1. Russia: Dima Bilan - “Believe”
2. Ukraine: Ani Lorak - “Shady Lady”
3. Greece: Kalomira - “Secret Combination”
4. Armenia: Sirusho - “Qele Qele” (Come on, come on)
5. Norway: Maria - “Hold On Be Strong”
Congrats to Russia and Dima Bilan!
Here is the winners for the 53rd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which was hosted by Serbia.
Ruslan Alehno (Belarus) and Dima Bilan (Russia) - Eurovision 2008
Ruslan Alehno (Belarus) and Dima Bilan (Russia) - Eurovision 2008
???……I think it’s noisy there and Dima tries to tell something to Ruslan… but it looks like something else…
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Eurovision Song Contest 2008 Final Top 5 (videos)
RUSSIAN POP STAR DIMA BILAN WINS THE 2008 EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
Russian singer Dima Bilan has won this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Bilan is one of Russia’s biggest pop stars and his heartfelt ballad Believe, produced by US R&B star Timbaland, gave Russia its first ever Eurovision win.
Abraham received six points from San Marino - who were taking part for the first time - and eight from Ireland.
But British talent show runner-up Andy Abraham came last with his song Even If, gaining just 14 points.
Germany and Poland also received 14 points each, but they officially finished above the UK because their top scores in a single round were higher.
Dima Bilan won with a stage show that included Olympic figure skating champion Evgeni Plushenko performing on a small ice circle.
Bilan is a well-known performer throughout Russia and beyond, having been named best artist at the country’s MTV Awards for the past three years in a row.
He took part in Eurovision in 2006, finishing second behind Finnish rock monsters Lordi.
He has recorded an album in English with Timbaland, including a duet with Canadian singer Nelly Furtado, and hopes to use it to break into the international market later this year.
This year’s other entrants included Latvian pirates, a Finnish heavy rock group, a 75-year-old Croatian rapper and French dance musician Sebastian Tellier, who has worked with Daft Punk and Air.
Swedish singer Charlotte Perrelli, who won the event in 1999, was another hot tip and was picked as the winner in a Europe-wide BBC poll before the event.
But she failed to become the first female singer to win the contest twice.
The show was opened in front of 20,000 fans at the Belgrade Arena by last year’s winner Marija Serifovic.
The 20 countries that came through the semi-finals joined hosts Serbia plus the UK, France, Germany and Spain - the contest’s four biggest backers.
1. Russia: 272 points
2. Ukraine (above): 230
3. Greece: 218
4. Armenia: 199
5. Norway: 182
UK EUROVISION 2008 Big Loser ANDY ABRAHAM “EVEN IF”
UK has a massive music background still it fails on eurovision. how come? I have to say this is slightly better than the shite we’ve had the past few years. But still shit. I don’t like Dima’s song too much, but Schooh last year and now this… we need someone like westlife to step up!
And, Sir Terry Wogan (who has been Eurovision commentator for more than 30 years) said he may quit as the BBC’s Eurovision commentator, what a sad news! He should shut up and disappear from TV at least 10 yrs ago! He said: “Andy Abraham gave, I think, the performance of his life with a song that certainly deserved far more points …”. Really? Maybe binman Andy just not talent enough to deserve more points, he shouldnt been choosen at the first place. This 43-year-old ex-dustman could put the best of us to sleep. He is a joke, I really think my local council need him more than national TV. This “Even If” really embarrassing - like something from the early 80s, definitely your time, unfortunately, its overed.
Then, Sir Terry Wogan added: “Indeed, western European participants have to decide whether they want to take part from here on in because their prospects are poor.” Come on, Sir, theres nothing about western European, those Eastern they love western European, they just dont like UK, UK only. I do agreed it become neigbour selections, but look at us, we even cant get vote from our neigbour, because we r America’s bitch, because we have many arrogant, ignorant, stupid people here, like you Sir Terry Wogan.
Lets watch last 2 yrs entries again, Sir Terry Wogan, do you really think these shit deserved top 10?
UK’s trash entry for Eurovision 2007, Scooch - Flying The Flag:
UK’s trash entry for Eurovision 2006, Daz Sampson - Teenage Life:
Stop complian that its all about political, I dont buy it, If we still want play this game, it s time start taking Eurovision more seriously, but we need to go that extra distance like France, whose entry is by legitimate dance star Sebastien Tellier. Daft Punk have produced it, that’s how serious Le Frogs are. Maybe we could send a genuinely good artist with a decent song, instead of trying to second guess what we reckon the suckers in Europe will fall for.
And lets see Sir Terry Wogan announced wrong winner of Eurovision UK 2007, Wogan you bloated, talentless idiot!
Eurovision Song Contest 2008 Final Top 5 (videos)
Dima Bilan — The winner of THE 2008 EUROVISION SONG CONTEST (Photos)
| Location | Serbia |
|---|---|
| Host Broadcaster | RTS |
| Venue | Belgrade Arena |
| Participants | 25 |
| Voting method | Citizens of each country vote by telephone or SMS. The country’s 10 favourites are awarded 12, 10, then 8 through 1 points based on votes. All 45 countries present their awarded points, totalling to determine the winner. |
| EBU Scrutineer | Svante Stockselius |
| Executive Producer | Sandra Šuša |
The contest will be screened tonite from 8pm to 11.15pm on BBC1. Britain’s hope Andy Abraham was gearing up for the 53rd Eurovision Song Contest today.Bookmakers have dubbed Abraham the UK’s worst ever entrant, with odds of 66-1 to win, which it says is its worst ever.
Wogan recently said Abraham’s song was “the best UK entry for a while”. But he added: “If we finish nowhere again, I worry that disenchantment might take hold. “Eurovision is such silly fun, and I love doing it, but if the enthusiasm isn’t there… “This year is pretty crucial for me. Eurovision without Royaume-Uni would be unfortunate.”
Eurovision has become known for bad taste in music, bizarre performances and political voting.
But the Danish director of Eurovision TV, the Swiss-based company which produces the competition, complained that Wogan does not treat the show with enough respect.
Bjorn Erichsen suggested that Wogan’s wry observations were making Eurovision look “ridiculous”.
He said earlier this month: “Terry Wogan is a problem because he makes it ridiculous. I know he is very popular, and maybe that is the reason why a lot of people watch. But one day he will have to retire and the BBC will have to find someone else.
“It will be interesting to see if that attitude changes.”
—- From LondonPaper
Andy Abraham, the UK entry, God help us all…
Sebastien Tellier of France. He is this year’s ‘cool’ entrant. You can tell this because he looks like a tramp.
Some kind of GMTV/10,000 BC hybrid from Estonia’s Kreisiraadio.
Azerbaijan’s Elnur & Samir. Cannot WAIT for this lot - they are clearly all bonkers.
Ireland’s eliminated entry, Dustin the Turkey. WTF! ..Er, are those Aztecs?
Maria of Norway. Nice dress, shame about the five pounds of lip gloss.
Sirusho of Armenia actually looking rather good. How annoyingly un-Eurovision of her.
Dima Bilan of Russia looking pleasingly horrendous.
Hind of The Netherlands taking cues from Bucks Fizz
Now-obligatory Finnish death metal courtesy of Terasbetoni. The flames!
The frankly terrifying Laka of Bosnia & Herzegovina. And we thought Eurobeat was a parody…
Laka of Bosnia & Herzegovina
None-more-orange Isis Gee of Poland waving to her make-up artist
Isis Gee of Poland, presumably recreating Splash
Rebeka Dremelj of Slovenia making bold fashion choices
Dustin the Turkey. Are we surprised he didn’t get through? Bless.
Is that Philip Schofield? No, it’s Elnur & Samir of Azerbaijan
Elnur & Samir of Azerbaijan. Clearly insane. Cannot wait.
Philip Schofield going bonkers. Oh hang on, it’s Elnur & Samir of Azerbaijan
Blazin’ Squad? No, Boaz of Israel
Ishtar of Belgium, channelling a Chupa Chups lollipop
It’s a human hanging basket! Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the semi-finals
Kalomira of Greece presumably took inspiration from a football match
Faux Shakira! It’s Gissela of Andora
Sham on Ireland again!!
Another faux Shakira! Kalomira of Greece
Tereza Kerndlova of Czech Republic. We’ll look that good in hotpants one day, but we probs won’t go on Eurovision
Eurovision Song Contest 2008 Final Top 5 (videos)
Dima Bilan — The winner of THE 2008 EUROVISION SONG CONTEST (Photos)
RUSSIAN POP STAR DIMA BILAN WINS THE 2008 EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
