Olly Alexander will represent the UK at Eurovision 2024

[Denver]

He has confirmed he will be next years representative

[Beastie]

He might make it on the leader board.

[Cherry Christmas]

Good choice

[In the Drunk Tank]

Never heard of him

[Denver]

Never heard of him

Lead singer of Years and Years, they were huge when they started

[Zizu]

https://youtu.be/IfCupoVQUpM?si=mk7GEx3JndIeb3D-

https://youtu.be/nvH8Ary1TS0?si=CDqrgxGLQN-Rdvu8

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[In the Drunk Tank]

Okay so he's a washed up no mark whose band peaked years ago and has done nothing for ages?

Yeah pretty standard, we'll be bottom 5 again

[joeysteele]

He's great.
I like Olly.

His album , Nightcall, last year made number one in the charts.

He was absolutely brilliant in It's A Sin, a really emotional and hard hitting series.

I hope he will do well.
He's a good songwriter and performer.

Good choice in my view.
He could be very popular across Europe.

[JingleJones]

Okay so he's a washed up no mark whose band peaked years ago and has done nothing for ages?

Yeah pretty standard, we'll be bottom 5 again

He’s not washed up at all, literally had a number one album last year, anyway..
It’s good to see someone who’s actually well known give it a crack, never thought that would happen again. I’m guessing he’s had some success all around Europe? I would assume so

[_Tom_]

Great choice :clap1:

Good to see someone current and successful having a go.

[Oliver_W]

I remember he was randomly a rumoured forerunner to play The Doctor a while back :laugh:

[bots]

Never heard of him

I will supply your membership of the the knitting club later

[Merry Mockmas]

Okay so he's a washed up no mark whose band peaked years ago and has done nothing for ages?

Yeah pretty standard, we'll be bottom 5 again

He might shine yet tbf and become king of Eurovision.

[Nicky91]

well then Layton & Nikita can be his dancers in Malmo :hehe:


make it one big LGBTQIA appreciation entry for all we care, go all out UK

[Ammi]

…Olly is a total sweetheart …:lovedup:..so he’ll get lots of support, which is a great beginning…and the song itself is being/has been co-written with Danny L Harle, who has worked with some excellent artists …Dua Lipa and Charli XCX, so hopefully the song will be excellent also…he’s not the strongest live singer, but then I’ve only seen him singing live with other artists, not solo and the song will have been written to match his voice…good luck, Olly… those points are coming home, they’re coming…:love:…

[Nicky91]

…Olly is a total sweetheart …:lovedup:..so he’ll get lots of support, which is a great beginning…and the song itself is being/has been co-written with Danny L Harle, who has worked with some excellent artists …Dua Lipa and Charli XCX, so hopefully the song will be excellent also…he’s not the strongest live singer, but then I’ve only seen him singing live with other artists, not solo and the song will have been written to match his voice…good luck, Olly… those points are coming home, they’re coming…:love:…

of course with an ethnic banger, televote top 3 potential for sure


Danny L Harle - The Dimitris Kontopoulos of Music outside Eurovision aka Dream Team Adonis

[joeysteele]

…Olly is a total sweetheart …:lovedup:..so he’ll get lots of support, which is a great beginning…and the song itself is being/has been co-written with Danny L Harle, who has worked with some excellent artists …Dua Lipa and Charli XCX, so hopefully the song will be excellent also…he’s not the strongest live singer, but then I’ve only seen him singing live with other artists, not solo and the song will have been written to match his voice…good luck, Olly… those points are coming home, they’re coming…:love:…

I agree wholeheartedly with you Ammi

I think he has immense charisma in positive and good ways.

He on the BBC 2 years ago was the one who had the show seeing the year out and new year in.
He had Kylie and the Pet Shop Boys on it too.
It was really good.

His album Nightcall, has great songs on it.
Sweet Talker is a great song in my view.

I understand he has had success across Europe, I really hope he does well.
I think he's one of the most likeable people in show business.

Plus his acting and portrayal of Ritchie in Its A Sin, was in my view an Oscar worthy portrayal had it been a film.

He just comes across to me as someone who wherever he was, he'd light the atmosphere and room up once he walked in.
Really good luck to him.

Oh, and I think he'd have been an excellent Doctor Who as well.
It was kind of teased in Its A Sin but didn't come about sadly in my view.

[arista]

He has confirmed he will be next years representative


Will not win.

[arista]

…Olly is a total sweetheart …:lovedup:..so he’ll get lots of support, which is a great beginning…and the song itself is being/has been co-written with Danny L Harle, who has worked with some excellent artists …Dua Lipa and Charli XCX, so hopefully the song will be excellent also…he’s not the strongest live singer, but then I’ve only seen him singing live with other artists, not solo and the song will have been written to match his voice…good luck, Olly… those points are coming home, they’re coming…:love:…


To be fair
the support is needed in the Euro Nations
who hate Ginger Gays.

Please Note
It is fine to be Ginger Haired

It is also fine to be Gay.

[Nicky91]

we have many artists already so

and many bringing their A-Game for Malmo


UK with this big name act yes


Belgium who have a star of Drag Race Belgique Mustii (whose sound is very Hozier alike dark pop)

Greece going ethno again with big name star Marina Satti (likely a song in greek too, greek rosalia more like)

Netherlands with a song in dutch (confirmed yes but not sure yet if it also includes smth like Frisian dialect) in big name Joost Klein who scored hits in Switzerland, Belgium, Germany and currently his song Friesenjung recharted again in Ukraine and he already confirmed he's coming to the London Party


Czechia going with Aiko (half czech half russian) with her olivia rodrigo style entry Pedestal


Slovenia bringing big name operatic star Raiven in the own slovene language with an entry titled ''Veronika''


France already revealed theirs also a big name Slimane, with his dark ballad ''Mon Amour''

[joeysteele]

Will not win.

Well, there's a doomwatch start.
Who WOULD likely win for us in your view?
At least he'll throw himself fully into doing his very best for the UK.
That's for sure

Maybe he won't win, however who knows.
I just hope he does really well.

We can do, Sam Ryder demonstrated that.

[Nicky91]

i don't think our Joost Klein will win, as juries might attempt to destroy our chances :laugh:

but we'll deffo bring the party to Malmo, with the Fryslan flavours


Joost teased his entry like ''as dutch as it can be, very modern but also with a nostalgic touch'' and the selection committee said about his entry ''potential to be a hit in the charts''

[Ammi]

To be fair
the support is needed in the Euro Nations
who hate Ginger Gays.

Please Note
It is fine to be Ginger Haired

It is also fine to be Gay.

…of course, but having a strong support from the UK public, which I think he will…is a huge factor as well, Arista…as you know, support/encouragement etc and feeling the belief of people is a fundamental also of helping to be the best you can be…

[arista]

…of course, but having a strong support from the UK public, which I think he will…is a huge factor as well, Arista…as you know, support/encouragement etc and feeling the belief of people is a fundamental also of helping to be the best you can be…


Yes but Not
a Winner in the EU

[Nicky91]

Yes but Not
a Winner in the EU

that doesn't matter though


it is not EUvision :laugh:


UK is in europe ;)




and Australia is allowed to compete because they have broadcasted the contest for a long long time and contributed to the contest as well for many years, including to the UK with Gina G or Ireland with Johnny Logan

[arista]

"UK is in Europe"


Not any more
Brexit Won.

[arista]

[Australia is allowed to compete because they have broadcasted the contest for a long long time and contributed ]


Yes Sneaky Buggers

[Ammi]

Yes but Not
a Winner in the EU

…oh Arista, don’t let’s ask for the moon if we have points on the board…/…Bette Davis quote…

[arista]

Does EU's Ireland,
ever win?

[arista]

…oh Arista, don’t let’s ask for the moon if we have points on the board…/…Bette Davis quote…


https://www.goldderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Bette-Davis-movies-ranked.jpg?w=620&h=360&crop=1

[Ammi]

https://www.goldderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Bette-Davis-movies-ranked.jpg?w=620&h=360&crop=1

…legend…:love:…

[joeysteele]

…oh Arista, don’t let’s ask for the moon if we have points on the board…/…Bette Davis quote…

Now Voyager.
Brilliant film and brilliant actress.
Awesome.

[Zizu]

Okay so he's a washed up no mark whose band peaked years ago and has done nothing for ages?

Yeah pretty standard, we'll be bottom 5 again


Wrong in all points ..


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[Zizu]

He's great.
I like Olly.

His album , Nightcall, last year made number one in the charts.

He was absolutely brilliant in It's A Sin, a really emotional and hard hitting series.

I hope he will do well.
He's a good songwriter and performer.

Good choice in my view.
He could be very popular across Europe.


Couldn’t have put it better myself !!


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[Zizu]

Will not win.


Well he / we won’t win but only because we as a country appear to be hated by most of the damn world …


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[Zizu]

…Olly is a total sweetheart …:lovedup:..so he’ll get lots of support, which is a great beginning…and the song itself is being/has been co-written with Danny L Harle, who has worked with some excellent artists …Dua Lipa and Charli XCX, so hopefully the song will be excellent also…he’s not the strongest live singer, but then I’ve only seen him singing live with other artists, not solo and the song will have been written to match his voice…good luck, Olly… those points are coming home, they’re coming…:love:…


Excellent !
He’s one of my favourite celebrity people in the whole world !!


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[Zizu]

I agree wholeheartedly with you Ammi

I think he has immense charisma in positive and good ways.

He on the BBC 2 years ago was the one who had the show seeing the year out and new year in.
He had Kylie and the Pet Shop Boys on it too.
It was really good.

His album Nightcall, has great songs on it.
Sweet Talker is a great song in my view.

I understand he has had success across Europe, I really hope he does well.
I think he's one of the most likeable people in show business.

Plus his acting and portrayal of Ritchie in Its A Sin, was in my view an Oscar worthy portrayal had it been a film.

He just comes across to me as someone who wherever he was, he'd light the atmosphere and room up once he walked in.
Really good luck to him.

Oh, and I think he'd have been an excellent Doctor Who as well.
It was kind of teased in Its A Sin but didn't come about sadly in my view.


Perfect post !!

He’s had such a traumatic life …

Two amazing documentaries about his life and troubles thus far ..

https://youtu.be/yfrq7y1PqBo?si=Bpw10PWo0OGGHmcJ

https://youtu.be/RwBKaXMmsq4?si=gArXsuCQkzqCKJ-2


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[Merry Mockmas]

Will not win.

It's gonna take years & years for the UK to win Eurovision tbf.

[arista]

It's gonna take years & years for the UK to win Eurovision tbf.

We need a Rock Song
with a Live Rock Band:



The Drummer needs 2 Bass Drums.


A Lead Guitarist gets a 1 min Cool Solo

The Keyboard player gets a 1 min
solo on a Modified Mini Moog


The Lead Singer
also starts a cool Acoustic Guitar Intro

And a conga player on 4 Congas
Starts playing as the Acoustic Guitar Intro has gone for 25seconds


That's a Winner

[JingleJones]

We need a Rock Song
with a Live Rock Band:



The Drummer needs 2 Bass Drums.


A Lead Guitarist gets a 1 min Cool Solo

The Keyboard player gets a 1 min
solo on a Modified Mini Moog


The Lead Singer
also starts a cool Acoustic Guitar Intro

And a conga player on 4 Congas
Starts playing as the Acoustic Guitar Intro has gone for 25seconds


That's a Winner

Any idea what the song would actually sound like though?.. having a rock band does not make a winner.. there’s been plenty rock bands on it over the last few years and most haven’t won

[Time to Sleigh]

I think we stand a fairly decent chance with him. Europe loved Sam Ryder and I think they will like Olly Alexander even more

[joeysteele]

Perfect post !!

He’s had such a traumatic life …

Two amazing documentaries about his life and troubles thus far ..

https://youtu.be/yfrq7y1PqBo?si=Bpw10PWo0OGGHmcJ

https://youtu.be/RwBKaXMmsq4?si=gArXsuCQkzqCKJ-2


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Thank you Zizu.

Yes, he has you are correct.
I just love how he appears to be the warm and genuine guy he clearly is.

Definitely, he'll give his all to Eurovision and I really hope he does extremely well.

[Zizu]

Thank you Zizu.

Yes, he has you are correct.
I just love how he appears to be the warm and genuine guy he clearly is.

Definitely, he'll give his all to Eurovision and I really hope he does extremely well.


He’s still battling against constant depression/ anxiety ..


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[In the Drunk Tank]

Wrong in all points ..


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Still more points than he'll be getting for the UK!

[In the Drunk Tank]

He’s not washed up at all, literally had a number one album last year, anyway..
It’s good to see someone who’s actually well known give it a crack, never thought that would happen again. I’m guessing he’s had some success all around Europe? I would assume so

Nearly two years ago now and that was his only album since 2018?

[joeysteele]

Nearly two years ago now and that was his only album since 2018?

All the more commendable that he scored another number one with it.
It was only last year.

He's done extensive international touring in live performances and the UK too.

He is an acclaimed actor too.

His success both with his former group and now solo, plus his other projects he does, acting and songwriting to name 2.
Cannot really be fairly denied.

Admittedly, there'll be those who simply don't like him of course, that's fair enough.however he plans his projects with care and the releases of his music too.
Which have all proved and still do, to be highly successful.
So well done to him I say and good luck in Eurovision.

[arista]

Any idea what the song would actually sound like though?.. having a rock band does not make a winner.. there’s been plenty rock bands on it over the last few years and most haven’t won

It would Fast Moving
and with Inspirational words.

2 Top writers would complete it.


Also never have they had a Full Top Band on stage
like I stated. Getting Solos

Take Note jones89

[Zizu]

Nearly two years ago now and that was his only album since 2018?


An album every 3 years is about average these days .. are you also suggesting that Coldplay are an irrelevance ?

He’s done acting and collaborated with Pet Shop Boys , Jax Jones , Kylie and Elton John over the last couple of years


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[In the Drunk Tank]

All the more commendable that he scored another number one with it.
It was only last year.

He's done extensive international touring in live performances and the UK too.

He is an acclaimed actor too.

His success both with his former group and now solo, plus his other projects he does, acting and songwriting to name 2.
Cannot really be fairly denied.

Admittedly, there'll be those who simply don't like him of course, that's fair enough.however he plans his projects with care and the releases of his music too.
Which have all proved and still do, to be highly successful.
So well done to him I say and good luck in Eurovision.

Well clearly he is held in high esteem by many on here so I will bow to your greater knowledge and I hope you are right that he'll do well

I thought Mae Muller would do well so what do I know

[Black Dagger]

I mean as a super fan who has had to endure some of the worst entries known to man and for us to be getting a double 0 less than 5 years ago to even have a credible, commercial artist representing us is wild and exciting for me. What’s even more fantastic is not having to endure 6 months of rumours.

[JingleJones]

It would Fast Moving
and with Inspirational words.

2 Top writers would complete it.


Also never have they had a Full Top Band on stage
like I stated. Getting Solos

Take Note jones89

.. ok then *takes notes*

[Merry Mockmas]

We need a Rock Song
with a Live Rock Band:



The Drummer needs 2 Bass Drums.


A Lead Guitarist gets a 1 min Cool Solo

The Keyboard player gets a 1 min
solo on a Modified Mini Moog


The Lead Singer
also starts a cool Acoustic Guitar Intro

And a conga player on 4 Congas
Starts playing as the Acoustic Guitar Intro has gone for 25seconds


That's a Winner

I agree with you, we have one of the biggest Rock scenes in the world as well, but the stuffy BBC will never allow that to happen.

Olly Alexander is probably the BBC thinking that they have picked a Rockstar.:joker:

Just to clarify though, I actually do believe that Olly Alexander could do well for us if his song is catchy.

[Merry Mockmas]

Any idea what the song would actually sound like though?.. having a rock band does not make a winner.. there’s been plenty rock bands on it over the last few years and most haven’t won

Tbf to the two acts from last year, if they weren't attached to Germany or Australia (because a lot of Eurovision fans don't agree with Australia being in the contest) I do believe that they would've stood a much better chance of winning.

[Merry Mockmas]

An album every 3 years is about average these days .. are you also suggesting that Coldplay are an irrelevance ?

He’s done acting and collaborated with Pet Shop Boys , Jax Jones , Kylie and Elton John over the last couple of years


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I like Coldplay, but being honest they haven't had a memorable hit for awhile now tbf.

[joeysteele]

I agree with you, we have one of the biggest Rock scenes in the world as well, but the stuffy BBC will never allow that to happen.

Olly Alexander is probably the BBC thinking that they have picked a Rockstar.:joker:

Just to clarify though, I actually do believe that Olly Alexander could do well for us if his song is catchy.

Your last line obviously from all I've said, I agree with.

He has a great personality, I think he's one of the best personalities to be put forward for Eurovision.
I'm sure his song will be up tempo.

I really hope he gets rewarded for the massive effort I'm sure he'll put into this.
Because it will mean a lot to him.

[Zizu]

I agree with you, we have one of the biggest Rock scenes in the world as well, but the stuffy BBC will never allow that to happen.

Olly Alexander is probably the BBC thinking that they have picked a Rockstar.:joker:

Just to clarify though, I actually do believe that Olly Alexander could do well for us if his song is catchy.


I don’t think we have any chance of winnings as it’s all political… plus everyone and his uncle basically hate us for one reason or another


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[Zizu]

Your last line obviously from all I've said, I agree with.

He has a great personality, I think he's one of the best personalities to be put forward for Eurovision.
I'm sure his song will be up tempo.

I really hope he gets rewarded for the massive effort I'm sure he'll put into this.
Because it will mean a lot to him.


That last part is a concern given his long standing battle against depression and anxiety .

I hope he’s prepared for being in the bottom three irregardless of how he performs or how good the song is .


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[joeysteele]

That last part is a concern given his long standing battle against depression and anxiety .

I hope he’s prepared for being in the bottom three irregardless of how he performs or how good the song is .


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Personally I'm going to hold onto optimism.
He's had success in Europe and is known there.
Plus in Australia too.

He clearly knows the issues around the UK in Eurovision.
He has decided to take up the challenge.

If he does badly it will not be a reflection on him.
It will be more political.

He loves a stage though and I actually think a lot of Nations will likely warm to him so he does rather well.
He'll certainly be a warm and positive presence in the build up to and during Eurovision.
Even just from his endearing personality.

[Nicky91]

That last part is a concern given his long standing battle against depression and anxiety .

I hope he’s prepared for being in the bottom three irregardless of how he performs or how good the song is .


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he won't end in the bottom 3 though :idc:

[Oliver_W]

I thought Mae Muller would do well so what do I know

... why?

[In the Drunk Tank]

... why?

Her song was a banger!

[joeysteele]

Well clearly he is held in high esteem by many on here so I will bow to your greater knowledge and I hope you are right that he'll do well

I thought Mae Muller would do well so what do I know

:joker: oh I don't know about me having any great knowledge MTVN.

I do like this guy, his voice and songs.
Plus I rated highly his acting too.
I just think he is a big personality , internationally too, who may connect with a lot of the people of other Countries of Europe.

That's my hope.

Doing well in Eurovision is a tough call but someone with his talent, plus originality along with his infectious personality could stand a better chance than most others.
I think anyhow.

[arista]

"It will be more political."


Yes but a Good Rock Song
breaks through all that Mumbo Jumbo Politics.


Good Music Wins

My Super Rock Band Backing
I have posted,
would be a winner.

[arista]

[I agree with you, we have one of the
biggest Rock scenes in the world as well,
but the stuffy BBC will never
allow that to happen.

BBC Music would back that
if they had the correct Producer.

[Father Chris Mouse]

I only know him from It's a Sin, which was an incredible mini series and very sad. He was good in that. I don't really know his music, but have probably heard songs of his/his band and just not known who sings them.

Also, thanks for clarifying that's it's ok to be ginger, and gay, or either Arista :laugh:

[Oliver_W]

He's one of those camp cheesey types who do well in Eurovision.

[Zizu]

He's one of those camp cheesey types who do well in Eurovision.


Maybe not representing us though


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[Black Dagger]

We came 2nd 2 years ago.

[Merry Mockmas]

Your last line obviously from all I've said, I agree with.

He has a great personality, I think he's one of the best personalities to be put forward for Eurovision.
I'm sure his song will be up tempo.

I really hope he gets rewarded for the massive effort I'm sure he'll put into this.
Because it will mean a lot to him.

I really hope that he can do well as well Joey.

[Merry Mockmas]

I don’t think we have any chance of winnings as it’s all political… plus everyone and his uncle basically hate us for one reason or another


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Tbf we would've won the Sam Ryder year if it weren't for Ukraine being at war with Russia, and people really wanted to shove it up Putin.

Like Putin even cares about Eurovision, but logic doesn't always come to pass with Human Beings.:laugh:

[Zizu]

…

[Zizu]

https://www.reddit.com/r/eurovision/s/Ih9TY2miVz


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[Christmas Dynasnow]

We came *2nd 2 years ago.

(*first really)

[Christmas Dynasnow]

https://www.reddit.com/r/eurovision/s/Ih9TY2miVz


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Dizzy is Alexander's first release under his own name after the dissolution of Years & Years.In a interview with the BBC, he revealed that the song was written in the summer of 2023 and is lyrically about "feeling such an intense swell of emotion for someone they totally turn your world upside down and inside out".

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so he wrote a song about something 99.9% of songs are about, love


:rolleyes:

[Merry Mockmas]

Her song was a banger!

I personally thought that we were lucky to not be dead last with her song tbh.

I do understand tbf, that maybe the stress of the Media in this country hating on her probably didn't help matters.

Hopefully Olly Alexander can really get the crowd going on the night.

[Merry Mockmas]

Dizzy is Alexander's first release under his own name after the dissolution of Years & Years.In a interview with the BBC, he revealed that the song was written in the summer of 2023 and is lyrically about "feeling such an intense swell of emotion for someone they totally turn your world upside down and inside out".

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so he wrote a song about something 99.9% of songs are about, love


:rolleyes:

Tbf, the MV makes it seem like it was a wild ride.

[Zizu]

Dizzy is Alexander's first release under his own name after the dissolution of Years & Years.In a interview with the BBC, he revealed that the song was written in the summer of 2023 and is lyrically about "feeling such an intense swell of emotion for someone they totally turn your world upside down and inside out".

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so he wrote a song about something 99.9% of songs are about, love


:rolleyes:


99.9% ?

I think that James Hetfield may have something to say about those figures


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[Nicky91]

UK won't win but Olly might avoid bottom 5 i think



its between Israel, Poland, Albania for the win i think, all in english what everyone can understand, very commercially appealing songs with huge billboard chart potential, very modern entries too

[Nicky91]

i hope Niamh, Cherie are happy with Ireland's choice


unlike the UK, it is a very risky, alternative, artsy entry choice, bit similar to Melanie Martinez maybe, also bit similar to Konstrakta's quirkiness, in terms of song, i don't understand much of it, but tbh i just pretend it has irish celtic ethno vibes :laugh: and sound wise we all know RTE are kinda rubbish with their late late show studio quality :joker:

[Zizu]

Olly has millions of fans across the world and media outlets



That may have some bearing on the voting ??


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[Christmas Dynasnow]

Olly has millions of fans across the world and media outlets



That may have some bearing on the voting ??


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millions

:joker:

[Zizu]

millions

:joker:


Well he’s got 760,000 followers on Instagram alone plus around 680,000 instagram followers for the group Years & Years soooo
- loads of those will be the same but certainly not all …then there’s the people who follow him as an actor or ‘spokesman’



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[Christmas Dynasnow]

Well he’s got 760,000 followers on Instagram alone plus around 680,000 instagram followers for the group Years & Years soooo
- loads of those will be the same but certainly not all …then there’s the people who follow him as an actor or ‘spokesman’



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at least 50% will be bots

[Black Dagger]

Christ you’re dull.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

That's Mr Dull

To you

[Ammi]

…for me, I hope that any voting isn’t follower/fan based but judged on the entry alone …as that for me would be no different from being ‘politically’ influenced…and with other countries, it’s not something I would like to see as a big or significant voting influencer, that voting was in any way based on a performer fan base…Olly has a good song, he has a great stage presence and a great style….and staging and styling are probably as important as the song choice, itself….other than our own UK song, my first experience of Eurovision songs is in the contest itself because without the staging and the styling and the on night performance …?…I feel that it’s really only getting part of an entry…of course, an important part…. but it can still all change on the night with songs that I might have dismissed as being less favourite…but the whole complete performance has left a huge lasting impact more than other performances that I felt more hopeful for on being familiar with the song alone….Olly has so much potential to be the full Eurovision performance in every way and I’m rooting for him, totally…:love:…

[Christmas Dynasnow]

44/1 currently

lol

[Merry Mockmas]

at least 50% will be bots

That's not true.

Years & Years in particular were a really popular group at one time.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

That's not true.

Years & Years in particular were a really popular group at one time.

they were briefly popular a long time ago but that has zero to so with X followers and how they are made up/bots and fake followers

[Christmas Dynasnow]

current favourite is certainly different

EBsgTJQFl9k

[Merry Mockmas]

i hope Niamh, Cherie are happy with Ireland's choice


unlike the UK, it is a very risky, alternative, artsy entry choice, bit similar to Melanie Martinez maybe, also bit similar to Konstrakta's quirkiness, in terms of song, i don't understand much of it, but tbh i just pretend it has irish celtic ethno vibes :laugh: and sound wise we all know RTE are kinda rubbish with their late late show studio quality :joker:

Does the Irish entry identify as Non-Binary? Because if they do then the anti-Woke crowd (which yes they will exist even at an event like Eurovision) will probably put a stop to Ireland's entry, even though I personally think that it's a really standout performance personally, along with Norway and Croatia.

[Merry Mockmas]

they were briefly popular a long time ago but that has zero to so with X followers and how they are made up/bots and fake followers

I know of quite a few fans of Olly from It's A Sin alone, let alone fans of his Music.

I get that you may not personally like him, but he definitely has a fanbase.

[Zizu]

I know of quite a few fans of Olly from It's A Sin alone, let alone fans of his Music.

I get that you may not personally like him, but he definitely has a fanbase.


He’s got quite a wide selection of fans / followers

The group Years & Years , his subsequent and blossoming solo career, his acting career plus his involvement in the LGBT+ cause .. and he has also spoken openly about his own struggles with depression, self-harm, eating disorders and anxiety from age 13 onwards until now at 33 !!


He’s just a really a really kind and considerate guy who’s had tremendous successes tainted with a troubled last 20 years ..

His parents split when he was 13 years old and after that his mother raised him primarily as a single mother as his father couldn’t accept that his son was never gonna be a typical ‘lad’ and bullied and abused him relentlessly

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[joeysteele]

That's not true.

Years & Years in particular were a really popular group at one time.

They were indeed and still are.
They had success across Europe.

Olly still records as Years and Years but his last release Night Call album was his own solo work and made number one in the album charts.
With the single Sweet Talker being a modest entry on the UK charts too.
That was in 2022.
Until this song Dizzy, he hasn't released anything since then.

He has a hard core of fans who have stayed loyal.
Because of his personality and stage presence as he really involves the audiences he performs to..

I see nothing offensive about Olly myself and would number myself as a fan of him.
Plus I've always loved the song King.

Again I say good luck to him, obviously those of us in the UK cannot vote for him but I'll support him all the way definitely.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

I know of quite a few fans of Olly from It's A Sin alone, let alone fans of his Music.

I get that you may not personally like him, but he definitely has a fanbase.

the question I raised was about "Millions"

Zizu camne back tt say he has well under a million followers on X

even if all were genuine people (utterly fanciful) its way way off Zizu's claim


No one claimed he does not have a fanbase - apart from you :conf:

[Zizu]

the question I raised was about "Millions"

Zizu camne back tt say he has well under a million followers on X

even if all were genuine people (utterly fanciful) its way way off Zizu's claim


No one claimed he does not have a fanbase - apart from you :conf:


He’s on loads of different platforms though .. I illustrated two sites with roughly 2/3 million on way one !

There are countless other platforms that he’s a prominent contributor on


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[Christmas Dynasnow]

He’s on loads of different platforms though .. I illustrated two sites with roughly 2/3 million on way one !

There are countless other platforms that he’s a prominent contributor on


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he is yesterday's news and now has sealed his fate with a terrible unimaginative Eurovision song aimed at a predictable and tired target audience that other countries gave up on years ago

let it go

[Merry Mockmas]

He’s got quite a wide selection of fans / followers

The group Years & Years , his subsequent and blossoming solo career, his acting career plus his involvement in the LGBT+ cause .. and he has also spoken openly about his own struggles with depression, self-harm, eating disorders and anxiety from age 13 onwards until now at 33 !!


He’s just a really a really kind and considerate guy who’s had tremendous successes tainted with a troubled last 20 years ..

His parents split when he was 13 years old and after that his mother raised him primarily as a single mother as his father couldn’t accept that his son was never gonna be a typical ‘lad’ and bullied and abused him relentlessly

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Well his Dad sounds like a vile piece of ****.

Hopefully he does well for us, I am nervous about the song if I'm being honest, but I do like Olly, so hopefully he can pull it off at the final.

[Merry Mockmas]

They were indeed and still are.
They had success across Europe.

Olly still records as Years and Years but his last release Night Call album was his own solo work and made number one in the album charts.
With the single Sweet Talker being a modest entry on the UK charts too.
That was in 2022.
Until this song Dizzy, he hasn't released anything since then.

He has a hard core of fans who have stayed loyal.
Because of his personality and stage presence as he really involves the audiences he performs to..

I see nothing offensive about Olly myself and would number myself as a fan of him.
Plus I've always loved the song King.

Again I say good luck to him, obviously those of us in the UK cannot vote for him but I'll support him all the way definitely.

I like King as well Joey, also Shine and Desire too.

I haven't really heard too much of his solo stuff tbh.

[Merry Mockmas]

the question I raised was about "Millions"

Zizu camne back tt say he has well under a million followers on X

even if all were genuine people (utterly fanciful) its way way off Zizu's claim


No one claimed he does not have a fanbase - apart from you :conf:

Well tbf 600-700,000 followers on Instagram alone, probably means he at least has one million people that like him when you add in other Social Media platforms, Forums, and the general public into the equation.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Well tbf 600-700,000 followers on Instagram alone, probably means he at least has one million people that like him when you add in other Social Media platforms, Forums, and the general public into the equation.

Mock I follow Police Scotland and Sky sports but I don't like them

[Zizu]

Mock I follow Police Scotland and Sky sports but I don't like them


Not the same at all imho

If you are following Olly Alexander on Instagram , Twitter X , TikTok , YouTube , Tumblr, Pinterest , Imgur etc etc

It’s because you like ( or love ) him

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[Christmas Dynasnow]

Not the same at all imho

If you are following Olly Alexander on Instagram , Twitter X , TikTok , YouTube , Tumblr, Pinterest , Imgur etc etc

It’s because you like ( or live ) him

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You have no idea why people follow anyone and its clear that you think all follows are genuine people..

Just take a look at Elon

Elon Musk's 153 million followers on Twitter may not all be real, as according to analytics data from a third-party researcher, nearly 42% of Musk's followers have no follower's of their own, while more than 72% have less than 10 followers.


Read more at:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/102899776.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

[joeysteele]

Not the same at all imho

If you are following Olly Alexander on Instagram , Twitter X , TikTok , YouTube , Tumblr, Pinterest , Imgur etc etc

It’s because you like ( or live ) him

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I'd agree in the main with that.

I wonder how many, like myself, who don't follow him or any other Celebrity on any of those outlets, however still like him and buy his recordings .

Figures NO ONE could ever even just suppose and not ever know for certain.

[Nicky91]

https://twitter.com/alexander_olly/status/1773651395440267494

[Nicky91]

oh he was frontman of Years & Years


yes of course i'm voting for the UK then, not based on the song but based on the artist name

[Merry Mockmas]

Mock I follow Police Scotland and Sky sports but I don't like them

They're different fields to following a singer.

[Merry Mockmas]

Not the same at all imho

If you are following Olly Alexander on Instagram , Twitter X , TikTok , YouTube , Tumblr, Pinterest , Imgur etc etc

It’s because you like ( or love ) him

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I actually never knew there was a place called Pinterest.

I've learned something new today.:joker:

[Nicky91]

https://eurovision.tv/sites/default/files/styles/banner/public/media/image/2024-05/020524_Sarah%20Louise%20Bennett_EBU_21926.jpg?itok =6KV_Gg2o

https://eurovision.tv/sites/default/files/styles/banner/public/media/image/2024-05/020524_Sarah%20Louise%20Bennett_EBU_21876.jpg?itok =zAvt25XU


UK embarrassing themselves once again i see :umm2:

[Christmas Dynasnow]

absolutely disgusting



and just illustrating how poor the song is

vile

[Nicky91]

absolutely disgusting



and just illustrating how poor the song is

vile

the staging doesn't fit well with the song i reckon :laugh:


i'd stage Dizzy more with a disco/nightclub setting, some neon light effects similar to Poland 2021 The Ride had

[Zizu]

Those shots do look a tad over-sexual to be honest.

We don’t know where that’s all come from though .. it could be the production team who will know what type of thing will hold down well with the voting panel.

It’s a strange new world for sure

Edit - Either way its a brilliant pop song


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[Nicky91]

https://twitter.com/ESCdiscord/status/1786750570549670256

rehearsal snippet

[Nicky91]

its giving Russia 2016 You Are the Only One vibes :hehe:

[Christmas Dynasnow]

https://twitter.com/ESCdiscord/status/1786750570549670256

rehearsal snippet

utterly repellent

what have we become?

[The Grinch]

I see nothing wrong

[joeysteele]

I see nothing wrong

Neither do I.

[Nicky91]

it's at least no threat to Israel so thats one positive thing


how many times am i voting for Israel is only the question, maybe 4 or 5 times

[The Grinch]

Why are none of you annoyed when a female dances with shirtless men?

[Nicky91]

Why are none of you annoyed when a female dances with shirtless men?

because that looks sexy


this doesn't



and i'm not against sexy dancing males though, i mean full monty is something i like, Robert Carlyle has more charisma already in one toe than this Olly

[Liam-]

Why are none of you annoyed when a female dances with shirtless men?

We know why

[The Grinch]

because that looks sexy


this doesn't



and i'm not against sexy dancing males though, i mean full monty is something i like, Robert Carlyle has more charisma already in one toe than this Olly


Just because you don’t like think it’s “sexy” doesn’t mean it’s bad. Aren’t you straight? Eurovision is basically a big gay old party so it appeals to that audience really

[joeysteele]

Just because you don’t like think it’s “sexy” doesn’t mean it’s bad. Aren’t you straight? Eurovision is basically a big gay old party so it appeals to that audience really

Exactly right

[Merry Mockmas]

https://eurovision.tv/sites/default/files/styles/banner/public/media/image/2024-05/020524_Sarah%20Louise%20Bennett_EBU_21926.jpg?itok =6KV_Gg2o

https://eurovision.tv/sites/default/files/styles/banner/public/media/image/2024-05/020524_Sarah%20Louise%20Bennett_EBU_21876.jpg?itok =zAvt25XU


UK embarrassing themselves once again i see :umm2:

The bottom picture is iconic imo.

Sense8 is back.:dance:

[Merry Mockmas]

Why are none of you annoyed when a female dances with shirtless men?

I say bring both styles to the final.

I'm up for a bit of Eurovision: Pornhub Edition personally.:dance:

[UserSince2005]

This is hot. We should win.

[FaLaLaLand]

This time next week it'll all be over and be as far away as ever.

I'm going in completely "blind" this time, not watching either of the semi-finals and haven't heard a single entry besides ours (UK) so this should be fun!

I fin the song just "okay" and don't think we'll win but the staging is very striking and I think that'll help it do quite well. Here's hoping anyway.

[Zizu]

This time next week it'll all be over and be as far away as ever.

I'm going in completely "blind" this time, not watching either of the semi-finals and haven't heard a single entry besides ours (UK) so this should be fun!

I fin the song just "okay" and don't think we'll win but the staging is very striking and I think that'll help it do quite well. Here's hoping anyway.


I actually love the Uk song and play it most days .. so melodic and I like the nod to the Pet Shop Boys ( his idols and mine ) at 2 .02 of the track

As regards the staging / routine ww have to remember the viewing profile for this event.. it’s specialist it’s not like the local working man’s club or something


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[Merry Mockmas]

I actually think that the staging is better than what we normally throw out.

[FaLaLaLand]

I actually think that the staging is better than what we normally throw out.

Agree!

[Ammi]

…gosh, is Eurovision only 6 days away…good luck Olly…:love:…like LaLa, I tend to go into the final blind in only having heard the UK entry, so looking forward to an overall great watch with Olly being one of the stand outs…:flutter:…

[Nicky91]

Just because you don’t like think it’s “sexy” doesn’t mean it’s bad. Aren’t you straight? Eurovision is basically a big gay old party so it appeals to that audience really

umm? no

it has to end that eurovision is too gay tbh



it is a song contest for me, and Dizzy is a crap last place material song LOL :joker: regarding big names Engelbert had the most competent song, but yeah it was in the year of euphoria so he didn't stand a chance also up against the god of balkan music Zeljko Joksimovic, but Engelbert i was a fan of yes, with the Adele top composer behind his entry



my favourites are San Marino, Norway, and i also love Armenia (a fun tune)


San Marino have outdone themselves this year honestly, such a superb looking staging with a great rock song and a frontwoman with a infectious charismatic fun personality

Norway finally no generic turds from them for a year HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!!

[arista]

This is hot. We should win.


The Music is not good enough
will not win.

[Nicky91]

i was a fan of Years & Years but this direction Olly goes into :umm2:


Magic Mike vibes :laugh3: and no not in a good way no

[Nicky91]

This is hot. We should win.

need new glasses much?


all i can see is a worm and average or mediocre looking dancers :fan:



i enjoy The Full Monty so you can't say about me not liking stripteasing men

[joeysteele]

The song is a typically good Eurovision song.
Olly Alexander has a personality that to most people is endearing.

The staging can be important too.

The acidic dislike of him may be covering other thinking rather than music, performance or person.
However I love Eurovision.
I wish Olly all the very best of luck.

He'll need a lot of it because the UK will be likely politically ( which sadly features too much as to Countries in Eurovision) , even more disliked this year again for it's stance on a few issues.

The erratic dislike and already criticism of Olly is really quite funny to read.
Good luck to a really good and decent guy in Olly from me.
He'll give it his all and do his very best.

I've never tired of listening to the song.
For me it's one of the better we've entered over the last 12 years at least.
So I'll enjoy the show and not just fire out negativity and ridiculous dislike to other Nations entries and just recognise all their individual hard work to get in the show anyway.

[Nicky91]

''typical good eurovision song''


not according to me :idc: if UK do well, i reckon more countries will be leaving the contest, same goes for if that flamingo troll from switzerland does well :rolleyes:

[Nicky91]

UK could've had a fabulous entrant, Nathan Evans :bawling: his new song Highland Girl is such a snatch :flutter: the john denver similarities in that, stunning

[Nicky91]

i don't respect anyone releasing music in english

[Zizu]

i don't respect anyone releasing music in english


Kinda narrows things down a tad but it explains your weird and wonderful taste in music


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[Zizu]

The Music is not good enough
will not win.


Of course it is !!

There have been some car crash winning songs over the years ( and years) LOL

97.54% if it seems to be political and we rarely do well as most of the world seems to dislike/ hate us


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[bots]

a country supporting Israel against terrorists is not going to do well at eurovision. I would predict a bottom 2 placement

[Nicky91]

Kinda narrows things down a tad but it explains your weird and wonderful taste in music


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my fave languages in the music industry

- german
- serbian
- croatian
- montenegrin
- bosnian
- slovene


but i also enjoy good italian, french, spanish songs though


and i've grown to appreciate our nederpop scene a lot more, compared to many years ago

[Nicky91]

if ESC shows are as low budget as todays carpet ceremony ****show non-event, i doubt i'll even bother watching


as if Sweden is as poor as Moldova suddenly



EMBARRASSING :facepalm: :joker:

[Christmas Dynasnow]

a country supporting Israel against terrorists is not going to do well at eurovision. I would predict a bottom 2 placement

:fc:

[Nicky91]

a country supporting Israel against terrorists is not going to do well at eurovision. I would predict a bottom 2 placement

Israel is going to win very easily though


all those pro-palestinians can go into their graves asap pls :fc:

[Merry Mockmas]

umm? no

it has to end that eurovision is too gay tbh



it is a song contest for me, and Dizzy is a crap last place material song LOL :joker: regarding big names Engelbert had the most competent song, but yeah it was in the year of euphoria so he didn't stand a chance also up against the god of balkan music Zeljko Joksimovic, but Engelbert i was a fan of yes, with the Adele top composer behind his entry



my favourites are San Marino, Norway, and i also love Armenia (a fun tune)


San Marino have outdone themselves this year honestly, such a superb looking staging with a great rock song and a frontwoman with a infectious charismatic fun personality

Norway finally no generic turds from them for a year HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!!

Tbf there's possibly going to be Malta and Luxembourg at the final, if you're looking for sexualized routines from the female performers, plus possibly more.

And imo the Norway singer isn't exactly hideous.

But ultimately Eurovision like any Show, should be catering to it's main demographic first and foremost, which tbf is a gay male audience.

I'm obviously not in their main demographic, so I have to kind of bend my standards a little bit, if I'm to actually get anything out of the Show.

You might need to learn to do the same Nicky.

[Nicky91]

Tbf there's possibly going to be Malta and Luxembourg at the final, if you're looking for sexualized routines from the female performers, plus possibly more.

And imo the Norway singer isn't exactly hideous.

But ultimately Eurovision like any Show, should be catering to it's main demographic first and foremost, which tbf is a gay male audience.

I'm obviously not in their main demographic, so I have to kind of bend my standards a little bit, if I'm to actually get anything out of the Show.

You might need to learn to do the same Nicky.

no i don't

i better get my puke bucket at the ready upon seeing the swiss freakshow and the uk wannabe chippendale cringefest, don't care about that disgusting fastfood non-music


those gays only care about having sex, they do not care about the music

[Christmas Dynasnow]

In March, along with Irish hopeful Bambie Thug, Danish entrant Saba and other
Eurovision artists, Alexander released a joint statement, backing "an immediate
and lasting ceasefire" but refusing to boycott the event.



Now, speaking out in a new documentary which has followed the 33-year-old as
he prepares for the show He said: "A lot of the contestants and myself have
been having a lot of comments that are like 'You are complicit in a genocide by
taking part in Eurovision' which is quite extreme. It's very extreme.


"It's an incredibly complicated political situation, one that I'm not qualified to speak on.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/uk-eurovision-entrant-addresses-extreme-remarks-on-israel-s-inclusion/ar-BB1lQQjh?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=05cec7c41f5649da97a418c9a92b9ae9&ei=14

So happy to speak about it until it personally impacts his ability to make money from the show and then he cant speak about it as he "isn't qualified"

what a fraud

:bored:

[joeysteele]

Music shows should not be boycotted.

I agree with Olly.
Music, is best used to entertain and please those who like it
No matter the songs or type of music genre it is of either.

Nothing of a fraud in what he and others have said at all.

Eurovision is political in the voting.
However I love seeing and hearing all the acts.

As for the sad and horrific events happening in Gaza now.
That is an issue that people will have their own concerns about, people holding different views depending on the side preferred.
With others hoping to see an end to the suffering on all sides in said conflict.

The cancelling or boycotting of a musical entertainment show so many have worked many months to take part in.
Wouldn't change a single thing of the horrors already committed against Israelis last year.
Or the ongoing still horror going on in Gaza now with even more horrific suffering planned as to a new invasion in the area.

Eurovision on or off or boycotted by any acts wouldn't make a single bit of difference to those horrors continuing.

[Nicky91]

Ireland's Bambie i do like on the other hand


such a amazing act, like watching a horror film sort of vibe (that is also what we are gonna get from their performance tomorrow btw, like watching a film)



i reckon Bambie and the finnish rockband Lordi would work so nicely together :flutter: also Lordi went a little bit ABBAfied in their most recent album, some disco/rock fusion material


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i ain't homophobic, Olly's act is too much for me that's all and Swiss Nemo well i don't care about they/them pronouns, but that outfit well no matter what gender you look like a ridiculous circus clown and not to mention how awful confusing fusion of genres his song is, operatic and rap :umm2:


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that said, i am looking forward to the shows, tomorrow especially for Croatia, Ukraine, Luxembourg, seeing mommy Hera Bjork strut her stuff again for Iceland, but Portugal, Australia and also Azerbaijan going ethnic is also what i am excited for, regarding azerbaijan, for tomorrow i think you should watch their music video of ozunle apar first because the ending of the video is the beginning of the performance in malmo (so they teased)


thursday even better than tomorrow, the semi of death we call this one

Greece, Armenia, Estonia, San Marino, Norway, Netherlands, Austria going all guns blazing with very entertaining entries, i expect this semi to be MEGA GEIL, and there is also Israel which in my opinion is one of the best ballads ever in eurovision history! christina aguilera beautiful vibe

[Zizu]

Music shows should not be boycotted.

I agree with Olly.
Music, is best used to entertain and please those who like it
No matter the songs or type of music genre it is of either.

Nothing of a fraud in what he and others have said at all.

Eurovision is political in the voting.
However I love seeing and hearing all the acts.

As for the sad and horrific events happening in Gaza now.
That is an issue that people will have their own concerns about, people holding different views depending on the side preferred.
With others hoping to see an end to the suffering on all sides in said conflict.

The cancelling or boycotting of a musical entertainment show so many have worked many months to take part in.
Wouldn't change a single thing of the horrors already committed against Israelis last year.
Or the ongoing still horror going on in Gaza now with even more horrific suffering planned as to a new invasion in the area.

Eurovision on or off or boycotted by any acts wouldn't make a single bit of difference to those horrors continuing.


Exactly !!

Its the same reason I don’t like football/ footballers getting involved with all manner of political issues


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[The Grinch]

Oh look, Nicky calling a non binary person a freakshow, not surprised at all

[Nicky91]

Oh look, Nicky calling a non binary person a freakshow, not surprised at all

do i insult Ireland's Bambie then? No

they are non binary as well tbh, but have no problems against them whatsoever



Nemo i judge on what i see, a ''dude with pink flamingo costume'' with a operatic/rap freakshow song in a generic english sauce

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Why is this thread in strictly?

[Zizu]

Why is this thread in strictly?


Yes , it should be in the entertainment section strictly speaking

[emoji4]


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[Christmas Dynasnow]

Yes , it should be in the entertainment section strictly speaking

[emoji4]


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Dont we have Acts that for no points in ESC section?

:think:

[The Grinch]

do i insult Ireland's Bambie then? No

they are non binary as well tbh, but have no problems against them whatsoever



Nemo i judge on what i see, a ''dude with pink flamingo costume'' with a operatic/rap freakshow song in a generic english sauce

You did used to make fun of Bambie, you haven’t forgotten I know you haven’t. I’m shocked you don’t get a warning, but you know how to play the system so no point in that

[Merry Mockmas]

no i don't

i better get my puke bucket at the ready upon seeing the swiss freakshow and the uk wannabe chippendale cringefest, don't care about that disgusting fastfood non-music


those gays only care about having sex, they do not care about the music

Well hopefully you'll be able to route for one of the other 24 acts in the competition.

[Merry Mockmas]

Music shows should not be boycotted.

I agree with Olly.
Music, is best used to entertain and please those who like it
No matter the songs or type of music genre it is of either.

Nothing of a fraud in what he and others have said at all.

Eurovision is political in the voting.
However I love seeing and hearing all the acts.

As for the sad and horrific events happening in Gaza now.
That is an issue that people will have their own concerns about, people holding different views depending on the side preferred.
With others hoping to see an end to the suffering on all sides in said conflict.

The cancelling or boycotting of a musical entertainment show so many have worked many months to take part in.
Wouldn't change a single thing of the horrors already committed against Israelis last year.
Or the ongoing still horror going on in Gaza now with even more horrific suffering planned as to a new invasion in the area.

Eurovision on or off or boycotted by any acts wouldn't make a single bit of difference to those horrors continuing.

I agree with you Joey.

And the last time that I checked, Sweden was not in Israel, so the boycott would be harming the wrong country.

[Nicky91]

You did used to make fun of Bambie, you haven’t forgotten I know you haven’t. I’m shocked you don’t get a warning, but you know how to play the system so no point in that

uh no

i would never make fun of such a pure class OSCAR NOMINATION WORTHY ACT


shame i only can give 10 points to them, because they easily deserve a 20.0 or a 50.0 or a 100.0 from me


Ireland's all time best eurovision entry :worship: finally lazy RTE start taking notes from TG4 at JESC how to stage a entry and not going for dated entries anymore

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Eurovision entrant Olly Alexander ‘ambivalent’ about the Union flag

Olly Alexander, who will represent the United Kingdom at Eurovision, has said he said he
has an “ambivalent” relationship with the Union flag as it can be “divisive” and “nationalistic.”

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get this creep in the bin

[joeysteele]

I agree with you Joey.

And the last time that I checked, Sweden was not in Israel, so the boycott would be harming the wrong country.

Indeed yes Mock.

I'm just going to enjoy the show as I always do.
With family and friends watching it with me.

I'm not concerned one bit as to the performers views on things.
They have them and if they are prepared to state their views however controversial, then I'd support them doing so.

I'd rather know what they think, rather than have them sugar coat their thinking on serious issues.

I myself have many concerns as to the direction and bad way England is being taken down by Sunak and co.
I'm not myself that proud of much the UK seems to be heading to stand for at present.
I'm glad I'm of full Scots ancestry on my Father's side and full Irish side on my Mother's.
My view at present would be I'd likely even re-label the UK as DK
The DISUNITED KINGDOM.

I'm looking forward to a night of entertainment on Saturday with Eurovision.
All the acts will have rehearsed and worked desperately hard to be the best they can be on the night.

I'm sure I'll groan as the votes come in because I fear the UK is not looked on very nicely at present still.
However win, do very well, do fairly well or if he's hampered more by the international more negative opinion of the UK so he does badly.
I know from my knowledge of Years and Years, their number one albums and The album Night Call of 2022 by Olly, still under Years and Years although his solo venture, ehich msde number one too.

Plus his performances and his brilliant acting in It's A Sin.
I know the guy will do his very best and no act can do more than that

So good luck to Olly Alexander, good luck to ALL the acts and hopes for as ever, Sweden presents another great Eurovision musical night.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

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[Livia]

Just listened to Dizzy. In a world of ice cream it's a tub of Tesco Value vanilla.

[Zizu]

Just listened to Dizzy. In a world of ice cream it's a tub of Tesco Value vanilla.


Mmmmmm I get this from Dizzy
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[Christmas Dynasnow]

Neither do I.

Sure if you are happy to watch and let children watch pre-watershed simulated gay sex gym gang-bangs you are all good..

:umm2:

[Zizu]

Sure if you are happy to watch and let children watch pre-watershed simulated gay sex gym gang-bangs you are all good..

:umm2:


It’s a difficult one ..

I absolutely love the person Olly Alexander and his music ..

I don’t know why they are being so overtly sexual for the Eurovision song contest though


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[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Good luck to him.

[joeysteele]

Sure if you are happy to watch and let children watch pre-watershed simulated gay sex gym gang-bangs you are all good..

:umm2:

What a ridiculous comment and unnecessarily insulting too
Why should I be surprised though
Really !!!

[Christmas Dynasnow]

What a ridiculous comment and unnecessarily insulting too
Why should I be surprised though
Really !!!

obviously, you are not watching tonight

I would before making any more comments............

[joeysteele]

obviously, you are not watching tonight

I would before making any more comments............

I have watched and am watching.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

The song isn't bad. But the staging is really ove the top. Hope it doesn't backfire

[joeysteele]

The song isn't bad. But the staging is really ove the top. Hope it doesn't backfire

I've always liked the song from first hearing it.

I like Olly though.
I've all his Years and Years releases.

[Zizu]

I've always liked the song from first hearing it.

I like Olly though.
I've all his Years and Years releases.


Same

Just watching this

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[joeysteele]

Same

Just watching this

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I did too .

He's a genuine and decent guy, as you said a while back he's come through a lot of difficulties in life.

This was a really good insight to the preparation, the planning and incredibly hard work needed to be ready for Eurovision.

Having to master the routine and staging planned by the team for it .

Good luck to Olly.
I really like him but then I have from hearing his first recordings.

I only wish him the very best in the contest.

[Zizu]

The songs I’ve heard so far have been absolute tosh apart from maybe Germany and Cyprus had a nice chorus


These two presenters lacked personality plus these two colours should never be seem next to each other !

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[Merry Mockmas]

uh no

i would never make fun of such a pure class OSCAR NOMINATION WORTHY ACT


shame i only can give 10 points to them, because they easily deserve a 20.0 or a 50.0 or a 100.0 from me


Ireland's all time best eurovision entry :worship: finally lazy RTE start taking notes from TG4 at JESC how to stage a entry and not going for dated entries anymore

I'm gathering that you want Ireland to win Eurovision this year?:laugh:

[Merry Mockmas]

Indeed yes Mock.

I'm just going to enjoy the show as I always do.
With family and friends watching it with me.

I'm not concerned one bit as to the performers views on things.
They have them and if they are prepared to state their views however controversial, then I'd support them doing so.

I'd rather know what they think, rather than have them sugar coat their thinking on serious issues.

I myself have many concerns as to the direction and bad way England is being taken down by Sunak and co.
I'm not myself that proud of much the UK seems to be heading to stand for at present.
I'm glad I'm of full Scots ancestry on my Father's side and full Irish side on my Mother's.
My view at present would be I'd likely even re-label the UK as DK
The DISUNITED KINGDOM.

I'm looking forward to a night of entertainment on Saturday with Eurovision.
All the acts will have rehearsed and worked desperately hard to be the best they can be on the night.

I'm sure I'll groan as the votes come in because I fear the UK is not looked on very nicely at present still.
However win, do very well, do fairly well or if he's hampered more by the international more negative opinion of the UK so he does badly.
I know from my knowledge of Years and Years, their number one albums and The album Night Call of 2022 by Olly, still under Years and Years although his solo venture, ehich msde number one too.

Plus his performances and his brilliant acting in It's A Sin.
I know the guy will do his very best and no act can do more than that

So good luck to Olly Alexander, good luck to ALL the acts and hopes for as ever, Sweden presents another great Eurovision musical night.

I agree with you 100%

[Merry Mockmas]

Sure if you are happy to watch and let children watch pre-watershed simulated gay sex gym gang-bangs you are all good..

:umm2:

They're not really having sex though.

I mean it's more suggestive than acting it out as an actual sex scene.

[jet]

I'm sure I'll groan as the votes come in because I fear the UK is not looked on very nicely at present still.
However win, do very well, do fairly well or if he's hampered more by the international more negative opinion of the UK so he does badly.


A good song performed well doesn’t need way over the top staging, nor do viewers have to like a country for it to do well. Proof of this was Sam Ryder coming second with Spaceman - and if Ukraine hadn’t gotten the sympathy vote he would most likely have won. Dizzy is catchy enough, but the performance is, well - a bit vulgar….unnecessary really…imo.

[joeysteele]

A good song performed well doesn’t need way over the top staging, nor do viewers have to like a country for it to do well. Proof of this was Sam Ryder coming second with Spaceman - and if Ukraine hadn’t gotten the sympathy vote he would most likely have won. Dizzy is catchy enough, but the performance is, well - a bit vulgar….unnecessary really…imo.

I really don't agree.jet.
The staging isn't his work or idea, that's from the team working with him at Eurovision as was clearly seen in the documentary on his road to Eurovision which Zizu and I watched.

I've never been and hope I'd never be a prude or homophobe.
So I didn't see wrongs on the staging.
Not did I see anything offensive.
However as to staging, near ALL the acts had full and in your face staging for their songs too on the show tonight.
Very few just stood and sang.
Eurovision doesn't do it that way now sadly and hasn't for years.

I'm still scratching my head at how Sam Ryder got 2nd.
I'm glad he did and full credit to how he performed on the night.
HOWEVER I do take issue with the voting on Eurovision.
The UK has for ages been the victim of political voting.
So of course the voting is more political it's the only thing that spoils Eurovision for me.

It's a sad thing that voting in a song contest is in any way political or biased as to how votes will be cast.
Particularly by the public of each Country voting.
There's a conflict issue that is wrongly clouding over Eurovision this year.
It is possible some Countries will not get votes because of where their support may lie as to that.

I would hope you could be more right.
That this year the voting will not have that pattern but never the less, what I saw in this semi final tonight was a contest not just about a song and singer
However a contest too as to who could come up with the more out of the ordinary and complex staging too .
Most had far more wild effects and staging for their entries than didn't.

[Merry Mockmas]

I mean Slovenia also had a sexual routine, and Cyprus did too.

My point being that nobody has said anything about those entries.

And the Music Video to Austria's entry was wild, so I can only imagine what it'll be like live.:joker:

[Zizu]

I really don't agree.jet.
The staging isn't his work or idea, that's from the team working with him at Eurovision as was clearly seen in the documentary on his road to Eurovision which Zizu and I watched.

I've never been and hope I'd never be a prude or homophobe.
So I didn't see wrongs on the staging.
Not did I see anything offensive.
However as to staging, near ALL the acts had full and in your face staging for their songs too on the show tonight.
Very few just stood and sang.
Eurovision doesn't do it that way now sadly and hasn't for years.

I'm still scratching my head at how Sam Ryder got 2nd.
I'm glad he did and full credit to how he performed on the night.
HOWEVER I do take issue with the voting on Eurovision.
The UK has for ages been the victim of political voting.
So of course the voting is more political it's the only thing that spoils Eurovision for me.

It's a sad thing that voting in a song contest is in any way political or biased as to how votes will be cast.
Particularly by the public of each Country voting.
There's a conflict issue that is wrongly clouding over Eurovision this year.
It is possible some Countries will not get votes because of where their support may lie as to that.

I would hope you could be more right.
That this year the voting will not have that pattern but never the less, what I saw in this semi final tonight was a contest not just about a song and singer
However a contest too as to who could come up with the more out of the ordinary and complex staging too .
Most had far more wild effects and staging for their entries than didn't.


I agree with e every single word ^


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[Zizu]

I mean Slovenia also had a sexual routine, and Cyprus did too.

My point being that nobody has said anything about those entries.

And the Music Video to Austria's entry was wild, so I can only imagine what it'll be like live.:joker:


Yes !

One looked to have nearly naked singer /dancers !!

Plus one half naked female sang “ slight touch “ as she slowly slid her hand over her nether region !!

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[Ammi]

…anyways…good luck to our Olly this weekend…:love:…@Joeysteele…Joey, I don’t tend to watch the entries before the event, which other countries are also standout for you this year…?….

[Christmas Dynasnow]

They're not really having sex though.

I mean it's more suggestive than acting it out as an actual sex scene.

Yes Mock that is what the word simulated means :laugh:

[joeysteele]

…anyways…good luck to our Olly this weekend…:love:…@Joeysteele…Joey, I don’t tend to watch the entries before the event, which other countries are also standout for you this year…?….

Good morning Ammi :wavey:

Yes Indeed Ammi, good luck to him on an entertainment show
There'll be some he does entertain, others lukewarm and those who wouldn't like him whatever he was singing or whatever his staging was.

I like his story of his life and am a fan of all his 'Years and Years' work which has over the years brought him chart success and number one albums.

I quite liked Luxembourg and am glad they are back in Eurovision.
I do find Croatia's entertaining.
I liked Iceland but it didn't get through sadly.
Ukraine is growing on me for some reason after hearing it last night

As for Olly's 'Dizzy' that chorus has been stuck in my head for weeks now
It's a really strong chorus.

The other semi final show is Thursday.
I'll tell you who I liked from there once I've seen them.

[arista]

Why is this thread in strictly?


Denver made an error

[Nicky91]

:laugh3: :laugh3:

what a cringeworthy mess his performance, also i couldn't understand what he was singing :laugh:


song and staging such a huge mismatch either :joker:


i scored it a 1.7/10 average

[joeysteele]

They're not really having sex though.

I mean it's more suggestive than acting it out as an actual sex scene.

Spot on Mock.
Also as to your Slovenia comment too.
Equally spot on

[Ammi]

Good morning Ammi :wavey:

Yes Indeed Ammi, good luck to him on an entertainment show
There'll be some he does entertain, others lukewarm and those who wouldn't like him whatever he was singing or whatever his staging was.

I like his story of his life and am a fan of all his 'Years and Years' work which has over the years brought him chart success and number one albums.

I quite liked Luxembourg and am glad they are back in Eurovision.
I do find Croatia's entertaining.
I liked Iceland but it didn't get through sadly.
Ukraine is growing on me for some reason after hearing it last night

As for Olly's 'Dizzy' that chorus has been stuck in my head for weeks now
It's a really strong chorus.

The other semi final show is Thursday.
I'll tell you who I liked from there once I've seen them.


….ahhh, I didn’t realise that both semi finals hadn’t been shown, but yeah…let me know your thoughts of those ‘best ones…’…when you hear them all…if I get a chance, I might look up the ones you’ve mentioned and listen to those entries…Olly is a sweetheart of a person and I know that you’re a huge fan and will be championing him this weekend…:love:…I hope that you have a fabulously enjoyable Eurovision evening, Joey…:love:..

[Nicky91]

Slovenia had a mermaid theme, of course there had to be nudity ;)


they played that very well tbh, this coming from a person who has recently the series Siren in mind



Ireland also kinda a twisted sexual thing going on with their blue demon dancer, which was like a horror film to me, so wholesome :flutter: i'm thinking about voting for them on saturday tbh

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

i don't think our Joost Klein will win, as juries might attempt to destroy our chances :laugh:

but we'll deffo bring the party to Malmo, with the Fryslan flavours

Joost teased his entry like ''as dutch as it can be, very modern but also with a nostalgic touch'' and the selection committee said about his entry ''potential to be a hit in the charts''
Looking forward to it, Nicky. Good luck.

[Zizu]

:laugh3: :laugh3:

what a cringeworthy mess his performance, also i couldn't understand what he was singing :laugh:


song and staging such a huge mismatch either :joker:


i scored it a 1.7/10 average


He will probably do extremely well then if you don’t like him

:)


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[Christmas Dynasnow]

Croatia dominated and will be very hard to beat

[Nicky91]

He will probably do extremely well then if you don’t like him

:)


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i mean it was very hard to top the annoyingness levels of Serbia 2010, but here we are, Milan Stankovic finally has his successor

congratulations Olly and BBC :laugh:



UGH what you could've had in Nathan Evans and ''Highland Girl'' slay sea shanty :bawling:

[arista]

[Eurovision fans share concern
for Olly Alexander's 'shaky vocals' as
he performs UK entry live for the first time
with shirtless dancers and raunchy moves]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13393143/Olly-Alexander-Eurovision-live-fans-staging-concerns-shaky-vocals.html

[joeysteele]

….ahhh, I didn’t realise that both semi finals hadn’t been shown, but yeah…let me know your thoughts of those ‘best ones…’…when you hear them all…if I get a chance, I might look up the ones you’ve mentioned and listen to those entries…Olly is a sweetheart of a person and I know that you’re a huge fan and will be championing him this weekend…:love:…I hope that you have a fabulously enjoyable Eurovision evening, Joey…:love:..

I always do enjoy it Ammi.
I've got a good number of family staying with me for it.
My late Mum.loved Eurovision and it was like a party thing in our home for it

We ALL love Olly's Dizzy.
However we love the Eurovision night too seeing ALL the performers.
Because as the half hour programme on Olly last night showed which I and Zizu watched.
It highlighted the stress and hard work over months to prepare for the contest itself.

It gave a good insight to him as the decent guy he is too and his life.

Thank you Ammi and I hope you have a good day.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

[Eurovision fans share concern
for Olly Alexander's 'shaky vocals' as
he performs UK entry live for the first time
with shirtless dancers and raunchy moves]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13393143/Olly-Alexander-Eurovision-live-fans-staging-concerns-shaky-vocals.html

Lots of bookies have him now at 125/1

:joker:

[Ammi]

I always do enjoy it Ammi.
I've got a good number of family staying with me for it.
My late Mum.loved Eurovision and it was like a party thing in our home for it

We ALL love Olly's Dizzy.
However we love the Eurovision night too seeing ALL the performers.
Because as the half hour programme on Olly last night showed which I and Zizu watched.
It highlighted the stress and hard work over months to prepare for the contest itself.

It gave a good insight to him as the decent guy he is too and his life.

Thank you Ammi and I hope you have a good day.

…you most definitely keep that spirit and vibe going for your mum, Joey…:love:…

[joeysteele]

He will probably do extremely well then if you don’t like him

:)


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:joker::joker: well said Zizu.
Here's hoping he could do okay.

Although the UK is NEVER now anywhere near being a leading favourite in Eurovision generally or in the betting particularly, because of the past issues of political not liking of the UK image now internationally.

Olly will give his all and do his best, as indeed all the performers on the night will.
No one can do more than that.
So good luck to them all.

[joeysteele]

He will probably do extremely well then if you don’t like him

:)


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It's a pity that programme on his road to Eurovision hadn't been longer Zizu

[joeysteele]

…you most definitely keep that spirit and vibe going for your mum, Joey…:love:…

Oh I will Ammi

Work and all else has stopped for me in Eurovision week.:joker:

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Oh I will Ammi

Work and all else has stopped for me in Eurovision week.:joker:

I don't work during the week :dance:

[joeysteele]

I don't work during the week :dance:

Great stuff
Enjoy your week and Eurovision Vanessa.

[Gusto Brunt]

Just my opinion, but I think Olly is a silly choice.

He'll probably finish last.

No change there though. :p

[Zizu]

Just my opinion, but I think Olly is a silly choice.

He'll probably finish last.

No change there though. :p


In a perfect world I would say he’s the PERFECT choice as he’s loved the Eurovision
Song contest all his life …

Sadly due to politics and general pettiness his night will probably end in dreadful sadness.


The poor guy suffers dreadfully from severe depression and has been medicated for around 15 years plus he suffers from extreme anxiety so he’s nauseous before each performance..


I read that after each concert he’s often to be found in the bathroom ( throwing up ) and has to be dragged back on stage for the encore !!

Now he’s intelligent enough to have known how this is all gonna play out so he deserves special praise for putting himself through this ordeal.


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[Nicky91]

next year i'll take responsibility of the UK entry


:smug:


Nathan Evans - The Sea of Miracles (Oh Ay Oh)

[Merry Mockmas]

Yes !

One looked to have nearly naked singer /dancers !!

Plus one half naked female sang “ slight touch “ as she slowly slid her hand over her nether region !!

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Damn! I missed that part.:fist:

[Merry Mockmas]

Yes Mock that is what the word simulated means :laugh:

I meant that there wasn't even simulated humping going on, onstage.

Unlike Madonna's rimming incident in Brazil for example, where that imo went further than what Olly is doing on Eurovision.

[Merry Mockmas]

Slovenia had a mermaid theme, of course there had to be nudity ;)


they played that very well tbh, this coming from a person who has recently the series Siren in mind



Ireland also kinda a twisted sexual thing going on with their blue demon dancer, which was like a horror film to me, so wholesome :flutter: i'm thinking about voting for them on saturday tbh

I'm not complaining about Slovenia's routine, personally I got a fair bit out of that routine.

But it isn't fair that Olly is getting pulled up for a sexual routine by some people, yet Slovenia is getting a free pass.

Imo I support both acts not being overly sanitised in that particular area.

And Ireland I'm with you on Nicky, that's a fascinating performance imo.

[Nicky91]

next year i'll take responsibility of the UK entry


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Nathan Evans - The Sea of Miracles (Oh Ay Oh)


Lyrics

Oh Ay Oh
Oh Ay Oh

Here We Are, Once a almighty superpower force to be reckoned with
now we feel, we feel lost, but is there hope in the sea of miracles
for our comeback at many mirrorballs

the sea of miracles (Yeah Baby)
many wonders, many mirrorballs

Oh Ay Oh
Oh Ay Oh (Oh Oh)

we are sorry for any crimes against europe
we were never bigger than yourope

now we feel, we feel lost, let there be hope in the sea of miracles
praying for miracles, miracles

the sea of miracles (Oh Baby)
many wonders, many mirrorballs

my love, my sea of miracles
Oh Ay Oh

we are just an island, surrounded by the sea of miracles
many wonders, many miracles, mirrorballs

Oh Ay Oh
Oh Ay Oh

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Miraclesssssss in the SEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

.

i'd say this has potential with a divine instrumental beat

[Merry Mockmas]

In a perfect world I would say he’s the PERFECT choice as he’s loved the Eurovision
Song contest all his life …

Sadly due to politics and general pettiness his night will probably end in dreadful sadness.


The poor guy suffers dreadfully from severe depression and has been medicated for around 15 years plus he suffers from extreme anxiety so he’s nauseous before each performance..


I read that after each concert he’s often to be found in the bathroom ( throwing up ) and has to be dragged back on stage for the encore !!

Now he’s intelligent enough to have known how this is all gonna play out so he deserves special praise for putting himself through this ordeal.


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Hopefully he has been prepared for the worst outcome, so that he can be pleasantly surprised if he can achieve higher than expected.

[Zizu]

Hopefully he has been prepared for the worst outcome, so that he can be pleasantly surprised if he can achieve higher than expected.


Yeah he’s a clever guy and a Eurovision obsessive so he will know that the song or the singer has little bearing on the outcome


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[Christmas Dynasnow]

Yeah he’s a clever guy and a Eurovision obsessive so he will know that the song or the singer has little bearing on the outcome


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[Christmas Lights]

Hopefully he has been prepared for the worst outcome, so that he can be pleasantly surprised if he can achieve higher than expected.

Mock do you honestly think Olly cares about winning, he just wants to be shocking and get attention.

I must say ... he's painfully boring & predictable with the usual porno sexual behaviour. He's playing the Sam Smith Lil Nas game. But publicity bad or good is still an accomplishment in Olly's book no doubt :sleep:.

As for other comments mentioning if it would be different with women & topless men, people have criticised over sexualised female performers aswell :idc: .

I'm pretty sure Madonna gets called out , aswell as people like
Ice Spice etc.

People are irritated & tired by how the music industry pushes the whole ' sex sells' theme, when surely it should be more on talent & their merit.

[Merry Mockmas]

Mock do you honestly think Olly cares about winning, he just wants to be shocking and get attention.

I must say ... he's painfully boring & predictable with the usual porno sexual behaviour. He's playing the Sam Smith Lil Nas game. But publicity bad or good is still an accomplishment in Olly's book no doubt :sleep:.

As for other comments mentioning if it would be different with women & topless men, people have criticised over sexualised female performers aswell :idc: .

I'm pretty sure Madonna gets called out , aswell as people like
Ice Spice etc.

People are irritated & tired by how the music industry pushes the whole ' sex sells' theme, when surely it should be more on talent & their merit.

Maybe he is playing on shock tactics, I personally don't really care either way if he is or isn't tbh.

At least we're not sending him out with bare bones staging, like we've done to some of our entries in other years.

Plus we have all been complaining about the Entertainment Industry being overly sanitised/the Mary Whitehouse era/too soft in it's presentation, yet Eurovision this year does have the UK and Ireland (two countries that I never thought that I'd ever say this about) are in different ways trying to bring a bit of an edge to their performances, and we've got some people calling them out for it.

And personally I hope that Slovenia keep avoiding detection from the masses on this front tbh, as imo I am sick to death of what I personally call the CBBC era of the Entertainment Industry.

Personally the UK, Ireland, nor Slovenia are my number 1 choice out of this year's Eurovision songs, but let's celebrate sexuality and Satanic performances again.:dance:

[Zizu]

Mock do you honestly think Olly cares about winning, he just wants to be shocking and get attention.

I must say ... he's painfully boring & predictable with the usual porno sexual behaviour. He's playing the Sam Smith Lil Nas game. But publicity bad or good is still an accomplishment in Olly's book no doubt :sleep:.

As for other comments mentioning if it would be different with women & topless men, people have criticised over sexualised female performers aswell :idc: .


People are irritated & tired by how the music industry pushes the whole ' sex sells' theme, when surely it should be more on talent & their merit.

Well I have watched most of his tv performances and interviews ( and his documentary) and I don’t recognise him from your description of him . I feel that you simply don’t know or understand him at all


I do think that this year is more sexually suggestive than ever before and the vast majority of the male prancers ( sorry dancers) were overtly feminine in looks and movements.



I never thought I’d see a three hour program where Olly looks like a docker in comparison to the others


Fantastic interview below !

https://youtu.be/RwBKaXMmsq4?si=IqMn1EAqJ8E9-NYV


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[joeysteele]

Maybe he is playing on shock tactics, I personally don't really care either way if he is or isn't tbh.

At least we're not sending him out with bare bones staging, like we've done to some of our entries in other years.

Plus we have all been complaining about the Entertainment Industry being overly sanitised/the Mary Whitehouse era/too soft in it's presentation, yet Eurovision this year does have the UK and Ireland (two countries that I never thought that I'd ever say this about) are in different ways trying to bring a bit of an edge to their performances, and we've got some people calling them out for it.

And personally I hope that Slovenia keep avoiding detection from the masses on this front tbh, as imo I am sick to death of what I personally call the CBBC era of the Entertainment Industry.

Personally the UK, Ireland, nor Slovenia are my number 1 choice out of this year's Eurovision songs, but let's celebrate sexuality and Satanic performances again.:dance:


I 100% UNSURPRISINGLY agree with every word you've said there.
I said earlier that most of the entries this year was about more who had the wildest and out of the ordinary staging .
Nothing wrong with that at all .
It's how the ESC has evolved from them all just standing there in frontbof a microphone.

Maybe from the moaning of some I've seen in the media, it's more sbout Olly's sexuality.that criticism of him and his staging becomes morev evident.

Thankfully I don't consider myself a prude or a homophobe.
I think we've still some way to go on that, even in the UK.

I like loads of the entries this year.
The wild staging adds to the drama and performance of the songs too.

Ireland could be a surprise actually this year.
It's dark and right in your face with its staging.

There are so many songs of the same beat, rock type this year that it could be one that's way out the ordinary that wins.

I'll.just enjoy the whole thing and not moan about any kind of harmless suggestive content.
Which was in a fair few.
However Olly because it involves all men.
Gets the criticism as you point out.
That begs the question why as to only him and his staging which was devised by the team appointed to Eurovision not just by himself.

Yes though, you've made a really strong post here Mock.
Why people just cannot be more accepting I don't know.
Good luck to Olly and all of them.
Goodness knows what the voting will end up being on the night.

That's always more mystified me as to the voting in Eurovision ,than a few minutes of harmless staging around the entries.

[Zizu]

I 100% UNSURPRISINGLY agree with every word you've said there.
I said earlier that most of the entries this year was about more who had the wildest and out of the ordinary staging .
Nothing wrong with that at all .
It's how the ESC has evolved from them all just standing there in frontbof a microphone.

Maybe from the moaning of some I've seen in the media, it's more sbout Olly's sexuality.that criticism of him and his staging becomes morev evident.

Thankfully I don't consider myself a prude or a homophobe.
I think we've still some way to go on that, even in the UK.

I like loads of the entries this year.
The wild staging adds to the drama and performance of the songs too.

Ireland could be a surprise actually this year.
It's dark and right in your face with its staging.

There are so many songs of the same beat, rock type this year that it could be one that's way out the ordinary that wins.

I'll.just enjoy the whole thing and not moan about any kind of harmless suggestive content.
Which was in a fair few.
However Olly because it involves all men.
Gets the criticism as you point out.
That begs the question why as to only him and his staging which was devised by the team appointed to Eurovision not just by himself.

Yes though, you've made a really strong post here Mock.
Why people just cannot be more accepting I don't know.
Good luck to Olly and all of them.
Goodness knows what the voting will end up being on the night.

That's always more mystified me as to the voting in Eurovision ,than a few minutes of harmless staging around the entries.


You make an intriguing point there ..

I was wondering why they didn’t choose a mix of a male / female dancers just to take the pressure off .. having just female dancers would also have been interesting ..


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[Christmas Dynasnow]

Unibet has the UK at 200/1 if anyone wants to wager a bet

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[Zizu]

Unibet has the UK at 200/1 if anyone wants to wager a bet

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You may as well bet on the next WWE ( fake wrestling ) competition-both are completely pointless .


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[Santa's NaughtiNess]

The UK needs to send a credible artist.
As much as I like Olly I don't think the song and his voice are as good as the others.
The uK has plenty of singing talent. But they never go to Eurovision.

[joeysteele]

The UK needs to send a credible artist.
As much as I like Olly I don't think the song and his voice are as good as the others.
The uK has plenty of singing talent. But they never go to Eurovision.

Because none of them would want to now Vanessa.
Sadly.

There's always been though where top singers all through wouldn't either enter it.
From the 60s and up to now.
Wouldn't go near it with a bargepole.

[Liam-]

Pretending like Olly isn’t a credible artist is beyond laughable :joker:

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Pretending like Olly isn’t a credible artist is beyond laughable :joker:

he isn't

If he thinks his "song" is in anyway good it proves it

its trash as is the horrific staging

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Pretending like Olly isn’t a credible artist is beyond laughable :joker:
I'm not saying he's not. I'm just not sure he will stand out. This year the competition is really tough.
And that goes for the rest of Europe as well. Not just the UK.

[Nicky91]

I'm not saying he's not. I'm just not sure he will stand out. This year the competition is really tough.
And that goes for the rest of Europe as well. Not just the UK.

many countries this year bring a piece of their culture to the show tbh

Armenia, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, France, Estonia, Lithuania, Slovenia, Serbia, Norway, Croatia and also Austria kinda with the eurodance

Georgia who have traditional instruments in the music of Firefighter


Luxembourg who are celebrating their comeback with one of their most talented singer-songwriters



Latvia who bring one of their biggest names in their music industry


we had Azerbaijan bringing more of their azerbaijani language as well as some brilliant Mugham chants (a typical traditional azeri style of music)

[Christmas Dynasnow]

No points from the public

Poor song and awful staging

a total flop

[Nicky91]

0 points from the public



me being proven right :smug:



when u shove this ''sex sells'' concept too in your face, it always is bound to go down badly :fan:


next year listen to me maybe?

[joeysteele]

No points from the public

Poor song and awful staging

a total flop

If it's the total flop.
Since he wasn't as you said bottom 5 or no votes at all.

How do you describe the Countries in the 7 PLACES below him.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

If it's the total flop.
Since he wasn't as you said bottom 5 or no votes at all.

How do you describe the Countries in the 7 PLACES below him.

he is a professional singer with a string of "hits"

he got NO points from the public vote

that is floptastic

and what is worse is that this week we also found out he just cant sing very well

:umm2:

[joeysteele]

he is a professional singer with a string of "hits"

he got NO points from the public vote

that is floptastic

and what is worse is that this week we also found out he just cant sing very well

:umm2:

You think that.
I don't.
The British public don't either.

He wasn't last.
Your prediction of his votes and placing out the window.
He did better than most over the last 10 years.

Since you hate him so much it's surprising you cannot stop talking about him.
Very odd.

[Zizu]

he is a professional singer with a string of "hits"

he got NO points from the public vote

that is floptastic

and what is worse is that this week we also found out he just cant sing very well

:umm2:


He’s got a beautiful voice .. it’s just so much harder when you’re dancing around like a contortionist.

He’s also a gifted songwriter and dancer plus he’s one of the nicest people in showbiz despite long term depression, anxiety and eating disorders ( not to mention years of bullying and a heartless, abusive father)


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[Santa's NaughtiNess]

I could hardly hear him last night. While I heard all the other acts perfectly.
Not sure if sound problem?

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

0 points from the public



me being proven right :smug:



when u shove this ''sex sells'' concept too in your face, it always is bound to go down badly :fan:


next year listen to me maybe?

They should have concentrated more on the singing. That worked for France, they were terrific and the staging really simple.

[Zizu]

I could hardly hear him last night. While I heard all the other acts perfectly.
Not sure if sound problem?


Maybe they had their sound system tampered with


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[In the Drunk Tank]

Pleased I was vindicated with my original thought that he would flop. The way everyone acted like he was a megastar who European audiences would love :umm2:

[Kazanne]

Why are none of you annoyed when a female dances with shirtless men?

Double standards Barry,its no worse than a woman scantilly dressed imo.

[joeysteele]

Double standards Barry,its no worse than a woman scantilly dressed imo.

Spot on Kazanne, hello to you :wavey:

Actually I've just listened to Olly singing Dizzy stripprd back.
An acoustic take he's done with it .

How I wish he'd done it that way on on the night.

To those just criticising him,they'll hate it.
More likely too boring for.them.

His vocal stands out much more on the acoustic take.

Again on the night there were a few suggestive routines and staging but oddly only his routine of all men has other grown adults oh oh oh outraged.!!!

As you say Kazanne, double standards.

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

Spot on Kazanne, hello to you :wavey:

Actually I've just listened to Olly singing Dizzy stripprd back.
An acoustic take he's done with it .

How I wish he'd done it that way on on the night.

To those just criticising him,they'll hate it.
More likely too boring for.them.

His vocal stands out much more on the acoustic take.

Again on the night there were a few suggestive routines and staging but oddly only his routine of all men has other grown adults oh oh oh outraged.!!!

As you say Kazanne, double standards.
I just couldn't hear him. I don't know what the problem was.

[Nicky91]

They should have concentrated more on the singing. That worked for France, they were terrific and the staging really simple.

yes Slimane did great, president Macron is also a fan of him btw

[Christmas Dynasnow]

I think the null points and awful performance will be a career ender now

perhaps he can focus on his acting?

[Christmas Lights]

Double standards Barry,its no worse than a woman scantilly dressed imo.

Erm people HAVE criticised half naked sexualised female performers ie Madonna , Rihanna , Miley Cyrus just to name a few . Like I've said before ... people are getting tired of the over sexualised theatrics.

The focus should be on their talent surely? . But more & more music artists keep pushing the sex theme ,as it gets them publicity . I find it repetitive .

[Nicky91]

I think the null points and awful performance will be a career ender now

perhaps he can focus on his acting?

bad results at eurovision don't need to end careers in my opinion


to be fair, he might've gotten some votes in certain countries, but maybe not enough for them to be in the 12-1 points zone from the countries their televote rankings

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

I think the null points and awful performance will be a career ender now

perhaps he can focus on his acting?

He's a better actor than a singer that's for sure.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

He's a better actor than a singer that's for sure.

maybe he could get a job on doctor who?

[Santa's NaughtiNess]

maybe he could get a job on doctor who?

Omg yes please!

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Omg yes please!

he could play an alien who cant sing