It is allowed to join the fun because the Israel Broadcasting Authority is a member of the Eurovision governing body.
Graham Norton might think it’s “stupid”, but Eurovision fans will be watching Australia compete in the annual song contest on Saturday night whether they like it or not.
Australian network SBS has broadcast Eurovision for more than 30 years and is a member of the European Broadcasting Union.
Guy Sebastian performed inoffensive song “Tonight Again” and was largely welcomed because, well, it was supposedly Australia’s sole shot at Eurovision glory.