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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