Posted July 28, 200618 yr ESC Today... Take ESC seriously, Belgian Brits demand Wogan out, say British writers The British songwriting team behind two of Belgium's Eurosong 2006 entries have suggested a controversial first step in changing the flagging fortunes of their native UK at the Eurovision Song Contest: sack the long-time commentator and 1998 co-host, Terry Wogan. Paul Drew, Greig Watts and Pete Barringer, the team behind the entries performed by Katerine and Eve Kempbell, explained to belgovision.com that their main reason for entering the Belgian and not the UK Eurovision Song Contest selection was the way the contest is treated as a joke by many Brits. They go on to cite Terry as the chief culprit: "he makes a joke of the whole thing... because of that the UK's public has followed suit", according to the Diablo Music trio. The writers go on to suggest that the UK also adopt a selection process similar to the Eurosong show, with heats leading up to a final. Under similar circumstances, they admit they would be less reluctant to enter a song for their home country. As Making Your Mind Up, the British selection, currently stands, "all the time Terry Wogan is being sarcastic, and even the acts don't always take it that seriously", the three claim. Eurovision hero... or villain? Terry Wogan has commentated at the Eurovision Song Contest for UK viewers annually since 1980, and made occasional appearance in the commentator's box in the 1970s too. For many people at home, Terry's dry wit and sarcastic comments are one of the main reasons for watching, but they have at the same time riled some fans. Nonetheless, his popularity has ensured an involvement with Eurovision that has lasted many years, and for much of the UK, the Eurovision Song Contest and Terry Wogan are inextricably linked
July 28, 200618 yr Never! I'll die before they sack Wogan! At least he makes fun of entries worse than ours...and sometimes better. I love Wogan on ESC but I don't think it's a joke! We MUST keep Wogan!
July 28, 200618 yr Author Never! I'll die before they sack Wogan! At least he makes fun of entries worse than ours...and sometimes better. I love Wogan on ESC but I don't think it's a joke! We MUST keep Wogan! I agree, I don't take it as a joke, but slightly light-heartedly. It would still be better if all the original countries were to strike and make their own contest though imo :rofl: that way, it wouldn't be taken as a joke for us. The real reason it has become such a joke to the Brits, and the French and Spanish it seems, is because there is so much neighbourly voting. Bring back juries!
July 30, 200618 yr At least he makes fun of entries worse than ours...and sometimes better. I love Wogan on ESC but I don't think it's a joke! We MUST keep Wogan! Wogan is the best part of the show (well apart from the eurototty :lol: ). actually i dont mind when he's on in the car in the morning (even if the tunes that get played bore me back to sleep)
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