Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Discussion Thread

[Samm]

Ukraine's look good tbh

[Loukas]

Sweden are relying on the voice and the song as Sanna is doing nothing on stage.

[Black Dagger]

Sanna has a cracking voice and it's lovely that she made it finally to the main stage, she deserves it. The song just goes nowhere for me, total shame because I am usually wet for a Swedish entry.

[Black Dagger]

Oh and Molly was lovely on the One Show, so humble, so warm and you can tell she's proud to represent the country, just hope it goes well for her, and it lives up to the hype, I'd die if it was a mid-table - lower table entry after the hard work </3

[Samm]

oh ****, I forgot about her being on the one show

[Black Dagger]

watching it now Belgium's looks boring as hell

Belgium is my least favourite entry this year, has a great voice, but diabolical song. Still think he's got top 10 sewn up, the juries will lap it up.

[Black Dagger]

oh ****, I forgot about her being on the one show

She was only on for the last 5 minutes, was such a chore to get through, how people regularly watch it is beyond me. Think I only ever watch it for the Strictly line-up reveal :joker:

[Crimson Dynamo]

i heard the UK on the radio the other day

my god its bad and the lyrics are just vomit in word form

[Samm]

i heard the UK on the radio the other day

my god its bad and the lyrics are just vomit in word form

https://31.media.tumblr.com/3c88672fc93dc16c39a6b78f2dc7ef86/tumblr_n4r2q83CZt1rfduvxo1_500.gif

[Black Dagger]

Not here for Molly hate, it's easily the best entry since Scooch <3.

[Loukas]

i heard the UK on the radio the other day

my god its bad and the lyrics are just vomit in word form

https://swallowingthecamel.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/wutgif.gif?w=500

[T*]

my god its bad and the lyrics are just vomit in word form

A bit like your posts then?
http://h9.abload.de/img/168iiza89lub.gif

[Loukas]

A bit like your posts then?
http://h9.abload.de/img/168iiza89lub.gif
I'm only joking, do not take seriously : P

http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/14/149324/3507729-5797215868-tumbl.gif

[Headie]

Last edited by Tom!; Today at 09:10 PM. Reason: JK

Reason: JK

JK

.

[Loukas]

.

Tom :love:

[T*]

JK... JK Rowling.

[T*]

-James bond theme starts-

[Crimson Dynamo]

A bit like your posts then?
http://h9.abload.de/img/168iiza89lub.gif

that is the forum equivalent of

you smell

its weak:nono:

[T*]

that is the forum equivalent of

you smell

its weak:nono:

Why are you

typing

like this :nono:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Why are you

typing

like this :nono:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LA9IoZHTEvs/UlpKIbryoQI/AAAAAAAAAiU/oZRdPfoHYHY/s1600/SAM_1964.JPG

[Loukas]

:umm2:
back to Eurovision..
.. Molly To Win!!!! :D

We have a good chance if she

a) Uses the stage well and performs it amazingly
b) she performs in the last 3rd of performers

:thumbs:

[Crimson Dynamo]

she genuinely has NO CHANCE

[T*]

Can u not

[Loukas]

she genuinely has NO CHANCE

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7ln9w18So1qekwfr.gif

[Braden]

I saw this on Facebook and found it really cool, I thought I'd share it on here...

https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/10314541_10152380005873007_3471226745476417226_n.j pg

[T*]

Those are mini pop icons, Illustrated by british artist Ben Morris.
See more:
http://theminipopicons.tumblr.com/

[T*]

wtf
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/35930255/Sanna_cubicon.pdf

[T*]

Molly version
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/35930255/Molly_cubicon.pdf

[Headie]

she genuinely has NO CHANCE

http://24.media.tumblr.com/60de82ff7330ba35c2be0f17adbec0cf/tumblr_n4tab6LFJw1qcpop2o4_250.gif

Speaking of Suzy, I really hope she qualifies. Quero Ser Tua is growing on me and more and more, and I don't want the final to just be ballads and moderate songs, I want some fast-paced ones too :p

[Loukas]

Eurovision UK jury headed by vocal coach Carrie Grant

Eurovision Song Contest organisers have named all the national jury members for this year's competition.

The UK's five-strong panel will be headed up by TV vocal coach and former Fame Academy judge Carrie Grant. It also features soprano Laura Wright, music producer Steve Allen, DJ Candice McKenzie and writer/composer Gus Gowland.

It is the first time jury members have been revealed ahead of the contest in a bid to create more transparency.

Sony Ireland's general manager Patrick Hughes will chair Ireland's jury, which also sees Charlie McGettigan - who won the competition in 1994 with Paul Harrington - on the panel.

Liam Reilly, who also represented Ireland as a singer in 1990 as a songwriter in 1991, is on the jury along with DJ Jenny Greene and reality show winner Leanne Moore.

Jury members - who must all be music industry professionals - will be asked to judge vocal capacity, performance, composition of the song and overall impression by the act.

The national juries will vote in one semi-final and the final, counting towards 50% of the overall vote. Each jury's individual rankings will also be published immediately afterwards. This year's contest is being held in Copenhagen, Denmark, with the final broadcast on 10 May. Molly Smitten-Downes will represent the UK this year with her song Children of the Universe.

[Black Dagger]

Can't believe it's just over a week until the final.

It seems only yesterday I was marking out over Conchita Wurst being revealed for Austria.

[Loukas]

Full rehearsals of 2 of the favourites..

Sweden -

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Armenia -

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just realised how ugly the armenian entry is :idc:

[Black Dagger]

I think Sweden has overtaken Belgium as my least favourite, boring ass overrated bint. Will be furious if I've been excited since September for her to win.

[Loukas]

Looking at both of their performances makes me feel even more confident about Molly. I really hope she at least moves about and utilises the space!

Come on Molly :love:

[Loukas]

#TeamUK <3

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmoP5BcIEAAjlsX.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/Animated-Flag-United-Kingdom.gif

[Black Dagger]

I'm so ready, if they dare screw her over with a terrible running order, I'll be furious.

Germany, France, Spain would make far better first draw performances. France in the middle of it for the fun factor, Germany early on and Spain to close it.

[Loukas]

Same!! Furious is actually the right word tbh lol

umm i want her to perform (like i've said 7000 times before) between like 16th and 22nd

[Loukas]

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from 2.34 she mentions some kinda idea for the staging :love:
please dont stay still molly!

[Black Dagger]

Same!! Furious is actually the right word tbh lol

umm i want her to perform (like i've said 7000 times before) between like 16th and 22nd

Yes. This is exactly needed. I can just about cope with 12th onwards. Before that is a joke.

[Samm]

S6Q8MFV5Q64

from 2.34 she mentions some kinda idea for the staging :love:
please dont stay still molly!

:love:

[Benjamin]

First semi final on Tuesday :dazzler:

[Headie]

I still feel like it's ours to lose providing we get second half.

This poll has got 5 out of the last 7 winners correct, and pretty much represents televoting:
http://www.tummiweb.com/scorewiz/scoreboard/sheet/86210/scorewiz-poll-2014-all-vote-for-all

[Benjamin]

Molly has **** all stage presence, she needs to work on that or she'll fall flat.

[Black Dagger]

She has more than the other ballad singers (Bar Conchita), Axel & Sanna are just.. I can't.

My hate for poor Sanna, it's going to get worse next week.

[Benjamin]

She has more than the other ballad singers (Bar Conchita), Axel & Sanna are just.. I can't.

My hate for poor Sanna, it's going to get worse next week.

I like Sanna, she is up there with better acts this year.

[Black Dagger]

I'm happy she finally got to represent them, seeing her flop every time in Melfest was a bit sad. But it's just awful. I think it's easily my least favourite of the year, and I hate knowing that a song I dislike will do well, she's got top 5 sewn up and if she's got a late slot, they can effectively crown her the winner :mad:

[Loukas]

still don't like the song but she's owned her second rehearsal. This performance could be one of the best on the night!

Ukraine's second rehearsal
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[Samm]

Just watched the graham Norton show her performance :love:

[Shaun]

I can't wait :lovedup: I love a good semi.

[Black Dagger]

Just watched the graham Norton show her performance :love:

You could see her nerves, I think that was filmed a while back though, it was effectively her 2nd performance, in front of A-listers as well, confident for her chances now she's been performing more <3.

[T*]

Next Saturday I get 2 puppies and it's Eurovision day!
It's gonna be the best day ever!

[T*]

You could see her nerves, I think that was filmed a while back though, it was effectively her 2nd performance, in front of A-listers as well, confident for her chances now she's been performing more <3.

It's filmed the night before it airs, I thought she was very confident :amazed:

[Headie]

Just watched the graham Norton show her performance :love:

It was filmed in early April, she looked very nervous and has improved much since then. Also the stage was quite small.

[Headie]

It's filmed the night before it airs, I thought she was very confident :amazed:

No this was filmed early April and they aired it last night.

[Samm]

You could see her nerves, I think that was filmed a while back though, it was effectively her 2nd performance, in front of A-listers as well, confident for her chances now she's been performing more <3.

yeah she was a bit nervous

[T*]

It was filmed in early April, she looked very nervous and has improved much since then. Also the stage was quite small.

No this was filmed early April and they aired it last night.

Um, no. It's shot on The night before (Thursday evenings) and sometimes the Tuesday before the show.

[T*]

Hayden, you're probably confusing the airing date of the first episode of series 15 (April 4th, filmed 3rd April)with filming dates.

[Loukas]

interesting read..

Eurovision 2014: Hidden Voting Patterns Show UK Not 'Stitched Up' by Prejudice

Statistical analysis of voting patterns for the Eurovision Song Contest show they are not driven by prejudice and that the contest is not stitched up at the UK's expense.

Researchers at University College London and Imperial College London also revealed that musical talent is unlikely to be the only element that wins scores.

The analysis of voting patterns over the past two decades suggests that widespread support for certain countries' acts is based on positive loyalties based on culture, geography, history and migration. Yet these effects are small – and the team found no evidence to support Sir Terry Wogan's criticism that the contest is marred by blatant bias and discrimination.

"Migration seems to be an interesting explanation for some of the patterns that we see in the data," said Dr Gianluca Baio, of UCL, co-author of the study. "For example, Turkey seems to be scored highly by German voters, possibly due to the large number of Turkish people who have migrated to Germany, and potentially tele-vote from there. But our analysis found no convincing evidence of negative bias or discrimination against anyone – no country really has any enemies."

The team analysed voting since Eurovision introduced tele-voting in 1998. Computer analysis showed clusters of countries with similar behaviours, identifying the probability of each country belonging to a particular voting bloc in any particular year.

In line with previous findings, the results suggested that voting congregates within four broad groups of nations. One combines the former Yugoslavia, Switzerland and Austria, and another covers central and southern Europe plus a larger bloc which includes the former Soviet Union.

The UK, Ireland and Scandinavia, cleaves relatively randomly into two groups each year.

"In our analysis we used what we call a 'Bayesian hierarchical formulation' to model the scores," said study co-author Dr Marta Blangiardo. "We took into account factors like the language of the song and the gender of the singer both of which have known effects on the votes. This left behind an underlying trend for us to measure. This trend is based on cultural and geographical similarities, as well as migrations of people."

The model allows focuses on the presence of repeated voting behaviour over the years, rather than one-off factors.

"The observed data can only suggest whether there is bias, and there can be many reasons for this," Baio says. "To prove something stronger like 'discrimination' or 'favouritism', we would need more complex data, for example polling on people's motivations for voting the way they do.

Looking at the results country by country, Greece seemed to be favoured by its neighbours Cyprus and Albania, amidst a general delivery of positive votes, which is thought to be driven by widespread migrations of Greek citizens across Europe.

The study was published in the Journal of Applied Statistics.

IBTimes (http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/eurovision-2014-hidden-voting-patterns-show-uk-not-stitched-by-prejudice-1447034)

[Black Dagger]

Yeah, Terry Wogan was a bellend with it, gives it the stigma now with the whole 'bloc voting omg it's all political, we're hated'... let Sweden send Daz Sampson and see if they get top 5'.. and they can **** off with everything about it is political when Germany won 4 years ago ffs.

[Braden]

What really pissed me off about Terry Wogan was how he'd always say something like "Eurovision voting as eccentric as ever", but within the next minute would make a comment like "the beauty of bloc voting", or whatever he would say.

He came across really contradictory, and his blatant pessimstic attitude towards the end of his stint with Eurovision really formed a grey rain cloud over the enjoyment of the contest.

I'm so happy we have Graham Norton now,

[Loukas]

I'm really happy Poland have decided to sing in Polish, the song sounds like 10xs better in polish! It's clear they want the man vote :laugh: BOOOOOOBS

[edit]
listening to it all, it's half in english and half polish. might be a clever move from them. I'm seeing top 10 for this.

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[Headie]

Um, no. It's shot on The night before (Thursday evenings) and sometimes the Tuesday before the show.

Hayden, you're probably confusing the airing date of the first episode of series 15 (April 4th, filmed 3rd April)with filming dates.

No, it was pre-recorded right at the START of April:
https://twitter.com/mollysd/status/451150285529186304

That's why she looked so nervous, since it was only like her 2nd performance.

I'm not confused at all, I remember a blog at the time saying it would air early may.

[Braden]

But let's face it, 95% of the male vote are not likely to be interested in her boobs :laugh:

[Headie]

Also, Molly's first rehearsal is tomorrow :D

[Loukas]

But let's face it, 95% of the male vote are not likely to be interested in her boobs :laugh:

yep, their background included boobs too. They also have a woman sitting on stage churning butter with massive cleavage :laugh:

[Loukas]

Also, Molly's first rehearsal is tomorrow :D

:D
I think it's going to be staged kinda like how we saw it the first time. A drummer, 4 backup singers and Molly - i hope she moves around more on stage though!!

[Headie]

You could see her nerves, I think that was filmed a while back though, it was effectively her 2nd performance, in front of A-listers as well, confident for her chances now she's been performing more <3.

Yeah, I think the fact it was filmed at the start of April and she still sounded pretty good suggests that she'll be amazing on the actual night :love:

[Headie]

Molly is at #30 on iTunes!
http://kworb.net/popuk/

[Samm]

Brilliant :love:

[Braden]

I never ever buy music, but I feel like I should support Molly and the UK by buying her song.

She's so lovely and cute too :love:

[Headie]

Hayden, you're probably confusing the airing date of the first episode of series 15 (April 4th, filmed 3rd April)with filming dates.

I never watch Graham Norton show (although I sometimes tune in for the chair flips) but I only watched last nights for Molly since I knew she'd pre-recorded it a while ago and I was excited to hear/see it :D

Surprised it's in it's 15th series tbh.

[Loukas]

l5A4BR_0Rmo

some of the best visuals that i've seen so far in this competition are in this performance.
why the ******* are they not dancing though :suspect:

[Headie]

I'm keeping the rehearsals a surprise until the night I think, although might have a quick glance at Molly's tomorrow :p

[Loukas]

i wanna know the running order for the final so bad, but we won't know until after the second semi :(

[Black Dagger]

i wanna know the running order for the final so bad, but we won't know until after the second semi :(

First semi is when the Big 5 find out their fate. Pls be second half, don't do us over Denmark people </3

[T*]

I never watch Graham Norton show (although I sometimes tune in for the chair flips) but I only watched last nights for Molly since I knew she'd pre-recorded it a while ago and I was excited to hear/see it :D

Surprised it's in it's 15th series tbh.

:D

Ikr, It only started in 2007 and it's on series 15!! :shocked:

[Loukas]

First semi is when the Big 5 find out their fate. Pls be second half, don't do us over Denmark people </3

omg really?! So meaning we find out Tuesday evening?!

[Black Dagger]

omg really?! So meaning we find out Tuesday evening?!

Yeah, big 5 is revealed straight after the first semi final :amazed:

[Loukas]

omg roll on tuesday

#praying4molly

[Tregard]

I still feel like it's ours to lose providing we get second half.

This poll has got 5 out of the last 7 winners correct, and pretty much represents televoting:
http://www.tummiweb.com/scorewiz/scoreboard/sheet/86210/scorewiz-poll-2014-all-vote-for-all

http://img.pandawhale.com/61880-George-Michael-its-happening-i-dNrF.gif

Tijana Dapčević's rehearsal is....less that brilliant. I really hope she improves before the semi-final, because I do very much like "To The Sky"

[T*]

Tijuana really has gone weird.

[Loukas]

2 countries will wear similar dresses in the second semi :laugh2:

http://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/euro-costume.jpg?w=650&h=395&crop=1#038;h=516

As the second round of rehearsals take place at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, it’s time for the costumes to come out.

Whilst for most, it’s a chance to showcase couture and designer labels; today’s fashion headlines have been stolen by Austria and Ireland.

Ireland’s Kasey Smith, lead singer of the band Can-Linn followed Austria’s Conchita Wurst in an eerily similar gold lace-sewn dress with a see-through train covering stilettos.

The two leading ladies for their country are sporting very similar dresses and hair-dos. In fact, the only noticeable difference between the two artists’ stage look is Conchita’s elegantly styled facial hair.

The remarkably similar style the two songs left many in the press centre playing spot-the-difference when the rehearsal photos appeared online. Neither singer appear too happy about the situation.

Can-Linn featuring Kasey Smith are representing Ireland with a typical Irish soft-rock pop song reminiscent of former top Irish music export, The Corrs.

Austria’s Conchita will be delivering a Shirley Bassey style entry that would perfectly grace the next James Bond movie.

Should Austria win the Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen, who wouldn’t place a bet on the next Bond movie taking its name from the song title, Rise like a Phoenix.

The Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2014/05/03/eurovision-2014-why-audiences-could-be-seeing-double-on-the-night-thanks-to-austria-and-ireland-4717501/)

[Tregard]

2 countries will wear similar dresses in the second semi :laugh2:

http://metrouk2.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/euro-costume.jpg?w=650&h=395&crop=1#038;h=516

As the second round of rehearsals take place at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, it’s time for the costumes to come out.

Whilst for most, it’s a chance to showcase couture and designer labels; today’s fashion headlines have been stolen by Austria and Ireland.

Ireland’s Kasey Smith, lead singer of the band Can-Linn followed Austria’s Conchita Wurst in an eerily similar gold lace-sewn dress with a see-through train covering stilettos.

The two leading ladies for their country are sporting very similar dresses and hair-dos. In fact, the only noticeable difference between the two artists’ stage look is Conchita’s elegantly styled facial hair.

The remarkably similar style the two songs left many in the press centre playing spot-the-difference when the rehearsal photos appeared online. Neither singer appear too happy about the situation.

Can-Linn featuring Kasey Smith are representing Ireland with a typical Irish soft-rock pop song reminiscent of former top Irish music export, The Corrs.

Austria’s Conchita will be delivering a Shirley Bassey style entry that would perfectly grace the next James Bond movie.

Should Austria win the Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen, who wouldn’t place a bet on the next Bond movie taking its name from the song title, Rise like a Phoenix.

The Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2014/05/03/eurovision-2014-why-audiences-could-be-seeing-double-on-the-night-thanks-to-austria-and-ireland-4717501/)

:laugh2:

[Headie]

30 second preview of Molly's first rehearsal
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I really think she could pull it off and win the whole thing... just pray for a second half slot.

[Black Dagger]

Her vocals are on point, which bodes well with the jury <3.

This is incredible, everything is pointing at good things, maybe I'm just optimistic because we haven't sent **** for once :laugh:

[Headie]

Our odds are shortening fast after that first rehearsal clip, she's about to overtake Ukraine as 3rd favourite.

[Headie]

Molly's Press Meet & Greet (her Press Conference is on Tuesday)
mLaxAKo4vWg

[T*]

Isn't this like the the 3rd year In a row we've had spark rain as the effect? :laugh: Still love it though :love:

[Loukas]

:lovedup:
I'm putting a bet on, molly is the best act we've had at eurovision for years!! Watching the press conference she really knows what she's talking about! Come on Molly!!! <3

Molly said 'ummm yeah' like 10 times :tongue:

[Crimson Dynamo]

omg roll on tuesday

#praying4molly

pray all you like she will get battered as her song is laughable lyrics wise and average poor musically

[Loukas]

pray all you like she will get battered as her song is laughable lyrics wise and average poor musically

1st of all, punctuation doesn't hurt.

2nd of all -

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv153r55Ow1qmd5aro1_500.gif

[Loukas]

btw if she does win, be prepared to be quoted in my signature..
.. with correct punctuation :laugh2:

[Beastie]

When is the big final show?

[Samm]

pray all you like she will get battered as her song is laughable lyrics wise and average poor musically

ummm no, bye

[Loukas]

When is the big final show?

Next Saturday live from Copenhagen in Denmark :)

[Crimson Dynamo]

if she gets in the top half it will be a miracle

the song and lyrics stink like a rotting corpse

its an embarrassment to the UK

[Black Dagger]

Stay mad when she's top 5 then.

[Black Dagger]

And if you think she's an embarrassment after the likes of a pissed up Bonnie Tyler, Josh Dubovie, Daz Sampson and Jemini, then well.. you're trying too hard imo.

[Headie]

Opening Ceremony Live Stream:
http://www.eurovision.tv/page/webtv?program=105153

Molly hasn't been on yet, hope she soaks up the Red Carpet when she arrives

[Crimson Dynamo]

Stay mad when she's top 5 then.

dont worry

i will be back to gloat in 1 week

be ready :devil:


http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/rsz_mr_burns_evil_7487.gif

[Loukas]

dont worry

i will be back to gloat in 1 week

be ready :devil:


http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/rsz_mr_burns_evil_7487.gif

when she finishes in the top 5
http://oi43.tinypic.com/5y9nom.jpg

[Crimson Dynamo]

when she finishes in the top 5
http://oi43.tinypic.com/5y9nom.jpg

http://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/attachments/10963d1397052735-got-duallys-mounted-i-do-not-think-so.png

[Loukas]

http://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/attachments/10963d1397052735-got-duallys-mounted-i-do-not-think-so.png

http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx146/LiliacDeathFlower/evilowlp1.gif

[Loukas]

Eurovision Song Contest's opening ceremony is streaming on Eurovision.tv

they have an opening ceremony?! :laugh:

[Black Dagger]

Yeah, have one every year, it's essentially very boring viewing, but I watch it regardless as it's the run up to Eurovision week.

This Gary Barlow chap ruined it though, ****ing knobhead of a bloke.

[Loukas]

Yeah, have one every year, it's essentially very boring viewing, but I watch it regardless as it's the run up to Eurovision week.

This Gary Barlow chap ruined it though, ****ing knobhead of a bloke.

LOL he hosts are kinda terrible lol

[Headie]

Eurovision Song Contest's opening ceremony is streaming on Eurovision.tv

they have an opening ceremony?! :laugh:

Uhm I posted a link to it at the start of it on the previous page...

Molly looked stunning :love:

[T*]

Quite good

[Loukas]

Uhm I posted a link to it at the start of it on the previous page...

Molly looked stunning :love:

oh i didn't spot it sorry Hayden! I missed molly, how's she dressed?

[Tregard]

Betting expert not mentioning the UK :/

[Loukas]

Betting expert not mentioning the UK :/

yeah i saw that too :/

[T*]

Yup :/

[Tregard]

Seem's odd because he is saying Norway was one of the favourites, but I'm pretty sure we just overtook them so idk.

[Black Dagger]

Meh, the bookies have her in 4th, he probably just forgot to mention her, nvm.

[Jack.]

Uk are now third favourites in the betting odds

[Headie]

oh i didn't spot it sorry Hayden! I missed molly, how's she dressed?

If you go on the website and watch the archive of the opening ceremony, she's on at around 54 minutes :)

[Headie]

Betting expert not mentioning the UK :/

I know, but I think they were all talking rubbish tbh. They were saying the bookies are never wrong when it comes to Eurovision, but Hungary came like 23rd in 2011 and I can't see Armenia winning tbh. Also he said Norway were 3rd when Molly is actually third favourite.

[Tregard]

I know, but I think they were all talking rubbish tbh. They were saying the bookies are never wrong when it comes to Eurovision, but Hungary came like 23rd in 2011 and I can't see Armenia winning tbh. Also he said Norway were 3rd when Molly is actually third favourite.

After the comments made by Aram I can't see Armenia winning tbh

[Headie]

Molly on the red carpet
http://www.eurovision.tv/save-files/resizes/89/b6/1e/b6/34/a2/d7/5e/18/c6/0f/87/d3/df/cc/20/TH001257_77.jpg

[Loukas]

umm i'll be completely honest. I hate that outfit on her. It does nothing for her, the dress is wearing her, she's not wearing the dress

[Headie]

So nervous for tomorrow. I really hope Molly gets second half draw.

We'll know by midday :/

[Loukas]

http://lesimplifier.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/cutekid.gif?w=600

[Black Dagger]

I'll only settle for first half if she closes it </3.

[Jordan.]

Molly on the red carpet
http://www.eurovision.tv/save-files/resizes/89/b6/1e/b6/34/a2/d7/5e/18/c6/0f/87/d3/df/cc/20/TH001257_77.jpg

serving Egyptian mummy realness

[Loukas]

I'll only settle for first half if she closes it </3.

Same but still wouldn't be happy lol

[Crimson Dynamo]

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:dance::dance::dance:


See them on BBC3HD with Scott Mills and that foxy Laura 8.30

http://www.eurovision.tv/page/history/by-year/contest?event=1883

http://allbesthairstyles.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Laura-Whitmore-Long-Straight-Cut-2012.jpg

[Black Dagger]

MOLLY'S GOT 2ND HALF <3333333333333 yasssssssssssssssssssss

[Tregard]

SECOND HALF!

[Crimson Dynamo]

Cheryl Baker was just on R2 and does not think Molly will win. She likes the fact she is young but does not think the song is strong enough

she is most wise

http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/polopoly_fs/1.2344792.1376931449!/image/1609019891.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_630/1609019891.jpg

[Black Dagger]

Old hag can stay mad when she does win then.

[Loukas]

Old hag can stay mad when she does win then.

ahahahaahahahhaha Lucas :P

YES! Second half for Molly :dance2: who's in what half Lucas? Or where can i find out?

https://24.media.tumblr.com/871077f6830726fec33a94ead171517d/tumblr_mxvoubOEHp1rcyiauo2_400.gif

[Loukas]

It kinda sounds like Molly is loosing her voice a little bit towards the end..

Molly's full rehearsal below

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[Black Dagger]

All of the Big 5 got second half apart from Germany :laugh:

Semi final 1's will be revealed tonight in their conferences I believe.

[Black Dagger]

And it just seems like she's not going all out in rehearsals and is saving it for her jury performance and on Saturday, it's understandable, just give her some soothers now!

[Loukas]

And it just seems like she's not going all out in rehearsals and is saving it for her jury performance and on Saturday, it's understandable, just give her some soothers now!

I hope she rests her voice, drinks a ******* load of tea and relaxes until Saturday. But i know she has a mini concert at the british embassy on Wednesday and i think shes performing elsewhere on Friday.

[Loukas]

http://www.eurovision.tv/save-files/resizes/a6/00/e4/85/01/18/ad/68/21/65/55/0f/c6/fd/12/86/SH_2014D10_PC_UK_24_van_24.jpg

love this photo :lovedup:

[Loukas]

The Contenders in the first semi final -
Armenia: Not Alone sung by Aram MP3
Latvia: Cake To Bake sung by Aarzemnieki
Estonia: Amazing sung by Tanja
Sweden: Undo sung by Sanna Nielsen
Iceland: No Prejudice sung by Pollapönk
Albania: One Night's Anger sung by Hersi
Russia: Shine sung by Tolmachevy Sisters
Azerbaijan: Start A Fire sung by Dilara Kazimova
Ukraine: Tick-Tock sung by Mariya Yaremchuk
Belgium: Mother sung by Axel Hirsoux
Moldova: Wild Soul sung by Cristina Scarlat
San Marino: Maybe (Forse) sung by Valentina Monetta
Portugal: Quero Ser Tua sung by Suzy
Netherlands: Calm After The Storm sung by The Common Linnets
Montenegro: Moj Svijet sung by Sergej Ćetković
Hungary: Running sung by András Kállay-Saunders

i think the ones in green will go through!

[Black Dagger]

I wouldn't mind that at all. As long as Netherlands make it in this semi final, and Azerbaijan I'll be happy enough.

I want Iceland/Latvia for the quirk, but they won't make it!

[Black Dagger]

Armenia
Estonia
Sweden
Albania
Russia
Azerbaijan
Ukraine
Belgium
Montenegro
Hungary

My predictions

[Crimson Dynamo]

Latvia will make it

its much better than molly and her awful wail

[Loukas]

Latvia will make it

its much better than molly and her awful wail

when she finishes in the top 5, you will feel a little silly slating her.

[Black Dagger]

LMAO. yeah but no, no they won't.

[Black Dagger]

Oh and that picture of Molly, I love how much she was giggling when she revealed it, so cute.

[Loukas]

LMAO. yeah but no, no they won't.

oh yeah, and this too :wavey:

[Crimson Dynamo]

when she finishes in the top 5, you will feel a little silly slating her.

:laugh2:

[Loukas]

Oh and that picture of Molly, I love how much she was giggling when she revealed it, so cute.

i know, i watched this interview with her yesterday when she mentions the running order
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from 5.16

[Niamh.]

Sorry guys but your song is crap :laugh: (so is ours)

[Loukas]

Sorry guys but your song is crap :laugh: (so is ours)

who are you talking about?

[Niamh.]

who are you talking about?

The UK entry, is that not who you were talking about?

[Black Dagger]

Erm excuse you Molly and Kasey are fabulous.

[Black Dagger]

Have you listened to any of the other entries, Niamh?

[Niamh.]

Erm excuse you Molly and Kasey are fabulous.

Kaseys song is boring and Mollys hurts my ears :laugh:

Nah, I've not listened to any of the others yet Lucas

[Loukas]

The UK entry, is that not who you were talking about?

i was talking about Molly yes, but aren't you talking about 2 songs?

(oooooh, Ireland?)

[Niamh.]

i was talking about Molly yes, but aren't you talking about 2 songs?

(oooooh, Ireland?)

Yes Ireland sorry :joker:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Its the sheer crapness of the lyrics that gets me - its like she went into a 1980s paper office in croydon and noted down all the naff motivational posters.

Waterhog does better stuff

Power to the people
Power to the people

I’m been tired of this thinking
So I drowned it all by drinking
Feels like a bitter pill
But I’ll just wash it down
With the taste of something sweet
That some doctor gave me

And this is my message
I’m not given in

We shine like diamonds
With fire in our bones
Stand beside you
After feeling that I’ll never walk alone

We’re children of the universe
Don’t you know
Dancing on the edge of time

Children of the universe
Yes children of the universe

Power to the people
Power to the people
Power to the people
You know what we want
And we got to get it now

Something’s stirring in the silence
and it wreaks of passive violence
Hold on tight cause opportunity will take
Couldn’t enter all the suffering before it gets too late

Hopes on the horizon
I’m not giving in

We’re the children of the universe
And don’t you know
It’s dancing on the edge of time

Eye to eye
Yes chidlren of the universe

We shine like diamonds
With love in our hearts
We say it’s the end
But I have a feeling it might just be the start

As I am
A fire in my bones
Standing beside you I have the feeling
That I’ll never walk alone

We’re children of the universe
Don’t you know
Yeah, dancing on the edge of time

We are the children of the unvierse

Power to the people

[Black Dagger]

Well it's got the best reception in years, so she's clearly doing something right, gurlbye.

[Jordan.]

He probably wants Bonnie Tyler or Engleding representing us again

[Headie]

So glad with a second half draw for Molly <3

Now can Sweden and Armenia draw first half kthxbai

[Black Dagger]

I'd absolutely pmsl if Sweden or Armenia failed to make the final because they're on early tonight.

[Samm]

What time is it on tonight and it's on BBC3 isn't it

[Black Dagger]

What time is it on tonight and it's on BBC3 isn't it

Yes, BBC3 tonight at 8pm, same as Thursday!

[Samm]

Yes, BBC3 tonight at 8pm, same as Thursday!

Ty

[Headie]

I'd absolutely pmsl if Sweden or Armenia failed to make the final because they're on early tonight.

There's only 8 second half spots left, since they did the draw differently this year. Usually they have 3 firt half and 3 second half ballots for the Big 6 to draw from, but this time they just drew their ballots straight out of the 25 remaining places in the bowl (Denmark had already drawn 23rd earlier in the year)

So there are 12 spots left in the first half, and 8 spots left in the second half.

First Half: Germany
Second Half: Denmark, UK, Spain, Italy and France

And after tonight's semi-final, the 10 qualifying countries will do the draw as well. I'd pmsl if Armenia and Sweden are the last 2 countries to draw after tonight's semi and all the other 8 acts pick second half :p

[Loukas]

This could be ideal for Molly, if Armenia and Sweden draw first half. If they do I can see the producers making either of them perform 1st, open the show with a favourite.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Scott Mills dodged the Do you like Molly's song there on Steve Wright. Scott knows his music

DOnt forget Radio 2 pop up Eurovision station tomoz - you need to autoscan your DAB to get it.

[Samm]

Scott Mills dodged the Do you like Molly's song there on Steve Wright. Scott knows his music

DOnt forget Radio 2 pop up Eurovision station tomoz - you need to autoscan your DAB to get it.

You can still be pressed that some old person didn't get the job this year

[Loukas]

Scott Mills dodged the Do you like Molly's song there on Steve Wright. Scott knows his music

DOnt forget Radio 2 pop up Eurovision station tomoz - you need to autoscan your DAB to get it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/kenBS305/GIFs/stay_pressed.gif

[Headie]

This could be ideal for Molly, if Armenia and Sweden draw first half. If they do I can see the producers making either of them perform 1st, open the show with a favourite.

Well there's a 12 in 20 chance for each artist to draw a first half, so lets hope Sweden, Hungary, Norway, Israel, Romania and Armenia are amongst those to draw the first half :p (I'd add Ukraine but I actually want Mariya to do well)

[Niamh.]

You can still be pressed that some old person didn't get the job this year

Why does not liking this song mean he wanted an old person to sing instead? :umm2:

[Loukas]

She's so likeable, she would make a great winner. :lovedup:

xbYtW9O4D9E

[Crimson Dynamo]

http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/radio2/events/eurovision-2014/r2-eurovision-schedule.pdf

[Vanessa]

What channel is this on? bbc4?

[Loukas]

What channel is this on? bbc4?

The first semi is on tonight at 8pm on BBCThree

[Vanessa]

The first semi is on tonight at 8pm on BBCThree

:amazed:

[Headie]

5 minutes! :amazed:

Can't wait for it, hope Sweden and/or Armenia bomb tbh.

[Samm]

I'm ready :love:

[Jordan.]

watching

[Samm]

What are we going to do when BBC3 is gone

[Vanessa]

:dance:

[Samm]

#getthepromobonnie

[Jordan.]

idgaf about last years winner, it sucked

[Vanessa]

This is awesome! :hello:

[zakman440]

This whole Join Us slogan reminds me of the Cult of Celebrity from CBB12.

[Samm]

The stage looks better on TV

[Novo]

Im going to watch this later, i like the semis almost as much as the final

[Samm]

Is that Kelly Osbourne in one off those boxes

[zakman440]

Three hosts? How's this gonna work?

[Vanessa]

Why are there three hosts? :joker:

[Samm]

So isn't mollie on tonight, I though she was

[Jordan.]

my sweepstake

[Samm]

my sweepstake

:hehe:

[Samm]

He's crap

[Jordan.]

I like this part http://i.imgur.com/EXkaM69.png

[Vanessa]

My sweepstake is Sweden! :dance2:

[Headie]

If Armenia wins I'll cry.

[Vanessa]

my sweepstake

It's good. I quite like it.

[Headie]

Now time for the comedy.

[Vanessa]

Cake to bake? :joker:

[Samm]

Ew, this is bad

[Jordan.]

Is this CBeebies?

[Shaun]

aw. What a cute song. I can't wait to forget it.

[Samm]

Is the women in the pink and orange dress demi lovato

[Samm]

I feel sorry for the people of Latvia

[Loukas]

That stage during the first performance looking phenomenal :amazed:

[Jordan.]

Sounds like a steps song

[Shaun]

Yeah the stage is pretty cool.

Armenia's been the best song so far. This one is a bit Vengaboys b-side.

[Samm]

What is this high school musical

I don't mind it tbh

[T*]

Loving the show so far!

[Shaun]

ooh careful love.

[Loukas]

loving this performance, deserves a place in saturday's final for sure!

[zakman440]

For some reason this reminds me of the assembly I had this morning which contained a "Lip sync for your life" moment from RuPauls Drag Race.

[Loukas]

it's the best stage i've ever seen in my life lol

[T*]

Latvia was just plain awful.

[Shaun]

it seems weird that Sweden aren't automatically in the final.

[Samm]

So is mollie on Thursdays show, or just the final and when is the final I'm lost

[T*]

Saturday, Samuel.

[Samm]

Saturday, Samuel.

Oh ok ty

[Headie]

Overrated act of the year tbh

[Vanessa]

My sweepstake. :lovedup:

[Loukas]

Overrated act of the year tbh

i love the song, performance is dull though

[Samm]

Best so far

[T*]

Overrated act of the year tbh
Exactly this. It's a lovely song the first few times you play it but when you've heard it a lot, it's just like eating bread with no butter.

[Vanessa]

I love this! :love:

[Shaun]

decent song, bit of a dull performance though

[Loukas]

Move around Sanna MOVE

[Samm]

She looks like a skinny version of Claire from steps

[Vanessa]

Her voice is great!

[Headie]

My sweepstake #winner

[Jordan.]

welp

[Shaun]

what is this

i love it

[Vanessa]

This one is funny. :joker:

[Shaun]

oh never mind it's a crap song

[Samm]

I wonder why they call Eurovision a gay show :idc:

[Shaun]

I wonder why they call Eurovision a gay show :idc:

yes it's clearly the men in suits with guitars, not the topless dancers and club bangers

[Shaun]

I like the song now. The funk bit won me over.

[Loukas]

what is this

i love it

oh never mind it's a crap song

this is exactly what i thought LOL

they owning it now though. Overall i'm giving it a 6/10
it's a great message for a song to have!

[Jordan.]

my ranking so far

Sweden
Armenia
Iceland
Estonia
Latvia :unsure:

[Vanessa]

McFly in 20 years. :joker:

[Samm]

yes it's clearly the men in suits with guitars, not the topless dancers and club bangers

Where's the topless dancers, are they on today

[Headie]

my ranking so far

Sweden
Armenia
Iceland
Estonia
Latvia :unsure:

Flop

[Shaun]

oh god what are they doing here

[Vanessa]

Jedward! :hugesmile:

[Loukas]

Jedward :laugh2:

[Shaun]

elbaenia <3

[Jordan.]

Flop

:unsure:

[Headie]

Albania is a bit meh

[Samm]

Is the host gay :unsure:

or is he trying to be smart

[Vanessa]

A tattoo! :shocked:

[Jordan.]

She'll probably regret it when she doesn't qualify nevermind 30 years

[Headie]

:unsure:

Sweden... :umm2: