Eurovision fans baffled as 'Boy George' appears on stage representing Belgium
Eurovision fans were left baffled as "Boy George" appeared to compete for Belgium during the second semi-finals.
The Belgium contestant was compared to the Culture Club singer, 61, as he donned a similar hat usually seen on Boy George.
Gustaph is representing Belgium in this year's Eurovision Song Contest with a 90s-inspired dance track Because Of You.
Yet many fans couldn't help but see the resemblance between Gustaph and Boy George throughout his performance.
"Lovely to see Boy George in a non-jungle setting! been too long since he was on our screens," wrote one fan.
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Another commented: "Do we think Belgium likes Boy George lol?"
Viewers joked Belgium's contestant resembled Boy George (BBC)"Belgium song sounds like a mix of Kylie Minogue, Jamiroquai and Anastacia. (and the singer looks like a mix of Jamiroquai and Boy George) I like it," someone else added.
Whilst a fourth quipped: "Belgian Boy George and his vogueing dancer are the winners!!"
One viewer joked: "Marshmallow palette Boy George is getting through right?"
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Thursday night saw more nations compete for a spot in the final of Eurovision 2023 on Saturday.
Opening the show was Reiley, hoping to win for Denmark with his song Breaking My Heart, before Armenia's Brunette performed Future Lover.
Elsewhere during the semi-final, countries including Romania, Estonia, Belgium, Cyprus, Iceland, Greece, Poland, Slovenia, Georgia, San Marino, Austria, Albania, Lithuania and Australia had hoped to win a spot.
Belgium is hoping to bag a spot in this year's final with Gustaph (BBC)Ukraine won Eurovision last year, meaning the nation faced the prospect of hosting the show in 2023, according to the rules of the competition.
However, due to the Russian invasion, it wasn't possible, as Eurovision organisers quickly ruled out staging it in the war-torn country.
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The BBC agreed to host the competition in the UK in 2023 – and Liverpool was picked as the host city to hold the star-studded event.
Beating a shortlist of other UK cities, including Manchester, Glasgow and Sheffield, the song contest will take place in Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena, located in the historic Royal Albert Dock.
Speaking about why the city had been chosen, BBC’s Director General, Tim Davie, said: "Congratulations to Liverpool. They will be an amazing host for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Liverpool is such an exciting, warm and vibrant city.
"It's the undisputed capital of pop music and is celebrating the 65th anniversary of its twinning with the Ukrainian city of Odesa.
"I know the people of Liverpool will welcome Europe – and the rest of the world – with open arms, and in partnership we will create something truly special."
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