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The group laughed off their "nul points" score from the public, holding up peace signs and hugging each other as the score was announced.

No, not Eurovision in all its noisy glory, but the first European summit of what the prime minister hopes will be a new era, where governments around the continent concentrate not on instant verdicts – douze points or nul points – but on creating long-term relationships that make life easier.

Just before they set off for Euroland, we sat down with the trio to discuss quitting their jobs, overcoming phobias, and the dreaded "nul points".

About 200 million viewers, 37 countries taking part and cries of "Nul Points" on the horizon.

His song, Dizzy, took 18th place after receiving the dreaded "nul points" in the public vote.