Eurovision Dance Contest: Issues ahead of the show

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We don't usually talk about the Eurovision Dance Contest here as we talk about the song contest but this story has caught my attention.

It is reported that two countries, Greece and Azerbaijan, have caused controversy after selecting their participants . According to the EBU rules, the couples should be one professional dancer and one local celebrity. Both countries selected completely professional celebrities. The selection had to be made before July 11 and the two countries met difficulties in selecting the proper couple. EBU therefore seems to have granted them an exception from the rules.

Other issues causing a headache to the EBU is Germany not participating, and also Spain and Bosnia & Herzegovina announcing they will not air the show live.

If it wasn't bad enough, the date of the contest is on the same day all Europe plays football games. The Eurovision Song Contest does not have these issues as the soccer games i.e. Euro or World Cup, is always held in June, thus avoiding the May contest. The Champions League is the only soccer championship to be held the same week, sometimes, as the Eurovision Song Contest, but it is held on a Wednesday and the song contest is held on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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