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In Eurovision world that's sort of what fans are having to contend with, on what's been dubbed Super Saturday, as seven countries air huge TV programmes to pick a representative for the song contest in May. "It's quite stressful but I think that sort of chaos and overwhelming nature is inherent to Eurovision," he tells BBC News. He first watched the national final season in 2019 and one of his favourite things he's learnt is "how important it is for other countries" with these finals being the biggest night on TV in parts of Europe. There are typically two ways a Eurovision entry is chosen: an internal selection - an act chosen behind-the scenes - or a national selection - a TV show with the winner getting to fly their country's flag in Liverpool. In its 73rd year, Italy's five-night iconic Festival di Sanremo, which has become essential streaming for Eurovision fans, will see a winner chosen from the 28 competing acts.
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