Eurovision Song Contest hits Liverpool, England

[@rosemulet]

As an American who’s watching Eurovision this year, I’m so excited to see the competition gain more recognition stateside!!

[@aekelly]

Me too! But like I said, the stereotypes and making light of it have got to go!

[@lynby2108]

The atmosphere in Liverpool is fantastic, love it

[@seriouspleasures]

I always describe Eurovision as European football, but without the hooliganism and bloodshed. Hi, Alesia! ❤

[@WelshGaymer93]

"Never heard of this before" those words hurt 😭

[@parkerramey3046]

In a world that is so divided, this is one night to see that we are all not so different from one another. I am from Ohio and started watching this in 2018. From then on it has opened my heart and mind to welcome differences. Music unites us all. May peace prevail. ♥️🤍💙

[@raythomas4812]

I Went to the Jury final on the Friday - it was Epic and Liverpool didi Ukraine proud

[@rosemulet]

Flo Rida was actually on Eurovision funnily enough! So that counts as an American act right?

[@ziondelrosario9747]

He sang with Senhit for San Marino.

[@stephenmurphy2212]

Yes and no. American singers can compete in Eurovision but they would have to represent a different country not their own because the USA is not in Eurovision.

[@aekelly]

I'm really glad that US media is giving Eurovision more attention. I mean it is an institution in Europe - an entire continent for Pete's sake! And while it does have its share of crazy entries, it also has a lot of straight up just good music! I really think all of the US should be more aware of things outside of the US in general, but I'm partial to Eurovision. I don't think folks in the US should interfere in it too much, but they did have Justin Timberlake one year, and Madonna another year as interval acts.

[@0hffs]

😅 I beg that they keep Madonna away at all costs.

[@aekelly]

@@0hffs yeah, I was kind of looking forward to her but it was a bust, unfortunately!

[@philippecanty1247]

"I don't recall seeing a lot of American acts but maybe they're there." Well, the 1997 winner was born in Kansas. ;)

[@laluna5177]

Gayle is so much in her american bubble

[@Beautiful_oWorld]

to all human beings PEACE

[@maxlinder5262]

This has gone ... out of hand ... just my opinion 😮

[@aekelly]

how so?

[@maxlinder5262]

@@aekelly It used to be about talent ... NOW it's about spectacle...... that's how!!???

[@WelshGaymer93]

​@@maxlinder5262 lol

[@thequalitydan]

@@maxlinder5262 It has had to move and evolve with the times. It would have failed miserably if it remained how it was in the 20th century