Eurovision 2018

Mahony0509

Out of all the songs, although it's not very popular, I actually really like Austria's entry.

Deco99

Try_harder wrote: »

Cyprus 12
Isreal 10
Finland 8
France 7
UK 6
Austria 5
Australia 4
Norway 3
Ireland 2
Bulgaria 1

This is just personal opinion ya?

Try_harder

Deco99 wrote: »

This is just personal opinion ya?

Yes. I dont speak for the 40 odd juries.

raiders11

Bet Denmark at 80s each way for top 6, my kids are saying Israel all the way...

Oops69

The Swedish lad , ingrooso/ swedeBieb is interviewed on BBC Website .....so fake .

dubrov

Try_harder wrote: »

Cyprus 12
Isreal 10
Finland 8
France 7
UK 6
Austria 5
Australia 4
Norway 3
Ireland 2
Bulgaria 1

Not far from the truth I'd say.

Apart from the UK. I think they have a shot at last.

afatbollix

Tonight is the dress rehearsal for the final. Not for broadcast.. The jury's get to watch it and give their scores.

But

Tomorrow night when it all starts they will hit play on tonight's show and if something were to happen live they would cut straight to it. Its all planned out to the second that each camera is on at the same time as tonight. Back in the day they had a music pa to shout out what camera to go to next its all automated now.

As I tell everyone why I watch it is because of the production value... Honest.

SleetAndSnow

We just got fake robbed by Estonia. Time to fake a tantrum off to bed due to the fake robbery result! Fake outraged!

Blueskys!

The level is very low this year

jimbobaloobob

Blueskys! wrote: »

The level is very low this year

a reflection of people being glued to their phones and not writing music maybe:D

Try_harder

dubrov wrote: »

Not far from the truth I'd say.

Apart from the UK. I think they have a shot at last.

Yeah Ive a soft spot for SuRie - but her song was very popular tonight - she wont be last. Wont be LHS either tho

Try_harder

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

We just got fake robbed by Estonia. Time to fake a tantrum off to bed due to the fake robbery result! Fake outraged!

I didnt wait for the fake results

Mahony0509

Try_harder wrote: »

I didnt wait for the fake results

We won the jury vote in the fake results

jimbobaloobob

Mahony0509 wrote: »

We won the jury vote in the fake results

What's all this fake stuff on tonight?

Try_harder

Mahony0509 wrote: »

We won the jury vote in the fake results

Yeah!

Brian017

jimbobaloobob wrote: »

What's all this fake stuff on tonight?

During rehearsals they do a randomised voting procedure to make sure everything is working like it should like the scoreboard graphics etc.

Checkmate19

german song imo is the best. irish song is crap.

youngblood

They dont release the jury votes the night before do they?

exaisle

youngblood wrote: »

They dont release the jury votes the night before do they?

Nope....not officially anyhow...

MVG

bit of a weird question here..Was anyone following the dress rehearsal final yesterday and if so approximatly or preferably accuratly how long was the show and what time will it finish tonight??

thelad95

MVG wrote: »

bit of a weird question here..Was anyone following the dress rehearsal final yesterday and if so approximatly or preferably accuratly how long was the show and what time will it finish tonight??

Generally the TV show will start at 8 and finish up around midnight.

Mollyb60

Happy Eurovision Day Everyone!

jluv

I'm really looking forward to it!!
Going to a family party this afternoon and I've offered myself as designated driver. They all think I'm great:D But truthfully I'm saving my wine to have watching Eurovision tonight:p

neonsofa

jluv wrote: »

I'm really looking forward to it!!
Going to a family party this afternoon and I've offered myself as designated driver. They all think I'm great:D But truthfully I'm saving my wine to have watching Eurovision tonight:p

Win win for you! Brownie points and wine

Itssoeasy

Am I wrong that I detect an air of confidence for Ireland tonight in the Eurovision from this thread ? Is it fair to say it's not beyond the realm of possibility that we might be involved at the business end tonight ?

thelad95

Itssoeasy wrote: »

Am I wrong that I detect an air of confidence for Ireland tonight in the Eurovision from this thread ? Is it fair to say it's not beyond the realm of possibility that we might be involved at the business end tonight ?

Left hand side of the table maybe but we won’t win it.

SireOfSeth

Can you watch it on BBC or are we stuck with Marty?

SleetAndSnow

SireOfSeth wrote: »

Can you watch it on BBC or are we stuck with Marty?

I watch BBC, Marty annoys me at times.

LizT

I love our song, I’ve been listening to it on repeat for weeks. Would love to see it do well. I’d be surprised if we won, I think song like Cyprus (even though I don’t get all the love for it) and Israel will do better.

Ireland’s staging is the best it’s been in years though.

Oops69

Marty is gone very mumbly and hoarse recently and clearly hAs zero interest in the contest , they need to send someone with a bit of energy to cover it but not in an overly camp way , just someone Who doesn’t have to put on an image .

Welsh Megaman

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

I watch BBC, Marty annoys me at times.

Always the Beeb...and don’t forget to raise a glass to Sir Terry Of Wogan at song nine.

Berserker

Oops69 wrote: »

Marty is gone very mumbly and hoarse recently and clearly hAs zero interest in the contest , they need to send someone with a bit of energy to cover it but not in an overly camp way , just someone Who doesn’t have to put on an image .

Risky move that. We could end up with the z-list celeb mate of someone in RTE.

Itssoeasy

Berserker wrote: »

Risky move that. We could end up with some z-list celeb mate of someone in RTE.

This. I mean whatever you think of Marty Whelan, he's a safe pair of hands with the Eurovision.

hotmail.com

Oops69 wrote:

Marty is gone very mumbly and hoarse recently and clearly hAs zero interest in the contest , they need to send someone with a bit of energy to cover it but not in an overly camp way , just someone Who doesn’t have to put on an image .

He really just doesn't suit the show at all! They need a fresh voice for the show.

Itssoeasy

hotmail.com wrote: »

He really just doesn't suit the show at all! They need a fresh voice for the show.

Be careful what you wish for lads. We might end up with Lottie Ryan as host of it if we aren't careful.

Mollyb60

SireOfSeth wrote: »

Can you watch it on BBC or are we stuck with Marty?

You can watch the live stream direct from the Eurovision on their youtube channel with gloriously no commentary at all.

AndyBoBandy

SireOfSeth wrote: »

Can you watch it on BBC or are we stuck with Marty?

I watched the semi finals on RTE, but will most definitely be watching tonight on BBC for Graham Norton.

Marty grates most of the time, and just waffles on about how great we once were!!

Norton brings a level of comedy to the show, which is what it needs as a 4 hour long show!

Mr.Nice Guy

Stuck two euro on Norway.

That's how you write a song lose two quid. :pac:

thelad95

I think Alexander Rybak has ruined his legacy somewhat, 2009 was one of the best and most original winners, his song this year is just bland and boring.

The Talking Bread

How the f#ck are Ireland that low a price?? Surely they didn't release vote results to the bookies. Only explanation for such a drop

Try_harder

thelad95 wrote: »

I think Alexander Rybak has ruined his legacy somewhat, 2009 was one of the best and most original winners, his song this year is just bland and boring.

Probably wanted a few quid more.

KatW4

I like Marty Whelan, he is ridiculous which makes him funny. It wouldn't be right having anyone else IMO.

honeybear

KatW4 wrote: »

I like Marty Whelan, he is ridiculous which makes him funny. It wouldn't be right having anyone else IMO.

Marty fan here too!

Mountainsandh

KatW4 wrote: »

I like Marty Whelan, he is ridiculous which makes him funny. It wouldn't be right having anyone else IMO.

Yeah I like Marty too, I actually laugh

EPAndlee

I don't mind Marty atall but just prefer Graham

Galwayguy35

If we don't give the Brits a few points tonight they won't be happy, they were very salty over it last years when we gave them nothing.

goose2005

Birdie Num Num wrote: »

If he wears a #metoo TShirt he'll romp home.

and performs an abortion live on stage. while dabbing

Berserker

Galwayguy35 wrote: »

If we don't give the Brits a few points tonight they won't be happy, they were very salty over it last years when we gave them nothing.

We always give you a few points even if your song is rubbish, so you should reciprocate.

Eoin247

The Talking Bread wrote: »

How the f#ck are Ireland that low a price?? Surely they didn't release vote results to the bookies. Only explanation for such a drop

I'm guessing it's due to the huge amount of chat about it on social media. That's one of the main ways they gauge interest in these sorts of things nowadays

Mahony0509

Irish odds have dropped slightly again.