[Headie]

Originally Posted by Black Dagger

That was so 2am this morning, keep up!!

Was just about to post this

Originally Posted by Black Dagger

And yeah, it definitely helps there isn't a 'Loreen' or 'Emmellie' this year, who had their victories sewn up and it was a case of 'oooh who will finish in the other places'

About 5/6 acts could genuinely take the victory tomorrow night, the only favourites I'd rule out now are Ukraine (early slot has just ****ED Maria in the arse, she can't do anything with it) and Armenia (got shown to be ridiculously overrated on Tuesday night, and 7th isn't an amazing draw)

Yeah, there was an article in the Metro saying it was basically between six acts (Netherlands, United Kingdom, Sweden, Austria, Greece and Ukraine) and everything they said was pretty much spot on IMO. Here it is:

http://metro.co.uk/2014/05/09/eurovi...ecade-4722712/

[Headie]

Oh and here's Molly's second press conference that she did today after her rehearsal:

Youtube video

[Loukas]

well attended

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Did you know that the UK gave ABBA 0 points in 1974

i mean wtf

Wow, really?

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Hayden

Oh and here's Molly's second press conference that she did today after her rehearsal:

Youtube video

upbeat?


its a dreadful dirge

jesus h christ

[Shaun]

fifth in the odds I can't see Netherlands (who're third in the odds) doing that well though...

[Headie]

Molly's jury performance is in 3 minutes:
http://escxtra.com/live/

Live stream (low quality audio - audio only)

[LaLaLand]

Can anyone explain what the jury performances are?

[Headie]

YES! SHE ****ING NAILED THAT PERFORMANCE.

So powerful and awesome, if she doesn't place in Top 5 with the juries alone then I'll be pissed.

[Novo]

Ł10 e/w on Ukraine at 14/1

They are bound to get some sympathy votes, those poor Russian girls got boo'd the other day, politics will pay a huge part in this one, plus its a pretty memorable stage performance so I'm not sure if the order will affect her that much

Stan James are doing 4 places 1/4 as well and I really can't see it doing any worse then 4th

[Headie]

Originally Posted by Jonnii

Can anyone explain what the jury performances are?

Basically on the night before the live final, there is a jury performance, and there is five 'music' experts for each country that make up that countries jury. They are responsible for 505 of that countries final vote, the rest is televoting.

I think Loukas posted a video explaining it.

[Headie]

Originally Posted by Novo

Ł10 e/w on Ukraine at 14/1

They are bound to get some sympathy votes, those poor Russian girls got boo'd the other day, politics will pay a huge part in this one, plus its a pretty memorable stage performance so I'm not sure if the order will affect her that much

Stan James are doing 4 places 1/4 as well and I really can't see it doing any worse then 4th

Ukraine are performing first, there's literally 0 chance of them winning. Top 5 is a possibility, but unlikely now.

[LaLaLand]

Originally Posted by Hayden

Basically on the night before the live final, there is a jury performance, and there is five 'music' experts for each country that make up that countries jury. They are responsible for 505 of that countries final vote, the rest is televoting.

I think Loukas posted a video explaining it.

Ah got it. Thanks Hayden!

[Headie]

Originally Posted by Jonnii

Ah got it. Thanks Hayden!

That wa suspposed to be 50% no 505

[Headie]

Wow, the people at the arena are going wild, especially the press:

@ESCtips_Gavster 9s

Just to let you know, @mollysd totally stole the show. 10/10 vocal. 10/10 staging. 10/10 for everything! #Eurovision #JoinUs

Daniel Gould ‏@sofabet 19s

UK: Molly starts strongly and brings her A-game to the jury final. Clear vocals and a very powerful middle eight.

Minipop Icons ‏@MinipopIcons 52s

That is the best performance the UK has had since Katrina and the Waves. The bit where the lanterns rise up is a goosebumps moment.

Rob Furber ‏@ferrisdayoff 1m

All UK fans on edge of seats… & Molly delivers. Compared to recent years for UK a total triumph #Eurovision #JoinUs

Keith Mills ‏@KeithM 1m

Fantastic show closer from the U.K.'s Molly. Bang on the money vocally & visually. 5th in the #eurovision betting. Prediction Top 5. Winner?

[Loukas]

Originally Posted by Hayden

YES! SHE ****ING NAILED THAT PERFORMANCE.

So powerful and awesome, if she doesn't place in Top 5 with the juries alone then I'll be pissed.

i lost connection during the last verse
now i cant wait to see it tomorrow!!!

[Benjamin]

Imagine if we won

[Crimson Dynamo]

lol

she has NO chance

[Jay.]

where are you guys watching it? because I clicked on that link and it was some guys talking about it

[Benjamin]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

lol

she has NO chance

Stranger things have happened in Eurovision. And usually it is those who are 3rd/4th/5th in the odds who go on to win.

[LaLaLand]

Is 2014 the year Europe pity us and vote? :P

[Black Dagger]

I don't think it'd be a 'pity vote' we've sent something 'credible' and 'contemporary' and the team need to be rewarded for it. Excited for tomorrow, just hope my 2 months of optimism isn't going to leave me deflated.

[Headie]

Some pics of Molly in the jury performance:

http://oi61.tinypic.com/sq5qpc.jpg

http://oi57.tinypic.com/2qibsxz.jpg

http://oi60.tinypic.com/2w5sk10.jpg

The staging looks amazing <3

[Loukas]

Apart from the pyro curtain is there fireworks at the very end?

[Headie]

Molly's full jury performance (videoed by a close-up audience member)