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Benidorm Fest, the surprise smash hit of NF season last year, is back in early 2023 starring the following contestants: Agoney (OT 2017) Alfred Garcia (Eurovision 2018) Alice Wonder Aritz Arén Blanca Paloma (Benidorm Fest 2022) E’Femme Famous (OT 2018) Fusa Nocta José Otero Karmento Megara Meler Rakky Ripper Sharonne (Drag Race España 2 winner) Siderland Sofía Martín Twin Melody Viccó Songs should be out soonish (last year's songs definitely came out towards the end of 2021 so expect them around the same time).

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Ukraine are usually so good at Eurovision that you have to theoretically put them down as potential victory challengers anyway regardless of song choice so it stands to reason that they could win again. Although its entirely possible that the opposite happens and people take the view that Ukraine have "had their chance" and don't give them that extra 100-200 televote points that they gave 'Stefania'.

I would commit a not insignificant number of crimes in order to have another Oslol hosted contest *.* ...and pretty sure that just got me fired!

Hope y'all are ready for some spanish language celtic poprock from New Lexico this month!

A lot of the countries like Bulgaria and Montenegro also rely really heavily on sponsorship to fund their participation which is all very well and good until there's nobody willing to foot the bill. Could this mean Kazakhstan finally getting their invite to the big boys competition?

Thinking of going with something Celtic!

Also 152chris 18ing an Ashton song....who are you?

Oooh this is all so close I sense chaos incoming! [/Atyr or Aeroche win as per usual]

Rob you're doing amazing sweetie x

New Lexico has sent their strongest set of votes in months - huge apologies to my commiserations who would have all been at least a 5+ in the last few months.

Didn't mean to be on such a anti-Grass tyrade but had to be honest with my three choices (Turtwig, Chespin, Chikorita)

Boo you whores!

This week's been crazy af for me time wise so the extension to the deadline is much appreciated!

In a shock move, I've gone with something poppy!

Got a pretty solid nu-disco-lite option for this month which I'll no doubt make an ill advised switch out for something uncompetitive before confirmations open!

Condragulations Roberta! LMAO at N DNTN of all countries nipping me into the final over Terra Avium with 1 point!

Also, GET ON WITH IT!

ROB/KLUMZEE UP!

My votes be vibin’

HA!

Got a big ol' vote a cookin

Leww, uhsting - I smell your fear and it makes me stronger!

Got a classic New Lexico style pop chorus that I'm sure Bre will absolutely despise but god dammit I'm doing me!

For the first time in months I've actually got a few options before confirmations open so that'll probably mean I'll pass on something that turns out to be a mega smash.