Eurovision Song Contest: Why does UK automatically qualify when the others have the semis etc?

We put up lots of money for it apparently, so we are always guaranteed a place in the finals.





It doesn't guarantee us points though!





Found a link - http://www.bbc.co.uk/eurovision/about/





read the How It Works bit!

Eurovision Song Contest: Why does UK automatically qualify when the others have the semis etc?
Thats funny as my sister said the exact same thing last night :L


Yeah,apparently they do,just not for junior eurovision which is confusing :S


Britain are not alone if this is true,the host country also do,but perhaps you'd have to search on the eurovision site


But to be honest,It doesnt matter because the United Kingdom is a favourite in eurovision as it is always due to politics etc.


We could bring back Elvis Presley in british form and he could represent us and we still wouldnt win :@


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Good luck :)


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Reply:It's connected with how much money we donate to the running of the competition I think. It's not just the U.K., there are others who automatically qualify. It's the U.K.'s way of ensuring that Terry Wogan gets at least one night out per year. Bring on the Bailey's!
Reply:Because the UK is the main funder


They qualify automatically every year along with other major contributors.
Reply:I dont know i was wondering that too, after seeing the listings on tv last night? Cause Ireland ended up out! Honestly though, andy Abraham does not stand a chance
Reply:It's something to do with money and potential viewers, ie; large population.
Reply:I heard someone say the other day that it helps to stop the block voting.
Reply:Because we co-finance it, along with France, Spain, Germany and the hosting country.
Reply:It doesn't always!
Reply:cause were the best


lol


j/k idk ???
Reply:cus we am the best :)