May 11th 2024.
The highly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest for 2024 has already drawn comparisons to the infamous 1991 competition, which is remembered for all the wrong reasons. As the event takes place tonight in Malmö, Sweden, it has been fraught with chaos and drama, not just from the contestants, but also from the jurors involved.
One of the most shocking incidents occurred during the dress run when France's entry, Slimane, interrupted his performance to call for peace before walking off stage without finishing his song. Meanwhile, Ireland's contestant, Bambie Thug, missed their dress rehearsal completely due to an urgent and unexplained "situation."
Things have not been any smoother behind the scenes either. The Netherlands' entrant, Joost Klein, was removed from the Grand Final for making a "threatening gesture," and jurors Alessandra Mele from Norway and Finnish runner-up of 2023, Käärijä, have both stepped down from their responsibilities at the last minute, claiming that it "doesn't feel right" to be part of the point-giving process. In a social media post, Alessandra expressed her concerns about the ongoing genocide happening and urged everyone to open their eyes and hearts.
Outside of the Malmö Arena, protests are also erupting due to the inclusion of Israel in the contest, adding to the already tense atmosphere. This year's Eurovision Song Contest has certainly been filled with drama, leading fans to compare it to the chaos-filled 1991 competition, which is known as a disaster in Eurovision history.
On social media, fans have expressed their disappointment, with some forgiving the 1991 contest for being the worst in history, while others claim that this year's edition has surpassed it. Despite the challenges and controversies leading up to the show, fans are still eagerly anticipating the main event, hoping that the drama has already taken place before the live broadcast.
In preparation for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final, Metro is hosting a WhatsApp party to keep fans updated on all the action happening in Malmö. From behind-the-scenes gossip to hilarious memes and iconic moments from the live shows, this party is the perfect way to stay in the loop. Fans can also get involved by sharing their reactions to each act and voting for their favorites in polls leading up to the announcement of the winner.
Looking back at the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest, it was held in Rome, which was a last-minute change from the originally planned host city of Sanremo, Italy. However, the change in location was not the only issue that plagued the event. Technical difficulties with the music resulted in fans in the stadium not being able to hear some of the performers, while viewers at home could. There were also reports of orchestra problems, with a last-minute replacement saxophonist and out-of-tune instruments.
The hosts, former Eurovision winners Toto Cutugno and Gigliola Cinquetti, were heavily criticized for their lack of chemistry and language skills. Furthermore, the entire show was drawn out and dull, with long introductions between each act, making it a tedious watch for viewers.
The winner of the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest was Sweden, with their entry "Fangad av en stormvind." Interestingly, the UK's entry that year was none other than Ronnie Mitchell from the popular soap opera EastEnders. Unfortunately, she only came in 10th place, which was a major disappointment for the UK, as it was their worst ranking since 1987.
As we look back at the chaotic events leading up to this year's Eurovision Song Contest, we can only hope that the actual show will go smoothly. All eyes are on the Grand Final, which is set to air at 8pm tonight on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. If you have a celebrity story or any interesting videos or pictures from the event, don't hesitate to get in touch with The Agency entertainment team via email or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you!
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