March 23Mar 23 Just now, Tafty said:Ughhhh. Is that a new thing because I swear he usually has the UK acts on?? 😭😭Sort of? Since 2022, he just has a single series that runs from September to February. He used to have a series that ran from April to June but not anymore.
March 24Mar 24 Sadly, there’s nothing making me want to go back to this at all. I find it nice enough when it’s on but when I look at the Eurovision playlist, I never get the urge to actually put it on.
March 29Mar 29 On 24/03/2025 at 02:18, RobBot said:Sadly, there’s nothing making me want to go back to this at all. I find it nice enough when it’s on but when I look at the Eurovision playlist, I never get the urge to actually put it on.I think I feel the same about it.
March 29Mar 29 I'm really enjoying this song. It's different for the UK in a positive way - this feels like the bravest the BBC has been in a while. Remember Monday are clearly excellent vocalists and the BBC is making sure we know that in all of the promotion that they're doing! I just hope that they don't lose sight of the performance aspect which has to be memorable. I never get my hopes up and in many ways I'm not sure I care how well we do. If we send a good song performed well, I will be happy - and this has potential!
March 30Mar 30 I’ve now listened to majority of the tracks (Israel, Azerbaijan and Georgia still to go… at some point) and I really think this stands out in such a positive way.It seems to be a pretty bland year this year bar a couple of exceptions.
March 30Mar 30 It's not the strongest year with songs but sometimes that changes when we see the actual performances but as it stands the UK is different to all the other songs which might be a good or bad thing for them.As a song it's a decent song and isn't some cheaply put together song but needs good staging to help it.I'm not loving it myself but can see why others would enjoy it.
April 2Apr 2 US exposure somewhat due to their Jennifer Hudson & The Voice UK connection! Also, the HATE these women are getting is insane and so, SO forced.
April 2Apr 2 The acoustic performance demonstrates they have the ability to knock it out of the park on the day. Staging is likely to be more important for them than other acts. I personally think a lot of the hate isn't towards them but is towards the UK (same old story). If all goes well I am thinking 100 points minimum from the jury, which will be enough to counter a much lower tally from the public
April 2Apr 2 Author I'm hopeful it won't be another zero on the televote. As a minimum I'm sure it will make it into the Ireland and Australia votes.Juries wouldn't usually snub such strong vocalists and a uniquely structured, theatrical song, so I agree that anything very low will be an injustice on that front.I'm mildly optimistic for an ok points haul, but I guess it could still end up coming towards the bottom like 2016 when Joe and Jake got 62 points and were bottom three. Edited April 2Apr 2 by gooddelta
April 2Apr 2 Really hope it’s not in the bottom 5 at least. I do think jury score will be decent but I think public quite low, we shall see
April 2Apr 2 They need to have clever staging with this, especially when leading in to the chorus. Could do a Moldova ‘My Lucky Day’ if right!
April 14Apr 14 https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdFSgjj3/They are sounding insane and I love this.The more I see of their performances the better they’re getting (and they’ve always been good)
April 17Apr 17 I would say the execution of this entirely depends on the staging and I just don't see us having enough "edge" with the staging. I very much feel like it will be like the video with a couch and simplistic.Staging has not been a strong point for us for a very long time, I can't remember the last "wow" staging / performance moment we had.Last year Bambie Thug absolutely engrossed me in what I feel is a very average song because of the theatre and drama of the performance, I don't see us having a staging that will be able to have that effect on what is a simple, pleasant song.
April 18Apr 18 11 hours ago, Viper* said:Staging has not been a strong point for us for a very long time, I can't remember the last "wow" staging / performance moment we had.I guess it's subjective but what Sam Ryder had really worked, in my opinion.Doesn't need to be grand, but suitable for the song. I think ultimately people vote for the performance but the staging can help. I think it had the opposite effect last year.
April 18Apr 18 Sam Ryder’s staging was awesome. Made it feel like a guest appearance from a starI still quite liked Olly’s performance….
April 18Apr 18 Olly's staging is the best from the UK since I stated following Eurovision. Shame his vocals aren't at the same level on the night. 😥
April 18Apr 18 Yeah his vocals were ropey. Sadly I think that was always going to be the case as I’ve never heard him sing well live
April 19Apr 19 16 hours ago, Hassaan said:I guess it's subjective but what Sam Ryder had really worked, in my opinion.Doesn't need to be grand, but suitable for the song. I think ultimately people vote for the performance but the staging can help. I think it had the opposite effect last year.I thought about Sam's staging as I wrote this and I stand by the statement of the staging not being "wow" but you're right, for the song it was clean and simple and incredibly effective to keep the viewers focused on the terrific vocal he was performing, whilst adding some brightness and allure. So I definitely think that was the best we have done in a long time for sure.
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