May 13th 2024.
The recent Eurovision Song Contest has been the talk of the town, with UK's own Olly Alexander receiving a less than enthusiastic reaction to his performance. In today's MetroTalk, our readers are discussing the various aspects of the event, from the UK's abysmal televote result to the drama, politics, and revealing outfits that were on display.
It's no secret that the UK's entry, Olly Alexander, came in 18th out of 25 countries and was the only one to receive zero public votes. Ouch. This has left many wondering what exactly went wrong and how we can improve for next year's competition. We want to hear your thoughts on these topics and more, so be sure to share them in the comments section.
One of the key issues that has been brought up is the UK's selection process for Eurovision representatives. Many believe that this is a major factor in our lack of success in the competition. It's clear that the problem lies not with the individual artists or songs, but rather with the overall approach to selection and representation. As one reader, Stacy Parrish from London, puts it, "meaningful reforms" are needed in order to restore the UK's reputation as a powerhouse of music and creativity on the international stage.
Looking ahead to Eurovision 2024, there have been repeated calls for the European Broadcasting Union to drop Israel from the competition. This has sparked a heated debate among fans and viewers. To keep the discussion going, Metro is hosting a Eurovision community on WhatsApp. This will be a place for fans to stay up to date on all the latest news, share memes and reactions, and even vote for their favorite acts. Just follow the link in the article to join in on the fun!
On a more serious note, it was disheartening to hear about the extreme harassment faced by the 20-year-old Israeli contestant, Eden Golan. This type of treatment is completely unacceptable and unfair. As one reader, Scott from West London, points out, the citizens of Israel should not be held responsible for their government's actions.
As the controversy surrounding the event continues, some readers have expressed their disappointment in the European Broadcasting Union for bringing politics into the competition. As Martin Hyde from Brighton puts it, "They said 'United by music,' not politics." Others have also voiced their concerns about the revealing outfits worn by some of the contestants, suggesting that the event should be renamed "The Eurovision Thong Contest."
In other news, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the new Doctor Who and his recent comment about being "funemployed." Some readers, like Julian Self from Wolverton, have jokingly suggested that he may be claiming "Whoniversal Credit." Others, like Eva Maria Kania from by text, have called for the government to open more swimming pools for the public, citing the recent increase in wild swimming spots in England.
Finally, as the city's skyline continues to grow with the addition of more and more skyscrapers, some readers, like Len from Barking, are left wondering just how many more can be added. And with the Environment Agency monitoring the water quality of 27 proposed wild swimming spots in England, there is a call for the government to open more swimming pools as a healthier option for the public.
What are your thoughts on these topics? We want to hear from you, so be sure to leave a comment below. Let's keep the conversation going!
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