Radio 2 Seeks “Ultimate Eurovision Superstar” for 70th Anniversary Celebration
Filmogaz.com reports that BBC Radio 2 has opened a public vote for listeners to name their Ultimate Eurovision Superstar. The announcement comes as the Eurovision Song Contest nears its 70th anniversary in May.
Launch and format
The search began on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show this morning. That program is the UK’s most‑listened‑to breakfast show.
Radio 2 compiled a shortlist of 70 artists. The list spans the contest from the 1960s to today.
Selected artists
- ABBA
- Celine Dion
- Julio Iglesias
- Olivia Newton‑John
- Sam Ryder
- Bucks Fizz
- Lulu
- Katrina and the Waves
- Michael Ball
- Loreen
- Måneskin
- Conchita Wurst
- Käärijä
- Nemo (2024 winner)
Voting details
The poll opened today and will close at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, March 31. Listeners can cast their choices during that window.
The results will be revealed on Radio 2’s Eurovision Super Saturday on May 16. Sophie Ellis‑Bextor will host the countdown from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Additional access
The special programme will be available on BBC Sounds from Monday, April 27. The broadcast aims to mark the contest’s milestone year.
Context and past polls
Radio 2 says the shortlist reflects acts that shaped Eurovision and pop culture across seven decades. Scott Mills invited listeners to determine which artist deserves the most recognition.
Last year’s listener poll named Sam Ryder’s “Space Man” the Ultimate 21st Century Eurovision Song. This year’s drive for the Ultimate Eurovision Superstar seeks a broader, career‑spanning winner.
Filmogaz.com will follow developments and report the final results after the May broadcast.
