| The best guests are coming late: the Romanian singer Sandi on the Turkish Party.
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| Maryon from Monaco enjoyed the celebrities.
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| The always very friendly Zeljko!
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| James Fox from the UK - does he have the smile of a winner?
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| New countries are warmly welcomed here at Eurovision - Andorra and Portugal is the best example.
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| The Andorran team greatly enjoys the premiere of their country at Eurovision.
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| Disco - Disco - Disco
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| Koran Abay is one of the hosts this year.
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| It looks like the palace of the Sultan - here happened the state reception.
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| Jonsi in front of the huge buffet.
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| The Israeli background singers showed how good "Le'hamin" sounds.
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| Our German commentator Peter Urban is searching for the latest news.
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| The Danish love to party!
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| One of the most magnificent state receptions of all times. As an entertaining surprise there were huge fireworks to celebrate Eurovision.
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| Sertab - the winner of last year. She will present her new song on Saturday.
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| The Estonian drummer is the clown of this contest.
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| The Albanian singer enjoys Turkish hospitality and the international atmosphere.
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| Jari loves Turkish delight!
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| Tie Break without cake.
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| The beautiful Sofia in her gala dress.
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| The state reception has been a fairy tale from 1001 nights.
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| Xandee loves Eurovision!
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| The Turkish must have invented the chandelier!
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| Jonsi is a funny and pleasant guy. His dream comes true: he can represent Iceland at Eurovision.
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| Julia from Russia really looks unspectacular compared to t.a.t.u.
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| All alone on stage - Jonsi from Iceland - a great singer!
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| Julia is giving gym-classes on stage!
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| Xandee from Belgium on stage. She was brilliant during this rehearsal. Her song "One life" is played on every party here.
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| 8 Million for on Döner! This is the typical Turkish lunch here at Eurovision.
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| The circus is opened: Jonatan from France with a woman on stilts, let's just hope that nothing happens to here during the live transmisson!
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| The stickiest press conference of all times: the Austrians are still laughing even with cake in their faces.
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| She sang for Spain in 1989 and since three years she is the mentor of the Spanish singers in Eurovision. Ramon will gain from her experience.
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| Charming Ramon from Spain enjoys the media interest.
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| This years Eurovision motto "under the same sky" matches the style of the stage very well.
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