When it comes to Eurovision, it’s fairly loose which countries actually enter the competition.
While many non-European countries now take part, last year saw the Australians get involved for the show’s 60th anniversary.
But while it was initially seen as a one-off, the Aussies managed to come fifth and are returning in 2016.
UK presenter Graham Norton reckons that Eurovision should “get rid” of the Australian act, saying that it’s “kind of stupid” that a country on the other side of the planet is competing.
“I just do not understand why they are in the Eurovision Song Contest. Get rid of Australia,” Norton said to The Sun.
“I know some countries aren’t technically in Europe but, come on — Australia is on the other side of world.
“Last year they said it was a one-off as it was a celebratory anniversary and you think, ‘OK’, but they are back again.
“What’s that about? People go, ‘Oh you are so anti-Australia’. I’ve got nothing against Australia. I just think it is kind of stupid.”
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Dami Im will be competing for Australia this year – and she’ll doubtless be hoping to repeat the success of last year’s contestant Guy Sebastian.
The Eurovision final takes place this Saturday in Stockholm and will be broadcast on BBC One.
BBC One, Saturday, 8pm
