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Eurovision 2019 - Final Reaction

May 18, 2019 by MyMilkshakes
I feel a little weird about this actually. I LOVE Arcade and I'm SUPER happy the Netherlands won, especially considering that I'm trying to study abroad next year and would LOVE to be able to watch Eurovision in Amsterdam. However, I also LOVE a good shock winner, and when North Macedonia was in first place for the entire jury voting I was in complete SHOCK. I knew that they wouldn't do as good in the televote, but the fact that I was even under the impression for a SECOND that North Macedonia could WIN blew my mind. Also, as I am trying to study abroad in Italy, it would've been nice if they would've been able to win since it'd be easier for me. But, like I said I'm still VERY happy. This final was EXTREMELY strong and I genuinely enjoyed every performance this evening. Now onto my individual reviews

-TOP 5-

Netherlands - As I said in my intro, I'm VERY happy this won. I was even tearing up by the end of the performance because it's just such a beautiful song and performance. Everything about this worked, and I'm extremely happy that the Netherlands were able to win, especially considering that they have waited such a long time for this to happen again!! And I also LOVE Duncan and I'm so happy for him and the entire Dutch team!!

Italy - Ugh a song I actually like doing really well and being robbed AGAIN!!! Mahmood was REALLY good tonight, and I'm shocked that the press ever wrote this off to begin with. The performance was very slick, Mahmood sounded fantastic, and everything about it was great. Italy remains robbed yet again, as they have been every single year in the 2010s. And while I wish they would've been able to pull out a win, I am still very pleased that he was able to pull out a second place for Italy yet again, and if he was to lose to anyone, I'm glad it's the Netherlands. Italy is going to be hungry for a win now, and I really hope they'll get it soon.

Russia - Vastly overhyped which was expected. I'm a little mad that he got 6th in his semi and then was able to pull out a bronze medal here. However, him getting third again did make me chuckle a little bit. Still not a fan of this song, nor will I ever be, and let's hope we get a new performer for Russia next year.

Switzerland - Ugh SO close to beating Russia, and I really wish it did. While this song did grow off of me a lot, I LOVED the live performance and thought it was just super slick. Luca also sounded great and the song was just so much fun, that it helped reinvigorate my love for this song. I'm SUPER happy that Switzerland has finally gotten a good result again, and I really hope they continue this momentum now that they know what it's like to be back at the top!!

Norway - Still not a fan of this song, but I can't deny that it was VERY good tonight. KEiiNO really sold the song fantastically and even had me jamming along to it for a little bit. It'll take some time for me to see if this song grows back on me. I really don't think this deserved to win the televote either but whatever. I'm happy for Norway and that at least one girl was able to make it in the top 5 :))))

-NOTEWORTHY PERFORMANCES-

Sweden - I KNEW deep down that this wouldn't perform too well with the televoters, but seeing Sweden top the jury vote YET AGAIN made me extremely worried. This song is good, but John gets drowned out by the backing singers by the end of the song, and I still think it's very generic and lacks any emotion. However, you can't fault a song with a great production value which Sweden thrives at, so congrats to them.

North Macedonia - Ugh what a STAR!!!! My Macedonian stan heart from the previous two years is now full. Seeing Tamara and Macedonia at the top made me SO happy for them, especially since they've struggled so much recently. I love that Tamara was able to get vengeance on her 2008 robbery, was able to get the highest result for Macedonia EVER, and is the highest placing female soloist this year. A true star. I hope Macedonia continues to send quality entries because I love seeing them succeed.

Australia - A little shocked this came so low, but also not. Europe and juries usually don't react too much to opera as the fans do, so I can see why this came 9th. However, her performance will be remembered as one of the most iconic forever!!

Czech Republic - Ugh I LOVE Lake Malawi. Seeing them ROBBED in the televote absolutely broke my heart. HOWEVER, them thriving with the juries was DESERVED and while I wish they were able to break the top 10, 11th is still an iconic result, and the Czech Republic is only getting better at Eurovision :')

sLOVEnia - MY LOVES!!!!! I'M SO HAPPY FOR THEM!!!!!!! I went in tonight praying for a top 20 finish, not even thinking that was possible, yet seeing them on the LEFT HAND OF THE LEADERBOARD MADE MY HEART FULL!!!!! Zala and Gašper were perfect tonight, I still absolutely adore the song, and his little kiss to her at the end was so cute. Love everything about it, love that sLOVEnia thrived this year, and I NEED THEM TO GET TOP 10 NEXT YEAR!!!!!!

Greece - l0l now that this didn't do too good I can critique it. I really noticed tonight how MESSY the live performance is. I still love the song, and it really wasn't too bad, but it also could've been so much better. Katerine always seemed out of shot for some reason, and her vocals weren't showcased in the way they should've been. While I think 21st is WAY too low (under SAN MARINO???!!!!) I can see how this went from a favorite to a flop :(

-LAST PLACE-

United Kingdom - I was convinced Germany was getting last, but alas, here we are. It really is a shame to see the UK here, especially considering John Lundvik wrote this song and it got virtually no support, yet Sweden wins the televote??? Doesn't make any sense to me. But I guess this might've just gotten lost tonight, and just played it way too safe. It makes me sad to see them in last, especially since this won't entice any semi-famous Brits to participate in the future. The UK really needs to change something though, because one of the largest music countries in the world shouldn't be getting last... I'm sad for Michael and his team, but then again, I can see how this happened.

-SEMI FINAL RESULT THOUGHTS-

I'm content with the way S1 went. I enjoy Belarus much more than Poland, so I'm happy the results fell the way they did. Honestly SHOCKED Cyprus finished that low, as I thought they'd definitely be at the top with that performance. Estonia being 4th makes me nauseous too, but I'm going to pretend that's just a fluke because they did not deserve to be that high at ALL.

THE FACT THAT LITHUANIA WAS ONE POINT AWAY FROM KNOCKING OUT DENMARK THOUGH????? A GYP!!! And the WORST part is that Latvia only gave TEN to Lithuania when if they gave them twelve, DENMARK WOULD'VE BEEN OUT. Disgusted. Ireland last IN THE ENTIRE CONTEST?? Disgusted. Sarah does NOT deserve that SLANDER. North Macedonia getting second remains iconic though since it's WHAT THEY DESERVE.

Overall, this final was REALLY strong and I loved most of the entries in the final this year. I am very happy that the Netherlands were able to win, and also extremely pleased that Italy got second, North Macedonia got their best result ever, and Slovenia ended up on the left hand of the scoreboard. Israel was pretty decent hosts, with my only complains being tech issues at certain points, but nothing to really harp over. Everything about this Eurovision year was iconic and I'm really disappointed that just as fast as it begins, it ends just as quickly. Already counting down the days to Eurovision 2020 where I'll HOPEFULLY be able to be in the audience!!

-FULL TOP 26 OF THE NIGHT-

1. Slovenia
2. Greece
3. Italy
4. Netherlands
5. Czech Republic
6. Malta
7. Albania
8. Australia
9. Belarus
10. Switzerland
11. Serbia
12. Cyprus
13. North Macedonia
14. Spain
15. Iceland
16. France
17. United Kingdom
18. Sweden
19. Norway
20. San Marino
21. Israel
22. Russia
23. Azerbaijan
24. Estonia
25. Germany
26. Denmark



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Comments

sweden didnt win the televotes tho.
Norway did
Sent by gabrieltrezza,May 18, 2019
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Did I mess up somewhere? I know that’s how the votes went down but sometimes my fingers work faster than my brain lol
Sent by MyMilkshakes,May 18, 2019
MyMilkshakes yes the way the votes were told wasnt like the less voted - most voted
It was by like how the jury voted.
Sweden was the last one to be said because the he won the jury votes
Sent by gabrieltrezza,May 18, 2019
It was a crazy final. I'm extremely pleased with the result considering everything that went down. The top two are perfect <3 Also, Hatari are going to go down as one of the most talked about act in YEARS, especially with their Palestine protest from tonight.

and LOL the semi-final results are wild. I did not expect Poland to come so close at all. I also really do wish Denmark had gotten knocked out, but oh well.
Sent by Patrick319,May 18, 2019

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