Assy!

no idea who might win this, but for sure I am not

I guess Jade isn’t winning after all

Voted <3 I am actually expecting to totally bomb this time, but that's ok...I still love it and I am glad I could dust it off from the archives

INJI was on my radar as well, and definitely thought it was going to be a hit!!! That was my 8 pointer if I had voted, but now I see that still it wouldn’t be enough to put it through the Q threshold!!! My other two voters were Summericia 6 points and Altyr 3 points :o

So far lipsyncs for life have been 2 for 2 <3

and @Michael Bubré, I am truly sorry that the whole bombshell news happen to be right at when your song was playing...I don't think I've even thought about the aspects of the impact that could have created...all I was thinking at that moment is that I need to step off the contest ASAP, and I know I wasn't feeling great about continuing with AY YOLA the more I was reading about it!!! So my apologies!!! And I know this is already closed chapter but I've actually done a research of the band sometimes in the summer when I discovered them first and I know there was nothing really news worthy at that time!!! Also my Spotify Wrapped tells me that Homay ended in #57 spot on my Top Songs of 2025. Ouch!!!

I've actually did rankings as well (just for my own sake) and I don't know how it would have all played if I was still competing, but 3 of the DNQ's from semi 2 are in my votes ...8 pointer, 6 pointer and 3 pointer!!!

Girls I’m nervous Good luck to everyone <3

I just want to say thank you to the mods and the host for dealing with this situation midway contest :clap: Seems like the most sensible solution is being implemented!!! Also thanks to everyone for kind words, you all are so sweet , and looking forward to start fresh next year for BJSC181. Fair and square!!! Love you all <3 EDIT: And regardless my withdrawal, I will still follow this contest closely, and will cheer for my faves

I just want to add that I hope everyone knows that in no way I am trying to bring/create drama this late in the contest!!! I enjoy the contest way too much so this was not an easy decision to make, but I just feel better sitting this one out!!! Thanks to everyone who reached out <3.

Hello everyone, I have a very important information to share regarding the participation in BJSC180!!! After further review and new information that has come to my attention, I have made the decision to withdraw AY YOLA “Homay” from the current BJSC edition. It was recently discovered that the band publicly supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As this directly contradicts my values and the values I want Bøtanikkä to represent, therefore I cannot continue to participate with an entry tied to that stance. I apologise for the disruption mid-contest, but I believe it’s the right thing to do. Thank you to everyone who listened, supported, and your understanding is truly appreciated. A replacement entry will not be submitted, and Bøtanikkä will sit out the remainder of this edition, but will be back if we're allowed in BJSC181. — Addy!

Hello everyone, I have a very important information to share regarding the participation in BJSC180!!! After further review and new information that has come to my attention, I have made the decision to withdraw AY YOLA “Homay” from the current BJSC edition. It was recently discovered that the band publicly supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As this directly contradicts my values and the values I want Bøtanikkä to represent, therefore I cannot continue to participate with an entry tied to that stance. I apologise for the disruption mid-contest, but I believe it’s the right thing to do. Thank you to everyone who listened, supported, and your understanding is truly appreciated. A replacement entry will not be submitted, and Bøtanikkä will sit out the remainder of this edition, but will be back if we're allowed in BJSC181. — Addy!

any plans for semi 2 listen sesh?

finally feeling OK with my choice...I just hope it's not taken!!!

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Oh my Rich, thanks for the hype!!! Funny how I wanted to send this one since the summer, but I kept switching it last minute…they even had initially a music video filmed with iPhone, then apparently the song became a hit in some regions and the budget increased I guess and they filmed a new music video!!!

60 is such a nice round number!!! And begging semi final gods to put me in a right semi!!!

I don't know what I am doing!!! Like everything I know and love, to me it seems like they're going to be well too known etc. etc.

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That lipsync was one for the books :lol: Messy but iconic!!!

Foreign language bop supremacy is real this month, but girlies, give the English songs a fighting chance…they’re crying in the corner!!!

Love all these returns…welcome back everyone, we missed you ❤️

Always nice to see new countries join us. Welcome from Bøtanikkä <3

Oh my, so many blast from the past bops in here…I love it <3

Looking forward to the list and see what others have sent!!!