As some may or may not remember, Dino provided Bosnia with one of their best ever placings since their debut in 1993. That time he sang referring to french grammar, back for another crack at the whip, he uses maths in the entry Love In Rewind.
This year's Greek entry hasn't figured so highly on the odds lists of various bookmakers compared with previous years - fan response to the number is also quite lukewarm. Hopefully today's first rehearsal will provide us with some indication as to why.
Azerbaijan's participants Ell & Nikki have a tough job on their hands, trying to follow in the footsteps of their fellow country-people qualifying in all their previous attempts.
Evelina has an act that is, in many respects, completel different from all of the other acts to rehearse today. Her act was free of gimmickery, stash and glitter, with only a grand piano accompanying her.
Portugal has qualified for the last three Saturday night finals. Qualifying for a fourth one in a field like this will be a tall order. With a quirky entry, can Portugal win in a fight for the final?
The Hungarian entry this year is apparently dividing fans of the competition, with some convinced that she will storm to victory, whereas others are certain that she'll fail to qualify, becoming this year's Kate Ryan.
Could Sjonni's Friends be the first Icelandic act to come home with a Eurovision Victory under their belts? The story behind their effort this year is certainly emotive enough, but the band also have ample talent to draw upon.
The statuesque Daria Kinzer got her first opportunity to Celebrate her song on stage today. Her song, which has gone through three title changes involved the first long-awaited use of the catwalk. We hoped she wouldn't break a leg.
After standing on the sidelines for three years, San Marino returns to the Eurovision fold. Senit had already spent most of the first day in the press centre, but now was her time to shine.
Chirpy Glen Vella from Malta was the first artist to kick start day 2 - and what a cracking start! He provided us with exactly the wake up call that was needed.
