Dramatic Eurovision scenes have been witnessed in Germany, more than two months before the song contest takes place.<br /><br /> At the national finals in Hanover, Andreas Kümmert had just beaten off seven rivals to top the public’s poll to represent the country in May.<br /><br /> But on live TV, no sooner had he won than the bearded 28-year-old told a stunned runner-up that he was pulling out: she could go to Vienna instead.<br /><br /> “I’m not really in the right shape to accept this,” he said to presenter Barbara Schoneberger. “I give my title to Ann Sophie.”<br /><br /> There were boos from the audience, but despite pleas from the host for him to reconsider, Kümmert would not back down.<br /><br /> With a blend of rock, soul and blues, Kümmert came to prominence by winning the “Voice of Germany” casting show in 2013.<br /><br /> His shock decision however means that his song “Heart of Stone” is condemned to Euro-oblivion.<br /><br /> The stage is now set for 24-year-old Ann-Sophie, a late wildcard entry after winning a club concert for unknown arti
