The Eurovision Song Contest is renowned for offering up plenty of light-hearted fun, but that doesn't mean it's not competitive. Fans are there to have a good time, but ultimately contestants are waiting to hear the words 'douze points' and hopefully lifting the glorious trophy at the end.
Sadly, not everyone can bask in the glory of winning Eurovision, and while you might think a country's chances depends on how good the song is, many believe there are several curses that can stand in their way.
Here we take a look at the notorious curses that are thought to plague the competition, from the running order spot no contestants want, to a colour they might want to avoid.
