Divine by Sebastien Tellier has a combination of English and French lyrics and electronic backing music, and the French culture minister has spoken up in defence of the song. Christine Albanel said: "Sebastien Tellier has great talent, he has a real international dimension."
Jacques Myard claimed it was not right that, in a European contest, that his country should be using part of the culture of another of its rivals.
And Christine Albanel also had to admit: "I do think it is a shame that it isn't a French song."
43 countries are participating in the Eurovision song contest that is watched throughout Europe and worldwide by countless people.
