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22 May 2012 at 4:15pm

UK Eurovision disappointment

The UK's hopes of breaking its Eurovision curse came crashing down when veteran crooner Engelbert Humperdinck scraped into last-but-one place in this year's contest.

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Jedward of Ireland perform their song "Waterline" Credit: Reuters

Their energetic performance impressed the audience Credit: Reuters

The pair were appealing for support via Twitter before they went on stage Credit: Reuters

Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have posted Engelbert Humperdinck's performance on YouTube.

I had a great time, a very wonderful time. I hope everyone listening to the song... we shared the song with every generation. I sang it from my heart... I'm very happy and honoured to be doing it.

– Engelbert Humperdinck

Ivi Adamou of Cyprus performs her song "La La Love" Credit: Reuters

Anggun of France performs her song "Echo" as a dancer spins round Credit: Reuters

Donny Montell of Lithuania performs his song "Love Is Blind" Credit: Reuters

Buranovskiye Babushki of Russia perform their song "Party For Everybody" Credit: Reuters

Engelbert Humperdinck performs his song "Love Will Set You Free". He's representing the UK Credit: Reuters

Humperdinck gave a dazzling performance. We'll find out later if it was enough to win Credit: Reuters

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