The grand final of Eurovision 2025 is almost upon us. By the end of the night, one of this year’s acts will finally be crowned the winner and walk away with the prestigious microphone trophy.
The Wiwi Jury — our in-house panel of musical unprofessionals — first rated the 37 competing songs way back in late March, with predominantly only studio cuts available. Finland’s Erika Vikman came out on top of the jury ranking. Albania’s Shkodra Elektronike and Sweden’s KAJ closely followed in second and third respectively.
However, all of this was done before seeing any of the live performances at the semi-finals. Like many, our thoughts changed after witnessing what the acts brought to the stage in Basel. So we thought it was only right to reveal the Wiwi Jury’s updated favourites ahead of the Eurovision 2025 grand final.
Once again our jury is truly international. The 10 members hail from Australia, Cyprus, Romania, Norway, USA, and the UK.
Do we still think the same as before the live semi-finals? Or do we have a new winner? Read on to find out!
Wiwi Jury 2025 – Updated Individual Top 10
Antranig
12 points: Austria
My most improved is Switzerland, who has simply put together one of the most breath-taking performances in Eurovision history. And between her and my top 3, I can’t split them. But I’m sticking with Austria to win it all. The performance was an emotional whirlwind, the vocals are flawless and both the melody and message are gripping. I like the monochrome vibe but I would’ve liked some colour once the song moved into its dance floor phase. That aside, overall, it’s hard to fault such a spectacular package.
| 10 points: Malta | 4 points: Iceland |
| 8 points: Finland | 3 points: Luxembourg |
| 7 points: Switzerland | 2 points: Sweden |
| 6 points: Poland | 1 point: Albania |
| 5 points: Greece |
Ruxandra
12 points: Albania
Albania took me by surprise. I liked their song from the start, but the way they brought it to life on stage makes me think they could actually win. It’s one of those songs where, even if you don’t understand the lyrics, you can still feel the emotion. The interaction between them is fantastic, and their staging manages to be effective without drawing attention away from them or the song. It’s one of those moments that instantly gives me winner vibes.
| 10 points: Italy | 4 points: Sweden |
| 8 points: Finland | 3 points: Poland |
| 7 points: Ukraine | 2 points: Lithuania |
| 6 points: Portugal | 1 point: Switzerland |
| 5 points: Iceland |
Pablo
12 points: Finland
Semi-final 2 was all about how this was Erika Vikman’s world and how we were all living in it. She learned how precisely to balance her showmanship and bombastic sexual quality in such a way that made the whole package perfect. Never excessive, always hitting the right spot, and doing this outré song just how it had to be. It’s up there in the most charismatic and arresting performances of the decade.
| 10 points: Albania | 4 points: Austria |
| 8 points: Germany | 3 points: Denmark |
| 7 points: Luxembourg | 2 points: Spain |
| 6 points: Sweden | 1 point: Lithuania |
| 5 points: France |
Georgia
12 points: Austria
Goosebumps! The voice, the staging, THE TALENT. Definitely winning vibes from Austria. JJ took us on a three-minute journey to his soul.
| 10 points: Greece | 4 points: Malta |
| 8 points: Estonia | 3 points: San Marino |
| 7 points: Netherlands | 2 points: Armenia |
| 6 points: France | 1 point: Sweden |
| 5 points: Finland |
Scarlett
12 points: Greece
“Asteromata” is the type of entry that comes alive on the big stage, even if you’ve played the studio recording a million times on repeat. Klavdia is a force to be reckoned with as she delivered one of the strongest vocal performances across both semi-finals. From start to finish, she conveys pure longing and strength. I did not draw a full breath until her performance was fully over. The staging, especially the background graphics and the sparing use of the single backup dancer, are sublime. They elevate the poignant story of the song, without taking the focus away from Klavdia.
| 10 points: Albania | 4 points: Austria |
| 8 points: Lithuania | 3 points: Germany |
| 7 points: Switzerland | 2 points: Luxembourg |
| 6 points: Latvia | 1 point: San Marino |
| 5 points: Israel |
Jacob
12 points: Israel
In a year with a lot of fun entries and underwhelming songs, Israel sends this classic, incredibly beautiful ballad. The only song of the year that brings tears to my eyes, even without her backstory. It works very well in English, Hebrew and French. Her performance in the semi was fantastic, considering what happened a few hours earlier, and it’s great to see an entry that focuses on the song instead of gimmicks or costume changes.
| 10 points: Iceland | 4 points: Albania |
| 8 points: Estonia | 3 points: San Marino |
| 7 points: Ukraine | 2 points: Switzerland |
| 6 points: Luxembourg | 1 point: Germany |
| 5 points: Sweden |
Suzanne
12 points: Albania
| 10 points: Malta | 4 points: Spain |
| 8 points: Finland | 3 points: Netherlands |
| 7 points: Poland | 2 points: Austria |
| 6 points: Luxembourg | 1 point: Switzerland |
| 5 points: Italy |
Lucy
12 points: Latvia
This has come leaps and bounds since Supernova, and it is one of the most beautiful performances this year. They were always this good though, fans just needed to listen! I’m so proud of them, and I hope they get a result they deserve. It’ll be hard with Netherlands and Finland following but I believe in them.
| 10 points: Finland | 4 points: Italy |
| 8 points: Albania | 3 points: France |
| 7 points: Switzerland | 2 points: Austria |
| 6 points: Denmark | 1 point: Greece |
| 5 points: Germany |
Tom
12 points: Finland
My favourite entry of Eurovision 2025 is Erika Vikman and her sex positive pop banger “ICH KOMME”. This song is big, it’s in your face and it is unforgettable. It feels like you have entered a sex cult, you have had the Kool-aide and you want to run through a brick wall at the end. The beat is irresistible, Erika is very talented and has an incredible voice. It feels like it’s her world and we are living in it. This is brilliant pop music and I can guarantee you we will be blown away one way or another.
| 10 points: Sweden | 4 points: Albania |
| 8 points: France | 3 points: Switzerland |
| 7 points: Latvia | 2 points: Luxembourg |
| 6 points: Spain | 1 point: Germany |
| 5 points: Italy |
Jonathan
12 points: Albania
One of my biggest questions this season was whether Shkodra Elektonike could translate the feeling of their Festivali i Këngës performance to the bigger Basel arena. I’m delighted that they have not only done that, but also upped things by 100. This is captivating from start to finish. Beatriçe delivers a perfect vocal performance whilst commanding the stage. The duality of Kolë’s appearance is portrayed brilliantly through the graphics and lighting to help casual viewers understand the pair’s dynamic. And the song itself remains a hypnotic three-minute journey. Regardless of result, to me this is absolutely Albania’s best ever Eurovision entry.
| 10 points: Finland | 4 points: Lithuania |
| 8 points: Denmark | 3 points: Greece |
| 7 points: Iceland | 2 points: Austria |
| 6 points: Latvia | 1 point: Armenia |
| 5 points: Sweden |
Wiwi Jury 2025 – Updated Top 26
- Albania: Shkodra Elektronike – “Zjerm” (73 points)
- Finland: Erika Vikman – “ICH KOMME” (73 points)
- Austria: JJ – “Wasted Love” (38 points)
- Sweden: KAJ – “Bara Bada Bastu” (33 points)
- Greece: Klavdia – “Asteromáta” (31 points)
- Latvia: Tautumeitas – “Bur Man Laimi” (31 points)
- Switzerland: Zoë Më – “Voyage” (28 points)
- Luxembourg: Laura Thorn – “La Poupée Monte Le Son” (26 points)
- Iceland: VÆB – “RÓA” (26 points)
- Italy: Lucio Corsi – “Volevo Essere Un Duro” (24 points)
- Malta: Miriana Conte – “SERVING” (24 points)
- France: Louane – “maman” (22 points)
- Germany: Abor & Tynna – “Baller” (18 points)
- Denmark: Sissal – “Hallucination” (17 points)
- Israel: Yuval Raphael – “New Day Will Rise” (17 points)
- Poland: Justyna Steczkowska – “GAJA” (16 points)
- Estonia: Tommy Cash – “Espresso Macchiato” (16 points)
- Lithuania: Katarsis – “Tavo Akys” (15 points)
- Ukraine: Ziferblat – “Bird of Pray” (14 points)
- Spain: Melody – “ESA DIVA” (12 points)
- Netherlands: Claude – “C’est La Vie” (10 points)
- San Marino: Gabry Ponte – “Tutta L’Italia” (7 points)
- Portugal: NAPA – “Deslocado” (6 points)
- Armenia: PARG – “SURVIVOR” (3 points)
- Norway: Kyle Alessandro – “Lighter” (0 points)
- United Kingdom: Remember Monday – “What The Hell Just Happened?” (0 points)
In accordance with Eurovision rules, the winner of a tie is the country that received points from more jurors. Should a second tie-break be needed, this is won by the country that received the most 12 points, then 10 points, all the way down to 1.
And there you have it. Our updated Wiwi Jury ranking for Eurovision 2025 sees Albania rising to the top (after winning a tie break with Finland).
In only a few short hours, we’ll finally see who will be declared the winner of Eurovision 2025. Will our new favourite Albania take the crown? Or could tied pick of Finland secure the victory? All will be revealed when the 26 acts take to the Basel stage.
Do you agree with our Wiwi Jury Update? Who are your favourites of the 26 acts in the Eurovision 2025 grand final? Whose individual top ten is most similar to your own? Let us know all your thoughts in the comments below!
My favorite was and still is: Abor & Tynna! For such a long time we didn’t hear in Eurovision a Bop in German. The performance in the semi was batter though than the final.. Still my Bop
Shout out to Lucy who gave 12 to the fantastic Latvia.
Also credit to Scarlett and Jacob, who gave some love to Israel. A special mention to Deban who gave some great comments about Israel on a recent video.
Well, well, well ……. Looks like you must actually COUNT Israel each year what with them winning it twice in a row. Some of you must truly hurt inside
Excited for the show tonight. No idea who’s gonna win? I love Sweden’s song but don’t really want them to win. I’d be happy to see France take it or maybe an outside like Poland or Albania.
I hope that tonight televote winner takes the crown. (that being said, televote winner that isn’t manipulating results politically). I wish good luck to Finland, Sweden, Greece, Armenia and France. Can’t wait for Kaarija and Baby tonight, it’s gonna be awesome
And also Albania, really like the song
Why invite those 2 clowns, it would be better if they invited Sergey Lazarev and Polina Gagarina…
I apologize, i don’t know who are Sergei and Polina . I will enjoy my evening and two great guys, bye Felicia
You spawn of Satan!
i love China and Russia
I have no clear winner this year, my favorites are Iceland, Al ba nia and Greece but there are also others like Austria and Luxembourg I wouldn’t mind winning. And I also hope Denmark will end up in top 10.
I have no clear winner this year, my favorites are Iceland, Albania and Greece but there are also others like Austria and Luxembourg I wouldn’t mind winning. And I also hope Denmark will end up in top 10.
Widely open final. Winner below 550 points
Top-10 Prediction
Quality: Albania, Austria, Greece
Simplicity: Swiss, France
Trashy-trolly: Finland, Estonia
Avant garde: Latvia
Dance: Germany
Establishment trashy: Sweden
+/- Netherlands, Italy
I’m not prudish – but knowing that a lot of pre-teen children watch Eurovision (I’ve got six young entusiasts amongst my “friends/children”) – do Malta’s and Finland’s entries pass the test (despite trying to be bold and daring) – particularly in this day and age? I’d say no – hence won’t vote for either!
These are typical junk about woke feminist lies about strong women, but in reality, they are just seeking attention and have nothing to do with a strong woman.
Female women are a problem for those children but creatures like Conchita and Nemo are not?!
lgbt garbage should be thrown out of Eurovision
Yes let’s ban LGBT!!!! We are DESTROYING the world
“I am not homophobic… I can just about tolerate the existence of gay people… but being visible is a step too far”
There you are. I was worried about you for a while. ?
He was busy cleaning
House is spotless, all is good. I need to calm down
After Milkshake Man?
ALL garbage should be thrown out of the contest, we all agree
What’s a female woman? ?
A term needed in the ESC context as there are also women who just feel as such (at least from time to time), despite having a prostate, not to name other anatomical parts. And such are to be called – I guess – a „male women“.
I’d say the difference is sexualised content and celebrating a rainbow of identities – be who you are! (This is not an aggressive reply, lv***)
A drag queen and a non binary person? Well you’re easily triggered, you poor thing
Oh FFS here we go. I think there are far worse things for children to see than Erika or Miriana singing a song. Gosh I wonder if all the kids will go to school on Monday singing ICH KOMME or bounce around suggestively on a bouncy ball.
Don’t let the bastar ds get you down, Andrew! Two hours to go!
Calm down, everybody! Nobody’s banning nobody!
Czechia, Belgium, Ireland etc. all BANNED from the final
And rightfully so. lol
I don’t think I could’ve endured another dose of R.S. I hate red now.
Hahahaha I’m falling for rage bait AGAIN. Damn it. I’m off for a sea swim with the dogs and then the champagne is getting popped!!
Be back in 105 minutes!
Raunchiness did no favors for Olly Alexander. That staging decimated his vote tally. It could well happen again.
I just want the winner to be someone who sings live. The past couple of years have had so much lead vocals on the ‘backing track’ it was more of a dance contest than anything else.
Well vote for Albània then and if they win next year they will for sure push not only for live vocals, but also a live orchestra. They have been doing it like that for 64 years and they will push for it to happen.
the song is not suitable for anything with that man reciting the poem….
Oh its just 20 seconds. With that logic lets count the seconds Sweden saying 1 2 3 and say in a non singing way Sauna and it sums up to 20 seconds. I love both of the songs and even if you dont sing sth doesnt mean its bad
Or all the times the ‘singers’ stop to ask the audience if we “want to see me dance” or some other nonsense to keep from actually having to sing live.
Do you know why the orchestra was abolished? It was to save money when the ESC was a single-day event. Do you know how much that would cost now with rehearsals lasting over two weeks?!?
Albania, still one of the poorest countries in Europe, to re-introduce the orchestra while Italy with its Sanremo background didn’t back in 2022. Please do not make things up!
Do you know why the orchestra was abolished? It was to save money when the ESC was a single-day event. Do you know how much that would cost now with rehearsals lasting over two weeks?!?
ALB, still one of the poorest countries in Europe, to re-introduce the orchestra while Italy with its Sanremo background didn’t back in 2022. Please do not make things up!
Oh give me a break, do you know how much a LED screen like that of this year cost? If you spend millions, SEVERAL MILLIONS for a wall, you can afford other stuff. And I am not making things up. I said they will push for it, at least for the live vocals. I never said they will do it for sure, but you drama queens read what you want to read…
the orchestra ain’t coming back
So Nemo and Loreen didn’t sing live?
Did I say everyone mimed? No, but many did. More than ever.
Vjera Jury Update:
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Greece
Italy
Germany
Albania
Sweden
Switzerland
Poland
Luxembourg
Norway
Ukraine
Portugal
Latvia
Azerbaijan
France
Australia
Croatia
Netherlands
Spain
Finland
San Marino
Serbia
Montenegro
Czechia
United Kingdom
Denmark
Lithuania
Malta
Iceland
Belgium
Armenia
Slovenia
Ireland
Estonia
Georgia
Austria
Cyprus
Israel
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I have a little fear tonight, as we all can see the winner is not clear. Then, the televote will be widely spread between 4-6 countries. Consider also what Israel did last year. Well, my fear is that Israel ends first in the televote tonight, or even win. They will repeat their 2024 edition’s behaviour tonight, be sure of it. I hope the night doesn’t get ruined by it, but that also implies a little help of the jury vote. I hope we all reunite here after the show to discuss no other than the performances and songs. I hope… Read more »
if such garbage like Finland wins, then the night is ruined and the decline of humanity
And here’s me thinking things like war, religion, famine, murders etc are the decline of humanity. It was Erika all along!!
god dangit Erika Vikman, y u do dis
Lol these comments always get me! I really must learn to ignore. Are you ready for tonight Emily?
Yes I am! Hopefully getting my caffeine fix soon and HOPEFULLY I won’t almost fall asleep this final! I won’t be posting here during the show, but hope you enjoy it 😀
i don’t think israel will be top 10 with the juries, they would need that to win
Juries will of course not judge Israel on merit as we saw the last year. Televote will somewhat compensate for it but not enough and I’m afraid it will be lower than last year (fewer bullies in ESC = less incentive for sympathy votes + the song isn’t as good as Hurricane).
In Just a few hours, we will have a new winner and Eurovision 2025 will come to close. It only feels like yesterday that we just started the national final season way back at the tail end of 2024, and now it’s almost over. I don’t wanna go, but as The Doctor once said, “ it’s the end, but the moment has been prepared for.” I’ve got a busy day ahead of me. First up, the interstellar song contest episode on Doctor Who, and then the final itself in the evening. Move over Barbenheimer, it’s WhoVision day for me. This… Read more »
Have fun BadWoolfGirl, this ultimate crossover might never happen again! Enjoy.
Vote for Isreal
Israel
vote music, not religions
yes Israel best song and Austria
You know JJ is gay right?
NO!
Odds are just data, not destiny. Let’s vote for our favourites. Still hoping for an Albánian Finland split Screen
That may be the case. But astonishingly they are ALWAYS right when a certain Scandinavian country is leading the odds. As already said: Make your peace with Stockholm 2026!
Even S V T is not making peace with Stockholm 2026 loool
If that happens I will call myself a Eurovision fan again.
already better split screen for Sweden and Estonia
Odds are just data, not destiny. Let’s vote for our favourites. Still hoping for an Albanian Finland split Screen
Vote for Poland and you will come to beautiful Krakow!
Any chance you could make it Gdansk, Katowice or Warsaw?
Malmö has already said no to hosting in 2026. As of today 98 % of hotels im Stockholm in the week 11-16 May 2026 are booked up. What a funny coincidence.
As I keep saying, make Gothenburg host it.
As far as I know the existing venue is currently being rebuilt. That‘s why they did not bid to host in 2024.
super we goo at Tirana in may
With all the whining I did about juries deciding the winner, I gotta admit, seeing the last two televote winners perform together makes me feel only one thing: the juries were right to give the trophy to Nemo and Loreen. lol
Of course, the juries saved us, but they still thought the televote winners were worthy of being in the top 5. This is good news for Estonia, which I guess can win the televote.
I hope not. I love my espressos but they are not so out of tune as that guy.
I still quite like Käärijä, but I NEVER understood why Baby Lasagna was so popular… I think it was in Poland’s(?) NF where he sang a couple of his new songs and they just weren’t it and I thought the same as you haha
For real. We dodged a bullet last year. I also liked Käärija in 2023, but it’s enough now. He was more successful in streams than both Switzerland and Croatia 2024 but it’s time to move on.
My updated top 10:
1. Sweden
2. Albania
3. Greece
4. Switzerland
5. Lithuania
6. Estonia
7. Iceland
8. Germany
9. Austria
10. Poland or Finland
Ridículo
UK ?? is my winner sadly I can’t vote for them as I’m British.
Lol that’s sweet but you’re obviously heavily biased because the UK is defo not competitive this year. And we’re talking about what many consider a weak year! The girls are likable, they sing really well but it’s not impactful, it’s not modern, it doesn’t have a moment, the song is a bit of a mess and the staging is very underwhelming. Next year, send Rina Sawayama, make sure she nails her live vocals (not always her case sadly) and have her sing a bop like This Hell and you’ll get back to to the top of the scoreboard like Sam… Read more »
Maybe few jury members will appreciate the live vocals.
I will! Greetings from Scandinavia
Vjera Jury Update: My favourites (from most to least favourite, including all 37 songs)!
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Greece
Italy
Germany
Albania
Sweden
Switzerland
Poland
Luxembourg
Norway
Ukraine
Portugal
Latvia
Azerbaijan
France
Australia
Croatia
Netherlands
Spain
Finland
San Marino
Serbia
Montenegro
Czechia
United Kingdom
Denmark
Lithuania
Malta
Iceland
Belgium
Armenia
Slovenia
Ireland
Estonia
Georgia
Austria
Cyprus
Israel
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Netherlands is in my opinion very overrated by the bookies.
The song is pretty great ngl, the staging is disappointing but it’s one of the most mainstream and radio friendly songs of the year + many people find him very likable
Likeable, unlike Italy!
Italy is also very overrated, as always!!
Not at all, Great song and indeed very radiofriendly, also an instant catchy earwurm. The opposite of Belgium’s song which was not memorable at all.
Wiwi having France in 12th…will like to see their faces live when France wins tonight.
No thanks, yuck. Anything but that joke of a country. Fair dues she can sing but that’s pretty much it.
Your mom said the same thing when she saw you 12 years ago: no thanks, yuck. And seeing what a gem of a human being you’ve become, I’d say she was right 🙂 <3
Go indulge on tiny Napoleon from Temu’s tool elsewhere, filthy french
So, you are a plain racist troll aren’t you? Nice, nice. I’m proud to be French and I respectfully f**** you 🙂
Yep, he or she definitely is, sweet little thing I’m telling you! (don’t bother, karma is so real and harsh with those kinds of dumb trash bags, we can just feel sorry and pray that he/she will find peace in his/her life)
Lmao you got me all wrong little hater, I’m writing to you live from… Helsinki. Not to worry, there’s still hope for you, I’m sure you’ll get better with the right treatment 😉 May I suggest meditation as well? Sex (there’s a first for everything), also? You seem way too stressed out and unhappy. Lots of love, pathetic cupcake <3
Or brain transplant.
Behave your language!
You’re pathetic, poor gurl…
Albania should win this , the song truly is work of art, performance is on top and it’s mesmerising not to mention that the lyrics is so meaningful! Rooting for Albania
Since few weeks I’m stuck to my opinion that we will have a surprise winner this time -nor Sweden, nor Austria. Nor public vote winner, nor jury vote winner…
France, Poland, Netherlands -not with their 2025 songs, for sure.
That leaves the prize for Switzerland, Malta, Finland, Israel or Al’ban’ya…
Am I dreaming? ?
I think Austria would be the winner; whereas Sweden and Finland would flop because of jury voting.
I really don’t want Sweden to win because this country is always overrated and received favoritism in this contest
Italy is always the most overrated one, this year I hope everyone sees how terrible they are!
Yes Switzerland is a quiet achiever – very polished very good!
So Switzerland again yes ofc but France no no no….ok logical…
Off topic, I just watched the new Doctor Who episode “The Interstellar Song Contest”. I think it’s worth posting on here just reviewing that episode alone, probably some time next week after the real contest is all done. Evidently its story is highly controversial (there are lots to discuss), yet it’s also wonderful to imagine that the ESC could grow and become something so unimaginably huge in the far future.
Ohh where can I watch that?
In the UK it’s on BBC iPlayer.
Some other countries will have it on Disney+ . Beyond that, I suppose physical media will be released for it eventually.
I have BBC Nordic I will check it out.
Oh I also have another BBC channel and Disney+ I’ll check them all out – well tomorrow. I did see a few episodes with the new doctor but not the one with the song contest I guess it should be there.
Did you like it? You’re always so diplomatic, I can’t tell!
Happy with any winner from your top 5, although I really hope Finland will win.
Hopefully, the country whose staging at some point can be misinterpreted as, excuse my french (pun intended) explosive diarrhoea won’t bribe their way into top 5.
I am talking about France just to make sure I am not misunderstood
Such a classy, intelligent and interesting comment, kiitos! 🙂
You’re ridiculous, pathetic and I pity you, just to make sure I’m not misunderstood.
Go listen to tiny Temu Napoleon to find out what your orders are for today
Oh and bar de … wait for it la ‘27
Erika stans are so classy…. lol
Instead of giving my personal opinion, I’m going to give the opinion of two important people in my life, my two grandmothers. My Swedish grandmother Annette and my Belgian grandmother Louisa. This is their opinion: So my Swedish grandmother Annette think Sweden will win but she hopes that Finland takes the victory home. Het reason “At least something is happening on stage with Finland”. Further she likes France and Albania. And she really doesn’t like Luxembourg, Estonia and Malta. My Belgian grandmother Louisa thinks and hopes France will win. Because it’s the only song that touches her. She also likes… Read more »
12 points – Israel
10 points – Austria
8 points – Luxembourg
7 points – Sweden
6 points – Spain
5 points – Greece
4 points – France
3 points – Germany
2 points – Estonia
1 point – Armenia
last place – Finaland
All I hope is that there is a more exciting jury voting sequence with votes being randomly spread this year. The bore fest watching the votes roll in during esc 2023 and 2024 when the juries more or less voted the same way was less entertaining than slowTV.
With a handful of stronger entries, we should get a more exciting voting sequence this year.
I wish they would just put the jury votes up there in the beginning and then call in with the televotes and give the points from the viewers. I’m a lot more interested in knowing what people in different countries vote for than the taste of a handful of international music experts. It’s just boring.
Oh and yeah yeah fire winning would be lit indeed. This could change the contest in a much needed way. Which is why it ain’t gonna happen.
Also, since we are going back to Stockholm, can we at least get a different script writer whose life doesn’t revolve around Grindr? He sucks, he’s done. It’s bad enough you keep forcing the devil himself, cb, on us every year. And why can’t it ever be Gothenburg for heaven’s sakes? Build that stupid roof.
On the plus side, I love that it’s another winner in national language and a true underdog. Weren’t KAJ last place in the odds before they won the NF? That is incredibly cool, no matter how much I want someone else to win tonight.
We are not going to Sweden; please no more Swedish win.
Austria deserves to win.
Italy will most likely be last, the song is utterly awful and that man can not even sing. 🙂 Such a shame!
Yeah, we didn’t go to Sweden… 😀
I’m already sorry for the UK’s last place if that really happens. They deserved 0 points last year so very much, but not this year! Lovely ladies.
The big failure this year is Italy, I usually like their entries but this one is awful!
Good luck UK 🙂
I’m hoping the stars will align for Finland. And I know it ain’t gonna happen but Luxembourg would be next choice, it grew on me even more, this will be one of the very few performances I’ll continue watching after the contest. On that note, where is Cyprus? Then, I would also be happy with a Swiss win, hoping that could mark a return of music to the contest. And finally, I’d also be thrilled if the Austrian papers ship wins of course. In any case, can we at least have a modicum of suspense in the voting? Is that… Read more »
I think Albania or Greece will do very well with the jury and do well enough in the public vote which make me think one of them could take the Eurovision winner crown. Public vote I think Sweden, Finland and Estonian plus Poland will do very well but they will do take points away from each other. Although I love for Switzerland to win but realistically I don’t think it will get many public votes to take the crown.
Finland or bust, pun intended
Just one bust? Fergs, that’s not very fun!
Meant to be ‘bust(iere)’ but got autocorrected out . If this is AI we,’re F’d . Hehe.
Side note: love the body positivity from the girls this year… Lots of shapes and sizes powering down runway’s and kicking it up like athletes . Kudos to them.
‘Bustier’ even… I can’t spell.
Striking a more realistical tone, I kind of think Sweden’s victory is already sealed. They will very likely top the public voting as the song is well liked among various audiences, sounds different from recent Swedish entries, is innocent, funny, and has catchy tunes. Sweden will score well with juries as well, and likely get many 8/10/12 points from many above the 50° parallel, and also south of that. Plus, Sweden is perceived as a safe choice by juries, competent and experienced on stage and in organizing, and is also highly promoted in ESC. Finland will likely be second in… Read more »
You may be right, but I don’t think Sweden are going to get much more that 100 televotes and that won’t be enough.
12 points – Finland
10 points – Switzerland
8 points – Alban!a
7 points – Sweden
6 points – Latvia
5 points – Austria
4 points – Italy
3 points – Lithuania
2 points – Malta
1 point – Poland
Italy is terrible, didn’t even win San Remo, which indicates complete failure!
Other than that good list! 🙂
Oh shut the f up, Italy always produces some of my favorite songs in the contest and I think could connect to the audience. We’ll see in about 6 hours if I’m right
I am trying to post my top 25 of the Grand final but Wiwi doesn’t want to approve It… There are some countries names that are banned?
A l b a n i a are top of the Wiwi jury, bu alas we can not even type it
Does anyone know why we can’t type it??
Some glitch in the moderation system
Why do people continue to spread those lies that Erika had to cover her butt? After all, she lied to get attention, it has already been proven.
It’s going to be Sweden and we all know it. It’s not because they deserve it by having the best song but because SVT, M. Ö. and first of all C. B. want it. The platinum jubilee ESC to not take place in Sweden. Don‘t be ridiculous. Everything else is just wishful thinking. The voting as the most exciting part of the ESC this year will be the most boring part. Make your piece with it. Have fun watching, if you are going to do so.
Happy Eurovision Day to you too, Iv**!
Thank you, but I am sitting this one out. Have fun.
No one wants another Sweden win.
I think we are just a little tired of it because we heard it 500 times already and it’s not really a song that grows on you. Most people watching tonight will hear it for the very first time and will like it, it’s catchy, kid friendly and fun. They will like it because of that not because of SVT or M.Ö or whatever.
Whoever wins I will be happy, and I will respect and congratulate our new winner(s), but I might be the only one like that seeing how disgusting can be this Eurovision world….
Enjoy your night y’all and prepare your venom well for after the results of tonight.
12 hours to go before the results and I’m already tired…
Military band playing the UK entry outside the gates of Buckingham Palace this morning!
https://youtube.com/shorts/fL1SBOSdN1Q?si=YVKBHmKFFYKRq5jg
When Lucio plays his harmonica tonight, SAVOUR that moment. The first live instrument in over a quarter of a century. Perhaps the last for another 25 years. What a hero!
I will be thrilled if he at least comes top 10. His song’s been my personal favourite from the very start, and my “comfort songs” never seem to place well. He’s been a delight.
ideal break for a toilet
That’s what I thought until I saw him perform it live in the arena on Tuesday
Eurovision fandom always have countries high in the top 10 that don’t do well in the grand final showing we all have different tastes,Look what happened in the semi’s.Have a friendly great night everyone and enjoy.
switzerland is my number 1, albãnia is a close 2nd.
switzerland is my number 1, albania is a close 2nd.