American Reacts to Eurovision: Winners, Favorites & Losers

[@alexandrumic]

Which country should I be showing my guests next? We can go all the way back to 2005 to 2024. One country per video. Let me know.

[@krtecik]

Poland

[@a59s4]

La grande France 😂🎉🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@emanueledelferraro4979]

Say na na na!

[@kilian44100]

FRANCE

[@buddy605]

Sweden

[@ESCedi]

Lena did get famous bc of Eurovision tho. She was literally not known at all before she got selected! Important to add here :)

[@daretodream9765]

Hmm, even though I'm not from Germany, I've heard many times that Lena was already famous as an actress before Eurovision. She even had sorta "scandalous" nude episode in some TV series

[@ESCedi]

@@daretodream9765 I'm from Germany and all I can tell you is that she did appear in some TV shows but mostly those kind of shows where literally everyone can apply to and get chosen as a little side character for one storyline (1 episode). But she was not famous at all and especially unknown in the music industry, she was a normal student who was stuyding for her final exams during ESC 2010

[@juwen7908]

I'm from Germany too and I had never heard of her "actress career" until you mentioned it here. These were very small side roles. Just stuff students do to make small money, I guess. Absolutely nobody here knows her for that!!! Greetings from Berlin 😎

[@daretodream9765]

@@ESCedi OK, got it

[@sebastianniittyvuopio5017]

Who was that at?

[@eurovisionworld2061]

That was fun! I'd like to give suggestions for countries: - Ukraine: honestly, all of their entries are great! And obviously, the only country to always qualify for the final. - Armenia: lot of diversity and just amazing songs! - Norway: again, lot of amazing entries. - Netherlands: not because our entries have always been great, but they might appreciate the 'glow up' :)

[@twostepcub]

!) your friend is freaking adorable. 2) your giddiness in showing Eurovision to newbies is adorable. 3) I would nominate France.

[@paullydee6754]

Thank you 🥰

[@ImStevan]

maybe just watch a whole year with him? he seems fun

[@paullydee6754]

I mean, I think I’m pretty fun 😂

[@TheFloon]

At least in my part of America, Arcade got a ton of radio play but it was just the normal Eurovision version. Until you said that, I had no clue there was even a version with a girl.

[@drg3442]

I've also had the same experience as an American. Never new about the version with a girl.

[@jardejay8804]

Oooo I love this guy lol. Bring him back ❤😂

[@paullydee6754]

Thanks! ☺️

[@TheRobiLive]

Can you please do a second part with the years 2023,2022,2021? Great Video btw

[@samdara7524]

that feeling when you have the same favorite songs of these years ❤️ and of course Ukraine for review🇺🇦

[@paullydee6754]

This was so much fun! I’m ready for our next Eurovision fun!!

[@ZiaHere.]

@@paullydee6754 is this Paul from the video?? Welcome to the Eurovision world!! You'll love it 😆

[@buntspecht]

Loved Norway 2024 sooo much

[@maryanapyrizhok5711]

Me too

[@Niki91-HR]

As a Croat...awww thanks for the compliment. Your friend seems fun.

[@thrillyria]

Definitely Finland in the next video!! The range of those performances encapsulates Eurovision! 😂

[@Barista.Nathan]

With some Eurovision songs, like arcade and snap, and artists, like måneskin, crossing over into the states, it's fun seeing the cultural through lines. Even Eurovision adjacent artists, like Jann, are seeing some level of success in the states.

[@EmoBearRights]

Nice to hear Jann's finding an audience.

[@akif55]

I think he saw verka's performance before one of Jason Statham movie. There was a bomb sceene in verka serduckha's consert :)

[@paullydee6754]

😂😂😂

[@teutonicsniper2502]

YES! It was Spy! That's where I discovered Verka as well 😄

[@alohom8696]

loved the spatula mic! very creative 🤣

[@Катя-ю3н4м]

Verka Serduchka is my favourite FOREVER

[@santodjose3747]

Portugal

[@domiiinik4320]

That video was probably the most fun out of all Americans reacting to Eurovision 😁

[@elinan3027]

This was so great and fun to watch! Thank you to both of you!

[@sanjastajdohar6684]

If an US person is reacting next, please show them San Marino :D. Otherwise, Ukraine or Lithuania.

[@AnAmericanInDenmark]

Wow, you picked some TOUGH years to figure out the last places! Fun video, and ❤❤ that three of your favorites were mine too!!! Awesome format. Would gladly watch more of these 😊

[@TalEurovision]

this was such a great concept for a video!

[@rogercook9693]

Dancing Lasha Tumbai was in the film Spy with Jason Statham and Melissa McCarthy

[@ohrusty]

I've been watching you for years by now, and just want to say that I love the format you have with friends reacting along with you (as a ESC nerd). It always makes me smile, haha.

[@Nika-ue5if]

Great that you're back! I love your reaction videos.

[@metinbelli1135]

Glad you’re back with another great video! 21:57 “The American” definitely passes the vibe check for me for sure 👌

[@emmamemma4162]

You should do Moldova because they're interesting every year!

[@oruncel]

Haven't had the energy or time to watch your long videos for a while, but this time both the concept, the guest and general chill vibes made me watch it in one sitting! More, please < 3

[@dimaandperfumes]

It is fun to see reaction for Verka after I saw her week ago live :)

[@pennybleta2300]

Italy for the country that i want you to react to Eurovision. Even though i am a Greek i would like Italy and Ukraine as countries that you need to show the whole years. Also it was a criminal to not show 2021 in this video and concept. For me over the years 2015 and 2021 were the best years of Eurovision even though my all time favorite winner is Loreen both times

[@just-a-guy-in-the-world]

Finland. For the next video. Also I really liked this one. Recently subbed first time commenter here. Thank you for all of your content.

[@WelshGaymer93]

Yay a new video 😍

[@yvkon]

Hello Alex, welcome back sweetie! What a delightful guest you introduced to us this time. Hope to see more of him in the future! Hmmmm, which country from 2005 till now? Netherlands Czech Republic Belgium

[@paullydee6754]

Thank you!

[@dfdeejay7632]

Croatia should won this year❤

[@juwen7908]

Please do this format with Paul again, just other years. It's fun to watch 😂

[@paullydee6754]

So much fun! 🤩

[@millegoya]

Can we at least have Paul's cardboard image in future videos lol I would chose one of those who mostly stick to national language, so: Serbia, Italy, France, Portugal...

[@paullydee6754]

😂😂😂

[@annetteljungberg2912]

Love all of your videos and you are so patient with your US friends who dont know anything about our European looooooog lasting competition. Thank you for your effort much love from Denmark 🇩🇰🩷

[@carolthomas6334]

Great video. So mean to inflict uk 2010 on him. Its one of our worst songs ever IMO. Great to see 2015 though, so many great songs, loved the Germany song more than Sweden actually. X

[@paullydee6754]

Yeah was trying to be nice but ugh 😣 it was rough

[@EmoBearRights]

"He can dance too?" Yup won Dancing with the Stars French version and his contemporary is the most viewed dance of that version on You Tube. Its sadly geo blocked in the UK.

[@paullydee6754]

Why blocked for the UK?

[@mette928]

Yeeesss, you're back!! 🎉❤

[@plmi1]

Next video: Finland!

[@ikurrinegartzia5487]

Nice to see you again ❤❤❤

[@a59s4]

France 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷 la grande la ZARRA Barbara pravi Slimane Amir and so on come on !!!

[@a59s4]

And pls show him when they put the miss universe's meme in the SF 2024 before the french act 🤣🤣

[@kilian44100]

For your next video can you choose FRANCE, there are different types of music and some are fun and in addition there is none that is entirely in English that would be good

[@catbitmaster8216]

On video ideas, maybe a tierlist video of what you think is the best year or best winner/runner-up/3rd place/etc, or maybe "best" loser (and maybe you can get guests who were featured on your vids to submit their own versions of tierlist. As for countries, Albania, Ukraine, maybe the Baltic countries? I think 2-3 countries which were there since the 90s/2000s plus 1 big one that was there for much longer like Germany. Otherwise, the vid might be too long.

[@intros3]

For the next time, I suggests that someone who doesn't know Eurovision find out what kind of fail happened in certain performances, as you know, there are also fails and videos at Eurovision. example for some fail; a) she tripped, b) she messed up c) the microphone fell, and when s/he answers you show a real fail. Suggested country; Slovenia.

[@_._user_._]

An interesting fact, the representative of Ukraine (Verka Serdyuchka) was called to film in Hollywood together with Statham, it seems 😁

[@Divig]

You are right that your friend has a nice voice. 😊

[@viktorialiholap407]

I really love your picks! BTW We could be the same is my all time favourite :)

[@lolopiner8619]

Good to see you again

[@Alina-op8wu]

Ukraine or Norway! there’s quality and range in their entries :)

[@kari-annerrstad99]

Great video! Italia, Spain, Finland or Estonia

[@juwen7908]

Love your reaction. Your own love for Eurovision is dropping out of this video. Adorable! You two together are soo likeable. Please do more reactions with Paul. And please follow Paul's suggestion. Germany ❤ But if you did it just from 2005, you at least need to add some honorable mentions, like obviously our winner song from Nicole. But also some from the 70s and 80s like Dschingis Khan, Katja Ebstein, Lena Valaitis, Joy Fleming and Ireen Sheer. But also for fun and diversity Texas Lightning, Stefan Raab, Max Mutzke and Lou. Greetings from Berlin 😎

[@swedishmetalbear]

More Paul!! He's easy on the eyes.. And humble..

[@catrionacolville2192]

Alex, i have to say, i could predict your favourites before i even saw them. You are a very typical eurofan when it comes to taste.

[@Lambertv]

It feels wrong to call Gate losers as in placing last

[@Lumosz]

Please France for the next video!! Awesome vid, he's so nice that's pleasant to watch :)

[@anjarukljac4185]

Cyprus was the first country to release their Eurovision 2025 song after the competition in 2024.. The song is called "All My Life" by Theo Evan. So, the timing of song releases varies from country to country. Some prefer to unveil their entries closer to the contest date, while others release them earlier to build anticipation.

[@nicolaecretu6638]

Ukraine - the safe option, or Moldova - the freaky one

[@WelshGaymer93]

For the next country id like them to react to France 😊

[@aurelia_11]

I really liked this guy's reactions! Would love to see him again. For the countries: The Netherlands would be nice, since it's my country and it's interesting to see the change from 2013 onwards. I also think San Marino would be fun, mainly because of all the recurring artists like Valentina Monetta :)

[@UtamagUta]

You could emphasise, that video effects like slo motion (44:50) were done on live TV broadcast

[@MissMars2022]

Great choice Alex... your friend and the "modus" of picking the songs (best, worst, fave). I think it's a very good introduction to ppl who don't know much bout Eurovision. I agree on everything with your friend, except Sweden 2005 ;) He really needs to see 2014 and 2009 (conchita, common linnets, Alex Rybak etc ;)

[@Eva-mp7xg]

Great concept, and yeah, your music taste is better than yhe official results.

[@mithril4723]

I would really love a reaction based on best staging in Eurovision ❤

[@rtsbco1167]

despite the noises around i hope you could do israel, amazing song

[@MeowbackMB]

Croatia was the best of 2024 Baby Lasagna

[@calletheduck5915]

I´m not joking, for us is in Sweden it like Christmas time. We shower an make us fine before the sending on TV. And all dekorations also. I got a glittering hat.

[@Lachesi]

Fun fact: singers must sing live, but all the musicians are in playback, to avoid technical whopsies during the live stream!

[@lindasakseide282]

LOVE THIS VIDEO. I would LOVE for you to react to NORWAY 😀

[@sharkfinn4]

I need this guy to see both Loreen entries, and eventually get introduced to Statements, so he can understand our pain fully.

[@kharma101]

It might be long, but could you do 4 videos of a year? Like First Place, Last Place, You Favourite, and a Non Qualifier?

[@JK_87606]

thanks for watching

[@lenariuse]

my boys

[@annetteljungberg2912]

Oh I forgot….I would love for you to do all the Serbian , Serbia/ Montegro entries ( my all time favorite song is Serbia/ Monregro 2004 “ Lane moje” such a classic masterpiece from Zeljko Joksimovic ( Serbia 2012 ) and composer of Serbia 2008 and Bosnia 2006 ( allthough I’m danish 🇩🇰 and I dont understand a word, it doesnt really matter becoz I feel his voice, his interpretation and the songs …much love from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@kandikidzora]

Norway 2024 was easily my favorite in a long time

[@seppeldeppl]

To be fair Black Smoke was absolut underrated

[@Da_BB_Captain_Baby]

Italy would be a good pick

[@IngelaForster]

Maybe react to some interval acts, like Riverdance or Love love peace peace

[@teutonicsniper2502]

Hearing Satellite fills me with unbridled rage... Maybe I was Turkish in a previous life 😂

[@jimmey123XD]

Are you bringing back Mike and Laurel?

[@EmoBearRights]

Finland would be fun too

[@mishinha]

41:43 "It's got good lyrics" 🤣🤣

[@michellekessler4288]

you shoud also show them Farytale from 2009 it's a Legend

[@myrawatters1036]

We love Paul, please bring him back. 😄

[@Amber-et5tl]

How about showing all the famous songs and singers from Eurovision. Like Abba, Celine Dion, Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu by Domenico Modugno and other song that are popular on TikTok.

[@GullibleTarget]

Fun reactions. And good explanations. The guy wearing the cap looks foine, btw. 😅

[@MyrtleP]

Oh Alex. The number of times your fave places #2. 😢

[@annalouisa223]

#JusticeforGåte Still not over it 😂

[@catherinemullins937]

Please react to Eurovision 2024!

[@mervinmannas7671]

I would nominate Iceland as some great songs over the last few years. YES YES YES what would be good with your friend is to pick 3 songs from each decade that show the progression of the contest from B&W love songs to 70's classics (Joy Fleming 1975 is a must or Nicole) 80's big hair and weird fashion. For more recent got to show him Cyprus - Feuigo. Please show a couple of good UK ones not just the crap stuff of the last 20 years and if you show Stefania, show him the video it will break his heart. And he has to seee Sergay.

[@Masaim6]

To be fair in this environment it isn't weird at all Verka Serduchka would perform in the US.

[@cecilialeitet2794]

Countries: Obv. Ireland and Sweden, the regents of Eurovision (for this period Sweden is stronger). Other than that I would love something like Moldova or Belgium.

[@inactiveluka]

I would love you guys to represent UK 😂 we get terrible songs every year

[@Kamzyla]

Norway, Sweden and france!

[@TheOsitoRocks]

Why is everyone so handsome in this video

[@robertnikolaev2010]

He prob has seen Verka in the Spy movie

[@JaleMusicChick1]

The Netherlands please

[@michellekessler4288]

You shoud show them the Band Lordi 2006

[@mangelo1264]

🎉