Eurovision 2024 - Malmö

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All this could have been sorted weeks ago if only Eurovision had had a conscience. As it is it could turn out to be a bigger farce than it has already become.

 

[QueenOfGoths]

Honestly Eurovision is one of the few times of the year I really just try enjoy the show and this is a year it’s become so difficult to, simply because of the mess of everything around it. Might actually be the first year in a very long time im not gonna tune in at all. What a mess it’s been, EBU doing themselves absolutely no favours at all.

I feel similar. I love Eurovision the whole, silly, wonderfully, bizarre, utter joy of it. But this year I I feel really conflicted. I love coming on this thread and Facebook and twitter, reading people's amusing observations and making my own but I just don't feel like that tonight.

I suspect I probably will watch it but it isn't the same

 

[Voley]

I feel similar. I love Eurovision the whole, silly, wonderfully, bizarre, utter joy of it. But this year I I feel really conflicted. I love coming on this thread and Facebook and twitter, reading people's amusing observations and making my own but I just don't feel like that tonight.

I suspect I probably will watch it but it isn't the same

Yeah same here. It's been a total fuckup, hasn't it?

 

[Looby]

I was unsure but my husband feels strongly about not watching so that’s ok. I could have gone to watch it with friends but have decided not to.

I love it so do feel sad but yeah, it wouldn’t be the same.

Obviously I’ll be checking this thread for any drama!

 

[Epona]

We'll watch it, but the usual joy has been sucked out of it.

 

[Tony_LeaS]

I feel similar. I love Eurovision the whole, silly, wonderfully, bizarre, utter joy of it. But this year I I feel really conflicted. I love coming on this thread and Facebook and twitter, reading people's amusing observations and making my own but I just don't feel like that tonight.

I suspect I probably will watch it but it isn't the same

It’s definitely a year where instead of the over the top campness and sparkles is something I enjoy, and more that watching the show become a real spectacle for everything to forget about how rubbish the world is sometimes.

This honestly just feels quite sad and draining to even try keep up with this year.

 

[PR1Berske]

Finland's vote spokesperson has withdrawn.

 

[PR1Berske]

Ireland's entrant has posted on Instagram that they met with the EBU to discuss concerns about harassment from the Israeli broadcaster KAN. It appears that the "official" line given to them has been contradicted by a producer.

It now feels that we could have very last minute withdrawals.

 

[Tony_LeaS]

Finland's vote spokesperson has withdrawn.

Kaarija from last year, runner up. Two of the entrants now, with Noways entry last year/this years spokesperson doing the same.

 

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[quimcunx]

Why on earth are Israel among the favourites? The controversy factor? I'd have thought the dull Serb entry would be the favourite.

Because people who object to Israel taking part will vote for one of the other acts or not vote at all. People who support Israel may vote for Israel even if its not their favourite or they don't normally take part so they will lose very few votes but potentially gain a lot of votes.

 

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Finland's vote spokesperson has withdrawn.

I've just seen that Norway have also withdrawn from scoring.

 

[PR1Berske]

I've just seen that Norway have also withdrawn from scoring.

The Dutch vote Spokesperson has just withdrawn.

 

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The Dutch vote Spokesperson has just withdrawn.

Good. 3 down, it's snowballing now. how many more to go. The organisers have totally underestimated people's reactions.

 

[Saffy]

I'm so glad people are feeling a similar way to me. I'd normally make a right song and dance about tonight but it's just not right to do that this year.

I love posting and reading this thread normally.

 

[geminisnake]

whole thing should have been scrapped this year, Isreal has NEVER been part of Europe.

 

[Santino]

As an alternative to this, Channel 5 is showing An Invitation to Murder, one of the worst films I've seen for years. Genuinely puzzling that it was ever released.

 

[PR1Berske]

Israel walking out to "I Don't Care"

 

[Lotte]

All this could have been sorted weeks ago if only Eurovision had had a conscience. As it is it could turn out to be a bigger farce than it has already become.

There was a way out of this clusterfuck but they were cowards and didn't take it.

Estonia's entry is my favourite but I doubt they'll win.

 

[Lotte]

whole thing should have been scrapped this year, Isreal has NEVER been part of Europe.

Israel is in the EBU, that's why they're allowed to enter. It's not just for countries who are geographically in Europe.

 

[PR1Berske]

Sweden really is a machine. MelFest , its selection programme, is a powerhouse. They know exactly how to craft songs to within an inch of their lives.

 

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War, what is it good for; absolutely nothing.

 

[PR1Berske]

Ukraine knows how to package a Eurovision entry, perhaps the most assured of all the ex-Soviet republics. They've used rap more than once, too, something of note. Second place is awful in the running order for this.

 

[Orang Utan]

When is this on?

 

[onenameshelley]

I bloody love a burning bin

 

[tommers]

Sweden was The Weeknd. This is rag and bone man. I'll keep going.

 

[PR1Berske]

Germany, with a track record slightly worse than us, have chosen to open with a literal binfire. Wouldn't have been my choice.

 

[Aladdin]

Ireland's entrant has posted on Instagram that they met with the EBU to discuss concerns about harassment from the Israeli broadcaster KAN. It appears that the "official" line given to them has been contradicted by a producer.

It now feels that we could have very last minute withdrawals.

I notice that on the app Ireland cant be voted for...is this the same in the UK?

 

[PR1Berske]

I notice that on the app Ireland cant be voted for...is this the same in the UK?

I'm unaware of that issue.

 

[rubbershoes]

Germany, with a track record slightly worse than us, have chosen to open with a literal binfire. Wouldn't have been my choice.

Britain isn't popular internationally but tbf Germany has bad patches in their history too