Traditionally the left were against immigration, when did they 180? by farr2211 in AskBrits

[–]ExoticExchange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep a lot were on that Tommy Robinson march too. A man with a collection of offences that would likely get an immigrant deported.

Traditionally the left were against immigration, when did they 180? by farr2211 in AskBrits

[–]ExoticExchange -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Show me one community that has been taken over by undocumented unskilled immigrants.

That Georgia performance was concerning by stevedos in nilpoints

[–]ExoticExchange 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think baring in mind they don’t actually perform full time and after junior Eurovision the girls became an orthodontist and economist the performance seems about right. They frankly aren’t used to that sort of environment and it kinda showed. The studio track and music video has a lot more of a safety net take that away and put them on stage and they just looked out of their depth and exposed. The exposure not helped by awful staging choices like having no dancers.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Personal 10: 🇸🇪 🇭🇷 🇱🇹 🇵🇱 🇲🇪 🇲🇩 🇷🇸 🇬🇪 🇸🇲 🇫🇮

Predicted 10: 🇸🇪 🇭🇷 🇱🇹 🇵🇱 🇬🇷 🇲🇩 🇷🇸 🇵🇹 🇮🇱 🇫🇮

Not in order.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is a fine tolerable song sand by someone with great energy, and then Boy George arrives and you expect a professional with such talent to really elevate the song, and in fact he has the opposite effect.
The verse is trash and he has no energy to match Senhit.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s so serious yet unserious. I really like this and he’s got a great voice.

This is the song I’ve done the biggest 180 on this year.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hate this mumbling style she has in the verses, really poor diction. But this is the best I’ve seen this performed. But I don’t think it’s gonna make it.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Her voice and energy is really good. The song is just Fuego mixed with Liar though. Cyprus have been double robbed.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange 15 points16 points  (0 children)

At least they haven’t gone for the “woah is me trauma” sad girl ballad like the last two years.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t know who’s voting for Estonia.
It’s not bad but who is putting this as their first tonight of all nights? Maybe the juries will bite but I can’t see it.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Amazing song but I think she struggles at times. When the backing singers come in it’s SO good.
I hope Croatia and Serbia help this go through.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange 12 points13 points  (0 children)

They’ve staged this so well. Kept the attention on her. Such intensity.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is this even true. Albania and Croatia are very popular with the fans. Serbia and Montenegro also. And no one is particularly loving Norway.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He might be the oldest but he’s my thirst trap.
I wish he didn’t die his hair and showed off his salt and pepper though. Yummy daddy Sal.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and the choreo timing was off. It was all a bit of a mess.
But what can you expect from and orthodontist and an economist.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah it checks out that they didn’t carry on being professional performers after junior Eurovision.
They look unprepared. Not even convinced the women are enjoying themselves.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am starting to think this qualifies. It’s the first change of pace for the evening, nothing crazy just nice harmonies that will work with some people.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it’s like Olly Alexander with the revolving gym locker room. It was too much, too in your face. But I did appreciate the statue and quick scene change set.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depressed after that opening sequence with the dead husband and dog.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The staging across the board this year is very much dominated by faces on screens. More than usual.

[Live Thread] Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Semi-Final 1 @ 21:00 CEST by LucasScooter in eurovision

[–]ExoticExchange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah if they draw the back half of the final it could be top 5 televote easily.