If Post-Eurovision Depression is hitting you hard, then you’re in luck. Because there is another P.E.D. kicking off — the Pre-Eurovision 2017 rumour Extravaganza! Yes dry those tears because the rumour mill regarding next year’s edition of the Eurovision Song Contest is already spinning. And what better way to start than with one of the most anticipated returns of next year — Portugal!

You may remember Carlos Costa from Festival da Canção 2012 — the Portuguese national selection for Eurovision. After finishing second with the televoters and sixth overall, Carlos went on to a spectacular win at Russia’s “Pirogovsky Rassvet – International Contest for Pop Singers 2013.” His single “Sexy” lived up to its name…

CARLOS COSTA AT “FESTIVAL DA CANÇÃO” 2012

The Portuguese Idol and The Voice alumni is always keen to demonstrate his love for Eurovision and his desire to represent Portugal at the contest.

And he’s done it again on his official Facebook page, announcing he has a strong and radical song ready to go — recorded in Portuguese, English and Spanish, with a videoclip already shot.

You can call him whatever you want, but you can’t fault him for being lazy. The Portuguese singer claims he was previously contacted by the Swiss Broadcaster regarding the song, but decided to save it for a possible Portuguese opportunity.

“PIROGOVSKY RASSVET 2013” PERFOMANCE — “SEXY”

Portuguese Eurofans aren’t exactly thrilled, as they remember Carlos’ weak song and performance from the 2012 national selection.

Mr.Costa isn’t fazed and responded to the hate on Facebook.

“I would like to remind everyone that I have no responsibility for my 2012 Festival da Canção participation. I only met my composer on the night of the contest — I sang what was proposed to me without a say on the composition and development of the theme.”

He freely admits that he is controversial and eccentric, but adds he can never be called a “bad artist.”

He also promises to invest thousands of euros into his Eurovision promotional campaign.

BIRDY’S “SKINNY LOVE” PERFOMANCE AT THE VOICE PORTUGAL

After a series of non-qualifications, Portugal needs a radical change. Is Carlos Costa the way to go? Do you think he’d be a good Eurovision contestant? Let us know in the comments section below.

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James
James
8 years ago

Why don’t we send someone young with modern songs and lyrics like April? A song like Be Ok from her would definitely make it to the final!

Salvation
Salvation
8 years ago

Nelly Furtado please….

eurana
eurana
8 years ago

Send Filipe Pinto. He is composer and a great singer. He won Idols from Portugal in 2010. Carlos Costa was in the same season and came 3rd. Filipe was the winner.

ESC Greece
ESC Greece
8 years ago

@4li3n

OK 🙂

Charles
Charles
8 years ago

@Rumors: With a 3rd copy pasted recycled “Canta por mim” that would only make sense in the 2000s editions, though we are in 2016 and way ahead of that rubbish?

Charles
Charles
8 years ago

Can anyone tell this Carlos Costa once and for all that he is no Rihanna no matter how much he tries to?

Ann
Ann
8 years ago

@ Alex
Please, by serously and don’t comapare Michal and Conchita.

Mandy
Mandy
8 years ago

Guys, we don’t know if Portugal will consider “Festival da Canção” or an internal selection to choose its next Eurovision entry. Actually, I’m curious what Portugal is intending to do and it’s good to know there is an artist who’s interested in Eurovision (a thing that his country has been never interested to win). I’ve never met Carlos Costa (until now), but if he wants it, he must give something better than his latest album (which sounds a little bit dated, in a bad way) or he will continue to be stereotyped through that terrible song/performance in 2012 National Final… Read more »

Alex
Alex
8 years ago

oh god not another Michal or Conchita. Another joke which might attract gay votes though.

I want Portugal to take it seriously like France and come back with a DECENT AND SERIOUS ARTIST and a MODERN FRESH SONG in English and Portuguese.

They can approach a more known name if they have the guts but they won’t..

NO MORE DATED CHEESY ENTRIES FROM PORTUGAL PLEASE.

maria
maria
8 years ago

let’s be honest, established artists like amor electro would never do eurovision

4li3n
4li3n
8 years ago

@ Glorious
Don’t worry, He isn’t in my wishlist to represent Portugal, I know that Portugal has other artists that can get better results than him. I’m just curious to listen his song, I just wanted to see him in the national final, but not in Eurovision of course.

Glorious
Glorious
8 years ago

@4li3n

Oh, no! Please, keep that national final away!

4li3n
4li3n
8 years ago

Carlos Costa as a great vocal, I’m curious to listen his song, but I don’t know… I hope see him in Festival da Canção.

4li3n
4li3n
8 years ago

Diogo Piçarra!!!
Listen: Diogo Piçarra – Wall of Love
These song is so catchy reminds me France this year, and yes this song is made in Portugal.

mocosuburbian
mocosuburbian
8 years ago

soooo portuguese michal szpak
i’ll pass

Darren
Darren
8 years ago

No Portugal please no!! I’m expecting an entry to propel you back into the final, giving Portugal something of a renaissance similar to France and Bulgaria this year, Netherlands in 2013 and Belgium 2015. This guy cannot bring you that, he’s too much of a gimmick, not to mention his similarity in appearance to Michal Spak, which is saying something.

Cmon Portugal, try a little harder! I keep my fingers crossed for the day that I see Eurovision hosted at the Atlantic Hall in the beautiful city of Lisbon.

Bruno
Bruno
8 years ago

Mia Rose please

Rumors
Rumors
8 years ago

and this guy can’t sing… sorry

Rumors
Rumors
8 years ago

They should invite CATARINA PEREIRA 😀

Glorious
Glorious
8 years ago

Portugal is a country I usually forget about at Eurovision. They have never sent a single favorite entry of mine! They need to get serious if they would like to qualify again. This guy doesn’t look that promising… we shall see…

tvfan
tvfan
8 years ago

I don’t know this guy, he’s like the Portuguese version of Michal Szpak ?

Pedro
Pedro
8 years ago

Dear God! This guy is a sitcom! Portugal, do not pick him

Paul D
Paul D
8 years ago

He actually sing really well, but I’m not so sure if he’s the right person to represent my country…

heyaaaa
heyaaaa
8 years ago

ah! and one more thing: Ronalda (Katia Aveiro) NO.

heyaaaa
heyaaaa
8 years ago

I’d like to watch there one of these artists: Amor Electro, Kika, Aurea, Diego Miranda/Mikkel Solnado, or even again Leonor Andrade.

Kinder
Kinder
8 years ago

Send good rock band, dear Portugal. I dont remember any good rock song from Portugal.

bartosz
bartosz
8 years ago

I’d rather see them sending Amor Electro or Kika. At least then they could really have a chance for final

oooops
oooops
8 years ago

What about Ronalda