Americans react to Eurovision 2017

[@Siyeonz]

I love how Mike and Lauren completely missed the awkward kiss from Romania

[@bleukreuz]

I know!! Would love to see them react to that! 😬

[@Siyeonz]

@@bleukreuz same!

[@xDogzYT]

which kiss

[@gg454lune]

I wish Ilinca had missed it too.

[@karinseregni221]

And about Salvador: he had a heart condition and was waiting for a transplant. This is why he seems so tiny but bulky at the same time, under the jacket he had a machine helping him to functionate. He didn't even do the rehearsals because the doctors were worried about his health (her sister did them, and he also let her sing a bit in the winning performance after he got the trophy). I don't remember, but maybe she also cowrote the song; if that is the case maybe "my heart could love for the both of us" also has another meaning.

[@catiaazevedo6205]

Yes, that is true, but only after the victory in Kiev, Luísa Sobral, in an interview in Lisbon, revealed that it was a heart problem and that Salvador was waiting for a transplant. Until that moment, there was only talk about 2 hernia surgeries (which happened) and the cardiac part was suspected. Amar pelo Dois was composed only by Luísa Sobral, Salvador's sister.

[@mantailuaa]

@@catiaazevedo6205 Not accurate at all. At least I knew the cardiac condition allready before the final, I found out from social media comments or youtube, can’t remember anymore.

[@thomaspetersen2823]

@@catiaazevedo6205 The cardiac condition was well known, and evil tongues even suggested that he got a pitty vote. The commentators even commented on him not being at rehersals due to the heart condition. Noone talked about a hernia

[@predagdrasko_r4371]

@@thomaspetersen2823 What was said by Catarina is correct: 1) Diário de Notícias, 16 March 2017 - "Health in Salvador Sobral does not put at risk going to Eurovision The musician's agent denies that he has heart problems. After some publications have mentioned that Salvador has heart problems and needs a heart transplant, the singer's agent, Ana Paulo, has already denied this situation during the week and told Jornal de Notícias this Thursday that she had "nothing else to add" on the subject. Ana Paulo also refers that Salvador Sobral is "recovering well" from the operation to two HERNIAS, one in the navel and the other inguinal, which he underwent days before the national final of the Festival da Canção. "Eurovision is not at risk, nor is Salvador's career," he also told JN."

[@predagdrasko_r4371]

2) N-TV, 20/04/2017 - Salvador Sobral admits that he has “a health problem”. “It's obvious that there is a health problem”, found the 27-year-old singer, in a conversation with Vítor Gonçalves on the program “Grande Interview”, broadcast this Tuesday on RTP3. Salvador Sobral, however, did not want to give further details about his clinical situation. “It's okay, I'll handle things. I've always dealt,” he added only, not confirming whether he will need a heart transplant.

[@karinseregni221]

About Italy's song: the insipiration behind the song is actually a work titled "the naked ape" by sociologist, zoologist, ethologist Desmond Morris (see the lyrics "la scimmia nuda balla"). This is kind of a critique song about how human beings live in society nowadays (the naked ape is the human being btw) and about how the lifestyle of westerners is often superficial, mainly based on materialism and appearance. The lyrics refer to the internet as the opiate of the poor (in reference to Marx), 'selfie addiction', internet know-it-alls, and a society based on conformity and uniformity. As a result, our evolution seems to 'stumble' instead of moving forward. Another critique is that westeners often believe they can take elements of the eastern culture and "westernise" them (for example the trend doing yoga and meditation without really knowing their history and cultural significance). The song is also filled with other references to literature ("essere o dover essere" is a reference to Hamlet's "to be or not to be"), philosophy (panta rei) and pop culture in general (singing in the rain). Then, the use of the saxon genitive in the song title highlights the tendency to anglicise everything. It is actualky a deep and brilliant song, but it kind of failed to deliver its message to the greater audience: a lot of people just saw a creepy gorilla dancing wonderinf wtf was going on! 😅😂

[@luisfilipe9272]

I love the lyrics and i totally agree.

[@dasmysteryman12]

I remember the song was even in the Guardian's top 100 songs of 2017! I think the problem was they've overdone their staging as compared to in San Remo that year.

[@megablub06j]

@@dasmysteryman12 the Sanremo staging was a lot better. The orchestra’s participation really elevated the performance. I still remember that this was the bookies’ favorite to win before rehearsals started.

[@sushi777300]

Agreed Some songs just get lost with the audience not understanding the lyrics

[@achnix3167]

I think the video did it well... not sure you can get all this across on stage but thr staging was bad even just visually

[@Barista.Nathan]

It is HILARIOUS how Bengtsson's sex appeal fell SO FLAT.

[@thomaspetersen2823]

The first time I heard Sobrals song, I cried, and I didn't even understand the lyrics - I just felt the pain and love in the song. I was sooo hoping people around Europe got it too, but I actually didn't think he would gain so much support. Was pleasantly pleased as he won. Looking back now, not many of '17s songs have aged well unfortunatly.

[@ladysarcasm6226]

Their song is ageless :)

[@michaelrichier9643]

As a Eurovision loving Brit I was so excited for Lucie in 2017. An X-factor finalist, West End performer and amazing singer I was CERTAIN we were getting top ten. The best UK entry since 2009.

[@liamodonoghue362]

and now shes gonna be in wicked eek

[@itslikerufus]

I think Hungary 2017 remains to be one of my favorite songs ever. I hate that Joci didn't make it to the final in 2019. also I forgot how savage the televote was that year 🙊

[@aurelia_11]

Looking back, 2017 really was a disappointing year, especially after just having seen 2021. I guess Portugal was a deserved winner and it showed with the points. Glad Mike and Lauren enjoyed The Netherlands

[@gonzoprodz2024]

What do you mean? 2017 was the strongest year ever!

[@aurelia_11]

@@gonzoprodz2024 Well, I guess it's a matter of opinion😄. For me, it was disappointing, but your view is different and that's totally fine of course!

[@aidan564]

This year had in my opinion one of the best interval acts ever in ESC (ONUKA and the Orchestra)

[@PK-xr1gb]

I'm glad they appreciated The Netherlands, Romania and Norway.

[@novastardom2689]

I loved norway... and Aleksander is pretty handsome...

[@Vinterloft]

@@novastardom2689 He tried again in 2018 with an even better song (Talk to the Hand) but Aleksander Rybak was there with his shitty children's song that year to win NF *puke*

[@dasmysteryman12]

So sad about their reaction to Belgium's entry. It was my favorite that year and one of my favorites of the past decade. I know Blanche is a shy person, but the studio version is better than the live, I have to admit, let them listen to that haha :)

[@TeamSukiyo]

Her performance is an art piece

[@Minifutzi_o.O]

Also her dress didn't fit at all to her music style. But really liked her song.

[@avroviziyaodlaryurdu3645]

her live performance was good too.

[@WedrownyGrajek]

@@Minifutzi_o.O You're so right! I remember watching this and thinking she would have looked so much better in some youthful "clubby" clothes than this old lady's boring dress that doesn't reflect the song in one bit! But the song's gorge and she does sing it beautifly.

[@kharma101]

To be fair, everyone fell in love with the song when it was released. Mike and Lauren didn't get that opportunity so the live performance does fall flat

[@heathermaggie]

I still get goosebumps when Salvador starts to sing! Simply beautiful

[@jazzycat8917]

Isaiah's last name really is Firebrace. He's indigenous, his dad is Yorta Yorta nation and his mum is Gunditjmara nation, i'm pretty sure "Firebrace" is an English translation of a First Nations name or title. He was only 17 when he competed.

[@Lamnia95]

Wish they knew the story behind the Netherlands. The sisters and her mother and what the true meaning of the song is. And the fact they flew their mother out to watch them perform!

[@HelloWorld-kt7jk]

what's sad is that their mom eventually passed away a few weeks after the final

[@Lamnia95]

@@HelloWorld-kt7jk I remember hearing that and just feeling so much for them. They’re all so amazing, I wish they got more televote love!

[@ruslanlee9090]

Guurrlll what a memory...she remembers the word Azerbaijan, sunstroke the sax player... what's next??? Yanan da mən, yanan da mən?? 😅😅

[@melindamuller4466]

Salvadors voice is just so magical, and the song works really well with the portuguese pronunciaton.

[@forg_tful.]

portugal deserved that win, i was hoping bulgaria would win but i also voted for portugal and was rooting for salvador so im glad :)

[@militsa114]

kris should have won but idc he won in my and bulgarias hearts

[@sushi777300]

I loved Portugal, Belgium, Armenia, the UK, Bulgaria and Azerbaijan in 2017

[@Caesarlivenloud]

you should have included salvador's winning performance with his sister

[@alexandrumic]

We did watch it... but didn’t include it in the final video because it was getting too long...

[@Caesarlivenloud]

@@alexandrumic fair enough :) it was a lovely performance though :)

[@Minifutzi_o.O]

That year was really hard for me xD I really liked Belgium, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Italy, Norway and Portugal. But I'm glad the young kristian from Bulgaria made it 2nd. Hope to see him again in ESC

[@militsa114]

im from bulgaria and unfortunately i dont think kris is gonna sing in any eurovision any time soon but i can only hope one day he will!!! And he won for me ! His song “beautiful mess” was the best one and no one can change my mind ❤️ and btw he is successful nowadays,he was at the top 10 finals in the most famous china singing competition show and top 100 at the billboards

[@achnix3167]

Lol i guess dont read the comments but i wasnt aware people are telling you to change things or do this or do that all the time ... the only thing that annoys me is that sometimes my favorites got stuck in the semis :)... also dont really care about their Rankings, its just about the reactions to the show for me 🤗

[@mentonerodominicano]

Yeah, watching it this time around a lot of boring songs made it to the final.

[@kousouvou]

2:35 Opening 12:18 Israel 16:20 Poland 20:21 Belarus 24:21 Austria 28:11 Armenia 32:05 The Netherlands 37:41 Moldova 41:45 Hungary 45:46 Italy 49:55 Denmark 53:53 Portugal 58:42 Azerbaijan 1:02:40 Croatia 1:06:40 Australia 1:13:28 Greece 1:17:26 Spain 1:21:30 Norway 1:25:24 Eurovision tips from Måns 1:29:24 United Kingdom 1:33:33 Cyprus 1:37:34 Romania 1:41:30 Germany 1:46:48 Ukraine 1:50:52 Belgium 1:55:29 Sweden 1:59:30 Bulgaria 2:03:30 France 2:16:10 Ruslana 2:25:20 ONUKA feat. Naoni Orchestra 2:41:03 Jamala 2:41:26 Ass in the stage 2:48:00 Jury results 3:26:49 Viewers results 3:35:05 Winner 3:40:20 Winner’s performance

[@benjamintic3653]

Wrong video?

[@kousouvou]

At the official eurovision 2017 grand final

[@kousouvou]

@@benjamintic3653 i said that it is in the official grand final eurovision 2017

[@benjamintic3653]

@@kousouvou Yea. Got that. But why post it here?

[@kousouvou]

@@benjamintic3653 because i want to know the line of countries

[@MyrtleP]

I always forget about Norway 2017. Every time I hear it, I just giggle at the cheerful "kill kill kill kill kill" during the turnaround.

[@alexandrumic]

Yeah right? The vibe is so positive during the kill kill kill kill kill ...

[@KarlA-Karl]

OG3NE does very good music even today. Home isolation versions are incredible!

[@bartekdw.5134]

I’m from Poland 😅 I like your reacts to Eurovision! the favourite trio! 🔥

[@austinfull8941]

Isaiah Firebrace is an Aboriginal Australian that's why his lastname is like that just like Native Americans

[@carolthomas6334]

Such a great year. My favourites were the netherlands, Moldova, Croatia, Hungary

[@ganapatikamesh]

I enjoyed 2017 and was surprised by Portugal winning, too. I really like the song and was happy when it was included in Will Ferrell’s Eurovision movie. 2021 I think is the best Eurovision thus far, but at the time 2017 was the second time I was watching the show live so I was as impressed with it just like 2016’s. Bulgaria’s song remains a favorite from 2017. And I agree that the yodeling song was catchy. I listened to it a lot at the time because I liked how it blended yodeling with some modern styles of music. Living in a state where cowboys, yodeling in country music, etc is incredibly popular it was nice to hear something blending styles. Plus the performance was fun. I also enjoyed Belarus’s song. One friend that I’d pick up from work referred to it as the fairy tale song anytime it came on my car stereo via my iPod. Although the boat with fans on the back reminded me of boats used in swamps/bayous in Louisiana and Florida that I’ve seen when visiting family that lives in those states. It never occurred to me that it could be a sky boat and that the fog might represent clouds until you said it. LOL

[@ecenbt]

Aww just started the video and it seems like Lauren's due date is approaching!! Congrats for the little one and hope everything goes well!!!

[@goldwingedvic]

So happy for your first sponsor! I just discovered the channel two days ago and I've binge watched a couple Eurovision reactions (instead of doing assignments-)! I love how knowledgeable you are and how interested (and interesting) Lauren and Mike are!

[@alexandrumic]

Thanks to my first sponsor !!! AtlasVPN will help you watch the Americans react to Eurovision 2015 in the blocked countries. Grab Atlas VPN for $1.39/mo before the deal expires: atlasv.pn/Alexandrumic This would help the channel greatly!

[@ww1941]

For people,who like the old system: Mike - 8 Lauren - 8 ITS A TIE!))

[@mjm3091]

I mean their names are just Vlad, Tim and Olek (or Alex in westernised version of that name). If I remember it correctly - was it the first and only time we actually had fully male group of presenters? 11:45 It's actually song about animals, even if it does sound mostly like a love song or something. She did uno reverse on that one. Also it's great example of why Poland won't be winning the main ESC any time soon. She was given literally no help or budget from TVP. Her friend made the light show and her mom made dresses she wore. 13:35 "History of my life" is basically the chorus. 26:30 Occidentalis Karma is still my favourite song from that year. It was bet as the winner for a reason. Even if Sobral's performance was much more outstanding and there were probably better written songs lyrics-wise, dude's voice is probably the nicest in this year and song itself is the most fun (fits the competition the most). 28:50 Also he is the biggest a-hole from all the modern winners. Kinda makes me wish that it was one of those years where gimmick won over actually strongest song and performance. 31:00 One of the major reasons why he won was because some people really overdid with the effects in last few years. As Eurovision fandom fluctuates with its tastes - this really fit perfectly into the timeline. Still sucks that he has been rude since the day he got that prize. 39:45 I still don't get how the girl who actually won Spanish preselections didn't got sent. And I think most people did. 45:05 Fun fact - its actually "magic mirror on the wall" not "mirror mirror". 1:01:15 Ahh, France - how bad staging can really destroy all the chances you had. I think I will skip, cause I remember getting actually nauseated thanks to the camera work and visuals on the screen. 1:04:55 Oh you just reminded me how much more disgusted I felt after Jury once again pushed Sweden for no other apparent reason than them being Swedish 1:06:15 Ahh, yes - the good reminder that Jury hates Polish songs, with televotes appreciating those more often. Sad fact - we would never qualify to the finale if only Jury was choosing. Like actually never. 1:09:06 It important to mention that he only got the most points thanks to the new scoring system. Percentage-wise he is way lower on the rankings (either if you consider points a single country can get or give out or just percentage of all points given in that competition).

[@TheAntydotum]

I'm glad you mentioned all these facts. I have just one note to Belarusian song - it's "story" not "history" because history is more like science, study :) Greetings from another Polish ESC fan!

[@arvinroidoatienza7082]

Thanks for the facts. BTW Salvador just recently apologized for being an asshole just this recently. Quite late but Ill definitely accept it since its still quite sincere.

[@Wriwnas1]

Cant wait!!!!!

[@Atlasss97]

this was and is THE BEST UK entry for since 2011, I can't believe they're not appreciating it

[@Eisenherz]

2017 was obviously very special to me seeing my country finally win after watching Eurovision since I was a kid with my family. I don't know if I'll ever feel that emotion again in my life but I just want that people from countries who haven't won yet to feel it because it's really quite a rush! And so much pure joy. Other than that, Mike has fine taste in women. And Lauren is just glowing so much with happiness and emotions. You can really tell by the way she smiles so adorably. I doubt she'd like Yodel it! as much if she wasn't in the current state of grace she is :D (I mean, I liked it then; still like it. It's a fine fun song. But she just has this very mom-like smile to her face while reacting to it. So cute).

[@jordywoody14]

This was an awesome reaction. I can't wait for Eurovision 2018. It's my favourite year. 😄

[@andredermondbar1137]

I have to say something against all those who say that 2017 was a bad year. I really like that year an in my opinion it was way better than boring 2015 and 2013. I think it had way more experimental and creative songs than other esc-years like Romania, Belarus, Croatia or Azerbaijan for example. Also Portugal wins with something unusual. I listen to many songs of then still now, especially Belgium.

[@dasmysteryman12]

I'm just going to break from some of the comments here and say that 2017 was a good year overall, and the winner was well-deserved. Belgium was my winner, and one of my favorite Eurovision entries of all time, but 4th was enough for me. As a fan I'm still surprised and annoyed that people didn't think the winner was deserved just because he gave an opinion. There's no need to be butthurt after 5 years, and even after he apologized for it. In fact, I have the unpopular opinion that Salvador Sobral and his song helped in the rise of quality of the contest in the past 5 years that lead to this year's contest being so strong! If fans want the contest to be respectable to non-fans, to go become more acceptable for mainstream viewers, we need more people like him. /rant over Great reaction video as always!

[@indreduobaite13]

What opinion?

[@thepify3539]

@@indreduobaite13 His victory speech

[@escfan3878]

I also don't think 2017 was that bad (though I agree subsequent years are better in general). I think the issue is more that there are 7-8 great songs (although some were let down by the live performances) and then all the rest is just really mediocre or forgettable. In other years, you have those 7-8 great songs, but at least another 10-15 songs are still fairly good-ish.

[@trildi]

He said ''Eurovision was my prostitution'' and it's not only about his winning speech. He's arrogant and sees himself and his music as superior to other styles. Mate, if you don't like Eurovision, don't participate.

[@АлексейЗаботкин-т1х]

Azerbaijan 2017 was art and masterpiece

[@Laveo4o]

I did love both Italy and Belgium's entries this year. In the latter's case, it also helps if you get a bit of Italian (just a bit is enough) in order to get the song. It is not as superficial as it otherwise looks like. I am also not a huge fan of the first two places (although I am Bulgarian and although I get why Portugl might appeal to a lot of people)

[@iamwtl]

These two are so fun. Always love their reactions.

[@anthonyfranco88]

I’m glad Mike was digging Armenia’s song. I feel like it was underrated overall - it should have been Top 10, easily.

[@Nikanails]

the first time on your channel (and the last). I have never met such unpleasant commentators. complete disrespect and ridicule. It was one of the best Eurovisions! the stage, presenters and of course the performers themselves - everything was wonderful.

[@arrgrey]

I feel like 2017 Eurovision was wiped from my memory. I remember only few songs :D

[@ladysarcasm6226]

The restrained and awkward movements Salvador was doing (singer from Portugal) in a plus size blazer was because he was carring a heart support machine. He had been on a transplant waiting list for a while and was fainting by the day when the contest happened. Happily enough, he got his new heart later on and has produced great music ever since :) [he was always a bit corky, but I felt the need to explain why he was so off]

[@TheLazyAdult]

Alex I live for the esc reactions, when I saw the notifications that u uploaded a new video I was smiling so hard. I love your channel sm

[@alexandrumic]

Thank you!!!!

[@carolthomas6334]

Just about to watch this, but before I forget to say, you should get them to react to eurovision 1969, random I know but it's just been uploaded for a limited time. Love to see what they think.

[@jorgesequeira7470]

PORTUGAL got top jury and top televote in 2017 and enter for that in the GUINNESS WORLD OF RECORDS......

[@jffrancisco_]

I have been watching a few of your videos before watching this one. And as a Portuguese and couldn't stop as of being emotion when listening to Salvador and with the recording of us, finally, wining :3 I will miss you guys for this year reaction and hope every thing is ok with them :)

[@dylanplayve769]

OMG, how difficult it must be to be silent about the winner and ranking when you already know everything

[@tasfisika9769]

Man, the Spanish dude got a lot of sh in Spain 😭 he was a meme for months and he laughed about it himself as well

[@YoIvyXO]

I'd say at least 80% of spanish euro fans didn't want to be represented by him, there was a tricky contest where he was elected by a jury which had some business interests and stuff, while Mirela received twice the amount of votes by spectators. So we really didn't like Manel, and I honestly enjoyed that he screwed up his show. #Karma

[@tasfisika9769]

@@YoIvyXO honestamente, nos desc**jonamos lo más grande pero qué ridículo, precisamente porque ni le queríamos ahí nos la sudó que se dejara en evidencia, como dices, tongo y karma.

[@YoIvyXO]

@@tasfisika9769 Total!! Recuerdo ver Eurovisión ese año y decir "ojalá quedemos últimos" y celebrando que otros países nos iban pasando en las votaciones 🤣🤣🤣 Fue un tongo tan sumamente descarado que lo mejor que podía haber hecho era haberse retirado de la competición. Este chico aquel día sepultó su carrera, y ya el gallo fue la guinda... (Me acuerdo el twitter lleno de pollos jajajaja).

[@tasfisika9769]

@@YoIvyXO el chaval al principio to callao pero al final se tuvo que unir a las risas porque qué le quedaba, honestamente 😭 como dices, ya había perdido demasiado.

[@WORLD_TRUE]

I always thought Mike was afraid to compliment beautiful singers on their looks cause Lauren would break his other arm. I'm guessing he'll be reviewing 2018 in a brace. 🤣

[@bucketslash11]

yeah yeah fire

[@MrMike855]

I thought he was afraid because he said ZENA was pretty, and she's only 16. I think this was the first time he complimented a singer since then.

[@oihanagallastegimusic]

Ohhh you should have also reacted to the winner's reprise where he sings with his sister! That was a lovely moment

[@olhosverdes1981]

Finally... 😘From Portugal.

[@sergio010698]

I cant wait to see them reacting to Eleni!!

[@AmaanStorm]

Same!!!! I wonder if she's up Mike's Street? I feel like Eleni is everyone's sexuality 🤣

[@jimmey123XD]

FUEGO, WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

[@sergio010698]

@@jimmey123XD yeah yeah, fire xd

[@ZiaHere.]

i'm very happy Mike and Lauren liked Austria.. deserved love!

[@PK-xr1gb]

I love Belgium and Azerbaijan!

[@vvvgeorgevvv8201]

2018 is coming and I can't wait ( For 2018 I would really like to see them react to semi-finals too not only because the series will end but also most of my top15 died in the Semis that years ex. Switzerland , Latvia , Belgium , Malta and many more )

[@ImStevan]

The balls represent parts of a traditional bracelet that is on the logo

[@philippeleclerc5341]

I love Mike and Lauren, they are really nice. It's very enjoyable to watch their reaction to the contests. I wish you had showed them the winning performance too, as I think is one of the best moments of that contest. I wanna take the opportunity to congratulate them too for the pregnancy and I wish them a happy and healthy future as a family. Thanks for the videos Alex, I'm really loving them from start to finish.

[@alexandrumic]

I actually did show them the final and performance.. I just cut it out of the video because it was getting too long.

[@adrianarg994]

I remember that year, 8 of my top 15 didn't qualified to the grand final. 💔

[@vavah2071]

Who were the 8 countries?

[@adrianarg994]

@@vavah2071 Of my course were my personal taste.. That countries are: Iceland, Albania, Switzerland, Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Finland, Serbia. F.Y.R. Macedonia (was my #16) & Czech Republic (my #17).. So, for me, that year was so painful to watch. 😅 (Sorry for my bad english XD)

[@vavah2071]

Ok, I didn't really like Ireland & Czech Republic but the others are good, especially Switzerland & Estonia

[@natl5692]

you know it was a good eurovision song if you remember it and more if you still listen to it and 2017 was a good year

[@alexandrumic]

To be honest the songs that I still listened to afterwards were Portugal, Hungary, Bulgaria and Armenia..

[@aijamberisabel]

Anja Nissen is actually Aussie and she won The Voice Australia in 2015.

[@avatarizz]

CONGRATULATIONS ON THAT FIRST SPONSORSHIP, THIS CHANNEL DESERVE BETTER. :)

[@ThemeParkLuke]

I still regularly listen to such as Occidentalis Karma and Beautiful Mess 4 years later!

[@alfredhedlund04]

Great video! But wow, 2017 was really bad to be honest.🤷🏼‍♂️

[@_isak_]

Well partly, yes. Hosting was ridiculous and the production was not good. But I like a few songs from 2017, like Beautiful Mess, Origo, Hey Mamma etc. Also I really like the stage from 2017.

[@yannis6866]

Thank you guys! You are my favotie react-group EVER!

[@priya9194]

My first ESC so will always remain special. Norway was my favorite along with Bulgaria. Also I like Sobral's song much more now than 4years back. I guess its not for kids🤣.

[@alexandrumic]

Awwww you are a baby-fan 😉

[@priya9194]

@@alexandrumic haha yep

[@gabrielaispas5142]

My favourite that year was Bulgaria. 🇧🇬 🎧👍🇷🇴

[@ericsamillano5287]

You guys are my new favorite reactors. Not cringey at all and all three of you are entertaining. Just subbed 👍

[@sukiosartchannel3689]

The Portuguese song is influenced by Brazilian Bossa Nova and it's just beautiful, especially to those of us who understand the genre and the lyrics. This type of music might not be commercial in Europe but it's very popular in both Portugal and Brazil. I loved it because I felt like it was different from everything else and I also loved how intimate the performance was. My second favourite was Italy.

[@AmaanStorm]

I remember feeling that the French, Swedish & Belgian songs were so overhyped that year, and my opinion hasn't changed listening back to them now. I feel the studio versions were much better, but I still don't vibe with them. It was such a weak year over all with some really weird voting patterns. My favourite by far, and from the beginning, was Portugal that year so I was so happy that they won. I remember it getting so much hate initially, so I loved how he stormed to victory that year.

[@clorox1676]

I personally really liked France's entry, not saying it should have won or anything, but I really liked it. Sweden was ok, it was fun, well performed yet again, not a winner. Belgium was a cool song that needed more work. Its 3 minutes feel like 6 minutes because of the monotone and repetitiveness, which is not necessarily a bad thing but it doesn't work in this case, the build up comes too late and feels very little.

[@mattdec2259]

So cute, I was taking notes like this when kid I was watching the eurovision :-) Thats the way to enjoy the show

[@jojoelio5537]

2018 is my year. Portugal 2017 is well deserved.

[@Hannah-tk9hq]

Wow I forgot how much I enjoy Norway and Austria's songs from this year

[@joseangelgcapitan]

Sorry from Spain...😅

[@alexandrumic]

dont be... you made history ;)

[@sharkfinn4]

"Do it for your lover" is one of my most played Eurovision tracks on Spotify, and I'm not even sorry. Like, you guys joked about _Lauren_ having bad taste. ;)

[@targaryenforlife]

I only watched the reactions for Portugal, France and Romania.. It was such a weak year:( can't wait to see you guys reacting to Eurovision 2018 and 2019🔥

[@EllieAngharad91]

Lucie Jones, the UK contestant 45:05 is now a super successful West End leading lady.

[@christophecornet2919]

Me watching the whole video just to see their reaction to the Romanian kiss ... and they don't even see it 🤣

[@Denizzzzzzzzzzzzz0]

Its really sad that lindita didnt make it to the final. She gave us the longst vocals in one breath.

[@OshawottLuke]

I really hope they react to the semifinals of 2018 because 2018 had SO much going on in their semis, and they've watched so many shows, I think that they're ready to watch 2 semi finals before watching a grand final. And same with 2019. In other years, the semis were not that strong, but in 2018 and 2019 they really were. Or at least the semi final 1 of 2018 and 2019, and it would be amazing to see which they wanted to qualify and then their reaction to the qualifiers.

[@S2nnuVEVO]

Looking back I’m surprised how many of the songs I used to like (like Belarus) I don’t really like anymore and how some I didn’t even remember (Armenia) seem much better to me now! I’m even more shocked now that Portugal won (after hearing all the songs again) as in 2021 I wouldn’t see it winning, but I’m so glad it did as it was the very first time my favorite won ESC :). Hungary is still a banger tho, as is Bulgaria! I remembered Azerbaijan being a little better but I’ll take it 😂

[@jordywoody14]

What was your favourite song from this year?

[@S2nnuVEVO]

@@jordywoody14 Italy & Switzerland shared 1st, Belgium came 2nd and Ukraine 3rd. Those were the ones I was truly passionate about :) What about you?

[@jacobg492]

@@S2nnuVEVO yesss Switzerland! It’s so sad they screwed up the staging :(

[@S2nnuVEVO]

@@jacobg492 true, altho I quite liked the contraption Gjon stood on & the projected background was aight but those dance moves... 🥲 Wish they would’ve played more with abstract shapes & lights to create an ethereal atmosphere

[@xwixy9994]

i'm sad they didn't react to Onuka's interval act ;c that was my winner of that year

[@paul-alexander3208]

Can't wait to see the 2018 video, please show them the version where uk has stage invasion

[@kinga3635]

oh thats exactly what I need before my exams tommorow. thank you for your service guys! 🤣

[@stewartbaird7354]

Only liked and away, currently one of the few Scottish guys left in London. I will watch when back in my hotel with some replacement earphones from what wqs stolen from me Friday night. Hope this is same quality as previous vids.

[@sanjastajdohar6684]

I haven't watched this yet but I'm hitting like already, my favorite reactors

[@sanjastajdohar6684]

Having watched it, I agree with you guys that 2017 wasn't the strongest one, but did have one of the best winning songs of all times, I was so happy for Portugal, well deserved. Thanks so much for this reaction, can't wait for the next one!

[@RickyPro888]

They need to watch 2018. It’s such a better year. Especially SF1

[@PPfilmemacher]

I totally forgot how boring 2017 was I can’t remember almost every song except the winner, the jodeling , the little kid and germanys Plagiat

[@catiaazevedo6205]

The winner not only holds the record with 758 points, but is by far the favorite of musicians, singers, known or not, and orchestras, who release covers almost every week since 2017, in numerous languages ​​(although many dare to sing in Portuguese) and different instruments. Even Korean singer's.

[@elliotthoskins1590]

oh come on man, you cannot ignore epic sax guy from moldova lol

[@_o..o_1871]

2017 was a bad year, but it is the last time my country (Romania) qualifies into the final and finished in the top 10…so it is a special edition to me xD

[@Alexander-xe6zj]

Their reaction about Belgium is shocking. Everytime when I watch a video of Americans reacting to Eurovision it makes me happy USA isn’t participating, they will never understand Eurovision

[@miglepon9303]

Oh 2017 was bad.... Glad that 2018, 2019 and 2021 are much stronger

[@samuelgordino]

Agree on 2018 and 2019,don't agree on 2021. Yes it had some very good songs but on average the quality was very week.

[@JonasGrondahl]

My favorite year until 2021 happened. So many good songs.

[@Rose-cj7wi]

Joci from Hungary was so underrated, he was my favourite from 2017!

[@kajsablomberg]

Its sad how you think Robin from Sweden is an asshole, he is actually a really nice guy 😂

[@mjm3091]

which is suprisingly total opposite to Portuguese dude xd

[@justynafigas-skrzypulec3349]

@@mjm3091 , preach!

[@aijamberisabel]

So true!!

[@sukiosartchannel3689]

@@mjm3091 To be fair, he was waiting for a heart transplant and could have died before then. His mind might not have been in the right place.

[@shea8977]

YAYYYY THEY'RE BACK

[@JamesNewham]

I had to leave after five minutes and said bye in the chat. You responded. That's what a good KZbinr does. EDIT: Thanks for liking my entry

[@sutej72]

Ohh one more thing. 🤔 You said that the name of Volare is Volare, its not! Its, Nei Blu Dipinto Di Blu.

[@anaisabel5125]

So yeah.. this and 2018 were my favourite years. But apparently I am alone in this... Have to say though that I am bias since I am Portuguese ahahah But I was really positively surprised when Salvador won, since I wasn't seeing this type of music ever winning Eurovision. Glad it did. We waited almost 50 years for Christ's sake!!! And now we wait 50 more cause I still think that unfortunately Portugal's music is not for most Eurovision fans taste. Not saying is better, just that is too different and not as commercial most of the times

[@achnix3167]

You did not just cut out that long fireworks note from the UK performance 😐😫