First Time Reaction Sam Ryder SPACE MAN Grand Final (WHAT A RIDE!) Dereck Reacts

[@rickjr37]

Considering the UK was destroyed last year with the double “nil points”/“zero points”,the second place finish of Sam is incredible. Their best finish at Eurovision in 26 years.

[@marcussmith8747]

We finished second in 2003

[@rickjr37]

@@marcussmith8747 you do remember Jeminl,right? They scored nil points in 2003 for the UK in the grand final. Not second.

[@marcussmith8747]

@@rickjr37 I do apologize, I was thinking of Jessica Garlick, 2002 3rd place. Imanni was our last second place in 1998.

[@Jbd12333]

Hi Marcus , In 2002 , U.K. actually came joint 3rd with hosts (Estonia) with 111 points , it was between Malta and Latvia, with The latter winning it .

[@lydiamichaels1976]

We have won 5 times and come 2nd 15 times

[@eurotiggesc]

So proud of our boy Sam. He's 100% approved by UK fans and was just bursting with positivity all the way through. Great reaction.

[@oskymerao]

He is absolutely Amazing 😍🤩 and a true winner everywhere ❤ from Sweden and Estonia

[@tracyconnor6166]

he sang this at the Queen's jubilee concert and just seemed better sounding than he did here.

[@glenn20081965]

Shame they took out two verses.

[@goldencherry9033]

It was such a brilliant performance! One of the best of that whole show!

[@Glenn036]

Sam Ryder is phenomenal he's going to be a global superstar.

[@gabritata8359]

Masterpiece👏🤩very beautiful song 💝😍Well done U.K...Greetings from Italy😙

[@jamesleogue9564]

At the Queens Platinum concert🤗👑 when he performed, his last vocal was "There's nothing but space ma'am💖🤗 a nod to our beautiful Elizabeth ll, we have had an amazing 4 day of celebrating our monarch who has been on the throne for 70 yrs, where do you hide your Marmalade Sandwich's 🤣🤣🤣 God Bless, Take Care and Stay Safe 🇬🇧😃🤣 We've had such a blast ✨👑🇬🇧🎉 here in the UK, you would have loved it, we know how to put on a party.

[@thereunionparty]

I hadn't heard of Sam Ryder before this year's contest and when I saw that he was amongst the favourites I was sceptical, based on our lousy showing in recent years. But then I heard the song and I was knocked out. He really is a force of nature, always so positive and cheerful and is genuinely talented. I hope he has a long career and won't be just a one hit wonder.

[@elliottandrews3027]

Sam performed at Eurovision in Concert in Amsterdam back in April. He got the whole audience waving their arms, they were singing the song back to him and they were hanging onto his every word. You could have heard a pin drop when he sang the final line “…and I want to go home”. It was the only performance that made me emotional and it was at that point we knew he was a winner.

[@luchoney5868]

I think to truly appreciate the context to this song for us brits watching this at home live. For years, weve been the laughing stock of eurovision consistently sending absolute rubbish and ending up at the very bottom of the pack. 2 years in a row coming last place and not coming in the top 10 since 2009. It reached a point where people wanted the UK to leave eurovision. And then comes Sam Ryder. A tik tok star who a lot of people hadn't heard of before. He's got amazing hair and an incredible voice and on the night of the final, he delivers this. And finally, it feels like once again, we're back in Eurovision. Chills ❤️❤️❤️

[@littleblackpistol]

Yes! I enjoy Eurovision a lot generally even when we're rubbish (which has been most years for a long time) because I love non-Anglophone music and the showcase it provides for it, but this year I felt redeemed by Sam representing us, like we could hold our heads up as competitors again. Before, I'd be just cringing at our entries and feeling aggrieved at whoever decided that a country that has been such a strong music industry leader and has produced generations of world-beating talent sending absolute nonentities and end of the pier crap every year because of this really odd, outdated stigma the UK has against the competition. Eurovision seems to be regarded as musically irrelevant here when it is only one of the biggest launchpads globally for musicians. An audience of 200 million is nothing to be sneezed at. Time we took it seriously and look what happens when we do, eh? It was never 'political' that we did badly, it was entirely due to sending unsellable, unknown, low talent rubbish that wouldn't even have qualified for the final if we had to compete fairly. I've always asked people who said our failure was political if they bought the failing song, sought out the artist afterward, bought tickets to their gigs or anything to show they actually thought the music was good enough to do well. The answer was always, well, NO .. but but but. Laughable.

[@madabbafan]

He won the jury vote and 5th on the publlc vote so came 2nd overall.

[@Bab4T]

After last Year's chaos, the BBC delegation reviewed it's strategy. They gave all reins to TaP Music, which is Dua Lipa's management. They brought us Sam from TikTok. Very uplifting song, great presence on stage, staging and lights as well. The addition of the guitar riff is great. I'm a bit bummed that Sam didn't won but he is promised to a great future

[@fireflower7666]

In my opinion, each of the top three finishers wins in their own way. Three different style songs, but either could have won.

[@TidusMino]

Each of the top 5 to be honest

[@Theemptythroneistaken]

Probably the strongest line up in quite a few years.

[@wackomagneto3009]

@@TidusMino Let's be really honest here... If there was no war in Ukraine, they would never have won. Top 5 - Top 10 finish for sure but never a win. Instead it would be a battle between UK, Spain and Sweden for the win.

[@fulmination88]

Sam worked as builder but during the pandemic/lockdown he built up a huge following on tiktok singing from home.

[@TimeLimey]

The perfect pop song..Hope Sam becomes huge.

[@jamiedianne6778]

Sam said his three biggest musical influences were Elton John, David Bowie, and Freddie Mercury and you can definitely tell. This performance gives me chills every time!

[@mariafuentesalas4334]

Tienes q ver la actuación de San Ryder en eurovision 2023 un guiño a QUEEN con la colaboración de su baterías impresionante!!! MOUNTAIN

[@ws9853]

Funny how you enjoyed Swedens and UKs entry the most since Sam and Cornelia seems to be friends and enjoy singing together!

[@guilbert5815]

If not of the Ukraine-Russia war, he would have been a winner by a mile. He is for me the real winner.

[@ZoolGatekeeper]

Same reaction for me..The song overwhelmes you in a good way.. Congrats UK.

[@bernardvergne8394]

very good singer amazing performer

[@IguanaMom]

I highly suggest the live acoustic version of his song "Tiny Riot".

[@icesam931]

My big favourite

[@richardknapper7533]

The lad is a legend. I followed his for a long time on social media before the Eurovision and his vocals are nuts. He just did a new years eve concert here in the UK and covered Queen, Steve Wonder, Taylor Swift as well as doing some amazing duets.

[@cocodelsol8504]

The song is more than well thought out, it is embodied by Sam Ryder because he is a very sincere songwriter. Sam exudes strong emotion while singing and great sympathy. Lots of friendly fans on social networks are happy with his career which is taking off #Space Man 😉

[@tracymac1111]

Sam Ryder … brilliant 🤩

[@paulmason6474]

Listen toSam singing Tiny Riot fantastic. Give it a go his star is getting brighter

[@karlJCompton]

I only started watching Eurovision in 2000 so I never got to really see us do so great in the voting that had a huge chance of winning. I’m so proud of our Sam.🇬🇧🇬🇧 we may not have won but we got a moral victory, along with Spain 🇪🇸

[@ciaranphillips9541]

Karl Compton i swear i have been watching stuff u put on KZbin regarding MelloFest! Its great and has expanded my music collection no end lol

[@karlJCompton]

@@ciaranphillips9541 awww thanks mate 👍

[@laurenthlle7668]

He's my winner, by far ❤

[@mantailuaa]

UK and Sam was my Winner ❤️

[@danfrost3043]

He really did The UK proud. 2nd place at Eurovision, not too shabby.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

I watched Euro for the first time in years this year and was pleasantly surprised. Loved this, unusually, as I'm English and we are normally shite and end up with nil points. What do you do if you see a space man? Park, man. hahha

[@garry-detecting-beneath]

Check him out at the queens Jubilee with this song it’s extended

[@kelly.preston1986]

I saw him live in concert last week. It was AMAZING!!! He is an outstanding singer.

[@Islendingar]

You should follow him on TikTok as that’s where he was first discovered and that’s where I heard Sam first of all. He’s a killer singer and sang Freddie Mercury, Elton, Madonna, Alicia Keys, and sooo many others ……

[@mariesimonis4624]

GReat job and look Queen's jubilee concert ....amazing

[@IncompleteLegacy]

Sam is awesome! I know this is too little too late, but I'm so sorry to hear you've received hate 😞Because *You're Great!*

[@joanneroe6329]

Fab performance

[@janehenry3206]

To be honest I rarely watch Eurovision, and if I do, I watch it for a laugh. Last year when we got zero votes and the European's were laughing at us. I was just laughing back listening to Pink Floyd. European music and British music there's no contest. However this year I actually enjoyed it and was pleasantly surprised by some of the other entries. So congrats Ukraine we stand with you and well done Sam, a star in the making. I might watch next year now.

[@kristinab9103]

You better have a look at his acoustic version of TINY RIOT. It's groundbraking.

[@dylanthomas4588]

Have a look at the Queens Jubilee performance by Sam Ryder, there is a bigger guitar solo included.

[@jessiewebb754]

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting him at a small uk festival, we had a little conversation and I had to ask him what hair products he used haha, it’s so nice, he’s so nice, best day ever!

[@Ekhtep]

My winner. Loved his performance.

[@daveyboy19761]

So proud of our boy Sam here. He did my country proud!!

[@johnreilly9452]

I dont pay a lot of attention to Eurovison generally. From what I did see in his interviews prior to the show, I think a lot people reacted to him as much as his performance. He came across as a very engaging, happy, likeable guy, who seemed very grateful just to be performing and was clearly enjoying his time there. People reacted to that, and it was obvious he was very much liked by the rest of the competitors.

[@ciaranphillips9541]

Hi Dereck Reacts, Thanks for the approval on the UK song. I'm a new subscriber since i watched the review of Cornelia Jacobs Hold Me Closer which was an amazing song which i play every day. Like i play it too often lol because its so reminiscent of many peoples' social lives, especially if your in a gay relationship like me that goes against a strict religion and socially perceptual beliefs. There is always that deep love when u find the perfect one, but you cant show your love for fear of backlash from closed-minded people and judgement. its hard wanting to hold hands or showing affection in public, but you dont wanna break up for the hurt, or stay together for the heartache it may cause because you feel trapped. Society has a lot to answer for in my opinion.But anyhow, I never heard of Sam Ryder until Eurovision and i must admit i was totally impressed when i watched the music video, which i rarely do before the live performance to save bias. After, i went back and searched iTunes and found a song called More which he did and that is fantastic. I live in Gloucester, UK and there was a festival called Barn on the Farm and he was there! i couldn't believe I missed my chance to see him live! love the videos keep up the good work handsome :). Don't worry about the haters, there is always someone who dislikes what you do, u just have to stay strong and positive! :) Too many people spend too much time judging others,sacrificing their own lives and then later regret it. There is no rule book on the perfect human, so maybe lets treat each other with more respect as we are ALL the same.

[@Brookman59]

You should listen to him singing Whirlwind in his ' shed'. Different feeling to this.

[@sannev8407]

I am always skeptical for artists who became famous because of tiktok, but sam is the one who absolutely deserves it🥰

[@lelinaost14]

Sam (this one) or Cornelia (Sweden) was predicted to win but then Putin started war with Ukraine making them win instead out of pity but untill the result everyone thought that Sweden or The UK would win. Also watch the video/videos of Sam and Cornelia singing both Spaceman and Hold me closer, together Love from Sweden

[@hannahm6497]

Sam wasn’t predicted to be a winner until people saw him perform on stage at the pre-parties and gained a lot of momentum during rehearsals.

[@louisa9100]

cc je suis francaise et je suis fan de tes video on est fier ici que tu aimes nos chansons francaise !! continue c trop bien

[@palm2004]

Outrageously good!

[@Davidhjrick]

Love this song.

[@katherinenarborough2662]

I was so proud of our UK entry. To come from last to second the next year was a great achievement. This showed Britain could do well at Eurovision with the right song, artist, and staging that had nothing to do with Brexit as some people have mentioned numerously. The above reason reversed barring Brexit is exactly why the UK did badly before this year for a while until the BBC changed music agencies and took Eurovision seriously for once. What happened last year probably gave them a kick up the backside which caused the change obviously. Hopefully, over the next few years, we stay internal with Tap management if we seem to do well that wayfinding other good artists like Sam, and who knows we could possibly win Eurovision at some point then.

[@josemadrigalsuarez6828]

🇬🇧👍 from Spain. 🏆

[@billymabum3514]

He was the real winner , we all know it

[@MaterialGurl16]

I love how you spent most of the video open mouthed. That's when you know a song/performance is good!

[@Thunderworks]

Don't worry, you were right about the Serbian entry.

[@jaynerichardson3807]

Remember his name he will be big

[@colombe245]

Great style, great finish 👍🏻👍🏻

[@umbre04]

Definitely the best song of 2022... no cap

[@NilZed1]

Astounding that the audience was singing along, that hardly ever happens on Eurovision.

[@cstiles1579]

Yes the UK locals were shocked at that but the audience were cheering him and singing along at every pre-party and rehearsal 🙂

[@littleblackpistol]

They sang along to a few acts, Subwoolfer was one of them. It seemed like a brilliant party this year, wish I could have gone.

[@NQYsarge]

Check out 'Tiny Riot' or look up his best vocals from TikTok!

[@gmdhargreaves]

He should be the lead in Queen

[@ducris]

yea reminds me of David Bowie / Elton John

[@chriswhamilton]

We all know this was the real winner

[@xanogunza5593]

Idk if you know this but on eurovision al the instruments must be play backed.

[@jamslam5641]

This was my winner although I knew Ukraine would win in a landslide. And he didn't actually play the electric guitar as live instruments are banned in Eurovision.

[@janewhite9398]

He was only second due to everybody feeling for Ukraine to me he is no1 love him always

[@MrsMillwall]

If you think that is fab, watch his Jubilee performance, magic! 🌟

[@elendil_lehtinen]

Great reaction!🔥Please also react to Finland's Eurovision entry for this year!🇫🇮💙 The Rasmus delivered an incredible performance at the grand final and "Jezebel" is an ace song.🖤💛⚡️Definitely the most famous contestants this year,their song "In The Shadows" was a worldwide hit back in 2003!🔥🔥🔥

[@christopherhannaford6348]

Great reaction

[@christinestromberg4057]

Eurovision is what it is, some you like, some you don't. we all have our own favourites. :) I think he would have won outright had it been another year but Ukraine was in everybody's mind as needing support against the Russian invasion/war so naturally they got so many votes. Sam got a big following thanks to his Tik Tok videos which helped him here.

[@warpocmuse]

This could have been a Queen song all day long.

[@memyselfandi36]

Check his Tiny Riot live out

[@Lambertv]

Please react to Ochman - River, it is from Eurovision as well

[@pannamimi7452]

Oh yes, Ochman is one of the three best male singers at Eurovision 2022 (to my taste the best one). "River" is a masterpiece, as it mixes trap, pop and operatic voice, but so underrated.

[@leannejackson494]

Check out tiny riot by Sam Ryder, just as good if not better. Both great songs by Sam, a tic toc sensation.

[@gustavohernandoarevalomaca5413]

Take that style

[@melclo3641]

2nd to Ukraine, I think he will settle for that

[@harryt5878]

He said it was the perfect result :)

[@fbart1955]

The Best in eurovision !

[@Atlasss97]

HE SMASSSSSHED IT

[@lovemercygrace]

Elton John doesn't really do falsetto, it's the "Rocket Man" inference that you're thinking of... i think.

[@natalinomiani2075]

brividi eurvision 5 palatinun record italy

[@stevengoode7194]

Derek I feel the same about Serbia's song this year and I too have had nastiest aimed towards me, even threats if harm just because I simply didn't like it,on your side👍

[@catrinwilliams5644]

Freddie vibes

[@birkinater1139]

🇬🇧🎸🚀😍❤🔥🤩

[@marinuskirmaier2136]

I really do recommend Sentimentai by Monika Liu, who represented Lithuania at Eurovision this year 🙃 it is sooooo awesome

[@littleblackpistol]

Monika is awesome!

[@pierre-alexandrelapie1726]

Hi derek can you put the subtitle?

[@lucapalmieri9897]

Destiny to greatest!

[@MariaCarabin]

I also get major Elton John and some Chris de Burgh vibes... The lower register for the latter... And the bridge reminds me of Oasis... 😂 It's a great song and he's a competent singer and seems like a super nice dude. So glad the UK got such a high score!

[@mariacandelariacabrerapere1392]

Reacción a vídeo lyric de Rosalía nos quedamos solitos está bellísima desdé Tenerife

[@ryangerrard4048]

He would and should have won, but it was given to Ukraine due to the war

[@littleblackpistol]

No, it wasn't. Ukraine was hotly tipped as a winner before the war even started because it's a strong song with a very Ukrainian mix of traditional folk melodies and instrument and modern genre. Jury actually awarded Sam first place and the televote gave Ukraine the win. Fair and square. That's how Eurovision works. Every year someone gains in one category and loses in another. 2021 Ukraine did poorly in jury vote and amazingly in televote too. Juries are conservative and televote is actually what people like and want to see/buy/follow.

[@lordhangarvoth2576]

REACT TO MOLDOVA PLS

[@CandleLight1974]

It's Queen more than Elton John.

[@cstiles1579]

Both are two of Sam’s musical heroes

[@liam8910]

You speak so confidently, saying so little.

[@stewartmcdonald4121]

far Too Pooftery

[@hannahm6497]

It’s Eurovision it’s always a little camp.

[@lisabrook3191]

Naaaaaa sam is 100% more talented singer than elton john!!!!

[@richarde9107]