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To think Eurovision is no longer about the talent

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misszebra · 12/05/2024 18:20

Following from a discussion seen in lots of threads. I was so disappointed at the clear political motive behind the jury and popularity votes this year. Switzerland did fantastic, but IMO the image of Switzerland as the 'neutral' country might have been behind a lot of the jury votes at least, although I am glad he won over some others.
Germany were the best by miles I felt, Isaak has such fantastic raw talent and didn't need the circus around him to prove it.

Does anyone else think a lot of the votes were due to politics?

Its a shame to see clear talent pushed under the rug...

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CarolineFields · 12/05/2024 18:25

misszebra · 12/05/2024 18:23

you know what I mean. whether or not you think they are talented, at least its previously been about the performance they put on and was it entertaining.

no - it was never that. Entertaining, yes, but not anything else in your post

PossumintheHouse · 12/05/2024 18:24

What were you expecting?
Switzerland was the best on the night regardless.

PolarBearsCoverTheirNoses · 12/05/2024 18:24

misszebra · 12/05/2024 18:23

you didn't watch Austria in 2014 I take it?

😂😂😂😂😂

misszebra · 12/05/2024 18:24

PuppyMonkey · 12/05/2024 18:23

Switzerland was miles better than Germany imho. Confused

Switzerland were great and a good 2nd to Germany for me.

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Noname1000 · 12/05/2024 18:24

Eurovision has never been about talent and has always had political voting.

Mumofteenandtween · 12/05/2024 18:23

Was it ever? I think you must have missed Terry Wogan’s “Oooh - Norway gave 12 points to Sweden! What a surprise!”

SleepingStandingUp · 12/05/2024 18:23

The political voting is hardly new bit o think Nemo has a great voice and it was a catchy tune. I was happy for them.

misszebra · 12/05/2024 18:23

PolarBearsCoverTheirNoses · 12/05/2024 18:21

Was it ever about talent?
The last talent in Eurovision was 50 years ago!

you didn't watch Austria in 2014 I take it?

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PuppyMonkey · 12/05/2024 18:23

Switzerland was miles better than Germany imho. Confused

bengalcat · 12/05/2024 18:23

another one for ‘ it never was’ ….. except ABBA

misszebra · 12/05/2024 18:23

you know what I mean. whether or not you think they are talented, at least its previously been about the performance they put on and was it entertaining.

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widgitfidgit · 12/05/2024 18:22

But it's always been political

SonicTheHodgeheg · 12/05/2024 18:22

The voting has always been political.

CarolineFields · 12/05/2024 18:22

it never was.

PolarBearsCoverTheirNoses · 12/05/2024 18:21

Was it ever about talent?
The last talent in Eurovision was 50 years ago!

atticstage · 12/05/2024 18:21

Nothing is ever about talent.

OmuraWhale · 12/05/2024 18:20

I'm not sure it was ever about the talent tbh!

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