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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eurovision Song Contest fans all have same complaint about final
The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest grand final was criticised for its premature voting system this weekend. Unfolding in the Swiss city of Basel - thanks to last year's native champion Nemo who won the 68th contest with their song 'The Code' - BBC One aired its four-hour coverage on Saturday, May 17 with Graham Norton in the commentator's chair as usual. Before any of the 26 finalists had a chance to sing their nation's competing tune though, presenters Hazel Brugger, Sandra Studer, and Michelle Hunziker opened the public vote, which in the mind of many viewers represented a diminished fairness. Surely the latter performers had a disadvantage? Eurovision 2025's pre-performance voting was torn apart by fans on social media site X, with one user pointing out: "Voting is open! We haven't heard the songs, though?" "Why launch the voting before we've heard the songs?" asked another. Read more: When is Eurovision 2025 and who is singing for the UK? Eurovision's biggest moments in last round before grand final The most memorable Eurovision performances ever "So you can vote before you've even heard the songs? What happens if you vote then hear one you like even better?!" was somebody else's issue. "Voting being open throughout the show is nothing short of pathetic. #Eurovision Worried about how this will affect Albania too," read a fourth complaint. Norway: Kyle Alessandro – 'Lighter' Luxembourg: Laura Thorn – 'La Poupée Monte Le Son' Estonia: Tommy Cash – 'Espresso Macchiato' Israel: Yuval Raphael – 'New Day Will Rise' Lithuania: Katarsis – 'Tavo Akys' Spain: Melody – 'ESA DIVA' Ukraine: Ziferblat – 'Bird of Pray' United Kingdom: Remember Monday – 'What the Hell Just Happened?' Austria: JJ – 'Wasted Love' Iceland: VÆB – 'RÓA' Latvia: Tautumeitas – 'Bur Man Laimi' Netherlands: Claude – 'C'est La Vie' Finland: Erika Vikman – 'ICH KOMME' Italy: Lucio Corsi - 'Volevo Essere Un Duro' Poland: Justyna Steczkowska – 'GAJA' Germany: Abor & Tynna – 'Baller' Greece: Klavdia – 'Asteromáta' Armenia: PARG – 'SURVIVOR' Switzerland: Zoë Më – 'Voyage' Malta: Miriana Conte – 'SERVING' Portugal: NAPA – 'Deslocado' Denmark: Sissal – 'Hallucination' Sweden: KAJ – 'Bara Bada Bastu' France: Louane – 'maman' San Marino: Gabry Ponte – 'Tutta L'Italia' Albania: Shkodra Elektronike – 'Zjerm'
Leader Live
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
BBC viewers slam 'cringe' Eurovision Song Contest 2025
Broadcasting live from St Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, the show hit screens and airwaves via BBC iPlayer, BBC One, Radio 2, and BBC Sounds on Saturday (May 17). Presenters Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker, and Sandra Studer were at the helm for the night's festivities as 26 acts battled it out for the coveted trophy. However, the trio's pre-recorded opening segment failed to impress, leaving viewers less than thrilled. It isn't the first time something appears to have gone wrong at Eurovision either. Fans quickly voiced their opinions on X, formerly known as Twitter, with one viewer commenting: "why are the presenters always cringe? #Eurovision.", reports Wales Online. Another chimed in: "Awful cringe hosting but loving to randomness of the hosts costumes #Eurovision." A third viewer remarked: "cringe opening #Eurovision." While a fourth questioned: "Why are the intros always so awkward? #Eurovision #ESC2025." Recommended reading: Graham Norton, the Eurovision maestro, was back in his element as the BBC One commentator, delivering his insights from the commentary box for those tuning in from home. It was a busy evening for Graham, who made a stunning cameo in Doctor Who as a hologram as part of BBC's Super Saturday. After informing Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor that the world is going to end next week in a stunning cliffhanger, Graham was on Eurovision commentary duties for the station. Talk show legend Graham has been commentating on the Eurovision for the BBC since 2009 when he took over the role from Terry Wogan.
Sky News
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News
Eurovision 2025: Austria wins Eurovision, as UK avoids dreaded 'nul points'
Austria has won Eurovision 2025, with Austrian-Filipino singer-songwriter JJ taking the glass microphone. The singer, who originally trained as a countertenor represented the country with his operatic ballad Wasted Love. Making the most of his falsetto voice - in a way not dissimilar to last year's winner Nemo - it tells a story of unrequited love, with a techno breakdown for the last third of the song. The Eurovision grand final took place in the St Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland, with the winner from among the 26 performing nations decided by a mix of public voting and points from national juries. The four-hour-long show which was presented by stand-up comedian Hazel Brugger, TV presenter Michelle Hunziker and Eurovision veteran Sandra Studer. There were performances by previous Eurovision runners-up Croatia's Baby Lasagna and Finland's Kaarija, as well as last year's winner Nemo. The UK's act - country pop trio Remember Monday - who performed in colourful Bridgerton-style outfits - avoided the dreaded "nul points", scoring 88 for their song What The Hell Just Happened? However, for the second year running, the UK received no points in the public score. The UK has had five wins at Eurovision, but in recent years have struggled to rank, with the exception being Sam Ryder with Space Man in 2022, who came second. Last year, Olly Alexander placed 18th at Malmo, and Mae Muller was second to last the previous year in Liverpool.
South Wales Argus
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
BBC viewers slam 'cringe' Eurovision Song Contest 2025
Broadcasting live from St Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, the show hit screens and airwaves via BBC iPlayer, BBC One, Radio 2, and BBC Sounds on Saturday (May 17). Presenters Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker, and Sandra Studer were at the helm for the night's festivities as 26 acts battled it out for the coveted trophy. However, the trio's pre-recorded opening segment failed to impress, leaving viewers less than thrilled. It isn't the first time something appears to have gone wrong at Eurovision either. Fans quickly voiced their opinions on X, formerly known as Twitter, with one viewer commenting: "why are the presenters always cringe? #Eurovision.", reports Wales Online. Another chimed in: "Awful cringe hosting but loving to randomness of the hosts costumes #Eurovision." A third viewer remarked: "cringe opening #Eurovision." While a fourth questioned: "Why are the intros always so awkward? #Eurovision #ESC2025." Recommended reading: Graham Norton, the Eurovision maestro, was back in his element as the BBC One commentator, delivering his insights from the commentary box for those tuning in from home. It was a busy evening for Graham, who made a stunning cameo in Doctor Who as a hologram as part of BBC's Super Saturday. After informing Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor that the world is going to end next week in a stunning cliffhanger, Graham was on Eurovision commentary duties for the station.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eurovision fans all have same complaint about final
The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest grand final was criticised for its premature voting system this weekend. Unfolding in the Swiss city of Basel - thanks to last year's native champion Nemo who won the 68th contest with their song 'The Code' - BBC One aired its four-hour coverage on Saturday, May 17 with Graham Norton in the commentator's chair as usual. Before any of the 26 finalists had a chance to sing their nation's competing tune though, presenters Hazel Brugger, Sandra Studer, and Michelle Hunziker opened the public vote, which in the mind of many viewers represented a diminished fairness. Surely the latter performers had a disadvantage? Eurovision 2025's pre-performance voting was torn apart by fans on social media site X, with one user pointing out: "Voting is open! We haven't heard the songs, though?" "Why launch the voting before we've heard the songs?" asked another. Read more: When is Eurovision 2025 and who is singing for the UK? Eurovision's biggest moments in last round before grand final The most memorable Eurovision performances ever "So you can vote before you've even heard the songs? What happens if you vote then hear one you like even better?!" was somebody else's issue. "Voting being open throughout the show is nothing short of pathetic. #Eurovision Worried about how this will affect Albania too," read a fourth complaint. I'm sorry but voting shouldn't be open until all the songs are done #eurovision — Thomas 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇪🇺🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (@DeptfordWife1) May 17, 2025 Vote open before we've even heard the first song? I don't get it #Eurovision — Bianca's big coat (@biancasbigcoat) May 17, 2025 Voting open before songs really does reinforce the whole political / neighbour vote thing #Eurovision — Kate (@katybops) May 17, 2025 Vote whenever you want. I hate that. No tense 'Europe start voting now!' moment. #Eurovision #Eurovision2025 — Put The Telly On 🇬🇧 🎤 (@putthetellyon) May 17, 2025 Norway: Kyle Alessandro – 'Lighter' Luxembourg: Laura Thorn – 'La Poupée Monte Le Son' Estonia: Tommy Cash – 'Espresso Macchiato' Israel: Yuval Raphael – 'New Day Will Rise' Lithuania: Katarsis – 'Tavo Akys' Spain: Melody – 'ESA DIVA' Ukraine: Ziferblat – 'Bird of Pray' United Kingdom: Remember Monday – 'What the Hell Just Happened?' Austria: JJ – 'Wasted Love' Iceland: VÆB – 'RÓA' Latvia: Tautumeitas – 'Bur Man Laimi' Netherlands: Claude – 'C'est La Vie' Finland: Erika Vikman – 'ICH KOMME' Italy: Lucio Corsi - 'Volevo Essere Un Duro' Poland: Justyna Steczkowska – 'GAJA' Germany: Abor & Tynna – 'Baller' Greece: Klavdia – 'Asteromáta' Armenia: PARG – 'SURVIVOR' Switzerland: Zoë Më – 'Voyage' Malta: Miriana Conte – 'SERVING' Portugal: NAPA – 'Deslocado' Denmark: Sissal – 'Hallucination' Sweden: KAJ – 'Bara Bada Bastu' France: Louane – 'maman' San Marino: Gabry Ponte – 'Tutta L'Italia' Albania: Shkodra Elektronike – 'Zjerm'
