Engelbert Humperdinck is intending to beat off Jedward.

Engelbert Humperdinck thinks he can push Jedward into the number two slot.

Chatting to the BBC before ‘jetting off’ to Baku, The Hump said ‘Love Will Set You Free’ ”has a very strong chance.”

“It’s a Viennese waltz and waltzes have a romantic feel and people usually dance slow to it. I think this has a great, great chance,” declared the 78-year-old, clearly forgetting to set his alarm for Poppers O’Clock.

Engelbert did at least display keen understanding of one element of Eurovision. ”It’s not a talent competition,” he noted.  ”It’s a song contest and because of my experience of travelling around the world and being an ambassador for my country, I think it stands a good chance.”

We’re not here for ambassadors fella, we’re here for this.