Bella Ramsey explains why you're WRONG about Eurovision 💀 BBC

[@maxwebb313]

Bella Ramsey being a Eurovision Stan was a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one

[@ana_shep]

Love your profile pic 🏳️‍🌈

[@VisboerAnton]

Bella Ramsey is gay and confused

[@Mzjenn36]

​@@ana_shep well i don't

[@laurateixeira4182]

YEAH

[@Tyrannis_Gaming]

Ok Palpatine lol

[@GreenGiant2007]

“ Why don’t we just send Adele?” ... “It would be a harsh reminder to the juries of why their last relationship failed”. This made me snort my tea, I was laughing so hard! 😂🤣

[@jet687]

People need to be aware of how massively popular Eurovision is. Also, that being snooty doesn’t make you better as a person.

[@ey9198]

As a Turkish who grew up in early 2000s Eurovision was such a joy for me. Felt like you got to be part of whole world, at that time we got to vote with SMS for other countries, and there was a point system occasionally used politically and everyone would give the biggest point (12) to their dearest neighbouring country. Yet the other points would determine the real winner anyways. And it was such a blast to experience this unity in diversity. Unfortunately Turkey has left Eurovision in 2012 due to political sides and so-called inequality in voting system. We hope to come back in 2024, until then ❤🎉

[@moanhi]

I hope Turkey will join Eurovision again in the future. Imo Turkey had amazing entries with great variety. One of my absolute favourite Eurovision songs is Deli in 2008! Love from Finland! 🇫🇮

[@georgesos]

Sure,Turkey, Israel, Australia, all European countries, nothing to do with geopolitics,death,destruction etc... You put on a good show and people forget the murders,yhe apartheid, the imprisonment of anyone who dares to speak truth to power,lovely stuff...

[@Bertie_Ahern]

We miss Turkey. I hope they come back soon.

[@gavindoyle692]

Maybe if Turks vote Erdogan out of office you’ll be able to rejoin the Eurovision family of nations. I hope so! Turkey is a European country that has played an important role in the development of the continent. 🇹🇷

[@connection7405]

I felt like that too! That's why I still love watching it to this day (and I'm not from TR, my country participates every year so it's even more fun!). Hope you guys will join again soon :)

[@rollingmetal949]

Why prefer Finland to Sweden. THAAANK YOU BELLA😁🇫🇮

[@RowdyJ_]

I wish I had coworkers who would ask me why I prefer Finland to Sweden but sadly I live in America and nobody asks me any such question

[@thatsgaiman]

the noise i made when i heard that was frankly inhuman

[@euroesc5013]

@@RowdyJ_ Hey! I’m your new coworker. Why do you prefer Finland to Sweden? 🧐 (i do too)

[@anaborella1972]

I want to know why you prefer Finland to Sweden. Do you prefer the artist or the country? Or both? I was wondering if Loreen being older is part of the problem... 😃❤️

[@rollingmetal949]

@@anaborella1972 I am finnish and Jere is our boy. I do love Loreen the gorgeous queen but the new song has sound of Euphoria but something is missing

[@ganapatikamesh]

I’m from the US and didn’t even know Eurovision was a thing until 2015 when some coworkers from Czechia (in the US for university studies) were talking about it. They showed me clips, then I found out it would be livestreamed/broadcast in the US in 2016 and I’ve been watching it ever since. I love discovering new artists and learning more about them, the countries, and the contest. I have many artists who I continue listening to their new music after the contest. I think it’s the most interesting, entertaining, and greatest live event ever put on tv (even better than the Olympics). I don’t understand why someone is asking why the US doesn’t participate in Eurovision, but I found the response by this person to be a clever answer. As an American I’m quite happy for the US to not participate (our broadcasters would just get all annoying and only talk about the American act just like they do with other international events like the Olympics……seriously miss some of the former commentators I remember watching as a kid/teen who would present fun facts about countries and talk about each countries teams; some like Johnny Weir and Tara Lapinski do that for figure skating which is why I adore that Johnny Weir is our Eurovision commentator because he loves sharing info and turns out he’s an American Eurovision fan, too!) and just get to watch. This is such a fun video! Thanks for making and sharing this!!!

[@MartinaPapi]

And now American ESC fans get to vote🎉 so that’s fun for you😜👍🎉

[@lydiamichaels1976]

@@MartinaPapi it's shit for the rest of us though

[@nienkeh301]

If the US were to join Eurovision it just wouldn’t be Eurovision anymore. I kind of feel that way with Australia already, but i’ve warmed up to them because their entries are just peak Eurovision.

[@CTGrell]

Johnny Weir is your commentator?! Holy moly

[@ganapatikamesh]

@@nienkeh301 Exactly! :-)

[@ansotheanso510]

I didn't think it was possible to love Bella Ramsey more than I already did... But this video proved me wrong!

[@HildaWasTaken]

Watch Hilda

[@laziadwobbit5331]

Knowing Bella is an ESC fan makes me so happy! The whole video is awesome, but the little dance to Lipstick at the end was the cherry on top! Love you Bella!!! (Can I give her 12 points? 🤔)

[@catrionacolville2192]

Them.

[@KPR888]

If she goes on eurovision next year lmao

[@vsnrm5451]

Lmao they called it with the "preferred finland to sweden" comment, definitely what everyone said after the finale

[@nyxbrilx]

This was so funny and correct. I don't even get why we should find reasons to like Eurovision... it's a huge colorful party, with some good and some great songs and it's so interesting to get to know different artists from various countries.

[@equestrian.life.]

It's not even about music anymore. Just politics.

[@anonimes4005]

Yes, its fun and you can discover music there, but the competition part of it is rigged af

[@Berndr]

how about this one celebration of cultures brings people together, unites and educates about others, and prevents hate, racism, and wars!

[@miguelpadeiro762]

​@@BerndrCelebration of cultures? Like how half of the countries go on singing American pop, sometimes even in English?

[@kimberlycallus3170]

Eurovision is basically an international holiday to me! spent my entire life waiting for it every year, routing for different countries and discovering some of my favourite songs. It's a treasure

[@gondiving]

0:25 Bella totally called it. And I also prefer Finland to Sweden, and if your coworker needs an explanation, THEY are the ones who didn't understand fun.

[@girliedefensor0506]

Been watching Eurovision since 2017 after stumbling upon its live stream on youtube accidentally. Since then, it's become a yearly tradition for me. Love from Philippines!

[@dylan7003]

Bella singing along to Jedward is everything we needed this year 😮🎉🎉

[@frieda374]

why did she forsee the future with the "prefer Finland to Sweden" lol

[@mariasanchezgran353]

I think the reason why the US is not in Eurovision is the fact that they don't understand Eurovision and its point. They even tried to recreate the format and it had nothing to do with the original thing. They are simply not ready for it hahahhaha.

[@cantsleeeep]

I think also because they don't have the variety of the language, which is a treasure for the show, and the mixture of culture. I mean every state of Europe is different, but we all are all united by feeling European. Then I sense the fact that the Euro-dance is considered a little bit trashy by them, I don't know. Lastly, the culture of competition is too strong there, Eurovision is more of a party. To sum up, as you said, yeah, they're not ready for it! Sorry US

[@mariasanchezgran353]

@@cantsleeeep I totally agree hahahah

[@mariasanchezgran353]

@Gisselle ST Australia and Israel are not in Europe.

[@KasumiRINA]

@@cantsleeeep USA absolutely has variety and diversity of varied cultures, like states themselves go from Samoa and Puerto Rico to Hawaii and New York or Boston, to hillbillies and country from the South. Reason Eurovision isn't popular in USA is the same why nobody in Europe plays handegg and baseball bats are just melee weapons. It's Americans trying to be too unique and isolated for their own good. I mean, I've actually seen Nascar and American Football games on TV and also Baseball is popular in Japan and South Korea so there's no reason for US and Europe to pretend there's some irreconcilable differences with people who use British imperial system to measure things.

[@cantsleeeep]

@@KasumiRINA Well I didn't mean US haven't a "variety and diversity of varied cultures". But language and being in the same nation play a big role. From Nevada to Kentucky, from New York to California, you all speak english, you all are from US. In Europe is a bit different as I assume you know. It would have sense if you set up an Americavision, and with that I mean north, centre, south America, not just US.

[@gavindoyle692]

Eurovision gets over 180 million viewers per year, not 160 million. That’s more than the Super Bowl and Oscars combined. In fact, a few years ago it peaked at 204 million that watched it live. It will be interesting to see the figures from Liverpool this year.

[@KasumiRINA]

WTF is a Super Bowl? DO bowling tournaments really get views? Or it's for one of those obscure English only sports like croqqets or something?

[@vanyadolly]

@@KasumiRINA I was honestly in my 20s before I found out it wasn't about Bowling. 😂

[@XIXXXVIVIII]

@@KasumiRINA I always thought it was just a typo of Superb Owl, and it was just a cute owl show of all of the best owls.

[@snakesonthismondaytofriday1750]

I've converted my friends to loving Eurovision. My gf said jokingly its one of the best things I've brought to the relationship 😂 I'm going to host a Eurovision watch party next year where friends from all over are going to fly in for it ❤🇺🇸

[@laurenzpeacock3234]

OMG she's Nostradamus saying in her example that people will prefer Finland to Sweden

[@prettyfarfromOK]

It is a Perfect blend of fun, wierd and cringe, that's why we love it

[@limonprincess]

the way she predicted the finland to sweden battle

[@Pomerasian]

To add to why Australia is in eurovision, it's because there was a big influx of Greek (and other Europeans) migrants during the 50s. And it was because of those people, eurovision became popular in Australia. Then in 2015, as an act of appreciation, eurovision welcomed Australia to perform as a guest and when they performed better than anyone really anticipated, they were welcomed to perform again, year after year.

[@HistoryOverlooked22]

I like eurovision but she didn't actually answer any of the statements she just personally attacked the commenter or gave a vague non answer

[@lubov5208]

When I was like eight or nine I watched Eurovision live when my country Bulgaria hosted it . One of the best experiences I’ve had

[@anteveic327]

Bulgaria never hosted it

[@lubov5208]

@@anteveic327 In 2014 we were in second place with the song ,,Детска планета'' (planet of the children) and because the winner couldn''t host it we did.

[@anteveic327]

@@lubov5208 l see now, junior ESC, l was thinking about the original one...

[@SilverStrumer]

Woot! woot! Rosa Linn made it to the list along with Olivia Newton John, Celine Dion & Abba. Yet she finished 20th. Total 🎉redemption 🥳

[@verdeurie8650]

''I'm sorry you don't understand fun'' PERIODT BELLA! 👏❤

[@kc9music]

Good on you Bella! You are right about Australia 🇦🇺 being in the contest but another reason to why us Australians are part of the contest is because we members of the EBU. Love your other answers as well! Enjoy the contest this year

[@muddyfeet69]

kc9music - is there any update on Australia's continued participation in "ESC"?

[@kc9music]

@@muddyfeet69 not yet…

[@Denis-89]

technically only associate members. You are there because EBU gave you permission to take part. But I don't mind it, all good songs!

[@JamieJooESC]

@@Denis-89 Thats only because of the UK. Your Welcome btw lol

[@Denis-89]

@@JamieJooESC what is?

[@PAWfessionalTennis]

0:27 'talking about why you preferred Finalnd to Sweden' Wow, that aged well! 😅

[@bfg_pz2213]

It did!

[@alexanders7569]

Bella was the first to call the tragedy of Finland 🤣

[@KaruMedve]

Personally, I totally enjoy Eurovision, but I would love singers to stick to their native languages. Some people say that singing in English is supposed to reach a bigger audience, but there is something about songs sang in their native language in Eurovision that makes them more special.

[@Candy30498]

Agreed

[@joanieovals]

Bella Ramsey predicted the Eurovision outcome!! "Meeting your coworkers the next day and talking about why you preferred Finland over Sweden."

[@Arkssa]

As a Finn I can concur, we will discuss how we preferred Finland to Sweden.

[@fatsparrowsewing]

Australia is a part of Eurovision because we have a huge European diaspora, so Eurovision is well known here, well loved here, and because, as my countrymen would put it, we're good mates with Europe! I LOVE Eurovision and eagerly await it ALL YEAR! My husband and I watch it every year (now with our daughter, too!) and personally rank all the entries! And some Eurovision songs each year make it into my regular listening play lists!

[@annihlfd1988]

I had no idea you could like Bella Ramsey any more, but then I saw this interview. Bella as a Eurovision Stan is my favorite thing ever. 🎉😍

[@WushuJedi]

Yes, we are telling our coworkers why we preferred Finland to Sweden.

[@knowledgemilldaily]

Tell them Bella! 😏I'm European, but live in the UK and I LOVE Eurovision. This is what I buy my TV license for. There are so many amazingly brilliant, unique, and creative entries. People who think you can win by "sending Adele" don't understand that it's not just about how good the singer is - a significant part of the score is composition and originality. That's why it's not like X Factor or any of those traditional singing competitions. You see a lot of very creative entries which have never been done before, and every year is different. You see music that is so different from the standard stuff you hear, and it pushes your comfort zone and introduces you to music and culture from other countries- UK people wonder why the UK often doesn't score highly thinking that it's about who likes you, not realising that the jury points are a composite score from professional musicians who grade entries on 4 criteria including vocal skill, composition, originality and overall impression. No one person can say "let's give X points to this country", they are automatically calculated based on the results of grading, where the top 10 average results get points ranking in order. We keep on sending the most basic and overdone stuff with no creativity and no technical skills displayed - what are they going to give us points for? In terms of the public, if you have a limited amount of votes, why would you spend money on a sympathy vote when you can vote for your favourite instead?

[@talaniel]

What does it mean? "I'm European, but live in the UK"? UK is not in Europe?

[@knowledgemilldaily]

@@talaniel It means an EU national. The UK is sadly no longer in the EU.

[@talaniel]

@@knowledgemilldaily lol, ok. Got confused - I thought European means "from Europe", not "from European Union" :-) But well, English is not my first language. Hm, that makes me think - people from Switzerland are no longer Europeans? Or e.g. Ukrainians?

[@knowledgemilldaily]

@@talaniel No problem, I'm happy to explain! To clarify, UK people would typically refer to themselves as British rather than European, even while the UK was in the EU. When you say that you are European this would be perceived to mean from continental Europe. To an outsider, this may sound like the same thing, but the reality is that people from continental Europe are treated very differently from someone born in the UK, the further south and east you go, the worse you're regarded. If you're from the Balkans you'll be treated horribly, whereas someone from Scandinavia or Germany would be treated favourably. In my experience, people consider British to be above European in a sense. There is a lot of negativity about Eurovision and Europe/the EU as a whole. It's a sad situation.

[@Hosigie]

I love her, she seems like she's a really nice person, and she's a talented actress. Hope to see her in more stuff soon!

[@genessisaleman8851]

Exactly

[@shsvsyvsuvsuvsisvissuvs1043]

HES SO CUTE OH MY GOSH, AND HES SO REAL😭

[@janeyb6888]

their little dance… i swoon!! bella just one chance please

[@nataliasilva4316]

Bella curando minha depressão diária com esse vídeo❤❤

[@Naunet7]

1:39 Tbh, I watched Bella's old KZbin videos and formed an opinion about her due to her Christian background. However, I'm glad to see that there are religious people who are not conservative. I have to admit, I judged too quickly. I mean, we may differ in our belief in the existence of a god, but as long as we're on the same page regarding not hating people based on who they love, we can hang out anytime. Just saying. Big TLOU fan :)

[@robin_566]

In a world where everything is americanised, Europe is very proud and jealous of Eurovision 😌

[@tlouuudyk3]

the little dance…. im utterly in love

[@joceery]

the answer to the amateur question: it's a songwriting contest in the first place so yes a lot of new singers try to use this opportunity.

[@Etheral101]

Bellas so different now to the person that played Christain songs on their guitar. But they look so much happier.

[@KittenPower-c6w]

They deleted their religious channel, most likely to further their career. Bella suffered from anorexia and states that their faith pulled them through. Fame and fortune can make anyone happier!! Bella claims to be a Vegan, but attends the Met Gala honoring a man’s work who used real fur in his show:(( I find them to be fake and full of themself!!

[@Lovegabrielle02]

I adore them so much ❤ they are so charming & so knowledgeable about everything

[@AWhileHanlin]

A good question would have been why is it about the spectacle and stage show production over the actual song? When and why did it slide from song to spectacle?

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

[nudging the person next to me] that's Ellie. she played Ellie

[@ttourmalinee]

they're so real for this

[@tarabaumgarten3827]

People will say Eurovision is a contest for amateurs and then watch america's got talent

[@juliblued]

I came across this randomly but I must say I love this girl. She is completely charming.

[@fenhen]

One thing that may be a factor with the U.K. is that they get an auto pass into the final. Any song that’s qualified for the final is already good, so they’re up against a higher than average standard.

[@lizzle9785]

Omg Jedward at the end had me dancing aswell. Iconic❤

[@mag-dn7dm]

Let's just let everyone have their own opinion and don't try to convince them that they're wrong. Be tolerant ?

[@redeye1016]

I agree. But also. Everyone who hates it is wrong 😂

[@aeneidos]

I just love Bella, their voice is so pleasant to listen to

[@genessisaleman8851]

Fr tho

[@Vislav]

Well actually Eurovision isn't a serious competition. 5 big european countries go to finals automatically not because their songs competed for it but because of the MONEY! Also last year Ukraine won because of the war, not because their song was the best so it's POLITICS.

[@billypocoyeah]

THE ABSOLUTE SAVAGENESS BELLA ILY

[@nandebae]

I LOVE THEM!!! 💟💟💟

[@angelanyanglorenzana1512]

THAT CUTE DANCE AT THE END IS MAKING ME FERAL!!!!!!

[@rehellinen23]

0:26 I'm a Finn. And you just won my respect.

[@chuiboy377]

Can't answer the last question because it's true. 😆

[@maartenkos98]

It is a competition, but largely by televoting. It’s not a jurysport. Politics will always play a part. Scandinavian countries voting for eachother, just like eastern euorpean countries. Or last years winner Ukraine. But it’s fun though.

[@togetheras172]

Isabella so kind and respected

[@nicoli8437]

I noticed Americanization in many of the Eurovision contestants, they don't represent their own culture enough.

[@Candy30498]

Sad

[@cicciasimona3626]

Bella, è impossibile non volerti bene ❤ 🇪🇺🇮🇹

[@CuriosityRocks]

Jedward were awesome at Eurovision 😁🥰🥰 I love Bella, they’ve got excellent taste 😁😁

[@suzi5078]

just when i thought i was done being whipped for bella.. THEY DO THIS

[@chloejones1548]

This is absolutely savage, hilarious and brilliant!

[@RavenclawNimbus]

For anyone wondering - I think UK often didn't get far at all (UK in 2021 is a good example, oof) because of Brexit. It set a bad rep for UK for a long time, and only in 2022 did Sam Ryder break that curse.

[@KasumiRINA]

Brexit is only last few years while British songs did poorly for years before. It's not because of Brexit but might be related to the snobbish attitude that lead to Brexit in the first place.

[@RavenclawNimbus]

@@KasumiRINA Yeah, it definitely didn’t help, that’s for sure. Which is a shame, ‘cause 2021’s person was awesome, and he wasn’t even salty about getting like zero points.

[@PAWfessionalTennis]

@@KasumiRINA I was surprised to find out that the UK finished 2nd 16 times! More than any other country. I totally didn't expect that as I also thought they always finish last

[@robertjamesuk]

"maybe not scootch" cracked me up! 😂

[@rachyvm]

Me this morning: Thank god today starts Eurovision so I can use my second current obsession to take my mind off my first current obsession, the last of us...yeah! YT: Bella Ramsey talking about Eurovision This isn't good for my mental health! 😆

[@nataliasilva4316]

Kkkk

[@lidsty]

Люди, которые задают вопрос о том, почему бы просто не отправить на Евровидение Адель, Леди Гагу, Сию и т.п. Вот вам ответ: "Евровидение так не работает! Вы можете хоть папу римского отправить. Этот конкурс не так прост, там для зрителей и жюри важны огромное количество факторов (на одном голосе не выехать в топ три, иногда нужно шоу, иногда баллада, иногда рочек или фрики)". Никогда до последнего не знаешь кто же окажется победителем, это самая настоящая русская рулетка♥

[@KasumiRINA]

Моя мама помнит как орки опозорились с пугачёвой))) А я помню как обосрались Тату... Иногда исполнитель настолько лажовый что судей подкупить можно, а зрители поставят на место.

[@ramyanisarkar4974]

She is so cute with her reactions, man I love her, I'm so happy to see that Bella loves eurovision

[@Shreyas_3011]

Lady Mormont 🧡

[@izargar]

Slaying constantly! The more I watch Bella the more I fall in love with them♥️

[@dianabyun5562]

Yeaah rosalinn and maneskin are lit!! They become famous because of eurovision. It's a great opportunity for young artists.

[@CeliaNightstep]

this is why we love British actors

[@MsBelleFlanders]

They's so cute 🥰🥰🥰

[@maenadism]

adding to the australia comment; it always just made sense to me since we are so heavily influenced by british culture and colonisation. not to mention we're part of the commonwealth anyway. not glorifying it or saying it's a good thing, but for a long time we were seen as an extension of britain. australia nowadays has become such a multicultural country that it just makes sense that we'd want to celebrate that in eurovision too.

[@Ludiotic]

I respect that t-shirt

[@tadesubaru1383]

It is so weird for me hearing Hilda's voice coming from a real person who doesn't have blue hair lol

[@Asimut30]

“why you preferred Finland to Sweden..” ……not this year ☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️

[@chloeadele4914]

The Adele comment killed me 😂

[@EleniTsip]

I need a gif of Bella humming waterloo. Masterpiece

[@shmookins]

No one dares to disagree with the Lady of Bear Island.

[@eifelo868]

First of all, I'm happy America isn't a part of this. Most of mainstream media and films and all this IS American, and it's nice to have our own, European thing celebrating our continent and cultures. Second, why do I feel like most of, if not all, the comments in this video comes from Americans? If you were born and raised here, you'd understand the significance and joy of this music festival, celebrating ourselves and each other

[@Spowis]

12 points to Bella 👏✌️🥳❤️

[@lucillevengud8562]

Bella is so funny and cute I just can’t 😂

[@aytw661]

She slay like a boss 🫡

[@ponaskompetencija]

but none of those comments were wrong

[@manonliavais]

I would prefer having learnt something, but it's just social media clash.

[@erickalonsochaconmata9683]

Sometimes it gets too political like the time when 1944 won, it the times when Turkey got like 300 points from the viewers because half of the Turkish people live across Europe. 😢

[@MsTwissy]

I’m an American and I am a super fan of Eurovision I host a watch party every year!!!!!!!

[@stevetheprogger1]

Been watching tonight. What a pile of crap. Turns out I was right all along!!

[@Batata12463]

A Bella dançando igual a uma idosa kkkkkk que fofa

[@Lifelongloser]

The best thing about Eurovision is that you can get on it and the top 4 in the betting nearly always do very well so you can actually make money from it. Also the voting system is interesting if you have a bet on.

[@justinemot2282]

Noone hates the UK - but other countries usually do send better songs than the UK. Maybe, just maybe, bcz the Coldplay, Adele and Sam Smith didn't find the time between their concerts to participate in something so silly? Also it's hard to win the Eurovisiona when you have not so many neighbours AND those neighbours are rather your adversaries like the French. It would be different if it was England, Scotland, Wales. But it's only one entry for all of the 3.

[@ashleymendes9026]

Suddenly I’m a huge Eurovision fan

[@SnakePepper]

Watching Bella Ramsey embarrass people is the hottest thing ever. Bella is incredibly intelligent for a Nineteen year old ❤ I’m impressed

[@jello5508]

Paint drying would also likely impress you then

[@EterPuralis]

Asking a Brit about Eurovision 😅 If they knew what they were doing, they WOULD send Adele! / Sincerely, Sweden.