So the moment of reckoning is upon us; Brendan Murray takes the stage in Kiev tonight to fight for the honour of representing us in the Eurovision Song Contest Final!
In doings so - he will become a member of an ultra-elite, and highly diverse, group of Irish royalty (well kinda).
Having Louis Walsh as your mentor is a massive advantage, but poor aul Louis is having trouble keeping all sides going as he's trying to juggle more than just his new high-pitched protegé...
Thankfully Gift Grub have VIP access to the goings-on at the event and recorded it all...
Have a listen here:
For more Gift Grub, tune into The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show every weekday morning from 7am.