Eurovision icons return to kickstart 2019 final with greatest hits medley and fans love it
THE 2019 Eurovision Song Contest kicked off with a host of the competition’s most iconic stars returning to perform a greatest hits medley.
Fans were buzzing with excitement as acts including Dana International and Netta returned to the stage.
Fans flocked to social media to comment on the incredible opening performance, with one putting: “Dana International – Oh my shoulder pad heaven!”
Another commented: “The diva is here! Dana International!”
It will be followed in the interval by a greatest hits medley from four of Eurovision’s most iconic acts who will switch songs for an ultimate pop performance.
Conchita Wurst, Måns Zelmerlöw , Eleni Foureira and Verka Serduchka will take to the stage.
Graham Norton narrated the opening for UK viewers after last year’s winner Netta introduced the show with a comedy skit.
The host explained how this is Israel’s third time of hosting Eurovision, but it marks the first occasion that Tel Aviv has been the host city.
Tonight’s final in Tel Aviv will also feature a 10-minute performance from the Queen of Pop as Madonna performs iconic hit Like A Prayer during the interval.
Eurovision host Assi Azar got fans excited after discussing detail;s behind Madonna’s show-stopping performance.
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The host appeared on Graham Norton’s BBC radio show to discuss insider secrets to tonight’s live final, expected to reach a whopping 200 million viewers.
He explained: “I saw the rehearsal yesterday… It’s an amazing show, what she’s doing on the stage. She’s literally taking over our entire stage, changing it completely.
“I can say she’s literally building a chapel inside our arena in 40 seconds. That’s the time she has from the moment we get off the stage to the moment she goes on the stage. It’s unbelievable.”
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returned to the show that launched them into global fame.
Fans flocked to social media to comment on the incredible opening performance, with one putting: “Dana International – Oh my shoulder pad heaven!”
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Another commented: “The diva is here! Dana International!”
It will be followed in the interval by a greatest hits medley from four of Eurovision’s most iconic acts who will switch songs for an ultimate pop performance.
Conchita Wurst, Måns Zelmerlöw , Eleni Foureira and Verka Serduchka will take to the stage.
Graham Norton narrated the opening for UK viewers after last year’s winner Netta introduced the show with a comedy skit.
The host explained how this is Israel’s third time of hosting Eurovision, but it marks the first occasion that Tel Aviv has been the host city.
Tonight’s final in Tel Aviv will also feature a 10-minute performance from the Queen of Pop as Madonna performs iconic hit Like A Prayer during the interval.
Eurovision host Assi Azar got fans excited after discussing detail;s behind Madonna’s show-stopping performance.
MOST READ IN TV & SHOWBIZ
The host appeared on Graham Norton’s BBC radio show to discuss insider secrets to tonight’s live final, expected to reach a whopping 200 million viewers.
He explained: “I saw the rehearsal yesterday… It’s an amazing show, what she’s doing on the stage. She’s literally taking over our entire stage, changing it completely.
“I can say she’s literally building a chapel inside our arena in 40 seconds. That’s the time she has from the moment we get off the stage to the moment she goes on the stage. It’s unbelievable.”
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