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bound Myf Warhurst reckons Australia has a real shot at the Eurovision crown this year. Speaking to Play before jetting off to this year’s host city Lisbon, Warhurst believes all the stars are aligning for Jessica Mauboy.

The Idol graduate represents Australia in an official capacity this year, after paving the way for our inclusion in the long- running song contest as a special interval performer at the 2014 event.

“I love Jess’s song; it’s such a banger,” Warhurst says of We Got Love. “Jess is such a professional and she’s got such a great voice.

“She’s so fun, too. That will count for a lot. She knows what she’s up against and she’ll bring that experience to the room and the world.”

It may only have a cult following here in Australia, but Eurovision is one of the biggest events of the year for Europeans. Last year’s contest was seen by more than 180 million viewers.

Mauboy’s performance is scheduled in the middle of the second semi- final and Warhurst believes it’s a great draw.

“We’ve got a really good spot,” she says. “Where you’re placed is very important ... people need that boost about halfway through.

“I’ve already put my demands in for Jess — pyrotechnics, wind machines, shirtless drummers, I want absolutely everything ( laughs).”