May 10th 2024.
In 2023, Mae Muller proudly represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest. However, this year, she has decided to distance herself from the event, despite being chosen to represent her country once again in Liverpool. As a pop star, she had the honor of singing for the UK last year when the contest was held in the north due to the ongoing war, which prevented Ukraine from hosting. With high expectations, as the UK took on hosting duties for the 2022 winners, Kalush Orchestra, Mae's song "I Wrote A Song" unfortunately finished in 25th place out of 26 contestants, receiving only 24 points.
This year, all eyes are on Olly Alexander as he represents the UK in Malmo, Sweden with his song "Dizzy". While millions of viewers tune in to watch the Grand Final, Mae has made the decision to steer clear of the event. Just one day before the winner is announced, she took to X to share a quote from Greece's entrant, Marina Satti. Mae expressed her own thoughts on the matter, stating that the pressure can be too much for artists, and that more needs to be done to protect their mental health.
But Mae is not the only one feeling this way. Eurovision fans can now join a community on WhatsApp to stay updated on all the drama, memes, and behind-the-scenes gossip happening in Malmö. They can also get involved by sharing their reactions to the acts and voting for their favorites in polls as the competition draws closer to crowning the winner of Eurovision 2024. All they have to do is follow a link and select "Join Chat" to be a part of the fun.
In a recent clip, Mae appeared to fall asleep during a press conference while Israeli singer Eden Golan was speaking. When a fan asked her why it was difficult for her to engage with Eurovision-related content, Mae responded with the truth. She admitted that the pressure can be overwhelming, even though she loves performing and making music. She also believes that more needs to be done to support the mental health of artists, as the experience can be anything but normal for them.
Mae's song "I Wrote A Song" may have finished second to last with only 24 points, but she has brushed off any criticism of her performance. In fact, her posts on X received thousands of interactions, with fans praising her for speaking out and calling for better support for artists. Some fans even shared their own thoughts and experiences, acknowledging the immense pressure that artists face during Eurovision and the toll it can take on their mental health.
Before the competition, Mae had expressed concern for her own mental health and the impact it may have on her career. She worried that the experience of performing at Eurovision could potentially affect her future. However, she has since learned to own her performance and have fun with it, despite the overwhelming pressure and unfamiliar setting.
This year's Eurovision has been surrounded by controversy, mainly due to the participation of Israel. The country's entry song, "Hurricane", was renamed from the politically charged title "October Rain". Many long-time fans have boycotted the event, and there have even been boos in the arena when the Israeli singer takes the stage. During a press conference, Golan was asked about the risk and danger she may bring to other participants and the public. She reassured everyone that the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has taken all safety precautions to make the event a safe and united place for everyone.
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