May 12th 2024.
The Eurovision Song Contest in 2024 was an absolute whirlwind of surprises and chaos that kept viewers on the edge of their seats for the entire four-hour show. It was a night filled with bizarre and unexpected moments that left audiences shocked and entertained.
One of the most talked-about moments was the reunion of the iconic Swedish band Alcazar, who had teased a possible ABBA performance. While fans were hoping to see the legendary group take the stage, they were still treated to an incredible performance by Alcazar. However, that wasn't the only jaw-dropping moment of the night.
Finland's performance by Windows95man, with uncredited vocals from Henri Piispanen, left viewers double-checking what was on their TV screens. The artist's bold choice to wear a naked costume, paired with a crop top and white socks and sandals, led to an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction that had everyone talking.
But it wasn't just the performances that had people buzzing. The UK's entry, Olly Alexander, unfortunately received a disappointing score, making it the "worst ever Eurovision." The contest, held in Malmö, Sweden, on May 11, was eventually won by Nemo for Switzerland. Now that we've had some time to digest the events of the night, let's take a look back at some of the more unusual moments from the show.
One of the most talked-about moments of the night was Finland's performance, which featured Windows95man wearing nude-colored pants that gave the illusion of being naked. Despite adding denim shorts to his outfit, some viewers thought they saw a wardrobe malfunction during his performance, causing quite a stir on social media. Even tennis champion Andy Murray couldn't believe his eyes and took to Twitter to express his surprise.
And while fans were disappointed that ABBA didn't make an appearance, we did get a glimpse of them in the form of their animated avatars, who appeared live from London's Abba Voyage Arena. Their appearance brought back memories of their iconic Eurovision win in 1974, but some viewers couldn't help but feel a little disappointed that it wasn't the real thing.
But not all moments were lighthearted and fun. The Netherlands' entry, Joost Klein, was disqualified due to an incident involving a camera woman and a threatening gesture made by the performer backstage. While he has yet to publicly address the situation, he seemed to be in good spirits, sharing a compilation video of dogs running around to the song "Who Let the Dogs Out" on his Instagram Story.
The Executive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest, Martin Österdahl, also faced some backlash from the audience, who booed him during his introduction. Many long-time Eurovision fans boycotted the show in solidarity with the Palestinian people, and some have called for Österdahl to resign due to his handling of the event.
And finally, the UK's entry received zero points from the audience vote, making it the only country to receive the dreaded score. Despite the disappointing outcome, Olly Alexander remained gracious and congratulated Nemo on their win for Switzerland. It was a night of highs and lows, but one thing is for sure: the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024 will not be easily forgotten.
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