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@MattESCunited

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Passionate about Politics, Eurovision and self-flushing toilets. ESC YouTuber & Founder of @escunited .

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Joined April 2009
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YAS, it's time to get back to work. My first #Eurovision video of the season. A quick summary of where we stand and my personal thoughts.
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In Sweden, you are allowed to record conversations and phone calls provided you are an active participant, or you have obtained authorization to record. It is against the law to record private conversations when you’re not a participant or by accessing the conversation without
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I had to marinate over this a bit. But that kind of pissed me off, am I overreacting? Just seems disrespectful towards the hosts and the other Eurovision contestants.
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Croatia...just.....wow.....Eurovision will return to Zagreb after 35 years.
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Me two weeks ago: I‘m so sad and depressed that I don‘t get to go to Eurovision in Malmo this year Me today: I‘m so glad I didn‘t go to Malmo this year.
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5 months
So in a nutshell: Ireland, Greece and Switzerland skipped the flag parade during the third #eurovision dress rehearsal.
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The anti-boeing technology can't stop the audience, you can hear the sounds clearly on the live stream throughout Israel's performance. #Eurovision
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4 years
American Idiot is trending and I thought they were talking about Trump.
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5 months
I know that Croatia will win Eurovision in the near future, the momentum is on their side. But boy, I do not envy the country trying to find a better ambassador than Baby Lasagna. Marko made me proud to be Croatian, and I‘m a German-American.
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5 months
Still no updates from the EBU. Good thing that there is no Eurovision Jury Show in a couple of hours where half of the votes are being decided on…………….
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4 years
I don't think Iceland should send him next year. I think they should send him every year. He is the best thing that could happen to #Eurovision in quite some time. #ShineALight
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5 years
I'm angry at Hillary and what she said about Bernie Sanders. But I want to put that anger to good use. So for every like on this tweet, I will donate $0.05 to Bernie's campaign, for every retweet $0.10, up to $100(I'm not rich) #ILikeBernie #nobodylikeshim #NotMeUs #BernieSanders
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1 year
Can we also please now stop pretending that the Running Order in the Eurovision Grand Final doesn’t matter? Just ask Austria.
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5 months
Those that are wondering what the chances are for Celine Dion to make a guest appearance at Eurovision 2025
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3 years
Who is she and is she going to host Eurovision next year? Already obsessed. #BenidormFest
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1 year
Australia winning Semi 2 and hardly receiving any televote points in the final. #eurovision
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2 years
I’m a bit scared that we’re looking at a mass withdrawal for next year’s Eurovision with everything that’s going on right now. I hope I’m wrong, but there are a lot of angry delegations and broadcasters out there.
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This Subwoolfer moment will be one of my favorite Eurovision 2022 memories.
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2 years
Eurovision destroys music careers. I mean look at poor Sam Ryder having to perform with….QUEEN these days. No biggie……
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2 years
So Brooke just sang Ole Ole Ole, did that just really happen? #Eurovision
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5 months
I find these „I will start an OnlyFans page to afford Eurovision next year“ posts highly inappropriate. Instead you should follow my lead and become a Prostitute. Let‘s save up together for Switzerland.
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2 years
The EBU wanted closed first rehearsals at Eurovision to avoid negative reactions to rehearsals and to reduce the pressure on the delegations. Personal Opinion: Based on what I saw on Social Media (and general Media) over the past couple of days, that heavily backfired.
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2 years
To all the amazing Eurovision artists out there, just remember that Social Media IS NOT the real world. What I saw last night were 17 acts who worked hard, gave it their all and should be proud of their performances. There are thousand of us out there admiring your craft.
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2 years
BTW, Eurovision 2023 road trip planned. Anyone wanna join me?
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2 years
The Eurovision fan favorite reaper is working overtime. Really scared about tonight y'all.
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6 years
@WalshFreedom Joe, he wasn’t planning on going. He had a 2+ week vacation planned at Mar-a-Lago. So he doesn’t get any credirt for this. It was either this or be stuck at the White House.
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2 years
Eurovision winner: 2021: They did drugs in the Green Room 2022: They did the Hitler salute in the Green Room 2023: They did...........in the Green Room Fill in the blanks.
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1 year
Finland confirms Eurovision 2024 participation. Can’t wait for another year of UMK awesomeness but I also kinda pity the act having to follow this Finnish perfection.
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1 year
Never watched Ted Lasso but will now after watching this Queen last night. No matter who comes first on Saturday, Hannah Waddingham is my #Eurovision2023 winner
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1 year
Spain (unsurprisingly) confirmed their Eurovision 2024 participation. Let’s send him to Sweden. Cmon 🇪🇸
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3 years
Please send this poor guy love and well wishes. My heard is breaking for him. This sucks, this really sucks! #eurovision
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3 years
My family in the United States just watched the #Eurovision final. They broke down in tears when the entire arena stood up and applauded the four 0 pointers. I love you Eurovision fans.
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5 months
My friend: Are they booing because of Netherland's DQ or Israel's Participation? Me: Yes
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4 months
One thing that we all SHOULD agree on that the televote needs some fixing, too. There has been so much debate about juries that we neglected to face the reality on how quickly and easily the public vote can be exploited as well. Add that to the never ending to-do list for the
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1 year
Pretty sure Finland is well liked by the press #eurovision
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2 years
Seriously, I don’t remember the last time I saw the press center erupt the way it did when Moldavia performed. My favorite #Eurovision moment so far.
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5 months
I will die on this hill but don't care: Ban dance breaks at Eurovision and bring back Key changes.
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5 years
Omfg. John Delaney’s wikipage. #demdebate #democraticdebate
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1 year
Finnish royalty has arrived in the Eurovision press center.
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3 years
It’s official, it’s just going to be me in Turin. I guess y’all need to mentally prepare for minimal Eurovision coverage from us. Good thing we are not a source dedicated to the contest, otherwise this would be devastating #Sarcasm
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6 years
As a legal immigrant, let me be the the first to say: Fuck you and the horse you rode in on Laura Ingraham
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6 years
Hmmmm... “The America that we know and love doesn't exist anymore. Massive demographic changes have been foisted on the American people ... Much of this is related to both illegal and in some cases legal immigration that progressives love.”
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I'm really done being threatened this year by people, Eurovision 2024 can't be over soon enough.
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1 year
Let 3 has Become a fan favorite and I’m so here for it. Go Croatia. The press center loves yah. #eurovision
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2 years
Don’t think I’m ready for my Twitter feed dropping to 80% Eurovision content when three days ago it was 100%. I don’t want to hear about real life issues or your cousin’s freaking new car. Just tell me how Greece deserved so much more or the host’s left eyebrow, I don’t care.
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6 months
Get ready for the Producers trying to bring back the "Got Talent" Qualifier announcement in 2024
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2 years
The integrity of the contest is at stake here. I am deeply grateful that the EBU intervened & they did the right thing. This is not a new phenomenon though and we can no longer turn a blind eye. Fix the juries (and televote), it is up to us to hold them accountable. #eurovision
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1 year
Remember my dear Eurovision friends. Don't hate the player, hate the game.
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3 years
The Eurovision press here is instructed to not attend any of the shows to prevent any contact with audience members. To those who broke the rules last night and putting everyone in here at risk: FUCK YOU!
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4 months
Tom 5/Bottom 5/Top 5/Bottom 5 etc. The Running Order has become so predictable and this has to change. No more perceived “song fillers” next to perceived favorites, I’m tired of Eurovision sacrificial lambs.
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2 years
Back in the Eurovision Press Center, one last time. *Cries*
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3 years
This is why Ukraine always qualifies, they don't leave anything to chance. That staging for the live-on-tape recording is flawless. It's intense, it's mesmerizing, it's out of this world #eurovision #EurovisionSongCelebration
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3 years
Regardless of who wins tonight, Spain can never go back now, we all saw tonight what they are capable of. I don't even care about the results in May, this was an AMAZING line-up. Spain, job well done #benidormfest #eurovision
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5 months
Right now all I (or we) can do is send my love and support to the Dutch delegation. This is a really shitty moment for everyone and my heart goes out to them. I‘m just at a loss for words right now.
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4 months
The EBU today: The ESC is not the stage to solve all the world’s problems. The EBU less than a month ago celebrating a revolution that started via a Eurovision song:
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2 years
Current press poll for SF2. Your thoughts? #Eurovision #esc2022
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AVROTOS is NOT happy. Official statement
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I said what I have been saying for weeks. It’s a battle between Croatia and France. #eurovision
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Slimane stopped singing and started talking saying that we need to be united by music and love. I'm crying.............................
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2 years
Guess what Eurovision rehearsal is happening right now, you’ll never guess.
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Congratulations Switzerland. I will definitely have to sell my cow now to afford next year's Eurovision.
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2 years
Dear Eurovision gods, please listen to this very, very, very, very, very, very wise man.
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It’s now been tested for 2 years and I think it’s time for @Eurovision to stop allowing vocals on the backing track again. It’s just not as interesting. I want to know that every vocal is live, but maybe that’s just me.
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2 years
Eurovision fans from the U.K. 2021 vs 2022
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This is NOT how the news should have been reported. A proper announcement was the least we should have gotten .
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5 months
Netherlands no longer listed, all acts moving up a positing in the Running Order.
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@KashJackson2018 @Bakari_Sellers That's a joke, right? Nobody has ever said that to me and I actually immigrated from Europe.
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3 years
Good news! My press accreditation for Turin was approved. Even though the presence of ESC United will be limited, I will work my four letters off to make this Eurovision as entertaining and informative as humanly possible. Big hugs to everyone!
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2 years
There is one answer, and one answer only: MIMICAT #FestivaldaCancao
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Italy's draw #eurovision
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3 years
Okay, now it really feels like Eurovision. Next stop: Ahoy Rotterdam to pick up accreditation.
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3 years
Please stop picking on our friends at wiwibloggs. They are hard-working folks who deserve so much credit for everything that they are doing. I have nothing but love and respect for them, we are all part of the Eurovision family.
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3 years
Update: Being Personally invited to this event is such a privilege and I am eternally grateful to the Head of Press. But I can no longer in good conscience attend the carpet event. Health comes first! I don’t know If anyone else will join me, but it is the right thing to do.
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3 years
I wasn't going to attend today's Turquoise Carpet. But the Head of Press approached me at the Press Center yesterday offering me a booth. Only four seats and they actually wanted me to get one? How could I say No to that? I guess I am doing the #Eurovision carpet event after all
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2 years
I’M IN ITALY…..YOU FOOLS. Let the Eurovision song contes begiiiin.
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2 years
So North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Montenegro out….One more country and we are going to have the lowest number of participants since the introduction of the Semi system in 2004 and definitely since the two Semis in 2008. Something has to happen y‘all. #Eurovision
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1 year
Loreen is the second oldest female to win Eurovision. Linda Martin was 40 when she won the contest in 1992. It’s wonderful to see the contest is not just for 20 something’s but that anyone has a chance to shine.
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5 months
In previous years, my own boundaries were not respected by some staff in the Eurovision press center, either. This is not an isolated incident.
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Portuguese media going crazy to Mimicat. #eurovision
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Please tell me I'm not the only one who only hears this when they listen to the Dutch rehearal #eurovision #eurovision2024
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1 year
Incoming Controversial opinion, you ready? I Love Loreen & I Love Käärijä They are not mutually exclusive, you know?
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1 year
Hotel availability for #Eurovision2024 . So I guess that makes Copenhagen a co-host of the contest?!?! I mean they will make the most money off of tourism it seems.
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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner. France looks AMAZING. The Big 5 so far are SLAYING. Those Semi-Finalists are starting to sweat some bullets. #eurovision #eurovision2024
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2 years
My beloved Dustin crossed the Rainbow bridge this morning. He fell asleep in my arms. Thank you for saving my life buddy, I will miss you so much.
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2 years
As an American I’m really nervous about the The U.K. potentially hosting Eurovision next year. I feel like my a Italian is better than my British. I just need to learn to ignore the letter T and wear trousers for the next year in my new flat.
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2 years
It's obvious but bears repeating: Politicians👏Please👏stay👏out👏of👏our👏beloved👏Eurovision👏THANK YOU!
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6 months
I have a better idea. Why don’t have all acts live in a house or an island and they all vote each other out instead. You want to make Eurovision a reality TV show, so may as well go all in. 🙄
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Eurovision Song Contest
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Breaking news: Producers to get more “choice” in deciding #Eurovision2024 Grand Final running order!
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2 years
This is my diplomatic AND honest answer. Whether it's Agoney or Blanca Paloma, Spain should be proud. Even in the unlikely even of an outsider winning, you still have plenty of great option. Spain's rebirth at Eurovision is a beautiful thing to witness #BenidormFest2023
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BTW, if you are so eager to spread rumors about Joost, at least have the decency and add the word "allegedly". Some of you, I just really can't......
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3 years
So at this rate, we're staying in Italy for next year's Eurovision, right?
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That Martin Osterdahl appreciation Interval video.
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3 years
Whether it finishes in first or last place tonight, the United Kingdom has an amazing #Eurovision ambassador that the country should be proud of. Nothing but love and respect for James Newman.
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2 years
If Chérine doesn't win with this, I will trash my Belgian Waffle maker immediately. This song and performance is EVERYTHING #Eurosong2023 #eurovision
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4 years
People, please stop falling for this. Emilly is not a real person and is trolling you all. This account was just created and this is "her" only tweet. Please don't be a Karen by getting outraged by this.
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5 years
It has begun, the corrupt democratic establishment is officially coming for Bernie. They gaslight the people demanding unity while punching below the belt themselves. Hillary, you are wrong about #nobodylikeshim as #iLikeBernie and so do millions of Americans. The gloves are off.
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Hillary Clinton on Bernie Sanders: "Nobody likes him, nobody wants to work with him...It's all just baloney and I feel so bad that people got sucked into it"
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Eww. Underdogs are a thing of the past now. Let's give the alleged favorites an extra push cause they totally need it. We need to ban betting odds and fan polls forever.
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The Euro Trip | Eurovision Podcast
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Christer Björkman explains why they've introduced the 'Producer's Choice' to this year's #Eurovision running order 🧮 🎧
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4 years
@ProudSocialist @JoeBiden I'm still baffled by the fact that your opinion is so controversial on Twitter. Seems like common sense to me.
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2 years
I knew Blanca Paloma would have a make or break performance tonight. And let me just say, she MADE it. I loved it, every flippin' second........... #BenidormFest #BenidormFest2023
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If you're not Dutch, you're not much. Much love to Team Netherlands from me.
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Matt United
3 years
The condescension by so many Eurovision fans towards the American Song Contest no longer comes as a surprise. It is nevertheless quite disappointing to see such a vast amount of negativity towards something nobody forces you to watch.
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Matt United
3 years
It's simple, don't allow Russia to take part in any special events, including Eurovision. That will not interfere with anyone's ability to report the news and the free flow of information. But you don't give Russia a platform so they can put forward another Faux Peace song.
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EBU
3 years
The EBU has issued the statement below in light of the escalating Russia-Ukraine situation Find it online here➡️ #TrustedNews #MediaFreedom #PressFreedom #FreedomOfExpression #PublicServiceMedia
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Nikkie giving the points for the Netherlands ripping everyone a new one "I had no idea we could still vote, where is my rulebook?"
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1 year
Reminder to be nice to all participants. Eurovision is emotionally draining and stressful. The two ladies did so well, einfach toll gemacht.
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5 months
Best 13 seconds of the day. This water effect is amaze balls. Damnit Norway, i cannot afford you. #Eurovision #eurovision2024
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