Why The UK Will Never Win Eurovision

Why The UK Will Never Win Eurovision

On Monday, the BBC revealed the six hopefuls who will be competing in "Eurovision - You Decide" on Friday, in a bid to represent the UK in the Eurovision Song contest which is to be held in Kiev in Ukraine.

To say the least, I'm not impressed.

Open your mouth if you didn't win X Factor!

It's all very well the UK finally giving the public the chance to decide who represents the country, after numerous failed attempts with the likes of Englebert Humperdinck, Bonnie Tyler and um, Electro Velvet, but if they are going to give us the power, they need to shortlist a variety of music.

You'd think that "Industry professionals" would be able to pick a bigger variety, rather than 6 X Factor rejects..

I can remember only 2 of the songs, Salena's "Put Down Your Weapons" and Daryl's "Light Up The World" as they're the only ones that are uptempo, and have a bit of colour and character to them.

The rest are Jamie-Lee "Ghost" songs, dull and lifeless, and will definitely score us 0 points.

Celebrity Big Brother - Super Duper Nominations

Celebrity Big Brother - Super Duper Nominations

Another week has passed in the Borehamwood bungalow, and it has not been without a whole lot of twists and turns. Three housemates have been evicted, and a further two receiving eternal immunity and eternal nomination.

We first said goodbye to Jasmine, who out of a choice of James Cosmo and Speidi was evicted by her fellow housemates, and made to exit through the back door (literally) she's probably been there before! 

Her face says it all

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We then saw the housemates very unpredictably nominate face to face, which has not happened at all this series obviously.

Up for nomination were James C, Speidi, James J and Coleen, the latter being saved first off by the public after receiving the most amount of votes. My question is: Why? It's not like she's bought a whole lot of entertainment to the house, as oppose to James J and Speidi, other than arguing her opinion and being two faced.

What's more, JAMES J ended up being evicted, which was 100% percent the wrong choice. James brought so much entertainment to the house in his own way, winding Stacy and Kim up in a way only he could and "bantering" with da lads.

When I say James, you say J!

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Soon after, a superhero task was launched, in which housemates would have to dress up a superheroes and sidekicks, and stand on a podium when some music played.

Boring right?

I remember when Big Brother used to be about the tasks, and they used to dominate the episode time, however, now the content is mainly arguments and drama, which in moderation is great, but when it's a whole episode EVERY DAY of it, it's dull.

Up for nomination were Jedward, Coleen, Kim and Chloe, after their superhero counterparts chose to nominate them. Rather predictably, Chloe was evicted and to be honest, I don't miss her. We've always got to have a Geordie Shore housemate to get absolutely annihilated (thanks Jayne) and make a complete knob of themselves.

ANOTHER nomination twist now sees most of the house up for eviction due to most people getting at least one nomination. I would be happy for Jamie or Nicole to leave, as they both irritate me and bring nothing to the house, but whatever happens, Kim has to stay put, as she is TV GOLD. She's keeping those chicken livered sh*ts in check, and is providing just the right amount of drama.

Who do you think will go?

Celebrity Big Brother - 4 Out, 3 In!

Celebrity Big Brother - 4 Out, 3 In!

This week, our housemates have been all over the place, with 2 walkers, 2 evicted, and 3 new arrivals. Nevertheless, there has still been plenty of drama this week, as Austin, Angie and Jedward begin to grate on our housemates. 

Get some shut eye, yeah?
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Our first departure of the week was Ray J, who after hibernating for about 2 days decided it was time for his departure, after the "Land Of Nod" task required housemates to actually stay awake during the day, an easy feat for some, but a step too far for Ray J.

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Following Ray J to freedom was DJ Brandon Block, who left after he was "not feeling himself". Earlier in the week, he had been taken to hospital to hospital for chest pains, however was given the all clear by medics and sent back into the house, only to leave again a few days later. 

Yesterday, the housemates prayers were answered, and Angie became the first housemate to be evicted, which was great news, as she had began to aggravate her fellow housemates with her constant health advice, and disapproval when anyone ate or did anything that could even have a slight impact on their well being. I don't know about you, but I would be annoyed if someone told me how fat I am whilst I'm snacking on a pack of Mini Cheddars, so I can understand the housemate's frustration. 

The local marching band want their uniform back!
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In a shock twist, Austin also departed the house, after being labelled the dullest housemate by his fellow housemates. Let's be honest, that eviction was SAVAGE, with pretty much no housemates acknowledging Austin's departure, leaving him to sadly wave goodbye to the back of his hell dwelling housemates alone.

Working the "I am crying on the inside" look.
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What's more, Emma completely embarrassed the producers, who after misleading the housemates into evicting Austin unknowingly, in an attempt to rid of the less entertaining housemates, FORGOT to make Austin a "best bits" reel, putting them and their uncalled for eviction to shame.

Think about it though, they needed three beds free for the 3 "Weekend From Hell" housemates, and had that with Ray J, Brandon and Angie leaving. Austin's eviction was unnecessary, and unfair, and i'd be willing to bet a tenner that if the housemates were told the dullest housemate would leave, there would have been a totally different outcome.

As I mentioned before, three brand new housemates um, graced the rest of the house with their entrance during the "Weekend From Hell" where the public have voted to send Stacy, James J, Speidi, Jedward (AKA, the entertaining housemates), Coleen and Jasmine to hell, where at least one of them will never return to the main house.

The Hellish Housemates were allowed back into the house for 5 minutes to collect some of the bare essentials, but crisps are essential right? Biscuits? Eggs!? The Hellish housemates cared not, as they were hellbent on destroying the house and consuming as much food as possible in the diary room to living room corridor, creating a hilarious moment of the series.

Anyone for eggs?
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One thing I will say is that our 3 new housemates, Jessica Cunningham, Chloe Ferry, and Kim Woodburn are definitely bottom of the barrel housemates, with Chloe making a fool of herself within the first day. Usually these kind of housemates make it quite far, with Bear actually winning the series after his quite frankly shameful acts in the house.

Cameras! Look at me! I'm a fool with no self respect!
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Only time will tell whether Kim, Chloe and Jessica are valuable additions to the house, or whether Big Brother will continue to throw money at people in the hope that something good comes from it.

Celebrity Big Brother - Pop Goes Austin!

Celebrity Big Brother - Pop Goes Austin!

The 2017 edition of CBB is well under way, with the 14 housemates settling in nicely to the 24 hour surveillance lifestyle. Along the way, we had #Watergate, nominations, and a new arrival, bumping up the numbers of the happy house to 15.

Watergate was sadly the only twinge of drama we've really had this week, which began with Speidi hiding a number of water bottles under their bed, just because they're Speidi. Austin, already somewhat emotionally unstable due to events outside of the house was the first to erupt, slightly dramatising the situation, and claiming Big Brother will be sending the housemates to bed thirsty.

Ever seen one of these Austin?

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I would agree with Austin here, however, recently I've heard of these brand new devices, that give you unlimited water to quench your thirst at any point. I believe they are called something along the lines of tops, or tapes..

Friday also saw the return of X Factor rejects turned Eurovision hopefuls Jedward, who have most recently been chilling in Valetta for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest, invited as "expert panelists" who helped to decide the eventual winner of the competition, my thoughts of which can be found here:

http://pevvyz.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/junior-eurovision-fab-or-fail.html

As they did on JESC in case anyone was wondering (I'm sure you weren't), they performed one of their new singles, "Holograms" to the existing housemates, which I'm sure they loved, but not before throwing themselves down stairs and off stage, causing Jedward to actually be separated, as Edward required treatment at hospital.

These guys are definitely music experts...

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In other news, nominations finally took place, resulting in Stacy, Angie, Speidi, Ray J and Austin being put on the block. James C also faces eviction, after being killer nominated by Angie and Jamie.

Overall, I think nominations are fair, with Angie looking the most likely to get the chop, although if I had it all my way, I would put Nicola and Jamie up in the place of Ray J and Stacy (the producers have got to get their money's worth on these international housemates!) as she's only making herself look dumb by flirting with Jamie, and he is being a complete tool, which doesn't really surprise me.

My favourites so far are definitely Speidi and James, due to their ability to wind anyone up, yet pass it off as friendly banter. They are the kick up the bum this series really needs, and are currently one of the only sources of telly-worthy entertainment.

Jedward are also housemates to keep an eye on, as I'm sure their wacky antics will drive other housemates up the wall soon enough.

Celebrity Big Brother 2017 - OK or KO?

Celebrity Big Brother 2017 - OK or KO?

After what seemed like years, Celebrity Big Brother exploded back onto our screens in a kaleidoscope of colour, with a brand new pop art themed series. Despite this, not everyone is new, as big brother has only gone and hand picked an assortment of all stars from a range of series aired on channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother.

From the selection we have been given, I think it is fair to say that this series will be one of the best in the history of all big brother, and i think we should be prepared for tantrums, fallouts and a whole lot of arguing.

Speidi (Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag)

 Reality TV veterans Speidi were GOLD on their series, knowing exactly what to do to wind each and every one of their housemates up, in a way that wasn't completely revolting (we are looking at you Perez!) to the extent that people actually left because of them, but in a way where they knew they were the villains and they loved it.

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Their personalised jackets can not go ignored, and they made a bold statement bearing the all seeing Illuminati, showing that they will be in control of the series, and no one should cross them. We can expect fireworks within a few days of their entry, and a potential winner, just because of all the hype behind their entry.

James Jordan

Again, gold in his series. Everyone says that you either love or hate James, but i am genuinely in the middle. He is a self proclaimed wind up merchant, pressing people's buttons, although with a slightly patronising tone, and just annoying people in general.

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I can see James doing one of two things:

Getting along with, and forming a formidable power trio with Speidi, which will be amazing telly.

James clashing with Speidi, which will also be amazing telly.

Jasmine Waltz

No, it's not a type dance, it's former glamour model Jasmine Waltz, who had the infamous love triangle with Lee Ryan from Blue, and Glamour model Casey Bachelor.

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Whilst she's probably over the whole love triangle thing, i definitely think she isn't going to be scared to show her true feelings in the house, especially to the males.

Ray J

Although he had a slightly vulgar VT, Ray J bought his a game, and is alreasy a strong fan favourite

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This guy definitely has a personality, and i am predicting some brilliant one liners from him.

Bianca Gascoigne

Bianca Gascoigne was the 5th housemate to enter the house, immediately bonding with fellow new star Ray J.

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I'm not really sure what she can bring that Jasmine Waltz can't, although the two glamour models could clash, causing fireworks.

Austin Armacost

Austin was the nice guy in the seemingly chaotic USA vs UK series of CBB, most known for shaving his head for Gail Porter when she revealed she felt insecure about her alopecia. This guy proves you don't have be be nasty to be entertaining, ultimately forming a great romance with James Hill.

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There is plenty of room for a new bromance between Austin and some of the other "ladz", although no love interest, after he revealed he had split up with his husband of 9 years in his VT.

Coleen Nolan

Um...

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Seems to me that the producers (the REAL producers) seem dead set on getting a loose woman on the series every year. Despite this, I think Coleen's had a wasted journey. with all the larger personalities in the house, and will be one of the first evicted.

James Cosmo

No series of CBB can be without a slightly older person, and i think James Cosmo was a safe sign.

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Unlike most of the older people in the house, James is in a very current, popular TV show, meaning people of the younger generation will know of him, and he could get the "He's the only real celebrity" vote, if nominated.

Stacy Francis

Unfortunately, Big Brother couldn't get Tiffany Pollard back for another series, however, don't be dismayed, as they have managed to get the pound shop version of her in Stacy.

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I think Stacy will be a gem in the house, bringing attitude and sass, and hopefully follow in the footsteps of the HBIC, and deliver some almighty one liners.

Brandon Block

Although rumoured to be going in, I didn't actually think he would, due to the fact that he wouldn't really bring much to the house.

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I could actually end up eating my words, as going in, he did actually seem tyo have some personality, although if it be that of a "geyser".

Nicola Mclean

Phew, we didn't have any models in there yet! Oh, wait...

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Three models? is that really nesesary? Nicola could be great for a few tantrums, but one is OK, two is fine, and three is enough.

Jamie O'hara

Another CBB given is that there has to be an athlete, and it doesn't matter if they are a 5x Olympic gold medallist, or a champion league footballer.

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Jamie says he's only really there for the money, meaning he probably won't be doing much in there, giving us an easy first vote off.

Calum Best 

Another good guy from his series, Calum faced off against his series villian, Perez Hilton, who will not be making a return to the house.

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There's definitely potential for him to bring James or Speidi down a few pegs, and he has said he wants to be more fun this series, so Calum is my wild card.

Angie Best

Why not throw Calum's mum into the mix?

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This twist would have potential to be explosive, if Calum and his mum had had a massive public feud before the house, but as they get along, there's going to be no drama, apart from Calum's initial reaction as his mum walked through the door, which was priceless.

I am looking forward to seeing how the series pans out, as well as blogging and sharing my opinions on it!