Worst Kept Secret: The Subwoolfer Documentary | Eurovision Song Contest

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It started with a writing camp and a banana... and became a phenomenon that captivated Eurovision fans across the world. But who could possibly be behind the masks?
Worst Kept Secret tells the story of @Subwoolfer - Norway's iconic Eurovision entry in 2022 and the first ever anonymous yellow wolves from space to grace the Eurovision Song Contest stage.
Finally the identities of Jim and Keith have been revealed... but not everything was always as it seemed.
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[@EurovisionSongContest]

Subcubs let's see some paws! 🐾

[@forysiek6891]

EXCUSE ME ?

[@ana_jiyuukaze8051]

🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@nikttaki8112]

CHECK THE RESULTS IN POLAND ON PRESELECTIONS!!!!!

[@robertwilk7028]

You are blocking comments under Blanka? Where is freedom of speech? Guys, Polish preselection was fraud, we did not chose Blanka

[@EscPoll]

🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@HekatieSquires]

The fact that the ‘translator’ was just a producer on the song that they dragged along and told nothing and f*cked with is so funny and so fitting 😂😂

[@In_my_own_mind]

He is actually also the owner of the studio/songwriting camp «The woods» where they made the song and also besides a producer, a songwriter himself. He was the co-writer on the song «Geranimo» with Umami Tsunami in MGP this year and he also work on a school as assistant professor.

[@Bmo22]

Subwolfer's identity was the worst kept secret but DJ Astronaut's identity was the best kept one

[@vilcapo]

gaute being dj astro on stage taught me a life lesson about never trusting people lol

[@Sarmi1995]

I honest feel my whole life is a lie😂

[@noazoelevin5462]

oh yeah i think thats the most shocking part of it all

[@colefetherston1431]

@@noazoelevin5462 I know right I did NOT see that coming at all

[@FreyjaRKim]

The whole thing is even funnier and more amazing when everything is revealed. But I must say, I never thought I needed to hear Alexander Rybak sing "meowmeowmeow" lmao

[@froggybookworm9120]

Same...for the first time my brain and heart agreed on a solution...melting

[@SK22520]

Ben’s wife doing the christmas show is hilarious and also couple goals

[@TheMightyKinkle]

I watched that and I wondered if it was actually them

[@abrielrobertsson4160]

Not in a million years I would have thought Gaute was DJ Astronaut because he couldn't dance and sing at the same time. Legends xD.

[@Solsortemor]

I think he was at Norsk MGP and in Turin... he was in Amsterdam as a wolf (as far as I could see)...

[@Piccarblick]

HA! Was about to say the same and now, looking closer, you can see Gaute’s breathing in synch with his singing part as we’re supposed to focus on Jim, played by the amazing choreographer Simeon Gloppen. Very clever!

[@notthatemma]

@@Piccarblick clever indeed but Simen was the central yumyum, not Jim.

[@MrATimm]

Ben driving a Porsche with the plate BA1, while Gaute drives a tiny VW with a random number plate is the funniest thing I’ve seen all week, and it’s very fitting lol

[@TheMightyKinkle]

Ahahahah get must have got a lot of money from A1 😂😂

[@Elsa-wq1ep]

@l s he said "couldn't find TIME" not that they couldnt afford it... smh

[@Elsa-wq1ep]

@l s go listen to the video again because i quoted his exact words. All expenses paid was the bonus of having a set time to actually go to the UK since they were going on business. Two birds, one stone: No need to find extra time to go and all expenses paid.

[@ClariJoy]

When Gaute hugged the wrong wolf, priceless. 😂

[@thegamer-12]

Atleast he hugged one of the wolfies

[@theghostofherdreams]

I would never ever think the astronaut is the one singing but now I can see Gaute taking deep breaths before singing behind that astronaut costume at the grand final performance! 😂 Love you Subwoolfer amazing job! ❤❤❤

[@gwendolym]

I am pretty sure there was a rumour about that last year, i remember talking about it with my friends. But i think nobody really thought anything about it. I think it is super funny and cool :D

[@mari97216]

@@gwendolymyes I saw it too and thought it was rather silly. Because I thought Gaute could dance with just a little extra practice. Haha. I have seen him do some simple dance moves before. Im not saying it’s easy though, warm mask, singing, dancing and not seeing much. Too funny he had to be the astronaut🤣

[@gwendolym]

@@mari97216 it's so brilliant! I thought Iknew everything because i knew who they were, but it is so cool to learn all the behind the scenes stuff. We really had no idea 😂

[@ChirpyChips-vj4uo]

I honestly thought before the tix thing was confirmed a pr that it was just him doing both parts and both the wolves were dancers

[@MorkyMuffin]

So we have to thank Netta for inspiring them to come up with Space wolves as their characters

[@dimidrugg9592]

I prefer space wolves to fat chickens.

[@nperovic]

@@dimidrugg9592 lol

[@bethspring4755]

I guess it was mostly Stig who had her as an example for a weird ESC winner song and gave them the task to write a song out of the box or the 'most craziest song they could think of' as they said in interviews before. If you have seen pictures from the songwriting camps it looks like he is doing an introduction how a ESC winning song could look like and gives other informations in the morning before they start.

[@So.cheese]

Stop. just stop.

[@beepbeepboopbap]

This is exactly what Eurovision should be.

[@ESCTom]

Gaute actually being the astronaut is the most mind blowing thing that's happened in life ever 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@EscPoll]

Don't worry, they're still two yellow wolves, they've just put on their human masks. 🐺🍌

[@Solsortemor]

Phew.... I love that space wolfs can do that!

[@LittleBobbyBabyTeeth]

Will they be translating Gaute and the other Norwegian? Cuz subtitles only work for when Ben is speaking

[@marita2g]

@@LittleBobbyBabyTeeth It worked for me, English subs all the way :D

[@LittleBobbyBabyTeeth]

@@marita2g Maybe they fixed it? Cuz during the premiere of it the subtitles only translated Ben's part and it was almost unwatchable for men

[@LittleBobbyBabyTeeth]

*me

[@willewiking98]

they're been the most charismatic without talking, and they still are when we know who they are, I am so glad this happened, I loved every second of it!

[@sarahcunningham7717]

You’ve got to love Ed Sheeran, knocking back opportunities such as this to stay true to himself and his dislike of bananas. What a guy ❤

[@Mare416]

The idea that they offered this song to Taylor Swift is one of the funniest things I’ve ever heard. She’ll be a cat, but not a wolf!!

[@tinastache]

Loved Gaute´s silent scream when listening to Ben brainstorming. 😃Thank the universe for Ben´s crazy imagination! 😉

[@connorjbarrus3025]

I live in America, and I was attending my high school prom the day during this. They actually had the show on a giant screen and all of my classmates were watching. Nobody knew what this contest was about other than it was just blowing up on social media and everyone wanted to see what was up. It was weird because I’ve watched Eurovision and was the only one who knew what it was about. I mainly watched it that year because of Norway. Amazing song and I just love it when you have people who dress up like that who’s identity are secrets. When Norway came on, my school started dancing and singing the lyrics because it was so catchy, and it is. My school really enjoyed the competition and that feedback ended up going to our superintendent. So next year, my high school will have its own song contest because of this. Thank you Subwoolfer! Thank you Eurovision! Much love from the United States 🇺🇸

[@In_my_own_mind]

How cool that you watched it because of them and that your school loved it. Good luck with the song contest. 👍 They tried Americavision last year I think where all states competed against eachother instead of countries as in Eurovision. I dont think it had a lot of success, did it?

[@connorjbarrus3025]

@@In_my_own_mind yeah, it flopped. But they still televise Eurovision on NBC (America’s national network). But it is rumored that Canada will enter Eurovision very soon. Which is cool

[@MissMoontree]

Since last year there also is an American version of this. It is not as good, but maybe with time it becomes great.

[@connorjbarrus3025]

@@MissMoontree the problem with it is it doesn’t have the tradition that it does in Eurovision. It doesn’t do a winning host, they host it in small areas, it doesn’t have the traditional semifinals and running of the grand final, and the music culture between America and Europe is so different that it just doesn’t work

[@JustJoMix]

The good thing is that you will be able to vote this year 🐺 🍌 👵

[@silviasabo962]

Subwoolfer is a phenomenon at some point! I really love them. I didn't even suspect that Jim on stage was not the same person than Jim offstage.

[@merveak4322]

They are doubting themselves so much in the beginning while ever since the first time I heard the song and their amazing voices and their personas AND after their reveal their actual identities I've always been like THIS IS THE BEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED IN MY LIFE EVER

[@Rooosajenta]

The theory of Gaute being DJ Astronaut and a dancer being Jim on stage was discussed among the fans almost a year ago. And it turns out we were right! You can't fool the fans 😉👨‍🚀🐺🐺🍌

[@haideralikhan4346]

Yeh Kya

[@GeorgeBreadman]

It would be great if more documentaries like this could be created for other songs too! Very interesting and well made!

[@In_my_own_mind]

This was a bit special though, from how the song was written, to their hidden identity, the story they made etc. It wouldnt be the same with other songs in Eurovision cause they are usually created in a day or so. This was a thorough project, at least it became one.

[@Nerdchacho]

Behind every amazing story is a happy accident... and I love that this one is just that. from messing about in the studio to becoming "something" off the back of it. What an incredible story this is! I totally suspected that the DJ was more than just a prop...

[@Mare416]

Subwoolfer is what happens when you give people a group project without a specific goal!! 😂

[@anthonychouris974]

These guys made 2022 so unique!! thank you subwoolfers

[@thegamer-12]

Imagine if the won ESC 2022

[@sherlockwatson101]

We were so focused on the wolves we never stopped to ask about DJ Astro Ok also I was introduced to and fell in love with Subwoolfer though big fat quiz and now I’m even more in love

[@sol.cnsc5]

lmao Gaute's face when Ben started to do “Ba na na”

[@dominiks_geeky_life_2]

I KNEW wasn't delusional when I noticed that Jim's height would vary from performance to performance.

[@TPA_Roblox_YouTuber]

Literally just watched the MGP performance for Worst kept secret, you can see Gaute almost taking off his glove early

[@Hasagle]

1 year ago, Europe loved games without seeing its face and was fascinated by them! ❤️🔥

[@TinaTissue28]

You even saw people cosplaying as them in the Australia Decides crowd before Subwolfer even won Norway's national final!

[@hermannivision6222]

How they managed to stay in those uncomfy suits for a whole year is some dedication🐗🍌 About the meaning I think give that wolf a banana was about bullying anonymely on the internet. The wolf masks and different made up names like keith and jim symbole the anonymity, grandma the voulnerable people and giving banana getting help for the people being bullied. Taking the masks off was an important symbol that we need to face the consequences with our own identities and be real sometimes, not just hide behind the computer. Also identity crisis is normal, DJ astronaut is the perfect example of that😅

[@ThePrettyButterfly]

6:40 Gaute: i just couldn’t ruin my good name😂😂 Iconic😌

[@theotherlauren]

Gaute's face in the writing room cracked me up 😂😂😂

[@torbene.3858]

I am kind of amazed and outraged at the same time about how they managed to keep the whole thing alive and mess with everyone...😅 Now that I know the background, with all the necessities their initial idea caused (creating their own story, dealing with all the new challenges, every event that required a new "chapter" etc.), I'm even more suprised that the whole thing didn't fall apart as soon as they were confronted with reality. Anyway, they gave us one of my personal 2022 favorites, so I'm not gonna complain👍

[@juliagiovannagatell3370]

Dj Astronaut identity crisis!!!loved It!!! Keep the magnificent work!!!

[@leighmerlin]

I'm a bit confused, so has Gaute always been singing from the Dj Astro outfit? Or was just that at MGP? as he was dancing perfectly unmasked. I possibly didn't understand it fully.

[@leighmerlin]

I've just rewatched with English subtitles, still confusing, but looks like Gaute was Jim off stage and DJ on? His dancing unmasked was really good though, so its still confusing. Ill try and get my head around it

[@Alexandru88898]

alan walker

[@markoobid2005]

@@leighmerlin looks like it's true :) I understand it the same way. Makes it even better :)

[@Ilikeflowers22]

I love that Bens wife went on the show with him. That's hilarious

[@awwu00]

why the new comments under the PL entry are blocked since an hour?

[@JesseMiddletonUK]

I can confidently say that I am huge boyband fan, especially A1. How in the world did I not recognise Ben's voice is beyond me!

[@J9r8z]

The whole concept was genius and hilarious lmao i love this. Also, Ben and his wife as Keith and Jim HAHAHAHAHAH

[@SonneOlga]

The moment with the wife is the best ❤️

[@NikkoVonBransson]

I just love this 🤣😂 Ben and Gaute were amazing 🤩😍 But I have to say that Carl was the best translator EVER 🐺🍌

[@slenamirzaev]

I don't know the reason but this documentary made me about to cry and laugh at the same time. It was amazing. Thanks for every moment♥ We love you guys!

[@gl7881]

I love that they documented this whole process and released it for us to watch 😆

[@angelika1g6a]

Why are the comments under Blanka - Solo disabled?

[@petragronqvist628]

What do you think 😂

[@elli__kyh]

Gosh, nothing can describe how amazing I find this whole thing around Subwoolfer. I've been a fan since I've first seen them on the ESC and I couldn't stop smiling throughout this whole documentary because it's just so absurd but also immensely wholesome. Lots of love.

[@2kesayota942]

They gave us one of the most amazing Eurovision experience, and this is unforgettable ♥ We will always wolf you ♥ Thanks for all.

[@Lina93]

Subwoolfer were with no doubt the most interesting contestants ever!

[@lanpingpug]

Love it at 16:24 when Jim is trying to swipe his ID badge through Carl's face.

[@csdude35]

God bless these guys for making me smile so much in the last year. You’ve brought me so much joy.

[@Wiwy93]

Thanks Ben and Gaute for the fantastic experience! Cannot wait to hear new songs by Subwoolfer 😍

[@matthieubos5173]

Please make more of these documentaires, this was so much fun to watch!

[@buggy879]

I Loved Subwoolfer, We all Knew it wasn't going to win the Contest. (Especially the Juries) but they provided Entertainment and that is more important

[@TKRVideoCentral]

Utterly F'N BRILLIANT! Being a US resident, I wasn't familiar with the artists behind the masks, so watching the evolution here is fascinating, and I have a feeling Subwoolfer will be around for many many years to come....I'll Give That Wolf A Banana anytime they want it!!! 🙂

[@user-et9jw7ku9e]

It's a fascinating story that ideally feets to Eurovision! Bravo, guys! You did it so perfect!

[@mantatee5741]

This is just wholesome. It was nice to see the process behind subwoolfer and all the pieces fall together. I was suprised seeimg that Gaute was DJ Austronaut. :D

[@wahida6980]

So you’re telling me one of the singers was actually the astronaut dj on stage and a wolf off stage?!

[@plantcraftie4141]

yeah... crazy isn't it?

[@Eppu_Paranormaali]

Even more amazing is that one of the actual wolves had to be the astronaut off stage when Gaute had to wear the wolf costume.

[@mari97216]

@@Eppu_Paranormaalidj astronauts height kept changing as well🤣

[@agnieszkalis2714]

why can't you comment under the song Blanka Poland?

[@jolanow7610]

TURN ON BACK COMMENTS ON "POLISH" REPRESENTATIVE VIDEO

[@plantcraftie4141]

It's so funny to me that through the entire journey they're going "Nono, we're not doing this" hahaha (and still do it)

[@guilbert5815]

I can't get enough watching this. What a beautiful journey of two genuine and amazing artists.

[@filmreviewer117]

Subwoolfer made last years Eurovision for me. Can't wait to see what they do next!

[@aandrew_ktk]

🐺🍌 The best thing that ever happened on Eurovision 💛 Forever in my heart

[@lil-WolfyWolf]

you said it Andrew

[@DrMariannaWWinchester]

so one of the wolves has always been a dancer??? _plotwist!_

[@scarlettshadow6532]

I'm somewhat ashamed to admit Give that Wolf A Banana was my most played song on Spotify last year lol

[@Solsortemor]

Me too, but I'm not ashamed.... yum yum

[@mynnwoo]

Guilty pleasure

[@Missiamindianajones]

Mine too! But no shame! xD

[@ilicarriedoll2843]

Me too, and proud 😆

[@Mare416]

No shame there! It’s an absolute banger!!

[@Prusovic]

Subwoolfer is my favorite group!

[@hinabilli4033]

Gosh, nothing can describe how amazing I find this whole thing around Subwoolfer

[@ibexfunlab3767]

Mask revealing was so touching! Loved it!

[@In_my_own_mind]

I knew Gaute didnt have that natural dance rythm so I was really impressed by his dance moves on stage. A bit disappointing that it wasnt him who was Jim on stage after all. I thought Gaute had been on Dancing with the stars some years ago. He should’ve been able to learn that dance 😜

[@mari97216]

That was Ben😎 and he did very well. I don’t think Gaute has been on it. If he did he must have not been on for many episodes.

[@MorkyMuffin]

05:59 Well, at least we got a Collab with Alexander after Eurovision

[@rpxradio]

I'm so hyped for whats to come from Subwoolfer part 2 :D

[@julesjay]

Wow. DJ ASTRO’S identity crisis!!!!! I did not see that coming! Love you guys to the moon and back and - Big Fat Quiz of the Year too ??! 👀Colour me yellow and successfully taken in!!!? xx 🍌 there is no other word for your entire journey. GENIUS! Keep going what you do 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛 thank you for putting the documentary together - we wolf you too x

[@anadjokic1]

I absolutely loved this 🐺 Also I would like to know when did Gaute really perform as Jim (except for the MGP 2023)

[@user-eo5jc3gx3q]

This is exactly what Eurovision should be❤

[@Minlomo]

When Johnny Weir did the commentary for 2022's American broadcast, I was really disappointed when he said something akin to "We'll there's always at least one entry that doesn't take this seriously. But fun innovative acts have always been a part of Eurovision. Like they said, Give That Wolf a Banana could only come to life through the Eurovision stage and it brings me so much joy to see how Norway and Europe has embraced them fully and wolfly for the last year.

[@rickweijers500]

A great Documentary hahaha. So much laughter!

[@MuhammadNaeemAnwar-ho8eh]

When Gaute hugged the wrong wolf, priceless.

[@ellabl4184]

This is the most satisfactory documentary I have looked at in my life😍

[@elektrofahrzeugfreund7840]

I love this song ❤and other songs Norway 🇳🇴 ❤

[@laurendamasoruiz]

9:32 NO DUCKING WAY THAT WAS A PLOT TWIST TO THE PLOT TWIST

[@ian.blackwoodgwent.walesgb5668]

Great video, thanks. TAKK Subwoolfer- Great fun and 🎶 music..🇳🇴 Hilsen/ greetings from Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🙂🇳🇴

[@tu7488]

The fun thing was that Subwoolfer made a comment at almost every reaction-video on KZbin.

[@iqramalik8510]

When Gaute hugged the wrong wolf, it's priceless😂

[@SabaBarkat-hu6gf]

This is exactly what eurovision should

[@Mare416]

“I thought we were on the same page until Ben said ‘give that wolf a banana’” is one of the funniest sentences I’ve ever heard.

[@livichaikettle]

I will love Subwoolfer forever. ❤

[@user-qg8vh1tc8f]

Bens wife doing the Christmas show is hilarious and also couple goals

[@yashalatif9406]

can't get enough watching this. What a beautiful journey of two genuine and amazing artists.

[@aitorroblesmorillas1386]

This kind of documentary result so interesting and can inspire another Artists like Netta did with them! I didn't like at all all everything around this entry but it is so funny and interesting understanding how creating a disruptive song and performance👏🏻

[@dinofish_7979]

i've Watched the face reveal 10 times and i still get excited😃👍

[@Solsortemor]

If I hear it on You Tube in my car... and hear people screaming when they take their gloves of... I'm almost crying

[@dinofish_7979]

@@Solsortemor that Always

[@mariannaartkop6569]

Remember to not give any single vote for TVP representative Blanka

[@Ladykershaw]

Why?

[@J1mmyMack]

This archive footage is all new reenactment, isn't it? 😁

[@georgianmule]

Subcubs are here, and we are ready to watch this woolftastic documentary of our favourite wolves ❤ Subwoolfer

[@BopToTheSkyBaby]

I'm so happy that we sent them, it was so much fun, and truly made ESC 2022 even better❤🍌🐺

[@KoenJoos]

Subwoolfer for life. They were amazing in Turin and they are still amazing.

[@sunshineofray788]

Bravo! Excited for what Subwoofer comes up with next!

[@godino957]

perfect🤩you did amazing job entire year

[@SanaHaroon-br4tx]

Absolutely love this story and band

[@davidalvarezgarcia3784]

congratulatiosn guys all the work and effort put on this with this humor on top of all its perfect well deserved ;)

[@evg931]

Первый раз в истории Евровидения, о песне сняли документальный фильм. Это что-то невероятное, я в восторге!!

[@icyflame716]

There was also a documentary made about slomo from chanel. It’s called ‘how we made history at eurovision’.

[@qwerts007]

я тоже и я вовсе не удивлена что он о сабвулферах, таких позитивных и замечательных артистах.)

[@evg931]

​@@icyflame716👍👏

[@liva4060]

i had smile on my face the whole video :D gotta love them guys

[@prisregil]

Two words that should not be in the same sentence. Eurovision and Serious.