Eurovision may have entered its low season, but there is still time for some high drama. Hold on to your tea, because Salvador Sobral is about to spill some of his.

For his first appearance on Spanish TV, the Eurovision 2017 winner appeared on Spain’s most watched late-night TV show “El Hormiguero“. As ever, Salvador discussed Eurovision openly and without any filters. From Netta’s victory this year to his memories of his time in Kyiv, he shared his true thoughts and feelings rather than the words from a PR machine.

“Music in Eurovision is just a small detail of the show”

And that’s how you land in a different country!

In May he shared his feeling that nothing had changed about the contest following his momentous win. Last week he was asked about his thoughts once more and said music is not the centrepiece of the song contest.

“[Eurovision] is an entertainment show, an audiovisual one rather than a musical one. Music is not really important there. It’s a small detail of the show.”

He echoed his earlier sentiments about Netta’s winning song “Toy”.

“Indifference. It doesn’t move you. Songs that go by and don’t say anything. Don’t think I will buy her CD.”

When talking about his experience at Eurovision, he told the audience how fame affected him and his surprise over the security infrastructure.

“[Hours after winning Eurovision] your body is asleep — it doesn’t understand anything. I remember having four bodyguards following me all the time. One of them remained at our hotel room door and when I woke up, he was still there. I don’t know what they were thinking, that terrorists would kill the Eurovision winner? They don’t even know who they are, but well, now with Israel, you never know…”

[Arriving in Lisbon] was rough. Wasn’t easy. Was too much. I left Lisbon with only 50 people attending my concerts and when I came back millions were waiting for me. It was all of the sudden.  

But Salvador also recognised the many positive ways Eurovision has impacted him.

Sobral on the ‘Late Motiv Night Show’

‘El Hormiguero’ wasn’t the only late night talk show he attended. He also boosted his visibility on Spain’s beloved — and humourous — Buenafuente’s show.

From his stay in Andalucía to Spain’s recent change of government to his feelings about Airbnb and Uber, Sobral has plenty of words.

“I find Airbnb and Uber horrible — and the  —censored – mother that gave birth to them. Throwing people out of their typical neighbourhood and putting ‘guiris’ (a pejorative for tourists) there instead. It’s serious.”

Salvador says he is filled with happiness and gratitude following his successful heart transplant. As he explains: “I feel like a 1 year old, instead of 28”.

Sobral’s Spain Tour

Salvador Sobral is about to start his “Excuse Me Tour” around Spain, joined by his rock-electronic band Alexander Search. From north to south, west to east, the whole nation will be covered.

Check below if he’s coming to a town near you.

More venues to be announced soon

What do you think about Salvador Sobral’s thoughts on Eurovision? How much do you agree or disagree with him? Tell us in the comment section below!

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Amy
Amy
5 years ago

Instead of making headlines of Gossip and bad transcripts of what he said or didn’t say, it was better that Wiwiblogs would write about the reviews of his concerts. Here it is one review of his first concert in Spain Málaga: “The concert given by Salvador Sobral at the Cervantes Theater was a musical milestone, of those who create a trend and of those that will never be forget. See Salvador on stage, so small and so great at the same time, with that personality so pronounced that makes him different, without being conceited or overwhelming, with that sensitivity and… Read more »

Amy
Amy
5 years ago

The transcript Wiwiblogs made of the interview is not correct. The presenter asked if he liked the song that won this year and he replied that the song was “indifferent” to him, “didn’t bring any emotion”; then the presenter asked if he would buy the CD ; and then he said, “no I don’t think so…unless…” and the presenter interrupt and asked another thing . The way they transcript it’ s wrong, seems that was Salvador that brought the theme of the CD what is totally incorrect. Again, they are distorting what Salvador said in order to make it seem… Read more »

Amy
Amy
5 years ago

In fact, he said that Eurovision had brought him many good things and that he is grateful. So don’t put things on his mouth that he didn’t say.

Sendy
Sendy
5 years ago

I can understand the case here. He’s pretty much right here. To prove or disprove that, we will see what happened one year later, in Eurovision 2019.

Maldric
Maldric
5 years ago

terrible comment full of hate
he had a smashing victory because the large majority loved “amar pelos dois”…

Ay Jo
Ay Jo
5 years ago

I love Salvador. He is an honest person and great musician. Salvador has a right to speak his mind.

srulik
srulik
5 years ago
Reply to  Ay Jo

yes he does, but he also should keep in mind the it is eurovision that brought him to center stage.

Amy
Amy
5 years ago
Reply to  srulik

Yes, and in the interview he said that he is very grateful and that Eurovision brought him many positive things; also that he would compete again if he could go back. That fact is not incompatible with the opinion that in the actual show of Eurovision music is just a little detail. And I think he is right, the most important thing is staging , and that is ok, what’s the problem? Perhaps there is room for another format, with more space for music and live musicians .

jdplatt
jdplatt
5 years ago

I’ll be honest…I loved that Portugal won ESC 2017. I was rooting for Belgium, then the Netherlands, at one point Estonia, Bulgaria, and heck, the UK at one point even. But then I learned about Salvador and Portugal’s entry, and I knew it was special. When he won, I was excited. I was excited to see a country win for the first time. But then, Salvador started opening his mouth. I was excited for ESC 2018 in Lisbon and I thought it was a great show. But, unfortunately, Salvador’s comments left a dark shadow over the show. Did I want… Read more »

Africavision
Africavision
5 years ago
Reply to  jdplatt

AMEN!!!

Shanfa Chai
Shanfa Chai
5 years ago

Disagree with his opinions all you like, but saying that he won Eurovision simply because of his health condition is a baseless claim.

Most of the audiences knew nothing about his health condition, so cut your bullcrap and STFU.

Heli
Heli
5 years ago

Sorry guys he is just a Diva as the number of the comments demonstrate. You can say what you want but I dare you to show me any winning artist that have a fuller calendar right now.

HallsiKallsi
HallsiKallsi
5 years ago
Reply to  Heli

All the Eurovision winners have a full schedule, look at Netta, Celine Dion, Lordi, Mans etc.

The only winner that might not have a busy schedule is Conchita, otherwise the winners are always busy, wether it’s working on projects or touring…

So my answer to your dare is everyone

Heli
Heli
5 years ago
Reply to  HallsiKallsi

Måns is busy?… doing what? Hosting tv shows? Netta is touring gay parades. You cannot compare Celine Dion, as her fame did not come from winning Eurovision. And Lordi?… God knows…

bsk
bsk
5 years ago

He surely has the maturity of a one year´s old… that´s for sure…

James
James
5 years ago
Reply to  bsk

Babies that age are actually on a clean slate.

🙂

Victor Helenius
Victor Helenius
5 years ago

It might not have moved Sobral – which is totally fair…
But “TOY” did make me feel something… JOY, which to me is every bit a valid emotion, like the emotions i felt when watching Sobral and Jamala…

I Think Europe needed som fun, light and joy, in these depressing times we are experiencing…

I do however Think, it would be a good idea PR wise, to not say anything if you dont have anything Nice to say… you Can clearly tell that the support behind Sobral is declining, which is sad to see since he is an Amazing artist…

isabel
isabel
5 years ago

Declining?! He is selling out the biggest theatres in Spain and has already scheduled a busy tour in Germany and Switzerland, for 2019.
He is one of the best artists that ever took part in Eurovision and he is here to stay. He doesn’t need the approval of Eurovision fans to have a brilliant career ahead (it’s quite the opposite actually… the most he distances himself from the immature Eurovision fanbase, the more respect he gets from his public).

Amy
Amy
5 years ago
Reply to  isabel

and Poland …

Miki
Miki
5 years ago

Sobral comment reminds me of the recent victory in football world cup, when Germany won over Sweden. They just have to rub it in their faces. Stay classy when you win or lose.

Tuxbert
Tuxbert
5 years ago
Reply to  Miki

South Korea was glorious.

Denis
Denis
5 years ago
Reply to  Miki

So if Salvador is Germany does that mean Netta is Sweden?

NettavsSalvador
NettavsSalvador
5 years ago

NOOOO whyyy? As much as I love Salvador he is just so out of line here. I wasn’t really A fan of Netta that much either But I have grown to love her. Although he is allowed to say he is opinion, someone once Told me: “ If you Don’t have anything Nice to say, just say nothing at all.” Which is a lesson Salvador CLEARLY didn’t get!

Amy
Amy
5 years ago

The problem is that they are always asking him the same questions and he does not know how to lie. But this time he was more polite, he said that the song was indifferent to him, so what’s the problem? We live in a world 🙂 of fake people , fake speech, fake smiles, yes…There are few honest people so when we saw one, we think that he is crazy…

Amy
Amy
5 years ago

Also, I just saw . The transcript they made of the interview is not correct. The presenter asked if he liked the song that won and he replied that It was indifferent to him, didn’t bring any emotion; then the presenter asked if he would buy the CD ; and then he said, no I don’t think so . The way they transcript it , it seems that was Salvador that brought the theme of the CD what is incorrect.

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
5 years ago

TRASH personality. The most undeserving winner of all time!

Maldric
Maldric
5 years ago

758points…

Josh
Josh
5 years ago

That’s one salty Salvador.

Curve
Curve
5 years ago
Reply to  Josh

Kinda ironic given the fact that salt is an enhancer to fast foods 😛

Vladimir P.
Vladimir P.
5 years ago

Honestly, I don’t like “Toy” either (I prefer Israeli songs from 2015 and 2017) and I was hoping Austria, Czech Republic or Estonia would win, but I understand why Netta appealed to many. Sobral should be more respectful to Netta, understand not all of us have the same taste and that his personal taste and style is not necessarily more sophisticated than someone else’s just because he sees it that way. More respect, please.

Amy
Amy
5 years ago
Reply to  Vladimir P.

He never said anything about Netta. He just said that he the song is indifferent to him. What is the big problem????

Curve
Curve
5 years ago

Sobral should make his own European song contest called Salvadorvision. Songs that are fast food music will automatically have nul points while songs with the most feelings will win.

Amy
Amy
5 years ago
Reply to  Curve

Well, I think you have a point. Perhaps it’s time for EBU to have two types of Eurovision show, one for the staging and big show as it is now (don’t have nothing against it but it’s getting so bad reviews from music critics, people in general have a terrible opino of the music that is presented in Eurovision) and another show for musicians, with live musicians, good songs and interpreters.

marcus (Day One)
marcus (Day One)
5 years ago

I love how lots of people say you should speak your mind and be yourself.
I’m guessing they mean censor yourself and make everything you say family friendly.

He speaks his mind.

I guess after facing death like he has you try and leave nothing unsaid and live life to the fullest.

I personally think Toy is just an awful song and Cyprus was the stronger winner. I also loved his song.

People are allowed to not like something and why ask someone’s opinion but it has to be nice?

Popdefender
Popdefender
5 years ago

Yes your opinion should be expressed in a nice way. Example- Nice way. I really didn’t like that song. It’s loud and noisy and had no real meaning beyond fun. Arrogant way: That song really sucks and all songs like it are just trash and pointless and the people singing them are not true artists. One way respects other people and their opinions, the other reveals arrogance and the belief other people and what they think and feel doesn’t matter. You can totally choose to live your life not caring what other people think or feel. Acting like your opinion… Read more »

Amy
Amy
5 years ago
Reply to  Popdefender

he never said anything about the artist or Netta or whatever. he said that the song was indifferent to him. listen to the interview.

HallsiKallsi
HallsiKallsi
5 years ago

A lot of people don’t like “Toy”, and that’s fine, it’s when a person trashes not only the song, but also the artist, the fans and even the contest where it’s going out of line, Salvador’s a prick, speaking your mind is fine, but don’t be a jerk about it

Amy
Amy
5 years ago
Reply to  HallsiKallsi

He only said that the song was indifferent to him. Listen to the interview.

Heli
Heli
5 years ago
Reply to  HallsiKallsi

You are being a jerk with your comments. He didn’t trash anything or anyone. Not once did he attacked Netta personally.

Popdefender
Popdefender
5 years ago

i don’t mind that he personally doesn’t like some music. There are many Eurovision songs I don’t like, But when he acts like his opinion is fact and not just an opinion it reveals his true arrogance and it makes you wonder if his niceness is just an act.

marcus (Day One)
marcus (Day One)
5 years ago
Reply to  Popdefender

You have to remember the language barrier and the saying ‘lost in translation’ applies here.

srulik
srulik
5 years ago

what exactly got lost? his dislike for TOY or for the ESC all together?

Amy
Amy
5 years ago
Reply to  srulik

When the presenter asked if he liked the sing that won this year he just said that it was indifferent.

Amy
Amy
5 years ago
Reply to  Popdefender

he never said anything about the artist or Netta or whatever. he said that the song was indifferent to him. listen to the interview.

Lollo
Lollo
5 years ago

I’m so over this guy. Can’t we just let everyone do their thing. You can do your thing, and they can do theirs.

Shanfa Chai
Shanfa Chai
5 years ago

The media should stop asking him Eurovision-related questions.

He of course would keep saying the same kind of thing over and over again, and that would be extremely annoying for the Eurovision fans.

EmmelieDarlineFrancescoFan
EmmelieDarlineFrancescoFan
5 years ago

I don’t like Toy either, but at least it’s not as dull as your song, Salvador. Fed up with his attitude!

Miss X
Miss X
5 years ago

758 points, honey

Toy-bah
Toy-bah
5 years ago

Toy is much duller. I can’t listen to it anymore, whilst Amar pelos Dois I can hear in repeat for hours.

tzvi56
tzvi56
5 years ago

Netta sings many different genres not only this “trash pop” as he calls it . I’d like to hear what Salvadore would say about her cover of Abanibi. It’s completely the style he likes and so far away from Toy

Roy Moreno
Roy Moreno
5 years ago

That’s too much ._.

pooky1001
pooky1001
5 years ago
Reply to  Roy Moreno

Roy Moreno i agree totally, we can all have our opinions but there are lines that should never be crossed and that comment is in very bad taste.

BEFAN
BEFAN
5 years ago

Unlike Salvador – Netta is pure CLASS!!
She sent LOVE to him and music of all genres. Just RESPECT to Netta

Toy-bah
Toy-bah
5 years ago
Reply to  BEFAN

Sorry, but she is starting to be too irritating with her winning attitude and false modesty. Anyway, have we seen anything new and creative from her since she has won? What does she has to show except for her looper and some extravagant clothes?

Yellowman96
Yellowman96
5 years ago

He has his own opinion and I respect that, but how can he judge an artist by just one song!!! He’s such a close minded bigot I just can’t tolert him anymore! I didn’t like his song, but his personality overshadows anything else I’ve seen. I wish him the best of luck and goodbye Felicia

Amy
Amy
5 years ago
Reply to  Yellowman96

He never judged an artist by one song. He never talked abou Netta. He just said (because the presenter asked him again) that the song was indifferent to him.

Charles
Charles
5 years ago

If nobdy is asking Bob Dylan if he would ever buy a Britney Spears album … why are we still trying to press more juice out of this boring topic? Are we trying to have an excuse for another episode of some sort of imaginary reality show called “let’s hate on salvador sobral for his audacity to hate on what i like”?? Guurl, please!!

Amy
Amy
5 years ago
Reply to  Charles

Bravo. You said it all!!!

Danny
Danny
5 years ago

I don’t think I would listen to any of his music even if I were paid for that. What a sh*tty personality.

RockMe
RockMe
5 years ago

Thankfully Salvador is also just a small detail of the show.He’ll be remembered just for being a douchebag, nothing else.
And Portugal will be remembered as a lousy host, unfortunately.

Heli
Heli
5 years ago
Reply to  RockMe

Of course the racist Swede Dennis/Davve had to show up trashing Portugal as if the Portuguese people were all to blame for Salvador’s behavior. Well, hon-ey EBU officially considered the last edition the best one in years. It was super well organized. It set a new standard. The song is still loved by millions and there is nothing you can do about it

Maldric
Maldric
5 years ago
Reply to  RockMe

you don´t need to spit in a intire nation just because of Salvador..
Indeed EBU said portuguese organization was among the best ever! So, lousy here is just your comment

Miss X
Miss X
5 years ago
Reply to  RockMe

He will also be remembered for the highest score ever, 758 points. And Portugal will be remembered for being one of the friendliest nations to ever host the contest.

pooky1001
pooky1001
5 years ago

I dont understand what people are getting so upset about here, he is quite right that music is only one part of the show, its no longer just a song contest, its now all about the visual aspect of the performance aswell. It was already well known that he didnt like Nettas song so nothing he said there is any different and for those of you who did like you should just be happy that she won and for those of you saying if he didnt want the fame he shouldnt have entered, he never said he didnt want the… Read more »

Joe
Joe
5 years ago

He’s entitled to his opinion. Occasionally I wish he would shut up, but I’ll never hate him. He’s too good.

Jo.
Jo.
5 years ago

Shady Lady.

Andreas Casablancas
Andreas Casablancas
5 years ago
Reply to  Jo.

hello??? You just won the internet! that is the most clever comment I’ve read.

Lola
Lola
5 years ago

What he said is what fans say every single year, so why you people exaggerating. It’s the Full package that counts not only the song. And this year we have a great example of this : Cyprus with Fuego.. The hype started after the 1st rehearsal. Why? Go read what Salvador said here and your own comments from last year *facepalm*

Eyal
Eyal
5 years ago

I’m really tired of him.

August
August
5 years ago

I respect his opinions, but still, hate his guts. I wish that the sunstroke project would win instead of him.
*going to dislike some of his youtube videos*

srulik
srulik
5 years ago

Salvador keeps trashing ESC because it attracts attention to himself. he knows what would make people talk about him so he keeps doing it, even in the midst of ESC week. I bet he dislikes TOY, FUEGO, HOW YOU WIRTE A SONG and all the other songs that have a beat. if he can’t see the message TOY tries to convey it’s his fault, we know people were moved and felt something good towards the song, as well as Fuego and that is the truth the voting showed us.
I hope never to see him again on Euroviosion stage.

Cookie Nation
Cookie Nation
5 years ago

Other remarkable statements during his Spanish TV tour were: “Ok, i´m the Cristiano Ronaldo of Music but i do pay my taxes” (in reference to Ronaldo´s problems with the Spanish Tax Office) and “I need lots of energy when i am on tour, thankfully i have cocaine to help”. Probably the latter was a joke as his medical condition won´t allow him to do cocaine but this is still a bit risky on a familiar show anyway.

Amy
Amy
5 years ago
Reply to  Cookie Nation

FAKE NEWS! That is a complete lie. Go and see the interviews. That Fake News spread in some press and now they are saying that they are sorry for spreading FAKE NEWS.

Ilda Roquete
Ilda Roquete
5 years ago

I do agree with him. Surely!

Shijie
Shijie
5 years ago
Reply to  Ilda Roquete

eww girl?make some gay friends pls

Liam Holton
Liam Holton
5 years ago

He just lives in the 50’s. Music has changed a lot since the 50’s buddy. MOVE ON!

Chris
Chris
5 years ago

For a singer who stars in an “excuse me” tour it doesn’t seem he wants to be excused!

jPod
jPod
5 years ago

I have never seen a more underserved winner like I did with Salvador. His arrogance towards the other competitors and towards Eurovision is not what the spirit of the contest is all about. His arrogance and egotistical attitude speaks a lot about him. I’m glad that we don’t have to see him again. #notmyescwinner

Miss X
Miss X
5 years ago
Reply to  jPod

758 points

Kris
Kris
5 years ago

I do agree with him! Music isn’t always the biggest determinant of winning ESC!!

No way Portugal would have won over Belgium last year then!! It’s a show and people have a multitude of reasons to vote for a country/performer/song. I’d like it if the votes were solely based on the songs.

L’oiseau
L’oiseau
5 years ago
Reply to  Kris

Your comments sound a lot like Salvador’s. We got it. You perfered Blanche… But don’t forget that she only came 4th. Before her came Bulgaria and Moldavia. So her hypothetical chances of winning are rather small as to compared to those two.

L’oiseau
L’oiseau
5 years ago
Reply to  L’oiseau

And I too love City Lights

Kris
Kris
5 years ago
Reply to  L’oiseau

As streaming data would go on to show Europe preferred city lights too! That’s my point!

L'oiseau
L'oiseau
5 years ago
Reply to  Kris

I am not going again through this whole streaming argument and “staying” power with you… But just compare the tour dates of Salvador (including German and Swiss tour in April 2019 with six gigs in major halls) with the gigs of Blanche…

Fun or ban?
Fun or ban?
5 years ago

I have never seen a more ungrateful person as him. Eurovision changed his life and career, and he trashes this show. If the music is just a small piece of the show, he should not have won. His “show” was an imagine of a forest. But this guy is so hypocritical, and (maybe) bad advised, I can’t stand it. After his comments about Netta, he proved he is such a bad host, and such a mean person. What’s the result of his actions? I will never ever vote for Portugal even if they send Nelly Furtado. He should have used… Read more »

bluelight
bluelight
5 years ago
Reply to  Fun or ban?

you said he doesnt care about his country “He should have used his winning opportunity to build a nice platform about his country, but he just does not care”
also you “I will never ever vote for Portugal even if they send Nelly Furtado.”
???

probably is better portugal withdraw for eurovision, many fans of eurovision like you never wont vote portugal
poor portugal has to wait another 50 years for other generation finally vote for them

LeGrand
LeGrand
5 years ago

Get a life, Salvador.
And don’t worry she’ll do just great without your support

Henry
Henry
5 years ago

Take away the phone lights and forest in the background from Salvador’s performance and he wouldn’t have won, so tired of his hypocrisy and attitude. Such an ungrateful winner.

James
James
5 years ago
Reply to  Henry

He was on a platform separate from the main stage, and the backdrop hardly did anything to elevate a performance that never needed anything extra anyway.

Henry
Henry
5 years ago
Reply to  James

Point is if he wanted the best song to win, it should’ve been Blanche hands down

James
James
5 years ago
Reply to  Henry

Not his fault if the juries and the public gave his song the most points to win.

L'oiseau
L'oiseau
5 years ago
Reply to  Henry

This is a matter of personal taste

bluelight
bluelight
5 years ago

I’m also tired he when talks about eurovision, but i cant disagree with him about “Music is just a small detail of the show”
no live music and when the artists bring their bands to the stage the other musicians are faking that are playing instruments, vocals are overrated sometimes, the artists aren’t only who sings but everybody that plays instruments. and I understand the EBU problems about live sound, but still
it’s legitimate his opinion, welcome to the real world

Gio
Gio
5 years ago
Reply to  bluelight

Music was never just music, Maria Callas and all the OPERA was always about staging too. And primordial music and dance like Haka from New Zealand , is about staging too.

bluelight
bluelight
5 years ago
Reply to  Gio

Thank you for your answer. I know, I also love performances, to express an emotion the artists need to comunicate with other senses, visuals. about Amar Pelos Dois, I know the visual communication was there, even for Salvador Sobral seems he thinks his song won by itself, but he contribute for the visual communication. Sometimes I feel the visual communications are too forced, but it’s ok. The feelings are a connection about all senses we got before visuals or not, music can be fireworks and fireworks can be music. [fireworks are metaphoric to all visual gimmicks] but what I said… Read more »

Gio
Gio
5 years ago
Reply to  bluelight

I’m more optimistic, Nocturne, The Voice, might be the new trend. Il Volo won the televote, Estonia 2018 did well, 2019 can have such a winner.

Jack
Jack
5 years ago

Salvador is the Morrissey of Portugal, he proves time after time again he’s egotistical douchebag who has no respect for anyone else, why the hell did he enter Eurovision in the first place if he doesn’t like it? his sister obviously sued him for sympathy votes, disgraceful.

Jack
Jack
5 years ago
Reply to  Jack

*used him

Denis
Denis
5 years ago

And how many people bought Salvador¨s CD? Who even buys CD¨s anymore?
Isn¨t happiness an emotion? Doesn’t it make people feel? Why has happiness suddenly become something to look down at or seen as less worthy? The fact that everyone but Salvador felt something for “Toy” says more about him..
Salvador¨s remarks are getting old. He still repeats the same thing over and over, like a parrot. Still believing his words are superior. He is in dire need of a serious getting down to earth slap.

James
James
5 years ago
Reply to  Denis

He was asked, and most often, the same questions asked to him about his feelings to the contest so he just reiterating what he already said from before, and he was right that the song contest is a TV show, a visual spectacle.

I’ve seen people say much nastier things about the contest, and in comparison, his are much tamer.

Reborn
Reborn
5 years ago
Reply to  James

Yes, a lot of other people say worst things about Eurovision then Sobral, but non of them are winners of the competition!

James
James
5 years ago
Reply to  Reborn

His opinion doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things. It’s not the end of the world if he declares he doesn’t like a song or if a televised song contest is basically a TV show.

Denis
Denis
5 years ago
Reply to  James

In this contest it matters since he is a former winner. He should know that Words matter. It is bad when a winner talks bad about the very thing that made him win and become famous. There is a reason former winners never said anything bad about the contest. even if they wish to not be connected with it any-more.
Of course the contest won¨t end because of his opinion(though he probably would love it)

James
James
5 years ago
Reply to  Denis

He did say there were a lot of good things that happened to him thanks to Eurovision so at least that balances things out. Nothing about what he said doesn’t necessarily linger on downright insulting the contest because being a “competitive televised show” in the format of a song festival is what the Eurovision Song Contest. In fairness, other than becoming an ambassador when your country hosts the contest, former winners are not obligated to do much or act a certain way for the interest of the contest, hence he is able to share his unorthodox views whenever he is… Read more »

L’oiseau
L’oiseau
5 years ago
Reply to  Denis

As you can see from my comments below, I agree with you that enough is enough. Now, he is perfectly entitled to feel nothing or even feel disgust for Toy. We are still in a democracy. Now, what he doesn’t need to do is to constantly repeat it and by that attacking Netta.

James
James
5 years ago
Reply to  L’oiseau

Has he said actually anything ad hominem towards Netta? Because he only said on record that he doesn’t like “Toy”.

Amy
Amy
5 years ago
Reply to  L’oiseau

What???!!! He never made any comment about Netta. Plus, he is only answering questions. Presenters are always asking him the same. The way you put things , seems like he is making a press release to say something ahahah . This time he said that the song that won was indifferent to him… so, what is the nasty thing about the artist or Netta?

esc1234
esc1234
5 years ago

The fact that he won a contest that he doesnt like says a lot about him and his personality. Bye felicia

Israeli
Israeli
5 years ago

The guy won the Eurovision song contest, he doesn’t own it. Who cares