A Night of Eurovision Glamour and Surprises

The Songfestival special of ‘Make Up Your mind’ delivered a dazzling evening of performances and unexpected reveals, ultimately crowning Patrick Martens as the winning queen. The competition, featuring returning VIP contestants from previous seasons, showcased fierce lip sync battles and stunning transformations.

The Competition Heats Up

The stage was set for a showdown between four fabulous contenders: Zzzzzuslana, Doutzen Points, Sabrina Design, and Mari Lellebel. while all brought their A-game, Mari Lellebel and Sabrina Design were the first too exit the competition, leaving Zzzzzuslana and Doutzen Points to battle it out in a grand finale lip sync battle. Adding to the excitement, former Eurovision contestant Stefania made a special appearance.

Zzzzzuslana Takes the Crown

In a nail-biting finish, Zzzzzuslana secured the coveted twelve points from the jury, edging out Doutzen Points for the win. The reveal of Zzzzzuslana’s true identity sent shockwaves through the panel, with Nikkie de Jager and Fred van Leer expressing their astonishment at the unveiling of Patrick Martens. Martens described his return to the stage as fantastic.

A Royal Handover and a Touching Moment

Adding to the night’s surprises, Bernadette Grote Tetten, revealed as none other than Songfestival commentator Cornald Maas, presented the prize to Patrick Martens. Maas, channeling Eurovision icons, humorously declared, I feel myself Loreen, I feel a little Euromama, I feel myself a little Marga Bult, while playfully grabbing his large bosom. He emphasized the importance of recognizing and supporting the LGBTQ+ community during Eurovision season.

I actually feel good.

Cornald Maas

Cornald Maas’s Health Proclamation

The evening was bittersweet, as it coincided with the revelation that Cornald Maas is battling a rare form of chronic cancer.Maas shared that a growth was discovered under his foot and surgically removed. While no metastases were found, he remains vigilant, prepared to take immediate action should any new growths appear. According to the American Cancer Society, early detection and treatment are crucial for managing rare cancers.