ESC 24 // United By Music… Divided By Fandom

It's basically the delulu fans who think their opinions are the facts and anyone who disagrees with them receive hate. The old fandom never used to be like this, new, younger fans from 2020 onwards seem to be the main people doing the toxic work, especially on X and Instagram. The racism is also a huge issue too.

[@mistermaestro1199]

As an Azerbaijani thank you for your opposition. so sad for ignoring my country Azerbaijan. we want peace and celebrating ❤❤❤

[@rexation8952]

I'd like to apologize to Luke and everyone for the comments I made on his previous video. I was not in a good headspace on the day I made those comments. It was an action very unlike me. I have always loved Luke's energy and valued his opinions, so for me to have made those comment that very thoughtless. I ask forgiveness.

[@guytapeta9569]

🤗

[@sanjastajdohar6684]

Good luck and thank you for positive comments and common sense and grace in this situation. Much love

[@ar50000]

Would love to see your reaction to the final scores. It's a treat. And if Mama Trish is around, it would be hilarious too see her reactions to the "stranger" songs.

[@LadyStardust97]

The sad truth is that no one has any respect for the Eurovision content creators, their boundaries, and their personal lives. People can say that they do, but they really don't. I've seen so many boundaries crossed and so many KZbinrs made to feel unsafe. It's disgusting. Good on you for taking a step back and focusing on your real life and the things that actually matter. Keep thriving Luke, don't let the trolls tear you down ❤

[@יעלהתשובה]

We respect you and your words. Hope you'll find some time to share with us your reaction here in Israel❤🇮🇱

[@Monzeitia]

Well said Luke, I’m so happy that your are doing so well with your personal time, I’m like you only here for the music and I listening to each song without getting into what is happening

[@Lukeovision]

Preach!!

[@lillecathrine]

Glad things are going so well for you Luke!! We will be here when you are able to, and well said about the fandom right now. So much awful things being said back and forth. It's a lose lose situation for all of us at the moment, and I wish everyone would stop taking it out on eachother, and creators/reactors in the fandom.

[@Lukeovision]

Much love Lil’ Cat ❤️

[@Ori_Shaked]

I'm pretty sad we won't see your reaction to some of the songs but I'm glad it's for such a good reason! I really appreciate what you said in the video and wish everyone will follow that way. The fandom becomes really toxic lately on both sides (as an Israeli I felt that on a personal level) We'll miss you and your videos! Can't wait for the return already 😂❤

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

United By Music Divided by the fandom

[@Lukeovision]

Well this hits hard 😢

[@lorifrancis8171]

Thank you so, so much Luke for being so candid. Its so great that 2024 has been so prosperous for you. You are a gem!

[@Dashew]

Luke, so happy you are thriving, and thank you for spreading positivity! We'll be looking forward to your return

[@hodayalax6650]

as an israeli, thank you for this video.

[@aijamberisabel]

Yeah the hate that people get for simply expressing their opinion or not. It is way too harsh and people should just respect the individuals morals and boundaries. People should just chill out for people’s opinions. Art is art and it isn’t for everybody. This is so sad and it has actually happened with another channel @MegESC1 who is also autistic so it is even harder for her to cope with it all (like it would be for me as I am autistic myself) and it is genuinely horrible when people just their hate at others just for doing what they feel is right you know. I wish we could heal but I genuinely don’t know how we will as a fandom. I have literally been losing sleep over this recently and it is not looking any better in the future and I am not even a reactor or lost on a fansite. I cannot imagine what it’d be like to be you. Hope you are enjoying the season so far and return to make a top and actually I do kind of like it better when you don’t know someone’s opinion on a song prior anywhere because it adds more mystique (that is the best way I can describe it) to what someone thinks. Glad your life is really taking off and I really hope you come back reinvigorated after your break (at least as much as you can). I love You for your honest takes even if I disagree with them and your reasoning for why is always put in such an understanding manner. I really love you for that and you were one of the original channels that made me fall in love with this contest. I am sad but understanding of toute choice to step away. If you are reading this thank you for going this far and I will miss you!

[@Lukeovision]

Your 100% right

[@Omri_R]

I'm happy that you succeed in work and absolutely there should be no hate comments. In the end it's only Eurovision. Also, I just saw people from my country commenting to you as if you are their worker or something, totally disrespectful and out of line. With it, many KZbinrs including you had the time to react to every other song before israel, and Georgia, which came later, thus choosing to ignore specifically Israel. When they do it deliberately, it's somewhat disappointing. When so many do it, even if you didn't mean to ignore, people interpret it like this Anyway, love your reactions

[@Lukeovision]

Hi. I explained in the previous video comment section, but just incase you missed it; I was behind as I was busy (as this video says) So I started reacting to Portugal, then when j finished - I saw Georgia was out, so jumped on it straight away, to strike while the iron was hot. Thats all; that’s why I’m wearing the same clothes in both videos.

[@oisin25]

Fair play 🎉. I kind of expect it from the fans but cannot get over certain reactors turning on other reactors. Glad to hear you are having such a good 2024. Look forward to seeing you bring out your next video whenever that maybe.❤

[@yovelzim]

As, israel. Thank u. I alwayes love your reviwes

[@y9711]

I understand what you're saying and of course no one can demand you make reaction videos! The problem starts when you start making excuses...this competition is meant to unite people and countries...but beyond that it is meant to remind us of a dark past to which we do not want to return! A past where people just like you were afraid to voice their opinion! I hope that all the commenters for this contest will find the courage to do the right thing and not let the fear of losing followers or hateful comments influence their opinion and voice..I'm sorry but right now it sounds more like an excuse than a justified reason

[@Lukeovision]

I’m sorry you feel that way, It’s not a fear as I have had to miss out on all of the revamps and Armenia and Azerbaijan. Unfortunately, its a catch 22 situation and the people I’ve spoken too are concerned either way. In all honesty, I have so much going on, and somethings got to give. I can divulge more via messages if you like but totally understand if you’re not keen. I know I’m living my truth so I have a clear conscience

[@y9711]

@Lukeovision Thank you for taking the time to respond. Of course, I very much respect your opinion, your feelings, and your time management .. this whole thing is just turning into something so ugly .. I thought ,in my innocence, that music should unite people .. and not create division ... as an Israeli, I wish for quiet and better days for everyone...hope you enjoy the competition this year, and the politics will be kept out What is important for me to say is that we are not apologizing and not afraid..the song we sent despite the changes represents the pain of an entire nation (including the 2 million Arabs who live here) ..whether people will accept it and us or not...with great respect 💕❤️

[@joybinstock4807]

Following from my earlier message to you…. Well done you! Love your honesty and so happy to learn that good things are happening. Waiting patiently for you to come back. Just love your reactions. Good luck everything 💖

[@omriarad6943]

Thanks for the words and hope you will find time to express your thoughts about Israel and Eden. Peace and love 🇮🇱

[@jerryberry6188]

Hey I' m so glad you did this. It's not easy coz I know that you are so passionate about Eurovision. So it's commendable! Frankly, you don't owe anyone any reason for taking care of your sanity and being kind to yourself. But you do this coz people matter to you 😊 Anyway I feel this unkindness is just everywhere in youtube. I'm not surprised if it shows up in other areas of the unkind person's life. I feel it's coz something broke within them that they're just unable to be aware of their actions and its effects. I feel sad and hope that they would get as much help needed. Anyway, sending you lots of love and kind precious thoughts from Singapore ❤🇸🇬!!

[@benenty692]

Send my love to mama trish miss her a lot

[@נטליבןהרוש-צ2כ]

Saying something is also something. Ignoring bloggers you thought were friends its sucks. Anyway you love Pikachu and thanks for explaining your difficulty. Music is supposed to unite if not politics.🇮🇱💙

[@ESCFANSChannel]

Well done and good luck Luke! Always a pleasure to see your videos. Hopefully we’ll see you soon! ❤

[@mayabrudo5348]

Thanks from Israel! I'm waiting to see your opinion on the Israeli song 🙏🏼

[@heatherwalker3041]

Chuffed that real life is fantastic for you, and what a brilliant reason to be unable to keep up this year. Sadly, there will be some who will continue to draw their own conclusions and get annoyed that the song they like isn't liked as much by others or isn't covered. That's life and real life comes first. Keep being you and keep striving and thriving ❤

[@PelegSade89]

Thank you for this unfortunate but uniting and respectful message. I hope to see your lovely videos soon and good luck with everything. I'm sorry that people from my country talked to you in a way you didn't deserve. People here nowadays are in pain and getting irritated and offended very easily. But it's not an excuse for not trying to investigate before jumping to horrible conclusions and throwing a lot of toxic accusations all around. Your words here are so important, and also your very respectful responses in the comments on the previous video. I really appreciated that. So thank you again for being who you are. 🙏🏽❤️🇮🇱

[@Lukeovision]

❤️

[@lydiaburch3944]

Love you so much Luke, so happy that you are thriving atm, always love your attitude and how you approach the contest. The fandom loves you!

[@Lukeovision]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@musikkritisk]

I agree with all you've just said, well done! Good luck, Luke in your life in general! A big hug!

[@Adam_jd]

Thank you Luke, love all of your videos and I’m so happy to hear your doing well and 2024 is going well for you, ya deserve it man ❤

[@Lukeovision]

Ahhh appreciate you Adam. Thanks a lot ❤️

[@Prafik614]

So happy to hear good things are happening in your life ❤ My friend commented on Israel’s ESC video that Israel’s song is political and should not be approved. She got many hateful responses and the next day ability to comment any videos in YT was removed. She thinks that message had been flagged so many times YT automatically removed her her ability to comment anything anymore. This is where we are now.

[@evgy20]

Israel song political? Have you lost your mind? Disrespectful creatur! By your logic if israel will be represented by Austria. It will probably be also political, right? We will rave again, In front of your antisemitic and hateful faces!

[@hellothere3097]

That's horrible! They're such BULLIES 🤬

[@greeneagle1919]

Well said Luke. Sadly modern political and social tribalism has gotten its grubby paws on Eurovision. It was bound to happen eventually! The only way to combat this is for people like yourself to keep spreading these messages of kindness and tolerance. Whenever you do come back to your channel, I hope you continue to push this message. It's warmly received by the vast majority I can assure you! Let's hope you come back to a Eurovision community we can all go back to being incredibly proud of being a part of. All the best to you my friend

[@idan14021]

Love from Israel my friend 💙🇮🇱

[@Tejiknasten]

Thanks for an honest and very good message. Respect. You're a ⭐

[@michelledehaen8997]

Much success with what you are currently doing Luke 👍👍👍 Hope to see you soon, love your reviews with that touch of humour 😃😜👌Hugs from Belgium ❤❤❤

[@TheOla2ization]

You contradict yourself on any other sentence bringing your logic to absurd. With respect!

[@thedistracteddoctor]

Thanks Luke. Good luck with the stuff going on for you and thanks for your wise words.

[@benenty692]

Am sorry luke if I upset you. And please irl more important I love you to forces on that Good luck with everything. I been upset with eurovision family as well. I haven't been commenting on pepole video for long time because of family and work. Thanks for everything in pass you help me get thorough covid. Lot of love Ben 😢 😭 ❤

[@Slavandic]

I’m so proud of you ❤

[@Lukeovision]

As I am of you, you glorious ball of sunshine ❤️❤️❤️

[@hadasshakti]

Thank you for this message. I will wait for your reviews later on ❤

[@Werderina]

Thank you for clearly rejecting all the bullying and toxiticy ❤❤❤ from Germany

[@sis....]

these last years ive been watching your reactions to israel, really looked forward to your reaction this year.. but its ok i understand.. and i respect ur decision.. thanks anyway:)

[@Bunnyroo7]

The problem, I think, is that there has been a tremendous amount of misinformed hatred directed at a certain country. Many content creators have gone out of their way to show contempt for a single country. When other content creators do not have the time, or try to split the difference and try to play the song without national symbols or the country name, they're attacked from both sides. That, in turn, drags everyone else down.

[@marcogeurts9881]

@Luke White i appreciate it what you say

[@OnurUzOZ]

very well said ❤

[@Lukeovision]

❤️ love you ❤️

[@lemasander4932]

💖

[@nofars8642]

You say you don’t have time and in the same time you don’t have to react to Israel…?

[@Lukeovision]

I’m saying, I don’t have time; so Israel, Armenia, Albania - titan and Azerbaijan won’t be featured unfortunately. However I was saying that we should respect people and their decisions So if they want to react to Israel then respect them. If they don’t want to, then respect them. But I was trying to address the hate comments about me not reacting to Israel by saying that; I’m not obliged to react to Israel, this isn’t my job or my duty. Same goes with any other country involved in the competition I hope this makes sense :)

[@pmrock1]

I need that Girls Aloud box behind you!!!

[@giorgininos7724]

Happy for you. ❤️ But be back soon, please.

[@Lukeovision]

Missing you G!

[@PjMeyer-mr8qm]

I think you are chickening out because you don’t want to comment on Israel.

[@pmrock1]

Well said.unfortunately i find it hard to believe this "honest" manifesto.these guys were the first to react to israel entries, now time is an issue...all across the board,all the hardcore ones are so busy...i wish him all the best ,growth and prosperity. Sorry,he lost me right here.

[@CoxaBranca]

No worries Luke, you have a particular niche and style in reacting and analyzing songs that I enjoy alongside other channels, and I will be waiting for your next video whenever that is.

[@Lukeovision]

Oh bless you. Thank you ❤️

[@triadafillos1]

Luke, so glad to know that you are moving forward successfully with your work and your plans, that is great news! Enjoy life and keep on enjoying the ESC so much as you want to and in any way that you choose to do so. By the way, I do not get all this fuss about the Israeli entry this year. The third and final Israeli entry has no political message at all, people are interpreting too much into the lyrics. Besides, every time the Ukrainian entry has been political, most notably with their 2 winning songs, no one has complained about it, and the EBU has fully tolerated it. Among other things it is this biased attitude of the EBU for some countries, that has turned off my enjoying of this contest. But still, I still follow it, just because I still discover some music gems, like the Italian, the Greek and the Norwegian entry

[@Bugsy300072]

Good luck with the move. We will be here when you get back ❤

[@saranissen6210]

Do what you feel like you have to, and yes we should respect that. I understand if with certain things it can seem like, no matter what you do, someone throws negative things your way, but yes you can't please everyone, and your mood and feelings towards certain things/songs can be affected. I'm glad that your work and social life is doing so well and keep you busy, and yes its not your duty to react,(some things are more important), but some thing you love to do in your spare time, which at the moment you don't seem to have a lot of. I understand its easier to make a quick post on instagram if you have a free moment, than sitting down and putting things together for a reaction video, and I also follow you there, so I know you are doing great it seems. See you here, when you have the propper time for videos, so you can better enjoy it.

[@Lukeovision]

Love you Sara ❤️❤️

[@windmachineproductions]

Spot on Luke!! ❤❤❤

[@Lukeovision]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rachelben-daniel6134]

I do respect you and your decision , But i do see the BS coming out of this vid, suprisingly you just dont have the time, after you reacted to every single vid of eurvison :/ hmm ok. This shall blow over, but we will never forget every single bloger that stood beside us or didnt, its a shame to see this from someone so respected as you were to us Thanks for the past good luck in the future , i pray our paths never cross .

[@Lukeovision]

It’s sad you feel that way but I can only live my truth. I would have loved to have finished the reaction videos. It’s not just Israel; it’s Armenia, Azerbaijan and Albanias songs too - so not every one.

[@World-2234]

Israel ♥️♥️beautiful song

[@danietregonning]

Big love darling heart, keep being you ❤️

[@Lukeovision]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dramisdreaming]

i actually wrote a massive long reply but decided not to post it i just think saying “we must respect whatever someone chooses to do” is a bit of an ideal and comes from a privileged perspective. i too am privileged as i and no one i know is directly effected by the siege my morals and what’s ongoing in Gaza means i can’t support or “respect” those who choose to rank such a country. we are not in an esc bubble there are people losing their lives one thing you mentioned in a reply and we can agree on though is that this is all the ebu’s doing. their decision to include that country has brought the contest into “disrepute” and has put artists, broadcasters, fans, media, reactors etc. in a position they should’ve never be put in we just want to see the loss of human life end not people ignoring it

[@Lukeovision]

I totally get it. Thank you for sharing your opinion eloquently and maturely. Maybe it is naive of me to say that, I just think that (as you mentioned) the ebu has put everyone in this situation and it has caused this massive divide with people not knowing what to do for the best, and no matter what they do - it’s wrong and I just want the fandom to respect one another. Nearly everyone I’ve spoken to don’t know what to do for the best and have received so many people trying to convince them what to do based on their ideologies. Constantly double guessing themselves. Thanks for your input. I really appreciate it

[@idan14021]

And what about what happened and still happens in Israel? Do you respect that?

[@dramisdreaming]

@@idan14021 i’m happy to answer question but i’m afraid i don’t know what you are referring to.. if it’s the hostages being held i ofc think they should be freed. if it’s the effort of the judicial overhaul i like many jewish people find it undemocratic and scary if you were asking about something else please let me know

[@Aqwarius1]

Fair enough

[@kobibus6982]

💙🇮🇱🤍✡️☮️🤍🇮🇱💙

[@clevomon]

Glad things are going so well for you! I'll miss your videos, and I'm really sorry some of Israel's fans have been so nasty to you. They make those of us who understand the difficult situation they're in look really bad to everyone else. I really wish tempers weren't as high as they are right now.

[@Lukeovision]

I appreciate this. Thank you

[@judithatias4741]

no one from Israel be nasty it's a lie ocontrery we respect them. they make a big mistake to take one side and ignore Israel. United by Music ?????? mor United by hate !!!!

[@olofapfelbaum4687]

Well put!

[@blueiela]

❤ from 🇵🇹

[@Sebastian-r8k3z]

Israel!!!!! Cant believe you are afraid to react to Israel song!!!! Afraid from what?? The free world!! So disappointed

[@demodexo6742]

Dude you don't have time and you had intention to react to and each and every country and we respect your choices, but you reacted to Georgia which was released in public day after Israel. So something here doesn't add up.

[@Lukeovision]

I did explain in the comment section of the Georgia video. But for arguments sake: I was behind because I’m busy. So I reacted to Portugal; as I was doing so - Georgia was released so decided strike while the iron was hot. If you’re not on it asap, you make less of an impact. (This is why I’m in the same clothing)

[@demodexo6742]

Makes no sense but sure. Whatever. Have a good day.

[@Lukeovision]

It does from a content creators view. Georgia is not a big hitter, so to optimise audience - you go as soon as it’s ready, like with San Marino or Slovenia. Israel is a big hitter, you can afford to leave it a few days as it has a wide appeal. Same with Italy, Spain etc.

[@demodexo6742]

You said it. From Israel is big hitter. People are more interested to watch you react to Israel than Georgia especially because almost everyone from your fellow KZbinrs boycotted Israel so we are lacking reaction to big hitter. From perspective of KZbinr you would probably gain more views with Israel. More impactful balad, voice but also regarding climate. And it was released day before and if you reacting chronologically this whole year, why stopping with Israel. If you are going to market to buy chocolate, would you buy chocolate from famous brand like fererro, Milka or would you buy chocolate that's being not such a big hitter but is sitting there.

[@Lukeovision]

@@demodexo6742 which is why you optimise your videos. Get a bigger impact on Georgia. If it’s usually a slow burner, make the most of it by striking while the iron is hot and people are interested. If you can guarantee Israel is a big hitter then you don’t have to rush to do it; I’d be guaranteed the audience for it. Also, If I have a backlog of videos, I’m not precious on the order. When songs have been released on a super Saturday, I film videos when I film them, I don’t make a conscious effort to react chronologically - If they’ve turned out that way, then cool, if not…. Then cool.

[@ataliya1305]

I must say that I’m a bit disappointed. I know that you don’t have to do a reaction of Israel song but I was a fool thinking that this competition is not political and is about music. Anyway we will dance again, leave the world behind have suddenly a difrenate meaning apparently nobody can truly understand us…Peace and love from Israel ❤🇮🇱

[@טוניברזילי]

Love you from Israel ❤

[@sivan6350]

Hi luke! Just wanted to say that i've been a long time subscriber. I really enjoyed your videos.. i respect your decision, but you also should respect the decision of Jewish and Israelis that will now not continue to watch your channel.. it hurts me that you choose to ignore israel 💔 Wishing you all the best . 🇮🇱✡️💙🤍

[@Lukeovision]

I’m not ignoring, did you watch the video?

[@sivan6350]

@@Lukeovision hi! Thank you for taking the time to respond 🙏 Off course I watched it! I saw that you don't have time to react to the video, but understand that it does look a little suspicious.. please don't believe everything you see on the media in your country which is very bais. Waiting for your and your mother's reaction in the second semi if that is the case. ✡️

[@dramisdreaming]

⁠@@sivan6350saying “don’t believe” the media is extremely dangerous no matter what the issue or your belief is. if you’re ignoring all other media except for the one that promotes your belief you’re in an echo chamber which is super dangerous. it’s important to cross reference your sources and to get accurate reports of what’s happening no matter where you’re from or what you think about the ongoing siege peace for all civilians.. those in Gaza and those held hostage

[@sivan6350]

@@dramisdreaming I've responde a very long and detailed answer and KZbin, luck or you deleted it- just show how they are scared of the truth

[@Eran123]

I enjoyed from your reactions in the last years, maybe next time wish you all the best. 🇮🇱🇮🇱

[@Sandissandis1]

Israel💙🇮🇱💙🇮🇱💙🇮🇱💙🇮🇱💙🇮🇱💙🇮🇱💙🇮🇱💙

[@microsim11]

🇮🇱❤️🇮🇱❤️🇮🇱❤️☮️🎗

[@DavidDamen-ve7br]

honestly i cant believe its becoming this toxic this contest at this rate may need to be renamed to divided by countries

[@גליתזירד]

I hope you do find time to react to israel , I always love your reactions

[@teddytete.mp3]

Idk about this... I think this is a weird take... I get you want everyone to respect one another but some things are honestly unrespectable... I bet you didn't have any problems with the ebu kicking russia out of the competition because of the political situation so why would this be any different? I don't think that love and support for Israel can be 'accepted' honestly.

[@Lukeovision]

I just think it’s a tricky situation because the EBU have allowed Israel to stay in the competition so it put everyone in a weird situation. People don’t know what to do for the best. I just think the fan site, content creator or individual needs to be respected. If you don’t want to touch Israel, respect the individual. If you want to cover Israel, respect the individual.

[@teddytete.mp3]

@@Lukeovision but why would you want to cover Israel? To support them? Idk... Feels weird to me... Ofc not everyone supports Palestine but I don't think it's complicated at all... There's always a right and wrong side of a story...

[@Lukeovision]

It's more that I want people to just accept other people's decisions. I've seen so many people cover it and get dragged, and I've seen people not cover it and get dragged. The fandom is becoming confusing and toxic and people don't quite know what to do. With Russia, the ebu took the decision out of the public's hands and removed them. That made life easier as a decision was made for them.@@teddytete.mp3

[@LovelyLikeThis.]

The uk is taken over by islamists, so i dont blame you if you're scared to react.. love from Israel ❤

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

Awww that's kinda sad. Armenia had a good song, but Israel? Yeah, that's probably a good thing you're not gonna do that. I wonder what you're up to. It's good to hear you're doing well especially in your career as a lot of British people are struggling! Take care my friend and i'll see you on the other side!

[@musicone382]

Free Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@phueal]

Absolutely agree. I would like to see Israel excluded from the competition, in just the same way that Russia has been excluded and for the same reasons, but it's never appropriate to be unkind. Regardless of my political opinions, for as long as Israel is in the competition I hope the Israeli fans enjoy themselves and that the Israeli act is ultimately proud of her performance, because as Joost puts it: at the end of the day, we are all human beings.

[@vyog3709]

unimportant excuses from an unimportant person

[@Lukeovision]

Exhibit A, ladies and gentlemen

[@Monzeitia]

But you still had to make your comment, each year we get these type of trolls, we are used to by now, so it doesn’t affect us, we are here only for the music and as Luke explain very well for the diversity

[@MatokMMage]

the thing is that he is important ( at least to me ) , and that's why it hurts. I value his opinion a lot and I really waited for his reaction. no hate Luke, I'm really happy you are doing good and I was happy to hear you are not going to cancel the song going forward. if you see this Luke please make my day and answer this. is it good ? yes or no will do ❤

[@Lukeovision]

I see you, and I'll be back! 🤗@@MatokMMage

[@TA-zk7lr]

Oh my goodness! The people in this comments section who fail to comprehend your lovely message perplex me. I am beginning to suspect that they may not be genuine individuals, but rather automated bots, as I am unable to find any other reasonable explanation for their peculiar remarks. @Lukeovision