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LOL I’m sure we’ve been predicted a win by someone the last few years so great to make that happen this year! ❤️ It’s got to be POPHub’s time next year I think!

Still can’t believe Riptide was a DNQ! It sounded great back then too 😭 Royals is another that hugely underperformed in BJSC, that must be close to the top streaming chart here.

I think what’s been agreed seems to be the least disruptive to this contest/future contests so sounds like the sensible decision to me. Yes percentage wise it’s very slightly easier to qualify from SF2, but that’s what happens at Eurovision and this is also in response to an unusual circumstance.

Playlist saved! What a collection of songs over all these years. There’ll be so many I loved at the time I haven’t listened to in so long!

Excited for a return to FSR Rontvia! Currently do not know at all what to send but feel like we need a switch in gear as it’s been a few diminishing results in the second half of the year vs. the first! Would be great to qualify again as that would be the first time I’ve made it through a whole calendar year I believe.

I reckon there is a psychological aspect of that! Pop tends to more instant so pop fans will know what they like quicker I would say and therefore vote earlier! I wonder if any of our regular early/late voters feel that? I will always vote on the last day if I can as I want to allow the songs to grow on me and also so it's the closest to when the results are announced.

I’m not 100% it will win but Hendinia this month is reminding me of Eline Noelia ‘Shockwave’ that came second, so I think it could do very well. POPHub I’m not quite sure I can see getting enough votes across the board. I’d probably guess FSR Rontvia or Kathaldazia this month but it is quite open imo.

@Lindsey. thats two predictions for us to the bottom two now 😭😭

voted!

Fair enough I haven’t heard any feedback on it either to be fair so that’s reasonable. Agreed it’s probably not a likely winner, but here to start the #underdoghypetrain for FAANGS. 😂

Can confirm this is correct but I still disagree on how you’d pronounce it. I’d say air-rosh

oh my not me least likely to win! 😭 poor ms FAANGS! Not mad at all but curious as to what made you think that?

Like Jade I wanted something that linked to my username and being a geo-nerd wanted to spin off an actual country. So Dominican Republic became Kluminican Republic! I was very briefly Kluminica (shout out to Dominica) for a few contests but the name didn’t stand out as much so I reverted back. I wouldn’t change my name at this point! Think it made sense then and makes sense now.

I’m still starstruck to this day 🤩

Omg I was one of those who went for Water Against The Rocks too! It’s not on Spotify anymore 😭 Not exactly forgotten lore, but Klum Rep being the ultimate bridesmaid with 6 2nd places before winning this year was my ongoing soap story! This contest has provided so much fun/drama over the years before you get into the music! I’m still here 14 years on which is wild to think about

I’m ready ❤️

Phew a sigh of relief there! Thanks to those who voted for FAANGS. Gutted Trifoski is out as that was a left-field one I took too, really good instrumental and was my 6 pointer. Also believe I lost Sandenia with 3 points and Lotunia with 2 points

Oh goodness tuned in at the right time, fingers crossed for FAANGS! I also enjoyed both the Trifoski and Lookylion tracks so will be a shame to see at least one of them go (well hopefully not me!)

The Eastenders effect is real. A baby was named after Charli XCX on the show and look at her career now!

Not me missing out on top 20 cause I gave my 18 to Aeroche in 20th 🥲 not even amount of votes could split us!

Thank you blacksquare for hosting! it’s been an aesthetically pleasing trip to Neilonoir!

Well done Jade! Think this is the most points I’ve given to a winner of yours 🤩 criminal that she came 37th for Taahino just this year!

Shush you are top 10 and have plenty of pop appeal!

If anything it’s felt like we’ve had the alternative voters first and now the pop ones considering who is rising up now

Would not have called this to be the New Lexico song to rise above all the rest of theirs this year but happy for Ms Maude! Must be just between these two unless blacksquare has engineered something here? 6 sets of 18s to Persephonia imminent LOL