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Eurovision ends in Swedish win and humiliation for Engelbert Humperdinck

UK comes second to last as British fans question wisdom of entering septuagenarian crooner in this year's contestEngelbert Humperdinck said he "did the best for my country" at the Eurovision song contest after the UK's hopes of breaking its competition curse came crashing down when the veteran crooner scraped into last-but-one place.He opened the show in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday night, with the ballad Love Will Set You Free – but seemed to have been forgotten by the time voting started, 2...

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13:21 on May 26 2012

Engelbert Humperdinck - Engelbert Humperdinck Wearing Elvis' Pendant For Eurovision Luck

ContactMusic — Legendary entertainer Engelbert Humperdinck is wearing a lucky charm from Elvis Presley in a bid to win the annual Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night 26May12 The 7... more info

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09:02 on May 27 2012

Eurovision ends in Swedish win and humiliation for Engelbert Humperdinck

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13:01 on May 27 2012

Engelbert Humperdinck - Swedish Singer Loreen Triumphs At Eurovision

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15:49 on May 27 2012

Engelbert Humperdinck Wore Pendant Elvis Presley Gave Him For Eurovision Luck (It Didn't Work)

Starpulse — Legendary entertainer Engelbert Humperdinck wore a lucky charm from Elvis Presley in a bid to win the annual Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night. The 76-year-old c... more info

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