Source: RÚV
Image Source: RÚV

The National broadcaster of Iceland, RÚV, announced that Paul Oscar will co-host the National final with Brynju Þorgeirsdóttur.

Paul Oscar was Iceland’s entrant in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1997. He performed the song “Minn hinsti dans” (“My Final Dance”), which he co-wrote, backed by four women dressed in latex playing suggestively on a sofa behind him. Although the song only reached 20th place in a field of 25, the daring presentation attracted wide attention, especially amongst gay audiences, and made him known internationally.

The Icelandic National final will take place on February 11th, containing two songs from the semi-finals. The winner will be decided by telephone and jury voting; each having a 50% stake in the result.

• Paul Oscar -- Minn hinsti dans