Agoney would have been a better winner, his song is a strong radio friendly pop song. They chose the folk song that can flop or be low top 10 who knows.

Didn't think much of 'Eaea' when I first listened to it, but seeing that performance, I think that's going to hold up far better throughout the season than others and could easily get some of the 'intense folk' votes that are sometimes around (and clearly all went for 'Stefania' last year, it's got that same thing of inspiring female ancestors as a song theme).

 

It's not as instant an alternative entry and yes, perhaps Agoney would have been better to run a streak following Chanel but I'm sure there will be plenty of those types of songs before the season is over, it's good to see alternative entries from Big 5 nations that don't feel phoned in.

Eaea is a great choice here. The staging really elevated the song. I think this could do well for Spain again this year

Honestly not mad at this

 

Really wanted Rakky Ripper or Sofia Martin out of the choices but this is a fun and experimental track, definitely something new to the table

I think this is dead cert top five. I’m not even ruling out a win, with some tweaks and added flourishes. You only need a fraction of the televote to love it and that vox will get lots of jury love.

I really love this! The betting odds haven't reacted to it at all.

 

The only issue I could see is if Czech Republic's song wins their NF because that also leans heavily into the same theme.

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terrible choice, we're gonna end up last :/ but there were no possible choices, all 8 songs were terrible and antieurovision

I’d be stunned if this finished last, I think it’ll have huge jury appeal. I don’t think it’ll be top 5 like Chanel but I’m expecting left hand side of the board.

 

And I thought it was a great Benidorm Fest too! My first one but I’ll definitely be returning each year because of it. It was great to see Spain doing things their way and having their stamp on all songs whilst still being competitive - I loved the top 3 in the end and Mi Familia too even though she wasn’t great live.

This seems to be clearly becoming a top 5 contender. #5 in the betting odds about to outstrip Norway.

 

Flawless performance by the way last Saturday in Barcelona.

 

Edited March 28, 20232 yr by rafik4u

She can REALLY perform! :o That live is impeccable! Hope she maintains this standard on the night but I have faith!

This seems to be clearly becoming a top 5 contender. #5 in the betting odds about to outstrip Norway.

 

Flawless performance by the way last Saturday in Barcelona.

 

I love her :w00t:

Yes, I'm happy to see Blanca top 5 at the moment. I think Spain deserve another top 5 place since they got robbed by the Ukraine war last year.

records have been broken for all those fans who like to look at positions:

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/eurovision/comment...try_to_rank_on/

 

The only final position before tonight Spain was missing was a 17th - Blanca provided.

 

(excepting 27th but that's probably not happening again for a while)

ROBBED.

 

SECOND BEST OF THE NIGHT ESSILY.

 

HUGE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOREEN AND BLANCA PALOMA'S ART AND THE OTHER SONGS.

I didn’t like it much, I won’t lie! Certainly the worst of the AQ’s!

Best of the AQs! And I say that without the slightest bias x

(but no I do genuinely think Spain's put out absolute shite for years, bar Chanel and this)

I really saw this as an easy 3rd place behind the actual top 2, I don't really know what happened.

What happened is she went right after Loreen! And anyone who would ususlly vote for Blanca Paloma voted for Loreen. It newded to be in next year's competition.

 

Pure class in her response to getting 5 votes, like the UK actually. Some others seemed missersble - Switzerland - and others disappointed - Blanca and Israel.