The Eurovision 2025 finalists ranked — from hypnotic to atrocious
Welcome back to Eurovision world, where taste goes out of the window and nationality identity changes by the hour. This year the Swedish entrants are Finnish and the Irish are Norwegian, while the Dutch song has a French title, the Finnish one has a German title and two non-Italian songs pay tribute to Italy. Don't try to make sense of it all — just strap in and enjoy the ride. Twenty-six countries have qualified for the final on Saturday, but which songs are inspired and which are insipid? I have ranked them all, from worst to best. Do you agree? Who would you give nul points to? Let us know in the comments below.
Deslocado by NapaTotally forgettable and barely in tune, this lot
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