Boom! Flo Rida has left behind that bikini contest in the United States and is officially at Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam. He’ll join San Marino’s Senhit on stage during her performance of “Adrenalina.”
Speculation ramped up earlier this week during Senhit’s second rehearsal. She shouted to the press, “Do you want to see Flo Rida with me on stage?” and included his photograph on her gorgeous crown.
During rehearsals a stand-in performed in place of Mr Rida, who raps “kerosine, gasoline, stop, drop, roll” during the track. Flo’s absence was the source of constant speculation. We asked Senhit whether or not he was coming after her first rehearsal.
She did not want to confirm, nor deny, that he would join her on the big stage for the actual competition. She told me: “We will see. Probably Flo Rida will arrive, probably not. It’s a surprise, you will see, you have to be patient and we will see what happens.”
Flo Rida at Eurovision 2021 in Rotterdam
Speaking to Eurovision.tv, Senhit said:
“Actually when I invited him to join me on the Eurovision stage back in March, the decision was made there with joy. It was not easy to predict the traveling restrictions, but there we go… I’m very happy to have him with me to perform ADRENALINA, not only to Europe but to the whole world! We are ready!”
The “Good Feeling” hitmaker said:
“What’s up Netherlands, it’s your man Flo Rida!
I’m so excited to see you guys at the Eurovision Song Contest. I’ll be hitting the stage with the superstar talented Senhit to perform our new record Adrenalina.
It’s such a good feeling to be back in Europe after so long. I’m very grateful to be able to perform once again, and on the biggest stage in the world.”
Don’t know how anybody else feels, but isn’t it sad that San Marino seems to be relying on Flo Rida to come accompany Senhit on stage when she’s the star and main performer. I guess he’s there to rake in familiarity votes from the general audience. but I would think that people vote for a good banger track with Senhit over name.
personally don’t think he’s getting paid, he probably hasn’t preformed in over a year Eurovision has 200 million viewers, its a no brainer to perform on the worlds biggest music stage after a year of lockdowns
Is that her real face or a plastic mask ?
Am I the only one who didn’t care about Flo Rida being there? For me the star of the song is Senhit.
I really couldn’t care less about him and I am becoming so bored by this overhyping. As if she’s not confident enough so she needs to bring a once-famous rapper.
I like her a lot and the song, but I don’t think she needs him…
Flo Rida or not, Adrenalina is a great song and deserves to do well with or without a big name. Hopefully the staging is good (seems so from the second rehearsal!)
Now about the Flo Rida thing, San Marino just locked a top10 position (rightfully)
Let me make my predictions for the 1st semi real quick (after the acts)
1. Malta
2. Lithuania
3. Cyprus
4. Ukraine
5. Russia
6. Sweden
7. Azerbaijan
8. Australia
9. Belgium
10. Croatia
———————
11. Israel
12. Romania
13. Ireland
14. Norway
15. Slovenia
16. North Macedonia
You got 8 out of 10 right. Nice predicting. 🙂
The Power of Water was impressive. Wow well done, and I want to see the singer in future, she killed it.
I enjoyed more all the 15 others, It was more noise than anything.
Glad you saw her at her best. I waited like months for you to appreciate her, haha
Hahaha, the Swedish devil oh dear. 🙂 Yeah I vaguely I remember you liking Destiny before the song came out. But it was such a long time ago, of course
Wow, what an incredible set of 16 performances in SF1. It would have been perfect if it wasn’t for Ireland. (Cough, sorry.) Sad that only 10 can qualify.
Croatia stands out. Ireland was an epic fail.
Yeah, it’s sad. I know how much effort went into that for Ireland, but hands up, it was just “too much” for the song I think.
yeah, I didn’t enjoy the performance because Lesley’s voice was so bad. They overreached and it cost them.
omaga!!!
We can’t watch Eurovision on YouTube! Such a freedom fuc@%s ! I don’t wanna watch Eurovision with a rude comment from the speaker
I kinda feel bad for the stand in rapper they had for rehearsals. He was probably hoping he would have a chance to perform in front of millions of viewers. Good luck to Senhit though she seems like a really lovely person who loves eurovision.
I’m pretty sure he knew the deal from the beginning.
I think we’re all supposed to be impressed and excited. Meh!
Well I am surprised and excited
Off topic, but Franco Battiato died and I an disappointed wiwibloggs did not even write one single article about it
RIP 🙁 I agree, they should make sure not to miss paying respect to the ESC artists we’ve lost. Especially today, when we are all celebrating the first semis.
Similarly, Sanja Ilic (Serbia’s representative in 2018, it’s even a recent act) died few weeks ago from covid. I was writing comments here in hope that wiwi will pay respect in some way but unfortunately they didn’t.
NOOO I DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT SANJA ILIC
Oh, no!!! That is so sad! Covid-19 has taken away so many artists all over the world!!!
It seemed like they only wanted attention by saying that Flo Rida would be there.
San Marino now has a chance to place well.
The song also feels international and they have 10 famous songwriters
I think the country has a chance to place itself even better with the jury.
By the way, I just had a thunderstorm here and the Internet went down for a bit. That happened just one hour before Semi Final 1! A storm… like… this…
Don’t worry storms don’t last foreverrrr
Well i guess yall can stop talking about france or italy because san marino is about to win
lol
Cool! I do believe they should have rehearsed together at least once, don’t you think? I mean he is a star and is “just” rapping but sometimes you need to know where the cameras are and all that stuff. Even if it is just a brief cameo.
I think the same, but it’s likely he wasn’t able to make it to Rotterdam until today. Anyways, I’m so excited for Thursday’s show.
He’ll have the first dress rehearsal on Wednesday before the jury show at least
He made it! Fantastic. 🙂
Must be a double blow for Australia though. I feel sorry for Montaigne.
Go Senhit!
She’s working so super hard on this gig, I hope she getsa top 10 at least. She (they) deserves it.
1. Senhit looks absolutely stunning in this photo!
2. A good chunk of the comments hate anything to do with America or Americans, despite this websites owner being American. Lead with love.
3. Its great he actually made his apperance very exciting. Glad San Marino can do something this big, an to make a point I don’t think this will set a precedent.
i sure hope that we don’t hear that his appearance has been paid by someone other than the delegation…if the EBU was involved in brokering this…or the new American platform–that would be very very bad…especially for a song that had been falling in the odds and now sits at #7 in its semi with an outside chance that it might not have qualified
it will qualify with or with out flo rida
I genuinely think she doesn’t need him as she really is a star herself. But each to their own . As someone said below, Im more concerned if they do very well as it could set a precedent where countries that can afford it can literally bring big US stars to boost their chances.
I share the concern. I mean, Spain is capable to invite some Latin superstar without a doubt and fare as badly as they have lately.
One of my dream participants for Germany would be Alvaro Soler (who happens to be from Berlin) singing in Spanish.
I wouldn’t mind one or two more stars each year. Your whole worry seems to be based on the assumption that fame means automatic success. But that is simply not the case … just ask t.A.T.u., Blue, Bonnie Tyler, Engelbert Humperdinck, Cascada, Las Ketchup, Darude, Anouk, Patricia Kaas, Mouth & MacNeal, etc.
Actually, I don’t think there ever was someone who won because he already was famous. Maybe Katrina & the Waves, but even that was during the British/Irish heydays.
It would be very very bad for the future of competition if the way to do well would be to pay a random US celebrity to join the performance (what do you think Azerbaijan would do the next year?).
Adrenalina is a great song, Senhit is supersweet and I wish San Marino would do well this year, but I really despise this Flo Rida stunt.
why so much hate, it’s AMAZING to see a star. Once we start to have stars as a prerequisite to win then it’s a problem. Let’s applaud and support SM!!
Where do you see a hate? I said I love the song. But this is bad for the contest which is meant to be about European culture and about music – because let’s face it, musically Flo Rida doesn’t add anything to Adrenalina. He’s just a face to draw some votes.
First of all, you called singer “a celebrity”. He makes money through music. It’s not Kylie Jenner.
I hear what you are saying but I suspect the inclusion of a well known US performer in Eurovision this year is most likely to build the hype in America. I don’t think this is something that will occur in future Eurovision events. That’s my theory anyway 🙂
I don’t care who I offend but I think Americans should be kept as far as possible away from Eurovision. Full Stop!
So you don’t want American eurofans
Oh they can watch all they want but keep their mouths shut and their opinions to themselves.
So, I guess you hate this site then. William is American.
I’m not a fan of William and Wiwiblogs is not the only show in town. I’m more interested in the comments from people on the street at the bottom than the articles here which are usually quite vapid.
And why, exactly, shouldn’t Americans even be allowed to have their say?
You really didn’t yet get the downvotes you deserve.
If nobody cares about him why he have 20 million Spotify listeners per month?
I wonder how much the EBU paid for him to be there..:
OMG
as an american(y’all gonna hate on me, ik) i was excited for Flo Rida because San Marino is my favorite and because of his fame, san marino could get top 10!
Wow, I don’t care.
Well I care
He’s more famous than any ESC winner other than ABBA, Celine Dion and maaaaybe Julio Iglesias in spanish-speaking countries. Like it or not.
Well this cheap entertainer makes money and lives good What have you achieved in your life?
well if you live good why do you like to hate on other people
Wel how is San Marino going to get points if they don’t have a famous person
Discard Julio, his son is way more known and recognized in Latin America. People older than 45 barely remember him down here.
Is his career really over? This guy has 20 million listeners per month hater
Senhit looks like a Barbie in this photo.
Senhit looks gorgeous in this photo
If someone told me it was a plastic mannequin I’d believe it.
She is 100% natural
Maybe in your world!
completely random, but his song ‘whistle’ made up half of my childhood lol
Well now I’m more curious than ever to see where this is going!
YAS! I’m so glad! Cannot wait for the Thursday perfo!!
A Top 10 in the Grand Final now is for sure! She deserves all the best!
Go Senhit! Go San Marino!
It’s hard to believe a small broadcaster from a small country could manage to get an international star working for them. Now the question is, how will the odd checkers change after this announcement? San Marino will be reinforced for sure.
She did it. I often think of Senhit as an international woman . She like Amalita off Sex and the city
Have to laugh. The broadcaster the EBU always ignored and treated like a joke managed to get a well known Amercian Rapper involved just before they launch the franchise in the States.
Not they but the Sanmarinese delegation.
They’ve milked it so hard that the hype is gone honestly…
For me not I am still hyped
i actually feel kinda bad for her. the first question she always gets asked in interviews is whether flo rida will be there