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Fans are already aware of the title contenders just moments after Eurovision’s 69th annual contest kicked off tonight.

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.

Fans believe Tommy will win the match and will continue to do so after the first semi-final. Some of the audience paused and took to X, formerly Twitter, to applaud the rapper and singer for their incredible dance moves, but others immediately took to Twitter and praised him as the winner.

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One person declared, “Espresso Macchiato is the clear winner #eurovision,” while another concurred, “That’s the winner.” #Eurovision”.

Another third person expressed similar sentiments, saying, “Espresso macchiato. Your prize is in sight!

Fans will have to wait until the end of the night to find out if Tommy actually wins the crowd. Since the lines are already open, they won’t have to wait until then to cast their ballots.

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.

Israel’s Yuval Raphael performed her powerful ballad New Day Will Rise after Tommy.

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.

As Yuval wrapped up the show, the Irish host remarked, “Not sure what you’re hearing at home, there’s a slightly mixed response here in the hall,” in reference to the rumor that Eurovision bosses are meddling with what is broadcast on TV screens across Europe.

Elsewhere, fans are hopeful for a performance from Celine Dion after her video message during the first semi-final.

Graham mentioned that the My Heart Will Go On singer is watching backstage, but he didn’t rule out the Eurovision legend’s brief performance, which only fueled the conversation.

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Fans who were watching Tommy Cash’s rendition of Espresso Macchiato at the Eurovision Song Contest grand finale on Saturday night were perplexed.

The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest has started with a bang as Estonia’s entrant, Tommy Cash, performed Espresso Macchiato. The quirky song had fans rushing to X, formerly known as Twitter, to discuss the song which they said sounded ‘like a joke that went too far’.

On Saturday night, Tommy, real name Tomas Tammemets, gave a performance in Basil, Switzerland. After winning Eesti Laul 2025 with his dance-pop hit, the 33-year-old singer was chosen to play for Estonia’s band. Although the actor has a devoted fan base and has performed since 2012, not all Eurovision viewers have heard of him.

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Taking to social media, fans shared their thoughts on the song, which included a unique dance. One user said: “lol Estonia’s #Eurovision song sounds like a joke that went too far and when he wanted to stop it he was already in too deep lol.”

As a person who needs coffee, another perplexed fan wrote, “Vocally could be better, but this is one of the year’s funniest songs, artists, and performances.”

Estonia gave me what Eurovision is all about, according to one commentator, while another added, “I love the funky Eurovision songs.”

One person said, “Estonia: The ONLY correct way to order an espresso macchiato going forward.”

Graham Norton appears to have confirmed that the EBU used fake applause to drown out any boos during her time on stage following Israel’s Yuval Raphael’s power ballad New Day Will Rise.

As Yuval wrapped up, the Irish host remarked, “Not sure what you’re hearing at home, but hear Basel’s response was mixed,” in a nod to reports that Eurovision bosses were meddling with what was being shown on television across Europe.

When she performed New Day Will Rise for a rehearsal on Friday night, it is said that the competition’s bosses drowned out the booing noises.

The singing competition has been plagued by controversy over Israel’s participation in the annual event.

In light of Israel’s ongoing bombardment of Palestine, which has left Palestinians starving to death as a result of a blockade of aid, over 70 former Eurovision stars wrote a letter just last week demanding that the contest’s organizers ban Israel.

Fans expressed resentment over Israel’s performances being duped or dubbed in cheery tweets on Twitter/X.

One fan wrote, “It’s a huge issue that the EBU keeps silencing the booing and adds fake cheers to make it appear as though the audience is welcoming the country.”

The public service broadcaster EBU is supposed to “serve the public, not to silence them.”

Another fan argued, “Why do you substitute audience boos with fake applause effects and mute them?” What are your moral principles?

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In the most recent episode of the BBC sci-fi series, Archie Panjabi made her Doctor Who debut as the renegade Time Lord.

After nearly three decades, the notorious Doctor Who villain, the Rani, returns with a dramatic comeback, playing the villain.

Anita Dobson’s portrayal of the infamous Time Lord, a role that Kate O’Mara originally brought to life in the most recent episode, which featured the 803rd Interstellar Song Contest, underwent bi-generational transformation.

Emmy Award-winner Panjabi, who first graced the BBC sci-fi saga in 1985’s ‘Mark Of The Rani’ episode, has been covertly portraying Mrs Flood, “meticulously waiting for her time to face the Doctor” as stated by the show’s producers.

52-year-old Panjabi made a comment about her new position:

Who can blame you for the Rani’s return, and it seems like there has been a lot of speculation?

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She continued, “

Kate O’Mara’s portrayal was masterful, brutal, and unforgettable. She’s back now, under Russell T Davies, and I’ll ask: What will we bring to her from the Whoniverse? Let’s just say, you might not be ready.

The Doctor and the Rani will engage in an epic showdown that “send shockwaves through the Whoniverse,” in which both Panjabi and Dobson will appear in the two-part series finale, “Wish World” and “The Reality War.”

The show’s creator, Russell T. Davies, expressed his excitement:

“She’s back after 32 years,” said Gatwa, who always said he wanted to face the Rani.

Davies also praised the casting:

“I’ve been a fan for years, and what a joy to see her twinned with Anita Dobson,” Archie says. “It’s an honor to work with her. The Doctor faces the greatest threat in his career, and there will likely be even more villains.

The Rani last graced our screens in a 1993 BBC Children In Need special of the show titled Dimensions In Time, which saw a unique crossover between Doctor Who and EastEnders as the Doctor’s Tardis landed in Albert Square.

Wish World is set to debut on Saturday, May 24, on BBC iPlayer at 8am, while The Reality War will premiere simultaneously on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday, May 31, and will also be screened in over 450 cinemas across the UK and Ireland.