The legacy of the X Factor UK: 6 Eurovision acts who got their start on the show
The series may be cancelled but its impact remains
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Robyn Gallagher
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Poll: What is your favourite follow-up single from recent Eurovision winners?
Winning Eurovision is one tough act to follow!
Greece: Stefania, Elena Tsagrinou, Eleni Foureira light up the stage at the MAD Video Music Awards 2021
Helena Paparizou and Katerine Duska also performed
Ukraine: “I showed my essence” – MELOVIN comes out, kisses a woman and a man on stage at Atlas Weekend festival
But the live broadcast cut away
Prince Charles lists Eurovision 1996 winner “The Voice” by Eimear Quinn among his favourite songs
Barbara Streisand is also among his faves
Romania: TVR to hold televised debate discussing the future of Romania in Eurovision
How can Romania attract big names to Eurovision?
Sweden: Clara Klingenström confirms she won’t enter Melodifestivalen 2022, as she opens up about mental health journey
Fans have been inspired by her uplifting message
Bosnia & Herzegovina: BHRT confirms they are still unable to participate at Eurovision due to unpaid debt to EBU
They’re also unable to broadcast the show
Melodifestivalen 2022: SVT confirms entry period will run from 27 August to 17 September
Who will follow Tusse to Eurovision?
San Marino: New national final ‘Una voce per San Marino’ will begin in December
It will run for several weeks
Italy: RAI confirms Sanremo 2022 will return to its usual February dates… and production will be kept seperate from Eurovision
Amadeus won’t be involved with Sanremo 2022
Eight X Factor Malta stars we’d like to see enter Malta’s new national final for Eurovision 2022
There’s no shortage of talent in Malta
Malta: Applications open for new series of X Factor Malta
A Eurovision connection still hasn’t been confirmed
Måneskin perform “Zitti e buoni” and “I Wanna Be Your Slave” live in Sweden on Lotte på Liseberg
Clara Klingenström also performed on the show
Malta: Season 3 of X Factor Malta confirmed… but no word yet if it will select Malta’s act for Eurovision 2022
Who will follow Michela and Destiny?
Sweden: Eurovision and Melfest stars feature in lineups of sing-along shows Allsång på Skansen and Lotta på Liseberg
Måneskin have also been added to the lineup
UK: Jessie J has reportedly been approached to represent the UK at Eurovision 2022
But will she say yes?