Eurovision Tel Aviv 2019: What's the fuss?

Nearly 200 million people watch it and some countries send their most critically acclaimed acts. Naff and cheesy or fun and loved worldwide – just what's the fuss about Eurovision?

This year it's bigger than ever, most of the acts are under 30 and some countries are sending their nation's most successful stars.

Radio 1 Newsbeat reporters Steve Holden and Daniel Rosney explain how it's become the most-watched live music event in the world and how the competition is moving away from its past image.

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