May 26th, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Many bookies have cut the price of the United Kingdom winning the Eurovision Song Contest from 16/1 to 14/1, as punters start to believe that Engelbert Humperdinck can win the competition.
So far punters from 29 different countries have backed the Hump for glory, with William Hill predicting that that the industry will see in excess of £10 million gambled on the outcome with Hills alone expecting £500,000 during the live show.
Jedward are also 14/1 and Hills are predicting that the UK will give the twins a maximum 12 points. Hills offer 25/1 that whoever wins does not host next year’s show due to financial constraints.
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May 26th, 2012 by TV Writer Lynn.
Singer Engelbert Humperdinck has revealed that when he sings in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest, he’ll have a lucky charm with him in the form of a pendant that Elvis Presley gave to him in the 1950s.
The good luck charm – which is in the shape of a thunderbolt and is reportedly worth around £2million – is emblazoned with the letters TCB, which stands for Elvis’s personal motto, “Taking care of business.”
Speaking to the Sun, Hump said, “I am wearing it for luck. I am hoping it will channel some of Elvis’s wonderful success down here.
“I want to channel his power and help me in this competition. Nobody is perfect and we all need help, even from someone above.
“Elvis only gave them to certain people he cared for. I am glad I was one of them.” Read more & comment »
May 25th, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Sweden might be tipped as favourite to win the Eurovision Song Contest, but Engelbert Humperdinck is confident his romantic waltz can lead Britain to victory, and leading online betting comparison site Oddschecker.com can confirm that odds for the veteran singer to win have consistently shortened since the acts were announced earlier this year.
The UK came in from 33/1 to 16/1 to win straight after Humperdinck was confirmed, and the 76-year-old singer is now fifth favourite, although the bookies seem undecided over the UK’s chances for success, with current odds ranging from 20/1 to 12/1 on The Hump to win.
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March 19th, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
The BBC has announced that music legend Engelbert Humperdinck will sing “Love Will Set You Free” when he represents the UK in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday 26 May in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Engelbert calls for the UK to get behind him as he flies the flag for the nation this May at the 57th Eurovision Song Contest in Baku, Azerbaijan in front of an estimated 120 million viewers worldwide.
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March 8th, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Jason Donovan has revealed that he was approached about representing the UK at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, but turned down the offer.
The former I’m A Celebrity star told The Mirror that just after he finished his stint on Strictly Come Dancing last year, he was asked to consider recording a song for the European competition, but declined because he wanted some time out of the public eye, after months in the spotlight.
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March 7th, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Kelly Rowland is reportedly leaving the ITV show
Kelly Rowland’s odds of returning to the X Factor judging panel have been slashed, after Simon Cowell revealed that he wants all four of last year’s judges to return for the 2012 series.
It had been widely reported beforehand that the Destinys Child star neither wanted to come back, nor was wanted back by ITV bosses, as she felt too homesick during all her time in the UK last year and they weren’t convinced that she had connected with their audience.
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March 2nd, 2012 by Lisa McGarry.
Some bookies have today cut the odds on the UK claiming their 6th Eurovision title from 25/1 to 16/1, following the announcement that veteran crooner Engelbert Humperdinck has been chosen as their entry for the song contest.
With the UK entry now confirmed, Paddy Power have priced up a match bet between the “Please Release Me” singer and Ireland’s Jedward. Here the early prices suggest that the Irish twins hold the edge at 4/11 with the perma-tanned heartthrob at 15/8.
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