Since the bookies first released Eurovision odds back in March, eight contestants have dominated the odds table almost continuously. They are Sweden’s Loreen, Italy’s Nina Zilli, Russia’s Buranovskiye Babushki, Serbia’s Zeljko Joksimovic, Britain’s Engelbert Humperdinck, Denmark’s Soluna Samay, Iceland’s Gréta Salóme & Jónsi and Spain’s Pastora Soler. Of these, Sweden and Serbia are performing the best in our poll “Who Will Win Eurovision 2012?” But if we eliminate all the countries at the bottom of the table—think Bosnia, Belgium and the like—who would you vote for? It’s time to choose your favourite from the favourites.
You can listen to the eight leading contenders below, and then vote in our poll. You can vote for as many contestants as you would like, but you can only vote one time. Be sure to check the box next to each contestant that you want to support. The poll closes on March 24, 2012 at 11:59pm Baku time.
Sweden: Loreen with “Euphoria”:
Italy: Nina Zilli with “L’Amore è Femmina” (Out of Love):
Russia: Buranovskiye Babushki with “Party for Everybody”:
Serbia: Zeljko Joksimovic with “Nije ljubav stvar” (Love Is Not A Thing):
Britain: Engelbert Humperdinck with “Love Will Set You Free”:
Denmark: Soluna Samay with “Should’ve Known Better”:
Spain: Pastora Soler with “Quédate conmigo” (Stay with Me):
Iceland: Gréta Salóme & Jónsi with “Remember Me”:
BEST SONG: HUNGARY: SOUND OF OUR HEARTS! 12 points from UK
THE MOST OVERRATED SONG: SWEDEN: EUPHORIA 2 points from UK
generic, boring and the singer is ugly!
Best song: MANDINGA – ROMANIA
Cutes’t girl: ELENA – MANDINGA – ROMANIA
ROMANIA !!! 12 points from turkey
I think that its time for Europe to VOTE for da best.
In this case ALBANIA has the greatest asset that Europe could have for this Eurovision
I thought I could find Albania in this poll but I see there isn’t so I won’t give any vote. She’s my favorite of this year. It’s way too good for Eurovision.
MY FAVORITE MUSIC IS MANDINGA – ZALEILAH ( ROMANIA ) !!!
I VOTE ROMANIA !
12 POINT FOR ROMANIA !
GO ROMANIA – GO MANDINGA !
THIS IS THE WINNER SONG FROM THIS YEAR 2012 !
VIVA RUMANIA !
EXITO !
Anyway, Remember me has great lyrics, the best I’ve seen so far – it’s not just what they say, but how they say it. I mean other songs have good lyrics too, but this one is a bit deeper, without making you sleep. The italian has a good rhythm and Serbia’s song is fine, but not for this kind of contest I think.
I wonder what’s so special about Euphoria. Ok, the lyrics are good, and the live appearance is tolerable – it has no meaning and it’s too dark for me – but it’s not the best song. I think Cyprus can in fact face up to Sweden and so can Greece. I’m not saying they’ll win, but I’m surprised with Euphoria’s fans.
pff….where is Turkey’s song?Come’n,Turkey the best i think…Loves from Canada.
Wiwi you should change that because now Romania is a favorite ,too 🙂
Spain’s ballad is impressive.
Can’t stop listening to Euphoria. Very special song and the perfomance is beautiful. My 12 points go to la Suéde 😉
I wish Russia wins but I think Sweden will be the winner. Great song.
Loreen Euphoria Sweden – best song! 🙂 Looking forward to come to Stockholm in may 2013.
POINTS
12 poonys to ROMANIA
Sweden 12 points.
NO! SWEDEN 12 points. ROMANIA 10 points.
ROMANIA 12 POINTS
SWEDEN 10 POINTS
ROMANIA 12 POINTS!! MANDINGA SONG IS THE BEST!!!!
WHAT? Turkey “love me back” should win 😛
12 points to Sweden from Ukraine 😉
1. Sweden
2. Cyprus
3. Ukraine
Agree. My number 1 favorite is Sweden.
Simply the best! Loreen – Euphoria. SWEDEN
S W E D E N – L O R E E N !
I still get goosebumps when I listen to “Euphoria” and I have listened to it 1000 times!
Hehe.. yeah maybe.. but Sweden will win that fight 🙂
It will be a fight between Sweden and Cyprus. I love them both! Go Snow White and Loreen 🙂
I miss Cyprus among the alternatives!But if I have to make a choose of the alternatives I have to say SWEDEN. Prepare yourself for Eurovision in Stockholm next year… 😉
CYPRUS FOR THE WIN, COME ON!
1. Sweden. 2. Cyprus 3. Spain. 4. Romania. 5. Russia
Loreen is a great artist and Euphoria is an amazing song! 12 points to Sweden 🙂
Stockholm Sweden May 2013
I LOVE LOREEN!
Sweden – Loreen 🙂
SWEDEN WILL WIN! 😉
ROMANIA is No 1 !
Dear me, these are the favourites to win??? Of these the UK has the best song closely followed by Denmark and Serbia. The rest are either boring or dreadful.
The best song is SPAIN
SPAIN is so greaat..i love SPAIN song..what voice !!! 12 points
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHA
Some people dont get it Romania cant win with that boring song get it through ur head tell ur romanian friends the same or whatever they are to you i dont care…end of story!
SWEDEN FTW GO EUPHORIA GO LOREEN…STOCKHOLM 2013 😉
SPAIN is the winner 2012
@Sulejman – Then youre really fucking frustrated. So fucking frustrated, wont even pay attention to your comments from now on. ROMANIA FOR THE WIN, FTW.
its still cheating that’s all i have to say to you!
in my oppinion sweden is not the favourite…there are 5 o 6 songs better than this song…
SPAIN SERBIA and others are at the top better …
@Sulejman – I dont know who you are and where youre from but stop saying shit about Mandinga/Romania! Posting a link on facebook is NOT cheating its called fucking SHARING. Sorry for my swearing but I saw youre saying these things on almost EVERY article or comment about Romania. The real winner will be VOTED by people from all over Europe on 22nd and 26th of May, and maybe people that voted here wont even vote on tv, which means absolutely NOTHING. There are so many people that will just vote that night, after hearing and seeing the performances LIVE,… Read more »
Listen the song QUEDATE CONMIGO…its so great..its the best in quality and voice..12 points
burhang the only reason why they are second is becuse they spread it on facebook somehwere i dont know its kinda cheating not winning so no they are not second!
Romania is not one of the favorite this year???? How could that be possible, they are on the second place after Loreen with Euphoria! Why they are not here?
My favorites from this list are Serbia and Denmark!