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And it comes down to this. Less than a day to go, and we find out our winner. But what can we expect in the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2019?
Eurovision Insight Podcast: Daily News From Tel Aviv, Saturday 18th May
Previewing the Grand Final of Eurovision 2019, we look at the running order, the favourites, and the surprises
With Ewan Spence and Sharleen Wright.
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I want to talk for a moment about KAN’s(the Israeli broadcaster) attitude to this year’s contest.
I think they handled the contest with a lot of respect.
Now,you can be respectful and cheeky (Sweden) but being cheeky is just not in the Israeli blood, so KAN have chosen the respect, serious and still have fun approach.
Not once has the contest being rediculled and even the video collage they had, show a lot of respect to past contests. From what I understand, even in the opening segment, they are using a video segment of past hosts.
The nod to past Israeli entrances, that brought Israel to where it is now is part of this approach.
Making Izhar Cohen(if roumers are true) is just a fitting end to the whole approach.
P.s.
4 hours run, is a bit too long and Maddona wasn’t really necessary.I really do hope that they manage to end it a bit earlier.
I agree with Shai, there was a layer of reverence and attention given to past contests. My favourite moment was the appearance of Gali Atari with the reproduction of her backdrop from 1979. A wonderful touch. I loved all the hosts.