United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 Jade Ewen. In 2002 Hylton took part in the ITV show "", but missed out on a place in the winning band, Girls Aloud. She later established herself as a solo UK R&B singer before taking part in "". "Making Your Mind Up 2005" was held on 5 March 2005, presented by Terry Wogan and Natasha Kaplinsky. The five acts taking part were Andy Scott-Lee, Australian-born Gina G (who famously represented the United Kingdom in 1996, coming 8th with "Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit"), Javine, Katie Price (otherwise known as Jordan), and Tricolore. Voting was open to the public,
Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1975 second in the running order, following the Netherlands and preceding France. At the close of voting "That's What Friends Are For" had picked up 68 points (including a maximum 12 from Belgium), placing Ireland 9th of the 19 entries. The Irish jury awarded its 12 points to France. Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1975 Ireland was represented by The Swarbriggs, with the song '"That's What Friends Are For", at the 1975 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 22 March in Stockholm. "That's What Friends Are For" was chosen as the Irish entry at the national final on 9