Cade Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Hard to believe it's only been a year since the last one, but here we are again! After S̵o̵r̵e̵e̵n̵ Loreen's unpopular win in somewhat controversial circumstances last year, we're back in Malmo, Sweden (yes, again). Petra Mede returns as presenter (yes, again), ably supported this time by Malin Akerman. Croatia, Switzerland and Ukraine seem to be leading the betting at the moment. Rehearsals are underway already. The usual mix of techno beats, power ballads, novelty songs and bursd rolling around on the floor that we've come to expect. 1st semi final is Tuesday 7th May, 2nd semi is Thursday 9th May and the Final is Saturday 11th May. Israel's participation has been controversial, to say the least. Some nations made lukewarm protests which came to nothing. The organisers are having some trouble finding volunteers to staff the event. We'll see how the audience react to the Israeli act. In 2014 the Russian act was loudly booed both when performing and every time they got any points from anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel eyes Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 finland entry windows 95 man…….Netherlands will be in with a shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 50 minutes ago, Cade said: Hard to believe it's only been a year since the last one, but here we are again! After S̵o̵r̵e̵e̵n̵ Loreen's unpopular win in somewhat controversial circumstances last year, we're back in Malmo, Sweden (yes, again). Petra Mede returns as presenter (yes, again), ably supported this time by Malin Akerman. Croatia, Switzerland and Ukraine seem to be leading the betting at the moment. Rehearsals are underway already. The usual mix of techno beats, power ballads, novelty songs and bursd rolling around on the floor that we've come to expect. 1st semi final is Tuesday 7th May, 2nd semi is Thursday 9th May and the Final is Saturday 11th May. Israel's participation has been controversial, to say the least. Some nations made lukewarm protests which came to nothing. The organisers are having some trouble finding volunteers to staff the event. We'll see how the audience react to the Israeli act. In 2014 the Russian act was loudly booed both when performing and every time they got any points from anyone. Well from the first lot I'm liking Cyprus. Need to leave Iceland free for @Dawnrazor to take a tilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 6 minutes ago, Japan Jambo said: Well from the first lot I'm liking Cyprus. Need to leave Iceland free for @Dawnrazor to take a tilt. What's she like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Not surprised to see Switzerland backed so strongly with the bookies. Complete weirdo but hey that's the game!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Just now, Dawnrazor said: What's she like? Still breathing 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Just now, Japan Jambo said: Still breathing 🤣 That'll do 👍 Would! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 10 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: That's how I imagine about 90% of posters on this forum to look like and dress. I’m more of a Y fronts man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 5 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: Good to know, Taz I wonder if you can even buy them nowadays? Preferably nylon in some colour like mustard or turquoise to get the proper 70’s vibe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 1 minute ago, Jim_Duncan said: Wouldn't know. I've gone commando for 20 years. 🆓 I can’t risk it. I have extremely large genitals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Hard to believe that one of the most prominent “ queers for Palestine “ has decided to still perform at it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 53 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: That's how I imagine about 90% of posters on this forum to look like and dress. That picture is absolutely repulsive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 32 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: Don't worry mate, you're in the other 10% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Ukraine the best of what I've heard from among the front runners, followed by the Netherlands (kind of). I'll miss the show anyway, for the first time in many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 I hope Russia or Israel win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboross Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Czechia for me, quite like Belgium's too. UK entry isn't too bad but don't think it really stands much of a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 9 hours ago, Ulysses said: Ukraine the best of what I've heard from among the front runners, followed by the Netherlands (kind of). I'll miss the show anyway, for the first time in many years. I didn't know you went to the live show every year.. Thats amazing ...... (Jokes) This year looks like a lot of fun with some very silly and out there acts... All I know is that if I start drinking early enough - this will be amazing... God help anyone who watches sober! UK - Pish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 22 minutes ago, Bigsmak said: I didn't know you went to the live show every year.. Thats amazing ...... (Jokes) This year looks like a lot of fun with some very silly and out there acts... All I know is that if I start drinking early enough - this will be amazing... God help anyone who watches sober! UK - Pish Couple of my well off gay friends are going to it. They have more money than sense .its the lowest of low brow entertainment in my book . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 2 hours ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Couple of my well off gay friends are going to it. They have more money than sense .its the lowest of low brow entertainment in my book . Hark at Hyacinth Bucket here 🤣 Not even a guilty pleasure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 Austria Georgia Greece Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 The wee Armenian has a nice romani look about here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 Armenia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdav Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 53 minutes ago, Cade said: Austria Georgia Greece Italy Can see where your voting priorities are lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 23 minutes ago, Cade said: Armenia That would do nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 2 hours ago, Japan Jambo said: Hark at Hyacinth Bucket here 🤣 Not even a guilty pleasure? If I’m no washing my hair that night I might give it a cursory glance 😂😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jazz Emu Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 My father has Georgia on his mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Joanna Lumley is giving the UK’s votes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2024/joanna-lumley-confirmed-uk-jury-spokesperson-eurovision-song-contest/ At least she’ll be better than Amanda *******Holden. Hard to beat Nigella though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 And, like the Cypriot suck-ups, I'll be awarding 12 points to Greece. No, I don't need to hear the song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 Semi Final 1 tonight, on BBC1 no less. UK viewers are allowed to vote on tonight's acts. 15 acts perform, 10 go through to the final on Saturday. Running order (and qualification betting odds); Cyprus (1.22) Serbia (1.57) Lithuania (1.02) Ukraine (1.01) Poland (1.22) Croatia (1.01) Iceland (11) Slovenia (2.75) Finland (1.03) Moldova (3.75) Azerbaijan (4.5) Australia (1.73) Portugal (1.17) Luxembourg (1.08) UK, Germany and Sweden are also performing but get a guaranteed place in the Final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Good to Luxembourg back. One of the ESC’s most successful countries with 5 wins - even though they’ve not competed for around 30 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Strong start 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Who is this? The Swedish Beyonce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Chanel wearing a bit more than she did last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 The opening acts were performed by Eleni Foureira (Cyprus 2018), Eric Saade (Sweden 2011) and Chanel (Spain 2022). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 (edited) Petra already the star of the show! 3rd time presenting - going for Katie Boyle’s record Nice wee Finland joke there too. Edited May 7 by FWJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Dreadful song, nice viewing though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Can't see Cyprus having any issues getting through tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Cyprus entirely unremarkable - and will be one of many similar I suspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 1 minute ago, Sooperstar said: Can't see Cyprus having any issues getting through tonight. The phone lines in Athens will be red hot…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Goodbye Serbia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 1 minute ago, Sooperstar said: Goodbye Serbia. clearly worried about hosting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 Cyprus will be fine. Serbia may struggle with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboross Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Doubt it will do very well but I quite like that Serbia song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Not great but the Liffs have the most memorable so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 Brace yourself for Ireland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 WTAF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Not sure Satanic Rituals are what the audience are after. Another one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Might as well have turned out the turkey again. Clearly RTE are happy with just the 7 wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboross Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Would much rather this got through over the generic pish like Cyprus' entry, still shite but different shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 5 minutes ago, FWJ said: Might as well have turned out the turkey again. Clearly RTE are happy with just the 7 wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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