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Turkish representative, Can Bonomo, has submitted his songs to the national broadcaster TRT. The song will be presented to the public either on February 17th or February 24th. In the meantime Can will be attending Azeri Milli Seçim Turu at this weekend.
The EBU has announced that a total of 43 countries will participate in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest to be held in Baku the next 22, 24 and 26 of May. It confirms the participation of Armenia, the return of Montenegro after three years of absence and the withdrawal of Poland.
One of the Turkish host from Eurovision Song Contest in 2004, Meltem Cumbul, suprisingly appeared on international 69th Golden Globe Awards which was held in Los Angeles, the United States Sunday night. Meltem was presented as Turkish delight.
After the news about Can Bonomo who will be representing Turkey has had time to settle it is time to look at the reactions. They are mainly positive towards, but critisms is being raised as well... At the same time it is also reported in Turkish media that the actual song is to be announced on February.
On the way to Baku, Turkish broadcaster TRT made their final decision after all the speculations about who should represent Turkey at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest. An unspeculated name, Can Bonomo, suprisingly gets the ticket, EuroVisionary has been told exclusively.
Rumours are not unusual in Turkey since the national broadcaster, TRT, made the decision to select internally their representative at the Eurovision Song Contest. Last week, rumours circulated in the media, speculating many names. At last, has TRT given a declaration on their way to Baku announcing the names with whom they are still in contact.
Today, another rumour has been launched by some international websites around Europe and also in Turkey: Kıraç will be representing Turkey at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012. TRT denies the story that an official offer has been made to Kıraç. TRT will be announcing the Turkish representative on either New Years Eve or January 15th, 2012
The Turkish representative from 1980 Eurovision Song Contest, Ajda Pekkan, has surprisingly announced that she has ended her musical career at the top. Her fans should not worry, Ajda will be back with more TV shows in near future, no matter how old she is.
As leaked to the public last week, Turkish broadcaster, TRT's poll resulted in around five popular names, including Şebnem Ferah, Atiye, Hande Yener, Murat Boz and Duman; these nominees have reacted after the results with their hopes and disappointments. In the meantime, we will know the Turkish representative on New Year’s Eve.
Turkey, via its broadcaster TRT, is one of the participating countries who pick the Eurovision Song Contest representative by an internal selection. The fan poll, which was held by the corporation to get to know public opinion has resulted in five names being suggested; Atiye, Murat Boz, Şebnem Ferah, Duman or Hande Yener.
