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Wales Online
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Eurovision 2025 hosts Rylan Clark and Scott Mills forced to address major complaints
Eurovision 2025 hosts Rylan Clark and Scott Mills forced to address major complaints The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest began on Tuesday evening (May 14) with the first semi-final taking place in Basel, Switzerland Eurovision: Rylan explains why UK viewers can't vote The Eurovision semi-final was bombarded with a deluge of complaints from irate viewers grappling with their inability to vote. The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest kicked off on Tuesday evening (May 14) with the first semi-final sparkling amidst the grandeur of Basel, Switzerland. Eighteen nations out of the 37 hopefuls showcased their talent in the inaugural show, including Sweden's act, KAJ, who are topping the odds charts at the bookies. With Rylan Clark and Scott Mills at the helm providing engaging commentary, the duo were compelled to clarify the voting restrictions for UK viewers. Rylan announced: "So as we told you earlier, you can't vote tonight but you will get a chance on Thursday." Scott Mills and Rylan Clark addressed complaints Scott Mills on tough chat with husband and decision on having children READ MORE: Scott Mills makes daring promise to UK Eurovision Act READ MORE: He also remarked: "Stop messaging us and moaning!" Scott chimed in with: "Also, some people are going 'well, that's not' fair, no, no for other countries, they will vote in one and not in the other." Article continues below Nonetheless, the clarifications did little to alleviate the puzzlement of spectators who took to social media to voice their concerns over the voting system, reports the Express. A disgruntled viewer commented: "Why does the Rest of the World #Eurovision vote open 24 hours BEFORE the show, before anyone's even seen the performances? Yeah, I get time zones exist, but if you're not watching live, should you really be voting? Feels like BS." The hosts explained the voting system (Image: (Image: BBC) ) Another sarcastically noted: "Will have to fiddle the international calls to vote today, as the @BBC are blocking UK from voting in Eurovision." One viewer quipped: "UK viewers cannot vote tonight. B****y Starmer again!" However, the sound quality also drew criticism, with some viewers pointing out that the music was drowning out the vocals. A viewer posted: "What's wrong with @bbceurovision @Eurovision this year all the music I way louder than the vocals so it's hard to hear anything what any of the countries are singing. I hope it won't be like this on the final on Saturday #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #Eurovisión #Eurovisión2025." Article continues below Another viewer added: "Why is the sound on the BBC so low for #Eurovision? It's like they've forgot to mute Scott and Rylan's microphones during the performances." The Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Finals airs Thursday 15 May on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
Irish Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Eurovision hosts Rylan Clark and Scott Mills forced to address complaints
The Eurovision semi-final was inundated with gripes from viewers irate over their inability to vote. The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, which kicked off on Tuesday evening (May 14) with its first semi-final in Basel, Switzerland, saw eighteen nations out of thirty-seven contenders perform, with Swedish act KAJ leading the betting odds. Rylan Clark and Scott Mills served up the commentary, only to clarify later that UK viewers couldn't cast votes, prompting Rylan to announce: "So as we told you earlier, you can't vote tonight but you will get a chance on Thursday." In response to persistent grumbles from the audience, Rylan asserted: "Stop messaging us and moaning!" Scott chimed in with his own take, stating: "Also, some people are going 'well, that's not fair', no, no for other countries, they will vote in one and not in the other." Nevertheless, the bafflement spilled onto X as audiences aired their vexations about the voting procedures. A disgruntled viewer pointed out: "Why does the Rest of the World #Eurovision vote open 24 hours BEFORE the show, before anyone's even seen the performances? Yeah, I get time zones exist, but if you're not watching live, should you really be voting? Feels like BS," reports the Express. Another viewer joked about bypassing restrictions by saying: "Will have to fiddle the international calls to vote today, as the @BBC are blocking UK from voting in Eurovision." Another viewer quipped: "UK viewers cannot vote tonight. B****y Starmer again!" However, this wasn't the only gripe from viewers on Tuesday night, as some also pointed out a sound discrepancy. One viewer noted: "What's wrong with @bbceurovision @Eurovision this year all the music I way louder than the vocals so it's hard to hear anything what any of the countries are singing. I hope it won't be like this on the final on Saturday #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #Eurovisión #Eurovisión2025." "Why is the sound on the BBC so low for #Eurovision? It's like they've forgot to mute Scott and Rylan's microphones during the performances," another echoed. The Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Finals airs Thursday 15 May on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
Wales Online
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Eurovision fans in tears as Celine Dion makes rare public appearance amid health battle
Eurovision fans in tears as Celine Dion makes rare public appearance amid health battle Eurovision legend Celine Dion sent fans wild as she made a rare public appearance. Eurovision viewers were moved as Celine Dion made a rare public statement amidst her recent health battle. The Canadian singer, 57, famously clinched the contest for Switzerland in 1988 with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi, sparking a career that's seen her become one of the best-selling artists of all time. She's been away from the spotlight for several years as she grapples with the debilitating condition known as "stiff person syndrome", but she returned to the stage last summer to perform at the Paris Olympics. The icon staged an emotional comeback with Edith Piaf's classic Hymne A L'Amour whilst in the Eiffel Tower, reports the Express. During tonight's (May 13) first Eurovision 2025 semi-final, Celine surprised fans when she appeared on the show in a pre-recorded video message, where she confessed that Switzerland has "always held a special place in my heart". As the video began to play, the star was met with a loud cheer from the audience as she started off by saying: "I'd love nothing more than to be with you." Celine Dione made a rare public statement amid her recent health struggle (Image: (Image: BBC) ) Article continues below She went on: "Switzerland will always hold a special place in my heart. It's the country that believed in me and gave me the chance to be part of something so extraordinary." The star continues to say that winning Eurovision was "a lifechanging moment" and that seeing the contest return to Switzerland is "beautiful and emotional". Viewers quickly took to social media to express their reactions to the emotional moment. One viewer posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: "QUEEN CELINE IM CRYING #Eurovision." (sic) Another commented: "She said "Bisou", I love you Céline #Eurovision #Eurovision2025." (sic) A third remarked: "OMG that's so beautiful right now." (sic) Celine Dion gave a recorded message during the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 (Image: SEBASTIEN BOZON, AFP via Getty Images ) An emotional fan stated: "That's beautiful, stop it right now. Definitely stuff for the final." Another shared: ""he way i love celine dion, i thank my parents who forced me to listen to her since i was like 4, what a queen, i miss her #Eurovision. " (sic) Yet another fan expressed: "This tribute to Celine Dion's #Eurovision win in 1988 is emotional and beautiful. Well done #ESC2025 #Eurovisión2025. Proper respect to a legend." (sic) Article continues below Meanwhile one added: "That was beautiful. Celine Dion's song is actually one of my favourite Eurovision songs. #Eurovisión #Eurovisión2025. " (sic) The first Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final aired tonight at 8pm and the second will air on Thursday at the same time on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final 2025 will be broadcast from 8pm to 12am this Saturday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Irish Daily Mirror
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Eurovision fans in tears over Celine Dion's poignant message amid health battle
Eurovision fans were moved to tears as Celine Dion shared heartfelt words amidst her ongoing health battles. The Canadian songstress, 57, who clinched Eurovision victory for Switzerland back in 1988 with 'Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi', has become one of the world's best-selling artists since her win. Battling a severe condition known as "stiff person syndrome", Dion has been away from the spotlight for some time but made a poignant return last summer at the Paris Olympics with a performance of Edith Piaf's 'Hymne A L'Amour' at the Eiffel Tower. During tonight's (May 13) first Eurovision 2025 semi-final, viewers were stunned when Celine appeared in a pre-recorded video message, expressing her enduring affection for Switzerland, reports the Express. As her message began, the audience erupted in cheers upon hearing her say: "I'd love nothing more than to be with you." She went on to express: "Switzerland will always hold a special place in my heart. It's the country that believed in me and gave me the chance to be part of something so extraordinary." Celine also reflected on her Eurovision triumph as "a lifechanging moment" and described the contest's return to Switzerland as "beautiful and emotional". Viewers were quick to take to social media, previously known as Twitter, to express their reactions to the emotional moment. One viewer posted: "QUEEN CELINE IM CRYING #Eurovision." (sic) Another shared: "She said "Bisou", I love you Céline #Eurovision #Eurovision2025." A third commented: "OMG that's so beautiful right now." (sic) An emotional fan remarked: "That's beautiful, stop it right now. Definitely stuff for the final." Another penned: "The way i love celine dion, i thank my parents who forced me to listen to her since i was like 4, what a queen, i miss her #Eurovision. " (sic) One fan expressed: "This tribute to Celine Dion's #Eurovision win in 1988 is emotional and beautiful. Well done #ESC2025 #Eurovisión2025. Proper respect to a legend." (sic) Meanwhile, another added: "That was beautiful. Celine Dion's song is actually one of my favourite Eurovision songs. #Eurovisión #Eurovisión2025. " (sic) The first Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final aired tonight at 8pm and the second will air on Thursday at the same time on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final 2025 will be broadcast from 8pm to 12am this Saturday on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
