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Wales Online
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Who is Norway's Eurovision 2025 act Kyle Alessandro and what are the lyrics of his song Lighter
Who is Norway's Eurovision 2025 act Kyle Alessandro and what are the lyrics of his song Lighter Norway's act is set to make Eurovision history tonight, as its youngest ever performer Representing Norway, Kyle Alessandro, performing at the Semi-Final Round Two of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest Opening Ceremony at Messe Basel in Basel, Switzerland (Image: Getty Images ) Norway's Kyle Alessandro will open the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, taking place in Basel, Switzerland. At just 19 years old, he's the youngest artist in this year's competition and brings an energetic, pop-driven performance to the stage. His entry features a dance-heavy routine and a polished production, complete with a strong beat drop and a catchy chorus. It's a clear shift from Norway's 2024 entry, which placed 25th in the final with only 16 points — the country's 12th time finishing last in Eurovision history. Kyle secured his place in the final through the semi-finals, where his confident stage presence and fast-paced performance earned him a qualifying spot. His performance features multiple dance breaks, a pop-based beat drop, and a bold production packed with fire effects — creating a visually striking start to the night. Who is Kyle Alessandro? According to the Eurovision website, Kyle Alessandro is an artist and music producer from Steinkjer in Trøndelag, Norway, with a deep-rooted passion for music. From a young age, he showed incredible talent — at just 10 years old, he impressed both judges and viewers on Norway's Got Talent, earning the 'golden buzzer' on his first audition that sent him straight to the final. In 2023, Kyle participated in Melodi Grand Prix as part of the boy group Umami Tsunami, aiming for a spot at Eurovision. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter Article continues below Though the group finished in last place, Kyle returned to the competition as a solo artist in 2025, winning the national final and securing his place in the Eurovision 2025 Song Contest. His Eurovision entry has been described by Wiwibloggs as a powerful anthem about "resilience", encouraging listeners to stand strong and be their own biggest support when others let them down. This theme resonates with Kyle's own journey, as he has continually overcome setbacks while staying committed to his musical path. Lyrics of Lighter Golden girl dressed in ice A heart as dark as night You got me to dim my light, no more I really think I bought your lies Did anything to keep you mine You kept me hooked on your line, no more Somewhere along the way I lost my mind I had to walk a hundred thousand miles I'm not afraid to set it all on fire I won't fall again I'll be my own lighter Nothing can burn me now I'll be my own lighter I feel a spark inside me I don't need saving No way, no way 'Cause I'm my own I'm my own lighter I'm tired of a million tries to fight, the signs And when everybody tried to tell me I should've known that it was time to break free Your reigns that kept me at your mercy I'll burn them to the ground No more, no more Ignite the fire Somewhere along the way I lost my mind I had to walk a hundred thousand miles I'm not afraid to set it all on fire I won't fall again I'll be my own lighter Nothing can burn me now I'll be my own lighter I feel a spark inside me I don't need saving No way, no way 'Cause I'm my own I'm my own lighter Silence fills the room And I've taken off my jewels I wish none of this was true But there's a fire growing too Nothing can burn me now I'll be my own lighter I feel a spark inside me I don't need saving No way, no way 'Cauѕe I'm my own I'm my own lighter Nothing cаn burn me down I'm my own I'm my own lighter Article continues below The Eurovision Song Contest grand final will be available to watch on BBC and BBC iPlayer from 8pm on tonight, May 17.
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Inside Ireland's Eurovision entry Emmy's life from her musical family and supportive boyfriend to TikTok fame
EMMY is set to represent Ireland in the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. The 24-year-old will be performing Laika Party for an audience of millions this Thursday night in the . 5 Emmy is set to perform at the second round of semi-finals tomorrow Credit: Andres Poveda 5 Emmy has been joined by boyfriend Tommy Kittelsen out and about in Basel Switzerland ahead of her performance Credit: Andres Poveda 5 Emmy's brother Erlend will be joining her on stage Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Last year became the first Irish entry to since 2018. The pressure is on for And with Emmy's performance just around the corner, here's everything you need to know about Emmy. EMMY'S CHILDHOOD Emmy's full name is Emmy Kristine Guttulsrud Kristiansen and she was born in 2000. read more on emmy She is from the smalle village of Sande, in Farsund, Norway - which is about 60km south of Oslo. Emmy grew up in a musical family. She first began writing songs at just seven-years-old and has been singing her entire life. Her older brother, Erlend, is one of the songwriters credited on Laika Party and will be participating in her performance as a robotic keyboard player. Erlend competed in one of the biggest music competitions in Norway, the Melodi Grand Prix junior, in 2011. read more on the irish sun EMMY'S CAREER Emmy followed in her brother's footsteps as a teen and took part in the contest with her song Aiaiaiai. Six years later, in 2021, Emmy made it to the final of Melodi Grand Prix, which is her country's pre-selection for the RTE's Patrick Kielty defends Late Late Show as 'perfect platform for Eurovision' Emmy met Irish songwriter Larissa Tormey at a songwriting camp that's aids in producing new pop songs to be used in the Eurovision, located in Norway Together, alongside Erlend and songwriters Henrik Østlund and Truls Marius Aarra, they wrote Laika Party. The song was inspired by the stray Soviet dog who was sent on a space mission in 1957. They submitted the song to be considered for Ireland's entry and it's "partly Irish" and was after performing on EMMY'S FIRST TRIP TO IRELAND Emmy's first time stepping foot in Ireland was in February for the On her visit, she had a mission to try and become as "Irish as she could" by sampling classic foods such as spice bag and chicken fillet rolls. Emmy has of course since returned to Ireland and even took part in the She was welcomed by a massive crowd of supporters in Dundalk at her meet-and-greet the day before. Emmy has said her goal is to "make Ireland proud" and has said while there's "pressure" to do it, she feels "welcomed and loved" by the Irish. EMMY'S RELATIONSHIP Emmy has been dating Emmy said: "It's like a bit of home over here with me. He is very good at calming me down after a long day. "He arrived yesterday and is going to be here the whole week." However Emmy revealed that her Speaking to Henry McKean of "Someone had to watch the kitten. She is called Suzy. We've had her for five months now. She is adorable and I miss her so much". TIKTOK FAME Emmy boasts over 1.2 million followers on She has been posting videos for years and is well known for covering popular songs in her own unique style. The singer also shares snippets of her life including taste-testing Taytos, alcohol-free 5 Emmy has said she's proud to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Credit: Journalist Collect 5 Emmy began writing songs when she was just seven Credit: Andres Poveda
Irish Daily Mirror
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Everything you need to know about Ireland's Eurovision entry Emmy
Norwegian star Emmy Kristine Guttulsrud Kristiansen was attending a songwriting camp in her home country when she crossed paths with Irish songwriter Larissa Tormey, with the pair forming a powerful duo. Together along with the help of with Emmy's brother Erlend Guttulsrud Kristiansen,Truls Marius Aarra and Henrik Østlund, they crafted a true gem - Laika Party. The song was a hot favourite after she'd taken it to Ireland's Eurosong, featuring on The Late Late Show and becoming one of six acts next to songstress Samantha Mumba, all hoping to fly flame for Ireland. There was however one winner of the public vote, with Emmy winning over the public but Samantha still sailing through with the international vote. It was a close race, but in the end it was Emmy who proved triumphant, taking the ticket to Basel to represent her country, with the star stating the battle was her most memorable in her entire career to date. Despite Emmy's recent rise fame, there is more to the budding star than meets the eye. When it comes to the Eurovision realm Emmy really is no stranger, having participated in Melodi Grand Prix Junior, in 2015, which was formerly Norway's method of selecting its Eurovision artists. It wasn't until 2021 that Emmy would finally graduate from Melodi Grand Prix, Norway's national selection final after she stunned audiences with her Witch Woods performance, an R&B-pop twist on a fairytale villain. Sadly for the budding singer it wasn't meant to be and she missed out on the top spot to TIX and Fallen Angel. Despite losing out to TIX and Fallen Angel, little did she know that she would soon be enchanting Ireland. Despite not winning, Emmy didn't give up on her dreams of taking part in the competition and even made a few side steps in order to be on the main stage. In 2023, she took up a role as part of Norway's Jury for the Eurovision Song Contest and during her time at Melodi Grand Prix 2024, she was also involved in the songwriting for Woman Show by Mathilde SPZ, Chris Archer and Slam Dunk. Another notable contribution was her involvement in Citi Zēni's song Ramtai, which finished 3rd at Supernova 2025 the Latvian National Final for Eurovision. She has also build up quite the following on TikTok and now boasts over million followers on the popular platform where she live streams from the comfort of her own bedroom. When Emmy isn't busy writing and performing songs, she is an avid football fan, having once played when she was younger. She has also been a massive supporter of the upcoming UEFA Women's Euros set to take place in Switzerland in summer 2025, with fans wondering if she'd ever return to the pitch. One of Emmy's fondest Eurovision moments was watching Jedward's flamboyant Lipstick performance in 2011 and has since hailed them as her personal icons of the competition for their infectious energy and distinct hairstyles. She may be flying the flag for Ireland now, but it's clear that for her, Jedward's impact transcends national pride. If given the chance to dine with any three celebrities, she would choose John and Edward of Jedward for the first two spots, while the third invitation would go to Selena Gomez. You can listen to EMMY on Episode 3 of the Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast. You can stream all 37 of the Basel 2025 songs on your preferred platform.
