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The Contest & Me: Jenny Ryan
Ep. 8
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Star of ITV quiz show The Chase joins us to discuss her love of Eurovision, including her first memories, and her fond memories of Love City Groove. She also tells James how a childhood choir links her to the United Kingdom's last winner, as well as revealing how Simon Cowell really feels about Eurovision...
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