I REACTED TO AUSTRALIA'S SONG FOR EUROVISION 2022 // SHELDON RILEY "NOT THE SAME"

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The lead-up to Eurovision 2022 has begun! The countries that are representing in this year's contest have already started to select who they want to send to Turin.
Australia Decides 2022 has just selected Sheldon Riley to represent Australia at this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy with the song "Not the Same".
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[@havok4738]

my winner of the entire national final season and of the selected songs too. i bet it’ll be my winner once all the songs are out. the emotion in the song is crazy and the lyrics are so relateable for me. love the message. ive been sheldon’s fan since 2020 and have been waiting for him to participate and i’m so glad he’s living his dream!!

[@sygnrna8]

Australia made a great choice this year 👏🏻🇦🇺

[@aaljan2339]

So many reactors commenting on staging, voice, not many are listening to his words, Sheldon is coping it for being too emotional, but if you know his story and listen to the words you understand why.

[@2012inca]

Sheldon is very dramatic, he went to Americas Got Talent saying Americans understand him so much better than people in Australia. I saw him perform in Australia on The Voice and people were very supportive of him, so I dont get why he would say that on Americans Got Talent. He has a great voice, but I have heard better songs than this. S10 with De Diepte is higher on the list of people who predict winners on Eurovison. S10 song is about mental health and depression, so she has a good message as well.

[@upfrontbear74]

My winner full stop, just like Gjons Tears last year, 12 points from the UK, no way this isn't qualifying I spy top 5 finish

[@wellhi9700]

Utter goosebumps with the song and his voice! The fans in the background were very unnecessary though but I’m sure it’ll look awesome in Turin. I feel like a revamp will also give this the final little kick that it needs!

[@avalon.archive1765]

Poland and Australia is the one to watch in this competition this year for me

[@fabrice5655]

Australia is the best for me in this year. Sheldon has amazing vocals and emotions that I haven't seen in many performances. Australia my heart is with you!

[@DarkLive74]

So Amazing. This Voice is from Heaven sent . I think He can win the Contest .

[@sebastianb5113]

my winner this year! 12 points from Germany!

[@_navesc_]

He's just AMAZING!! His voice omggg so good!!

[@BabyDweet51]

I've been a huge fan of him since the first time he was in the voice. Sad he didn't win either time. Tbh I squealed when I heard he announced to try eurovision this year

[@scanspeak00]

I actually preferred Voyager's Dreamer which came 2nd (hope you can react to that) but I think Sheldon will do very well at ESC.

[@alankirby1353]

It was such a close final. I personally loved Voyager who reminded me of The Presets - The boys in love. But those who don’t think this doesn’t deserve winning 🥇are sadly mistaken. I think people need to listen his story about the song but I would recommend watching him perform other songs. I was left speechless by his performance of Kylie’s song can’t get you out of my head. This is a Ready charting in Oz

[@klaudijabogdanovski]

The voyagers actually did a cover for This Boys In Love by The Presets. It was amazing.

[@2012inca]

Sheldon is very dramatic, he went to Americas Got Talent saying Americans understand him so much better than people in Australia. I saw him perform in Australia on The Voice and people were very supportive of him, so I dont get why he would say that on Americans Got Talent. He has a great voice, but I have heard better songs than this. S10 with De Diepte is higher on the list of people who predict winners on Eurovison. S10 song is about mental health and depression, so she has a good message as well.

[@ESC_Mike]

Im so glad you liked this! I love this song and gave him all my votes!

[@antonkern639]

at minute 4:10 you finally... realize what s this song about... finally....

[@mayden1]

He will do the final for sure but i'm afraid there's a big gap between judges and public vote ... judges love men able to hit high notes easily like Gjon's Tears so he would be in their top 3 but the public doesn't give that much votes to Australia for a geographic reason

[@jazzycat8917]

Dami Im would beg to differ

[@dinum9401]

it's true unfortunately

[@mayden1]

@@jazzycat8917 ok Dami finished 2nd but 1st of judges and 4th of public vote with more than 100 points of difference, which is a big gap ... and she was a huge favourite with Lazarev, when Sheldon is a contender but not a potential winner for now, even it can change

[@mysticfortunee3410]

you know that if Australia ever wins the contest will be hosted in the UK, not in Australia right?

[@mayden1]

@@mysticfortunee3410 yes ... when i say "geographic" it's bc Australia is not only out of the European continent but also very far from us so a lot of voters consider they shouldn't have the opportunity to participate so they don't vote for them which is sad ... and i think it's in Germany not UK if i'm not wrong

[@leomussly4233]

I have already a winner for 2022 that's is 🇦🇺🥇

[@Kerrytoby]

Excellent acting. Good luck to AUSTRALIA EVEN THOUGH IT WAS NOT THE PUBLICS CHOICE!

[@havok4738]

stay mad 😁 voyager sucked.

[@meda4979]

@kerrytoby “it was not the public’s choice” have u not seen the amount of positive attention sheldon was getting? he was by far the public’s favourite what are you talking about 😭

[@charmlove6162]

The Voyager won't do well.

[@kennet7837]

@@meda4979 Sheldon didn't win the televote, that's a fact.

[@ronsteiner6389]

No but he came second so people aren't mad.

[@rolandsjonuss9099]

Seen that done that no thax that's all I can say for AUS this year- we all know Ukraine will win is it right - I do believe it is! Can we guess runner up - it's not Australia at all 🙁

[@marshmelows]

Will Mahmood pull a Lazarev by getting the 2nd place slapped by Sheldon?

[@tommay6590]

Lazarev was Never #2…

[@ris2ani]

Lazarev came 3rd twice haha, but I get what you're saying ✓

[@marshmelows]

@@tommay6590 it's getting the same place in a second participation in ESC

[@tommay6590]

@@marshmelows I get that part, but why mention “ a Lazarev”? Johnny Logan won first place twice in the 1980s and Katja ebstein won third place in 1970 and 1971.

[@marshmelows]

@@tommay6590 Tom, we're talking about repetition here. Mahmood can only repeat a second place. He can't repeat a first place for obvious reasons. But I'd like either Mahmood or Sheldon to win :)

[@vincentvortis2943]

All too much. But great voice.

[@geoffreyrodgers2129]

This song and performance are very bland and boring. I understand the hype but its definitely not my cup of tea.

[@Rafaelinux]

Great voice. Bad song. Whiny, boring, perhaps worthy of a theatric play instead.