I Have Forgiven Daz Sampson

A while back I wrote that Morrissey was rumoured to be in talks of providing the BBC with this year's UK entry. We all laughed, of course, knowing that UK rumours are traditionally of the most absurd nature and they've never been right!!!!!

Until now.

Morrissey, Mozza, Moz, the Moz-Father, however you want to refer to him, is officially in talks with the BBC over the UK's Eurovision entry for 2007. Apparently, he was sad to see Daz finish 19th last year and believes that he can do better. In fact he's not too unlike Daz in that a) he's from Manchester and b) he's a genuine Eurovision fan - whether this is a good thing or not is debatable.

Despite me not being particularly thrilled about the vegetarian whiner being taken into consideration by the Beeb, it is quite an interesting development for a few reasons.

1. The BBC are obviously taking 2007 even more seriously than 2006. Good.
2. In fact, by choosing a well-known star, it suggests that the BBC do care and want to win. Also good.
3. The fact that Morrissey has been chosen to 'write' the song suggests that there will only be one song, perhaps hinting towards an internal selection. Good perhaps.
4. The news story has been covered everywhere - The Sun, BBC News 24, even American news stations! Since when have the press been so interested in our Eurovision entry? The hype is good!

After this news the BBC cannot turn back - it seems we are to expect something big, whether it's in Morrissey form or not. Either way I'm looking forward to the next announcement from BBC as a lot more will become clearer. In fact, I wish I could have the news now! But how soon is now?