Eurovision 2024: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (ESC 2024 Awards pt1)

[@oscaralvarenga4391]

Not gonna lie, I’m gutted how Doomsday Blue was completely overlooked in the musical categories.

[@Thisisacomputah]

RIGHT???? omg bambie's performance and the song overall is just so unique and the bridge/buildup is probably my favourite

[@adriandaniel9098]

thats what ive been thinking this entire time too! best music video, best chorus, best bridge... clear winner of a lot of these in my eyes

[@jermuhh3359]

Regarding dance, for me they were easily the best dancer, the body and voice control to hold attitude derrière while singing without the singing being affected at all. Also their feet were so nice, all the movements were sharp and precise. Their classical training really showed. Easily the best dancer.

[@SzyszkaM]

Totally. I even unsubscribed esc Gabe, sorry.

[@WhizzKid2012]

my 26th place

[@motherofslavs8761]

p.s. One of the best esc creators that really create incredible content are Overthinking Eurovision. They are incredible.

[@teysa.k]

tbf, not even Dons thought he was qualifying. He was sitting there so dejected and then suddenly they call Latvia and he just couldn't believe it

[@indrajukame]

That's because Latvian politics hasn't been so interesting in the latest years AND we are just too normal- no LGBTQ, nothing too extraordinary- often just a good singing (not every year, though). And, as we all know, ESC is long ago not about singing or songs. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

Dude, Gabe looks SOOOOOOO _tired_ with Eurovision 2024...we all DONE with this year and it's drama!

[@ar50000]

We are not done yet. We really need to know what the EBU will say about it all.

[@Acooo.]

I really liked this years eurovision

[@someothername7886]

It’s not over yet! We still have that independent investigation into the EBU over how they handled Malmö 2024. Good job EBU 🤡

[@TheBalkanGuy]

YOOOO GABE, NOT A COLLAB WITH THIS LAME DUDE 😭

[@LeLoup63]

Hello there

[@percevalmahpouyas9933]

I had to look at this comment three times lmfaooooo 😂

[@aekelly]

That's just rude and gratuitous.

[@percevalmahpouyas9933]

@@aekelly Gworl... He's roasting himself 🤦

[@LeLoup63]

@@aekelly it's also auto-derision

[@jijitters]

Don't apologize Gabe! No Rules is amazing and deserves all the love it's gotten!

[@nevhara95]

No Rules! will forever be one of my favourite Eurovision songs

[@jermuhh3359]

The hate was so forced

[@Hectorien_]

Let me tell you a tale bout' life bout The Good, The Bad, and Then Ugly better hold on tight

[@accordionp]

best comment award goes to:

[@B0nofficial]

i never really was into eurovision until this year, worst year to get interested into it 💀

[@javijavi6]

Same

[@EmoBearRights]

I did better I got the bug because of the 21 final. Less stressful.

[@syrupsealpha]

Me too and now i'm a full blown eurofan at the worst time

[@madnessoverload7824]

I got into it in 2021 and it's all been downhill since then.

[@simonforsell99]

On the flipside you have a lot of fun old finals to go through that I so wish I could've experienced for the first time again :)

[@ftw_fred_]

THE NETHERLANDS NOT NOMINATED FOR BEST MUSIC VIDEO??? Joost's story is SO well told in the music video, it contains so much meaning and references to his life and the song itself! I think it really should have won that category :)

[@LCMPSLCMPS]

I was surprised ireland and netherlands didnt even get nominated.. they were definetily 2 of the best

[@oscaralvarenga4391]

@@LCMPSLCMPSexactly my point! Completely the best two videos.

[@helenaterschegget8791]

The onion… you can keep rewatching and see something new you hadn’t see before

[@saintofspades567]

Nerherlands had the BEST music video in esc history!!

[@inge-9280]

Don’t you get it??? This was for the same reason as the falls accusations and wrong disqualification.

[@katariinamagi7460]

So yes. Talking about the best youtube content creators. So i got into eurovision fan videos in about two years ago. I remember some of the channels i subscribed to and then i found esc united. Then i saw by accident gabe on their channel. And my first thought was that he should have his own channel. Then i was looking for it but i didn´t find a channel yet. So i was so happy to discover that like five months later the channel was made. I just wanted to say that i really appreciate a channel like yours that expresses very eloquently your opinions about the songs. I also appreciate the musical background that you put into your reactions. Thank you for making the channel.

[@escgabe]

Thank you!!

[@eclectic505]

I think this perfectly represents the difference in what northern/western Europe(Gabe) and southern/eastern Europe(Amer) pay attention to and vote for. Not always the case I know, but still

[@_baert]

Yeah gabe saying best high note as portugal instead of it actual being a HIGH note like slovenia is his north/west bias showing

[@lexezlao]

Ok but they should invite a non european eurofan and see what they vote for

[@nevhara95]

Love how you both had Finland as your top Nordic act! It was my absolute favourite this year! 😃

[@oscarfernald9402]

I met the Balkan guy in Malmö, while he was rushing to the airport. So my enthousiastic greeting was met with a look of absolute terror, poor guy stammered an excuse and ran off 😂 Just my luck to finally meet one of the content creators I follow at the worst possible moment, but it makes for a great anecdote 😅

[@TheBalkanGuy]

Oscar I remember this, and I felt really really bad about it! I'm so sorry and I hope we will have an opportunity to properly meet and talk at one of the following Eurovisions!! And it really wasn't just an excuse, I barely made it to the airport in time actually and almost missed my flight😅 And I had my friend's stuff with me too which made it even more difficult.

[@oscarfernald9402]

You were already walking fast-paced when I saw you approach, so at no time I thought you were just making excuse; I meant excuse in the meaning of apology, not some made up story, sorry if that was unclear 🙂 I do remember thinking ‘wow that’s a lot of luggage’ though 😂

[@kaiknlast]

Norway being sidelined for best nordic breaks my heart ;___;

[@laust1231]

yeah, Norway was my #1 this year

[@th5841]

Not even nominated by Gabe is a big big disappointment and an unsub. I hope Norway sends some garbage next year, or even better, stays out.

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

Denmark has it much much worse 😂

[@wangsengsin2527]

Best Nordic imo goes to Estonia

[@oscarfernald9402]

If only Estonia was a nordic country 😅

[@Masaim6]

The dance break in Liar is Silias dancing style, they did the choreo so she would be as comfortable as possible on stage as a 17 year old.

[@PastaSauce.]

Love that BL video was directed by his fiancé. More Women directors is always great

[@Bubbledazwood]

Wait I didn’t know that that’s so cool

[@PastaSauce.]

@@Bubbledazwood yea she directed all three of his videos (with probably not much budget) and all his promo pictures. Very talented

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

Her dad was also involved with the lyric video!

[@AgneCOste]

No need to be sorry for picking Finland mate. Song was great for its genre and staging was flawless

[@thesnesgeek]

39:02 thank you his shoutout!!!!!!! I was hoping you would mention him.

[@Sernyx_X]

Pausing mid-video to check comments for disgruntled Czechs correcting Gabe on the "eastern Europe" part lmao

[@emdove]

They did say that they split the middle European countries into eastern and western tho. Unless Czechia is considered something else? I'm bad at geography 😂

[@Andre_stats_0111]

Highly enjoyable video. I must say I don't agree with some of the winners, but overall my winners are not far off. Since this Eurovision, I developed some sort of a weak spot for Jaklin of Ladaniva. She enchanted me with her smile, and her stunning beauty and vocals. Maybe there will be a nominee for most beautul artist in the next video (?) and if so, she is by no doubt my winner this year.

[@TheBalkanGuy]

It might be a category in the next one 👀

[@mahf_mahf]

I'll keep the positive vibes and simply acknowledge how "original" Balkan Guy's tastes are... Ohhh god !

[@TheBalkanGuy]

😂😂😂

[@utrniii]

Pls do the iceberg explanation video if there is an iceberg i love them and they are so entertaining

[@simonforsell99]

There is no iceberg this year, there is an ice Antarctica

[@utrniii]

@@simonforsell99 Valid point 😭

[@FizzPunk]

Excellent presentation Guys!! Thank you!! And Congrats to all positive vibes you shared!!

[@sussyhilda]

wake up, gabe posted‼️

[@frenchhufflepuffie83]

I'm so so sad for San Marino! I don't know if the singer was sick, tired or something else but that was heartbreaking

[@Wilmawise]

Guys, did you forget about Belgium's vocals?

[@FeeESC]

Girl get out

[@EscSoulless]

Awesome editing on this video. Great video quality on a collab video. Funny. Good job :)

[@aekelly]

Thank you for saying Sweden's dancing was lame! 😅 (oh, and naming the award after Jojo Seewa tickled me beyond words 😂). Loved some of Gabe's reactions to Balkin guy. 😂😅🤣

[@AspTrite]

Tuta gold by mahmood from Italy. My favourite song of the year. So sad that it didn’t win sanremo. I think it would have gotten top 5 in eurovision easy. I know that people will say "But it would have been his third time in eurovision" and i dont care, tuta gold is a BANGER!!

[@oscarfernald9402]

It’s been in my playlist ever since I first heard it, but I’m not sure Mahmood would have gone to Eurovision even if he had won San Remo, I think I read that he wasn’t really interested in going this year.

[@maxclancy5388]

I feel so sorry for Italy they were my winner and I think she was overshadowed

[@tonyttt31]

May I suggest an award for Best Staging. Obviously, Ireland would have taken it this year.

[@VascoTeixeira354]

You guys are amazing. Thank you! And the part about other content creators was beautiful! ❤️

[@Sibuna]

amazing video as always gabe

[@craigpacker7171]

And Gabe also got all of his holes filled. A tremendous accomplishment!

[@myjunkdrawer8014]

I thought he looked more relaxed lol

[@aaainainaina]

gabe stop forgetting what you have to do challenge

[@Imaginarie]

Such a great video and so wholesome 😊

[@Caroline-mv2ls]

Props to you GABE!! Balkan Guy you ended up liking France!!! Please pass this on, I told him off on another channel. ☮❤

[@theorycow]

My favorite music video was Estonia. Absolute kings

[@Taliesin800]

Where's part 2 - can't see anything on the Balkan Guy's channel?😕😕

[@tarafield204]

When is the 2nd half of this coming on balkan guy's channel?

[@Joostklein147]

Gabe , someday you will rise creating the most blessed ESC 🥺

[@finnthecoach16]

For content creation, I think Overthinking It should've gotten at least a nomination. Their videos are so interesting, funny and well made and high-quality, it was my favourite content this season!

[@jstan626]

zorra as the best chorus is an iconic choice 😍😍

[@eashansaju8106]

Gabe is my spirit animal during the National final song award

[@Notschlogie]

I know bro ain’t talking about henri having bad vocals….

[@fluffyeleazar2286]

Exactly what I thought! Henri had really great vocals live. I was ready to fight if he specifically mentioned that.

[@jijitters]

Right? He's the first person I've ever heard say that.

[@achnix3167]

Even Finlands vocals were better than Austria lol

[@austincaraher1942]

I said this in Gabes video about Melodi Grand Prix but I had forgotten about My AI until it was mentioned in this video whyyyy 😭😭😭

[@ivaneurope]

From this video I start to think that TheBalkanGuy has a crush on Kaleen

[@TheBalkanGuy]

Maybeeee 🙈

[@geoairtravel]

Almost 100% with Gabe's votes. ❤🇦🇲❤🇦🇲

[@Jaddas]

I love this so much. Gabe trying to make a serious award and The balkan guy just having fun and crashing the whole thing. Also thanks balkan guy for having austria win multiple of your awards. We didnt have a lot of reason to celebrate during the contest itself...

[@gabrielakaulakyte6070]

KARMAS A BI-

[@logi-a]

My nominations would basically always be Switzerland, Ireland, Ukraine and France 💀

[@sevhells]

Congratulations to Jay for finding the perfect video to acknowledge The Balkan Guy’s award to best ESC content creator.

[@cedriccappelle2036]

Top 3 shockers of the event: Raiven being so tall LMAO 😂😂😂

[@tonyttt31]

Alesia and ESC Tom are my two favorites but Gabe, you're my favorite that I've started to follow this year. Rachel is great too. And of course ThatBalkanGuy with those arms 😂

[@emoolia_cream1767]

The live performance for San Marino stuffed up due to in ear issues, you can see her stuff up her lines cause of the in ear issues. I was gutted San Marino performed so badly :(

[@nsomandin5342]

Gabe I love you for mentioning Paskana, that was the only song that couldve challenged Nemo for my winner this year. Idc that my opinion is basic

[@kareneggenschwiler5075]

Very good 👍😎🎶

[@d66niel]

no "kur?" in best national final song is the biggest robbery of the year

[@dahlianeedles5228]

B&H 2025 love in rewind is such a bop

[@flyamislv]

Oh my days, i was so close to thinking they are gonna call us Baltics part of the eastern Europe but they saved themselves by calling us Baltic 😂❤❤

[@ricardo68]

Really! Cyprus bad? I thought it was great! 😮 So exciting!

[@iAvrilFan1]

Collab we needed!! Do more videos together in the future

[@EmoBearRights]

Sorry Balkan Guy I don't like Austria.

[@decultuurvlogger]

Best song: SPAIN Best choreo: SPAIN Most Iconic: SPAIN Best performance: Ireland (didn’t see that coming did ya?!)

[@escgabe]

1/4 good answers at least 🤭

[@SpotTiger]

Not Amer having THAT tattoo on his bicep omggg. Bro went digging deep. 💀💀💀

[@Copyrightbreaker22]

Ah yes more like theBulkingguy. The bulkiest eurovision fan I've ever seen also kind of hot 😉

[@ar50000]

Surely that is Mal from Festivali i Kenges!

[@christopherwood8660]

Can’t believe that La La Gunilla was not in your national final awards 😂

[@ctw8097]

Alesia🤝Tom🤝Gabe the ESC holy trinity

[@verdandi5569]

Justice for Sofia Coll!

[@noodleppoodle]

Gabe looks like he's from the Balkans and the BalkaGuy looks British

[@Eum67]

👀 from Armenia 🇦🇲 👏

[@colmwalsh1655]

Caliente from Benidormfest was one of my hopefuls

[@dragonblossom-qw2pl]

And leave in competition 15 countries which always win

[@Slavandic]

Raiven wore heels next to you when I filmed your interview Amer she’s actually smaller than me I’m 177cm

[@erikbehaeghel]

The Balkan Guy has no taste Gabe you are 200 procent better

[@SzyszkaM]

Love that video, I laughed a lot. But TheBalkanGuy is sometimes too annoying for my nerves, I get that he loves the song from Austria, but wtf :D

[@miggis]

pigeons are nice

[@ratatatuff]

Please stop praising the Croatian song. It's completely stolen. I really don't get why people like cheap rip-offs. Also, I'm still amazed that people refer to that guy as a "new artist" when he has been making music for years. He simply realized he was going nowhere with his (mediocre) metal band, put together a cheap song using a bought sample and a stolen chorus and went to Eurovision. That's the whole story.

[@simensand]

Bring my brother back! Take it away!😊

[@Kavehhosseinpour]

Nemos rap reference?

[@saskiapanter]

Is it awards to only the finalists? 😮

[@prakhyatpandey5341]

No France for chorus!?!?

[@witherana1478]

Circus x sadness. Couldve battles for top 5

[@NoPenta]

Joost easy win

[@achnix3167]

Not Fillari🤣😬

[@toemass3823]

sarah bonnici continues to be robbed

[@clawtooth35]

oh no he's so hot

[@clawtooth35]

On a more serious note, I'm surprised you both didnt mention Wild West for National Final songs given the fact that many believed it was a potential winner for the whole contest.

[@emdove]

​@@clawtooth35 Without wanting to diminish the song and it's potential (the staging was so good!), I think a lot of people were only expecting Bashar to do well because of politics. It's a great song that ticks all of my boxes and would've been in my top ten, and imo also the overall top ten. It definitely should've won the NF and maybe been mentioned in this video because of that robbery. But it's not really a winning song. I hate when people bring up politics when talking about results, but I had to be the one this time, sorry 🙈

[@MorkyMuffin]

💖💖💖

[@icyflame716]

The fact ya’ll didn’t even mention Krick’s Drowning in the rain in the national final lost songs section hurts me on a personal level.

[@stevenwilliams3038]

My Awards: The Flag emojis will be the nominated Country and then I will Say the winner Best Music Video 🇳🇱🇦🇲🇪🇸 - Netherlands 🇳🇱 Best Verses 🇳🇱🇭🇷🇫🇷 - Croatia 🇭🇷 Best Chorus 🇫🇷🇱🇺🇺🇦 - France 🇫🇷 Best Bridge 🇵🇹🇨🇿🇸🇪 - Portugal 🇵🇹 Best Highnote 🇨🇭🇵🇹🇸🇮 - Slovenia 🇸🇮 Best Vocals 🇫🇷🇱🇻🇵🇹 - France 🇫🇷 Best Instrumental 🇲🇩🇦🇹🇳🇱 - Netherlands 🇳🇱 Best Dancer 🇭🇲🇨🇾🇨🇭 - Switzerland🇨🇭 Best Western Europe 🇵🇹🇮🇹🇫🇷 - France 🇫🇷 Best Northern Europe 🇸🇪🇳🇴🇩🇰 - Denmark 🇩🇰 Best Baltic 🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹 - Latvia 🇱🇻 Best Balkan 🇷🇸🇭🇷🇸🇮 - Croatia 🇭🇷 Best Central and Eastern Europe - 🇺🇦🇨🇭🇦🇹 - Ukraine 🇺🇦 Best Caucasus and Non-Europe 🇦🇲🇮🇱🇦🇺 - Armenia 🇦🇲 Worst Vocals 🇦🇺🇸🇲🇧🇪 - Australia 🇦🇺 Worst Dancing 🇵🇱🇲🇹🇬🇧 - Malta 🇲🇹 Biggest Shock NQ (excluding Netherlands) 🇵🇱🇨🇿 - Poland 🇵🇱 Biggest Shock Qualifier 🇮🇪🇱🇻🇬🇪 - Latvia 🇱🇻 Biggest Shock 🇳🇱 DQ 🇧🇪 Flop 🇩🇪 Success - 🇳🇱 DQ

[@pencilled_robin]

Gabe not nominating UK for worst vocals 🧐

[@josephwhite3430]

Yes I love the Alesia Michelle shoutout!!!!!

[@yuijo2772]

Except Europapa, most of the songs I still listen to are from national finals. I loved Sara Siipola, Jorge Gonzalez and Jacqueline

[@johnwatson9879]

I am not gonna watch eurovision from now on because of the whole is**el debacle so these videos are giving me some type of closure ❤

[@franzcohenfan3619]

Norway should have done better with you and the contest

[@SmartKitten8]

Can we talk about the description of this video? "Who danced like Jojo Siwa" 💀

[@timgriffin2021]

Gosh, the second guy is so annoying

[@mas_248]

Wait V-sauce actually represented estonia? I thought it was just a joke😭

[@jijitters]

It is a joke.

[@mas_248]

@@jijitters okay that's what I thought but I'm really slow

[@ibrahimmatar-sallerupskola4997]

Kinda weird how Estonia was a leading nomine, u kinda make them sound like they had a mega pop star international mind blowing life changeing moment like chill ou babe