Dustin the Turkey, who represented Ireland in Eurovision in 2008, intends to become the “president of Europe”.
Hannah Waddingham and Julia Sanina were surprised when a turkey visited the show. PDO
Towards the end of the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Tuesday, May 9, a remarkable guest appeared on the broadcast. Between Hannah Waddingham and Julia Sanina between the conversation, a hand puppet with a gaping mouth that mistakenly resembles a turkey appeared on the sofa.
However, it wasn’t about the actual hoe guest, because Dustin the Turkey The hand puppet represented Ireland in the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest. Dustin didn’t make it to the final and the result has been considered one of the country’s worst results ever.
Now, after 15 years, Dustin made a comeback to the semi-finals of the Wise Men. He said in a live broadcast that he survived the recent Christmases without being given a festive table.
– It’s been tough, but we’re alive, Dustin enthused.
Dustin the Turkey playing a slot machine. PDO
Originally, Dustin the Turkey is a popular character from an Irish television channel’s children’s programs. Today, Dustin appears on the country’s television shows every week.
Kalkkuna has also released six albums and 12 singles. He has sung with many well-known singers and received 25 platinum records in recognition of his successful career.
Dustin has tried his hand at politics as well, as he engaged in mock campaigning for presidential candidates, as well as demonizing himself as a “representative of the Poultry Party”.
Although the turkey was never officially nominated, in 1997 many voters cast protest votes, voting for Dustin in the election. Kalkkuna has now publicly stated that he intends to become “President of Europe” in the future.
Source: Eurovision