Wait @ the three best acts (Australia, Bulgaria, Ukraine) sitting in the middle :clap1:

Lithuania first half, will probably steal some of UK's votes now as they're a bit similar

Serbia second half, only one second half spot left

Literally can't at Hovi's leather fingers :joker:

Israel First Half, hope he's on before Douwe :laugh:

Poland First Half, Latvia second half.

The second half is packed so it might actually benefit Dami performing in the first half

Australia was miles ahead

It really is the standout of the contest :clap1:

The running order has been announced btw
1. Belgium
2. Czech Republic
3. The Netherlands
4. Azerbaijan
5. Hungary
6. Italy
7. Israel
8. Bulgaria
9. Sweden
10. Germany
11. France
12. Poland
13. Australia
14. Cyprus
15. Serbia
16. Lithuania
17. Croatia
18. Russia
19. Spain
20. Latvia
21. Ukraine
22. Malta
23. Georgia
24. Austria
25. United Kingdom
26. Armenia

#Sydney2017

Except it wouldn't be hosted in Australia.

snatch that pimp slot UK

25th is when people have usually already switched off </3 Although I think following a double whammy of Georgia (indie noise) and Austria (fluffy nonsense) could help.

Russia in 18th has got this sewn up and will probably win by more than 100pts ahead of 2nd :(

LOL @ Hayden and I predicting Belgium 1st as well.

Yeah I know :laugh: I think I read somewhere that it would be held in Germany if Australia were to win so #Berlin2017 maybe

I think it's between Russia and Australia for the win, maybe it's just all the hype around Australia or wishful thinking but I truly believe Dami will win. The UK draw is pretty good too although we'll be overshadowed by Armenia

Good slot for the UK and not a bad slot for Australia either :clap1:

I read an interview with Jon Ola Sand earlier - here's what he had to say about what would happen if Australia wins:

Welp Joe & Jake will do worse than Molly now, the penultimate slot is too late for people to care anymore, they just want the votes to open already.

Dami getting the latest slot in the first half <3333 I stoll hold hope that she can beat Russia but yeah, 18-23 is usually the best places so Russia has pretty much won at this point.

And not me and Shaun being psychic and predicting Belgium will open. I'm here for Sax rising on iTunes again though!

good draw for Malta, 22th




and unlucky number 13 for Dami :(

The UK's placement sucks just a little :/

Sweden was #10 last year and won
Austria was #11 when they won in 2014

Australia has a chance

I'm really staying loyal to Ira Losco, and nothing can change my vote to Dami :hee:



she's my queen

I honestly don't think placements have too much of an effect on the outcome. People have won in all sorts of positions. I was a little gutted we were second to last because I do agree that by the end people already have their favourites and tend not to care, but Dima Bilan won performing second to last in 2008 (not implying the UK will win bye, I don't think we will).

The song and performance is fundamentally what influences the result.

i agree, if people like a song they will be voting for it, no matter what draw they are in :)

The only issue in this day of age in Eurovision is that if your one of the first to perform then your practically ****ed, but that's because there are so many acts to get through.

Italy sang last with Il Volo and we came third. So I Don't think is bad singing towards the end.

bye at Britain being on so late they will end up on match of the day

:joker:

:laugh2:

Nicky can you please vote for Dami tomorrow

:fc:

Guys, if some of you remember Alexander Rybak's Instagram post from about 1-2 weeks ago; he said he was excited that everyone has a chance to break his points record. Everyone has a chance at winning this year because of the new points format.

That's true. So good luck everyone :hee:

can you explain the new points format to me please?

I like her but i got to stay loyal to Ira Losco, who i've been following her entire eurovision journey :)

Thank you Braden :love:

S'alright!

I'm going to guess the top 5 to be:

1st) Russia/Ukraine
2nd) Russia/Ukraine
3rd) Australia
4th) Armenia/Sweden
5th) Armenia/Sweden

:joker:


UK's placement isn't great but it could have been a lot worse. ****ing Russia though, practically getting the best slot. They're not even that good!

I've been re-listening to some of the songs and really really like Croatia's.

I can't get Sax What's The Pressure out of my head today http://i.imgur.com/A1g0J84.gif