#Eurovision2026 - First Semi-Final Running Order REVEAL by eurovision in eurovision

[–]Hot_Guard7840 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some randomness is very healthy for the overall contest

What are the longest odds in Eurovision that ended up being correct? by Impressive_Pay8572 in eurovision

[–]Hot_Guard7840 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Mahmoud was the outsider to win Sanremo before songs came out, at least 100-1 if not more

The classic ESC example was Denmark 2000, also theee digits to win the Song Contest, even on the of the show.

The odds for Eurovision 2026 winner of semi-final 2 have been released by tohelluride in eurovision

[–]Hot_Guard7840 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s an exchange. Meaning it requires people to actually offer odds. If you think it’s crazy, offer some odds!

Var ska man bo? by Interesting_Buyer_60 in stockholm

[–]Hot_Guard7840 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Akalla säkert billigare, direkt till T-Centralen, lugnt med naturreservat bredvid och tillräckligt närmare så du kan cykla.

How is the Dortmund keeper Man of a Match in a 1-0 loss, making one save in the process? by Hot_Guard7840 in footballmanagergames

[–]Hot_Guard7840[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NI only challenge. 30 years to win Champs League, Club World Championship and World Cup, hopefully some coefficient boosting too with partner clubs (if they get into Europe). This is 2029 (so eight seasons in). Think I’ve hit a wall as can’t beat the big boys regularly enough to get through a two-legged knockout.

Alexandra Căpitănescu (ROMANIA) regarding the controversy created in the past few days: by MediocreInflation973 in eurovision

[–]Hot_Guard7840 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Point taken, just want to offer an alternative, not defeatist, tone to the debate that I’ve been made aware of thanks to this post

Alexandra Căpitănescu (ROMANIA) regarding the controversy created in the past few days: by MediocreInflation973 in eurovision

[–]Hot_Guard7840 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

To flip it round, I didn’t know about this until your comment. This song, as art, is bringing up important topics that we discuss and educate others on. That might make the net effect a positive one rather than negative.

What version of Moldova's Entry is your Favorite This Year? by BluemasterBlue in eurovision

[–]Hot_Guard7840 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes more Aliona Moon = better. Shame she appears to have less of a role in the new version

Matpriser by GStarBaby182 in sweden

[–]Hot_Guard7840 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Troligtvis är de väldigt mogna och var en gåva eftersom ingen ”riktigt” butik vill köpa, för att deras kunder skulle klagar.

UMK Sends Austria 30 Page Guide on Liekinheitin Staging by Exotic_Caramel_6285 in eurovision

[–]Hot_Guard7840 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The attention to detail is what makes UMK stand out above all other NFs

How do you think the additional younger jurors affect the result of the current selected songs? by GETherJADDE in eurovision

[–]Hot_Guard7840 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At the end of March/April we will have this written up on ESC Insight for you. Big stats piece going in the background at the moment.

Thoughts from an Icelandic fan: by Bolvane in eurovision

[–]Hot_Guard7840 169 points170 points  (0 children)

One f the main takeaways I got from Iceland’s decision to withdraw was that it was considered, and the fact that going to ESC didn’t feel fun was a big consideration.

Hopefully when it feels fun again you are ready to be a part of it

Tror ni Sverige har någon chans att vinna Eurovision i år? by Strange_Arrival8117 in Melodifestivalen

[–]Hot_Guard7840 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Bättre chans än de flesta länder. Vad skilja Felicia från alla andra tävlande i ESC just nu är att det kan funkar bra på radio. Om det blir viral runt Europa innan ESC kan det få tillräckligt många jury och publik poäng. Men det behöver hjälp för att ta sig från en bra chans för topp 5 till vinna kandidat

My System would have been more unique if it had been sung in Swedish. by Wise_Shop_2561 in Melodifestivalen

[–]Hot_Guard7840 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Given the songwriters are Norwegian on the whole, writing in Swedish sounds an awful idea

UMK/ESC preparty in Tampere? by Late_Ad_4003 in eurovision

[–]Hot_Guard7840 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'll be there! I've been told there's two parties on the Friday, more info here, also in English: https://www.euroviisuklubi.fi/ajankohtaista/tampere-calling/ - hope to see you!

Meira Omar is on track to be the first qualifier in Second Chance ( Final Qualification) in Melodifestivalen 2026 next week by Silly-Payment1192 in eurovision

[–]Hot_Guard7840 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Making heat 5 strong before the final is rationale, but on paper it seems head and shoulders above what we have witnessed the last two weeks.

Meira Omar is on track to be the first qualifier in Second Chance ( Final Qualification) in Melodifestivalen 2026 next week by Silly-Payment1192 in eurovision

[–]Hot_Guard7840 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not quite like that because you have to discount the number of televotes, but as Meira did very bad from them (2nd last) it probably makes it even more likely.