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The Contest & Me: Alexandra Wolfslast
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Next up on this series of The Contest & Me Germany's Head of Delegation joins us to share her Eurovision story. She reveals what it was really like behind the scenes at Eurovision 2024, how she celebrated her nation's improved performance in Malmö, and how she deals with the criticism she receives in the role. We also go back to her early memories, as well as hearing how she can't help but look fondly on the Covid hit contest in Rotterdam.
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