Today at 12:50 CET (11:50 local time), Ireland Eurovision entry Dustin the Turkey appeared on UK television channel ITV1.
Today, being St. Patrick's Day in Ireland, Dustin the Turkey appeared on adaytime show in the UK. Hewas interviewedon popular lifestyle show This Morning, hosted by Philip Schofield and Fearne Britton. Adverts had been appearing all morning which appear to show a new video.
INTERVIEW
Dustin appears between Philip and Fearne farting and belthcing. We see clips of the video version of Irlande Deuze Points. Also we hear Dana Scallon (Eurovision 1970) and Louis Walshcomments from Irelands National Final broadcast last month.
While the video is being shown we hear Philip describing Dustin as"to be funky, funny and sure to ruffle feathers in Belgrade."
Dustin: Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all!
Fearne: We know yourhalf turkey and half voltcher, where do you come from?
Dustin: am 90% turkey actually. Did you see Louis Walsh making those comments about me, you know Louis is an unsufferable bore, but we're good friends.
Philip and Fearne: (laughing) Former winner in 1970, Dana is a big critic of yours.
Dustin: I think whenDana (Eurovision 1970)came back as Dana International (Eurovision 1998)was class/brilliant.
Philip and Fearne: (laughing) Why Eurovision?
Dustin: Well, the Irish economy was doing great when Eurovision was staged in Ireland during the 1990's but has gonedown since we won and I want to bring it back home.
Philip: Are you a politician?
Dustin: Yes, I ran for President of Ireland once, I used to have a policy thati think every boy in ireland should have a date with the Spice Girls but as I seen them upclose I changed my mind. I think every Irish boy should have a date with the Pussycat Dolls. Listen I was thinking of running for London mayor also, if Borris Johnson (UK politician) can do it, anyone can!
Fearne: Your meeting the UK representative for Eurovision today!
Dustin: Yes I'm meeting Andy Abraham later, in the hope that we can do a deal that the UK will give Ireland 12 points and Ireland will return the favour.
Philip: Well we're now joined on the phone by Orville the Duck (a puppet) a friend of yours. Hello Orville!
Dustin: Hi Orville!
Orville: Hi Dustin!
Dustin: How are you! How about you represent the UK next year?
Orville: I think that maybe a good idea!How about a double act?
Philip and Fearne: (laughing)
Dustin: Yeah! Why not? You better return that money you owe me!
Philip: Ok that is all we got time for, thanks Orville and thank you Dustin and good luck in Belgrade in May.
