chance, rather than being able to flog it off for £100.

Fair Point

I somehow doubt it's at all to do with wanting to give a newcomer a chance, rather than being able to flog it off for £100.

 

The BBC spent all of their decades allowance for Eurovision on Jade, Andrew and the promo tour last year. Don't expect another good UK entry for at least 5 years :drama:

I thought the record label funded the promo tour last year?

 

To be fair, we don't need to spend that much cash to get a decent ESC entry. Hell, all they'd need to do is raid the BJSC for something not released before October 1st.

I can only assume 'Drip Drop' is a bit too advanced for everyone's favourite Grandad...Pete Waterman. :lol: I remember watching Popstars: The Rivals and how the boys kept talking about how brilliant their Xmas single was going to be. Then they previewed the song for the first time and I was thinking "wtf, you said it was gonna be brilliant last week". :manson:

 

'Sound Of The Underground' sounded like a musical revolution in comparison. No wonder Girls Aloud won the battle and the war. :lol:

 

Hence, poor Mr Waterman is still stuck in 1989 it seems where the biggest act of 2010 - in his world - is Sonia. Or Big Fun!!! :lol: Fo' shame. -_- If he really does genuinely think that about 'Drip Drop' then oh dear. :rofl:

I had no idea that Pete Waterman wrote the UK entry but when I watched a clip last night it reminded me of Big Fun.

Edited May 28, 201015 yr by toneski

I hope David Cameron makes the BBC's executives lives a complete nightmare for the next five years after this revelation myself. :smoke:

Katie Melua was going to do Eurovision this year? :mellow: Oh Pete Waterman has no idea what he's doing and clearly doesn't care either way... he's past it, and he will realise all this when we scrape into bottom place (or somewhere nearby) tomorrow.

It's ironic how the BBC put millions of pounds into the event, yet it stops at a 100 quid when it comes to the crucial part; the bloody song!!!

 

It's 2010 where Lady Gaga is queen and Waterman is under the illusion we're still in 1988 and Rick Astley is in the charts, why else would he send 'boy next door' and a wimpsy song to represent us? It has a 150/1 of winning, but a 3/1 chance of coming last, yet he's still as cock sure as usual...

It's ironic how the BBC put millions of pounds into the event, yet it stops at a 100 quid when it comes to the crucial part; the bloody song!!!

 

It's 2010 where Lady Gaga is queen and Waterman is under the illusion we're still in 1988 and Rick Astley is in the charts, why else would he send 'boy next door' and a wimpsy song to represent us? It has a 150/1 of winning, but a 3/1 chance of coming last, yet he's still as cock sure as usual...

Oh no...the BBC don't even put millions of pounds into it. A figure I heard a few years ago was as little as £125k. -_- Though I'm not sure how accurate that is...

Hitman: I’ve been stabbed

tvbiz@the-sun.co.uk

From LEIGH HOLMWOOD in Oslo

Published: Today (29th May 2010)

 

HITMAKER Pete Waterman last night savaged critics of his Eurovision song - claiming: "The knife in my back is in up to the hilt."

 

The incensed former Pop Idol judge wrote the tune which Brit hopeful Josh Dubovie, 19, will sing in Oslo tonight.

 

But That Sounds Good to Me has come in for brutal criticism and bookies say no UK entry has received so little betting support.

Even Pete's old Pop Idol judging pal Dr Neil Fox has branded it "an average song and an average singer".

Waterman told TV Biz: "I won't be writing next year's Eurovision song.

"The knife in my back is fully in - up to the hilt!"

 

And in a broadside at radio DJ Fox, he raged: "When did he last write a f****** hit song? He can't even speak English, let alone write a hit song.

"Dr Fox? He is not even a real doctor.

"He doesn't know anything."

 

Pete, 63, who has written 22 UK Number ones, added: "I love all of these guys - they've all got an opinion. Don't give us your f****** opinion. You write it!

"The great thing for me is that all my life I have heard my songs are s***, so nothing changes. For me, it is about 'Would people buy it? Do people like it?'

"It's not about critics - they'll never like it because of where it's come from."

 

Pete has written million-selling No1s for international superstars like Kylie Minogue and Rick Astley.

He said: "If I wrote a Kylie song now, this is what it would be. Of course the sound needs updating, but how do you update it? That was the problem.

"But you can't sit down and say 'It's got to do this and it's got to do that'. It has just got to be a song."

He added: "Deep down in my heart I don't care how it does. It's not about winning.

"There will be 200 million people watching my song. I'll take that. That sounds good to me!"

 

Pete said his old artists like Kylie and Rick hadn't been in touch to lend support.

"No, they think we are all mad to do it. And they are probably right. But I have got broad shoulders."

 

He also panned Eurovision for being "too arty," adding: "It's become waylaid by people trying to do well in the contest using serious artists. Hang on a minute, we're here to party! This isn't showbusiness, it's a song contest."

 

Britain last won the contest in with Katrina and The Waves singing Love Shine A Light in 1997 - when Josh was just seven.

 

He said last night he'd be "gutted" not to win.

But he was "aware of the criticism" for Pete's song.

He added: "Everyone is entitled to their opinion and you can't please everybody."

 

Josh is in Norway with girlfriend Vicky and his parents for the contest on BBC1 tonight.

He said: "Wherever I come in the competition, I am still going to be performing and smiling."

 

Is it me, or is it frightening how arrogant and deluded Pete Waterman has become with regards to the Eurovision Song Contest?

 

Wait, Josh is straight?

 

It's telling that that's the only part of the article that surprises me.

LOL yeah if it's only a song contest then let's send crappy songs like yours, Pete, and watch Eeurovision DIE. That sounds good to me! :D

He also panned Eurovision for being "too arty," adding: "It's become waylaid by people trying to do well in the contest using serious artists. Hang on a minute, we're here to party! This isn't showbusiness, it's a song contest."

What an absolutely ridiculous statement to make. I mean seriously. :manson: If it's a song contest, then surely the natural thing to do is well...SEND A GOOD SONG then Pete?

 

Complete and utter wanker. -_-