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The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eurovision fans shocked by Malta's raunchy act with spread legs saying ‘Ofcom complaints incoming'
MALTA'S Eurovision entry is no stranger to making headlines and its raunchy debut in Switzerland raised plenty of eyebrows. Singer 5 Miriana Conte is representing Malta at this year's Eurovision Credit: Getty 5 She delivered a sexy performance during Thursday's semi-final Credit: Getty 5 Miriana's song and performance have received a lot of attention Credit: EPA 5 Miriana's stage featured her walking out with two open legs behind her on the screen Credit: EBU Miriana has already made Now, Miriana has managed to drop even more jaws during her St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel , Switzerland. The 24-year-old appeared on stage by emerging from a giant set of red lips which were propped up strategically in front a giant screen that showed a pair open legs. As she sang, Miriana tore off her yellow, tulle dress to reveal a red, leopard print, corseted jumpsuit with a black mesh top and feathered sleeves. eurovision The look was completed with a bedazzled silver thong on the outside of the jumpsuit. The songstress and her scantily-dressed back-up dancers heated up the Eurovision stage with sensual moves and even opening their legs while Miriana straddled them. One feature of her performance included the singer bouncing on a giant exercise ball, as she appeared to be having the time of her life while on stage. Malta's performance lit up social media with people rushing to X, formerly Twitter, to share their thoughts. Most read in TV "Oh she was definitely serving," wrote one person. "MIRINA CONTE JUST SERVED US A MASTERCLASS IN STAGE PRESENCE AND STYLE! OMG QUEEN BEHAVIOUR," added another. BBC in Eurovision chaos over Malta's entry with X-rated lyrics that 'can never be played' "Ofcom complaints incoming," posted a third posted. The raunchy performance did not seem to hinder Miriana's success as she sailed through to the final and will be one of 26 singers competing at Saturday's final. Thanks to her amazing showing in the semi-final, Malta, has now raced to the be one of the favourites to raise the Eurovision trophy this year. Until Thursday, Sweden had been the ongoing favourites with the song Bara Bada Bastu by KAJ, and still remain at the top of bookies' picks. 5 Miriana started the performance in a yellow dress Credit: Getty
Irish Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Eurovision fans all say same thing about UK group Remember Monday
Eurovision enthusiasts were unanimous in their high praise for Remember Monday's rendition at the second semi-final on Thursday (15 May). The UK's hopefuls dazzled audiences with their number What The Hell Just Happened?, which they'll also perform at Saturday's much-awaited Grand Final. The band, comprising Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull, and Charlotte Steele, received an outpouring of adulation from viewers, who rushed online to post their delighted responses. Several Eurovision buffs likened the trio to Disney princesses, captivating many with their pastel-hued garb, reports the Express. One viewer enthused on X: "I'm not a fan of the UK song this year but I like the staging and their outfits, they look like Disney princesses #Eurovision." Another quipped: "Belle, aurora and cinderella gone wild #eurovision," while yet another commented: "Disney Princesses from the UK on stage now! Love it! #Eurovision." A host of Eurovision fans lauded Remember Monday on social media after the semi-final, hailing the performance as "really good". An enthusiast tweeted: "That was really good! ! ! Come on girls! ! @remembermonday_#Eurovision," while another articulated: "What the hell happened? A really good song that's what happened #SBSEurovision #Eurovision." One more penned: "The girls did good! #Eurovision." And a further admirer exclaimed: "Yasss Remember Monday you SLAYED that stage. #Eurovision." Remember Monday will be representing the UK at the Eurovision Grand Final on 17 May, marking them as the first girl band to do so since 1999. The second semi-final of Eurovision 2025 will determine the final 10 qualifiers for the Grand Final. On Thursday (15 May), 16 acts took to the stage at St. Jakobshalle in Basel, competing for a much sought-after spot in Saturday's event. Hazel Brugger and Sandra Studer returned as hosts for the semi-final, which showcased performances from countries including Australia, Ireland, Latvia, Austria, Greece, and Malta. The Eurovision 2025 Grand Final will air on BBC One on Saturday, 17 May at 8pm.
