France's Eurovision entry Sebastian Tellier takes OMM backstage

# Eurovision

# Eurovision 2008

# Pop and rock

# Sébastien Tellier

# Television

France's Eurovision entry, pop sensation Sebastien Tellier, takes OMM backstage at the contest in Belgrade, Serbia. WARNING: this gallery may contain silly facial hair. Photographs by Gary Calton
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British fans, Mark Eastwood and Carol Wright at the Eurovision song contest in Belgrade, Serbia. Whoever said Geri Halliwell wasn't influential? Photograph: Gary Calton
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The Latvian entrants, Pirates of the Sea, during the final. They dress like this at home, too. Photograph: Gary Calton
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French entrant Sebastien Tellier performing Divine. He wanted to impress the judges, sure, but did he really have to get down on his knees and beg? Photograph: Gary Calton
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The Azerbaijan entrants Elnur Huseynov and Samir Javadzade. We'd like to say "no animals were hurt making this costume" but we don't actually know. Photograph: Gary Calton
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Laka, the Bosnia and Herzegovina entrant. Moustache on loan from John Waters. Photograph: Gary Calton
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75 Cent, the rapper who performed with Kraljevi for Croatia in the final Photograph: Gary Calton
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The Bosnia and Herzegovina performers in the artist preparation room prior to the final. Look at how many TVs are in this room. There are people starving in Africa etc Photograph: Gary Calton
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Sebastien Tellier in his changing room before his performance. Being this cool is listed on his CV as a full-time job. Photograph: Gary Calton
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Fans singing along to the Serbian entrant. Where were you when Andy Abraham was on? Photograph: Gary Calton
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The Greeks celebrate getting 12 points after their performance. The guy sitting down is clutching the table leg to stop him weeing himself with excitement. Possibly. Photograph: Gary Calton
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The Spanish performer Rodolfo Chikilicuatre celebrate their points in the green room. Sadly, the judges did not award extra wacky points for the tiny new-rave guitar. Photograph: Gary Calton
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Sebastien Tellier in the green room after his performance of Divine. Like Mickey Mouse at Disney Land, the guy on the right was sacked shortly after for being spotted without a beard. Photograph: Gary Calton
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The Russians celebrate getting 12 points in the green room. They don't look overly happy, but in Russia joy is expressed by placing a small glass of red wine near a television, rather than cheering. Photograph: Gary Calton
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Fans awaiting the Eurovision song contest in Belgrade, Serbia Photograph: Gary Calton
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The Russian entrant Dima Bilan celebrates winning. This gallery has been emotional. Sniff. Photograph: Gary Calton

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