France FRANCE 2016 - Amir - J'ai cherché

[Chorizo]

I think France would be the best winner and I think it would also be the best winner for the EBU. I hope his performance in the two shows that matter will be flawless.

I think the EBU would also be happy with a few other winners but among the top favorites, France would surely work best for them, so I hope they will show some support.

 

[GlamSIMorous]

1st half. :?

 

[Smudy]

If Russia picks 2nd half, it's a done deal.

 

[QwaarJet]

1st half. :?

It was unlikely to win anyway, but I doubt SVT will bury this. It'll probably still get a good draw.

 

[GermanBango]

It would be a good opener, I have to admit that.

 

[Trece]

It would be a good opener, I have to admit that.

Yes, the next year as the previous winner

 

[GermanBango]

Yes, the next year as the previous winner

I'd love that but ... I fear it's not going to happen.

 

[ScarlettGirl]

I wanna go to France or Spain next year....

 

[esc87fan]

Please Christer, for all that is good in this world please don't screw Amir over with a rubbish spot in the running order!

Enough of that... can I just say he looked hot on the red carpet?

 

[Leydan]

Don't forget Sweden and Austria won from the first half. It's not all over yet.

 

[GWTW1939]

Don't forget Sweden and Austria won from the first half. It's not all over yet.

Yes after getting all the pimping ESC week, best possible draws in the first half, and performing between entries that were D.O.A.

Bjorkman has said he liked the song but is he going to cut the strings and change his mind after the less then enthusiastic rehearsal reviews and drifting odds Looking at the draws he makes at the MF final its obvious he has no trouble dumping songs he once called a favorite

 

[Chorizo]

Björkman and the EBU certainly don't want Russia to win, so they will help France and Ukraine.

 

[GermanBango]

Björkman and the EBU certainly don't want Russia to win, so they will help France and Ukraine.

Don't know about that to be honest ...

 

[Trece]

Björkman and the EBU certainly don't want Russia to win, so they will help France and Ukraine.

Well no one cancelled corruption, we all remember 2008 and 2011 winners

 

[Chorizo]

Don't know about that to be honest ...

Russia winning would be awful for the EBU. They want to make the contest more popular. They are proud that the contest is broadcast in the USA for the first time. They want to establish a successful Asian version and more regional editions if possible. The best winner for them would be a popular winner that is radio-friendly and that could be at least a minor commercial success.

Russia would be a commercial flop like in 2008 and it would make Eurovision look like a camp contest (again). It would go against the EBU's plan to establish Eurovision as a credible music contest. The headlines on Sunday would be about the major booing that would follow a Russian victory. This would be the first time the winner gets booed and I think the boos would indeed be massive. That's not the ending the EBU wants for the contest.

Next year would be full of problems. That's not just about the anti-gay laws but there are more political issues and the sanctions could be a problem for organizing the contest in Russia. It's possible that broadcasters could drop out and the coverage in the media would be focused on political issues this year after the contest and next year whenever Eurovision is mentioned in the media.

The EBU would be much happier with a winner like France because that makes much more sense for them. Of course, they need to appear neutral in public but I'm sure they don't want Russia to win and the same is true for SVT and Björkman.

 

[Chorizo]

Well no one cancelled corruption, we all remember 2008 and 2011 winners

I think the EBU can make more money if they make the contest more popular and sell the rights to other world regions. Why spoil that?

 

[Dutchball]

Don't forget Sweden and Austria won from the first half. It's not all over yet.

This indeed. Also, The Common Linnets, Polina and Il Volo all performed late in the second half. France could still overtake Russia.

 

[Trece]

I think the EBU can make more money if they make the contest more popular and sell the rights to other world regions. Why spoil that?

For same logic WC wouldnt be held in Russia

 

[Chorizo]

For same logic WC wouldnt be held in Russia

The WC is already global. The FIFA is all about corruption. I think the EBU is slightly less evil.

 

[Gera11]

Hello current 3rd place in my top