Eurovision kicked off it’s 69th annual contest tonight – and fans think they already know who’s going to be taking home the title just moments after the performances kicked off
The Eurovision Song Contest kicked off it’s 69th annual contest tonight after a dramatic build up with two semi-finals earlier in the week. However, fans think they’ve already ‘worked out’ who will win less than a hour into the four hour live show.
The show kicked off with a high-energy performance from Norway as Kyle Alessandro – Lighter, as Luxembourg’s Laura Thorn kicked off with her ‘trippy’ visuals with her song La Poupée Monte Le Son. Things went up a notch when Estonia’s Tommy Cash performed his fan favourite song – Espresso Macchiato.
Tommy earned his place during the first semi-final, and now fans think he’s going to take it all the way. The rapper and singer had the whole crowd on their feet with his epic dance moves, but some had a moment to pause and take to X, formerly known as Twitter, to hail him the winner already.
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“Espresso Macchiato is the clear winner #eurovision,” said one, while a second agreed: “That’s the winner. #Eurovision”.
A third was also in agreement, commenting: “Espresso macchiato….. There’s your winner!”
Fans will have to wait until the end of the night to see if Tommy really does take home the crowd. However, they won’t have to wait until then to vote, with the lines already open.
Voting opened before anyone kicked off their performance, with fans being able to vote via phone up to 20 times. However, it does cost 15p a vote but fans can save a few pennies by voting online through the app and via www.esc.vote.
After Tommy, Israel’s Yuval Raphael took to the stage, performing her power ballad New Day Will Rise.
After her performance, UK commentator Graham Norton seemingly confirmed the EBU has employed fake applause to drown out any boos during her time on stage.
“Not sure what you’re hearing at home, slightly mixed response here in the hall,” the Irish host commented as Yuval wrapped things up – a nod to the reports Eurovision bosses are meddling with what makes it to TV screens across Europe.
Elsewhere, fans are hopeful for a performance from Celine Dion after her video message during the first semi-final.
Adding fuel to the fire, Graham mentioned the fact the My Heart Will Go On singer is watching backstage but didn’t rule out a little performance from the Eurovision legend.
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