Another bumper crop of contest memories for you this week – including a very eclectic Triple Play from central Europe and a beautiful scandi Fan Favourite chosen by one of you! Plus, as always, we have our finger on the pulse for the latest contest news…
The Czech Republic has participated at the Eurovision Song Contest 10 times since making its debut in 2007. After receiving nul points in the semi-final of the 2009 contest and a lack of interest from the Czech public, Czech broadcaster Česká televize (ČT) decided not to participate in future contests. ČT announced their return to the contest in 2015, with an internal selection being used to select their fourth Eurovision entry.
This Weeks Highlights


Benny Cristo
National Triple PlayBen da Silva Cristóvão, known professionally as Ben Cristovao or Benny Cristo, is a Czech singer, lyric writer, sportsman, and actor. He was nominated to represent the Czech Republic in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam. After the contest was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Czech Television confirmed that Cristo would instead represent them at the 2021 contest.
Jóhanna Guðrún Jónsdóttir, known outside Iceland as Yohanna, is an Icelandic singer. Beginning her music career as a child singer, Yohanna received international recognition after representing Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the song “Is It True?”, placing as the runner-up. This tied for the best result Iceland had ever achieved in the contest. Following the success at Eurovision, she released the studio album Butterflies and Elvis (2009). Following Eurovision 2009, Yohanna has since attempted to represent Iceland again on two occasions. In 2011, she reached the finals of Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 2011 with the song “Nótt”, and later won the OGAE Second Chance Contest 2011 as well, while she failed to reach the finals in Söngvakeppnin 2013 with the song “Þú”.
Track List
1 | My Lucky Day | DoReDos | 2018 Moldova |
2 | Your Heart Belongs To Me | Hind | 2008 Netherlands |
3 | Mala Dama | Kabat | 2007 Czech Republic |
4 | My Turn | Martina Barta | 2017 Czech Republic |
5 | Omaga | Benny Cristo | 2021 Czech Republic |
6 | What For? | Aisha | 2010 Latvia |
7 | Je Suis L’enfant Soleil | Anne-Marie David | 1979 France |
8 | Ümber sõrme | Jüri Pootsmann | 2021 Non Contest |
9 | Lejila | Hari Mata Hari | 2006 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
10 | Freaky | Senhit | 2020 San Marino |
11 | Ze Rak Sport | Dafna Dekel | 1992 Israel |
12 | Watch My Dance | Loukas Giorkas Feat. Stereo Mike | 2011 Greece |
13 | Is It True | Yohanna | 2009 Iceland |
14 | Northern Girl | Prime Minister | 2002 Russia |
15 | Marry Me | Krista Siegfrids | 2013 Finland |