So this is it – both Eurovision semi-finals have been and gone and everything’s set for tomorrow’s Eurovision Song Contest final.
If you haven’t placed a Eurovision bet yet, then this is the time to do so. The odds are currently flying around all over the place, so get in quick. It couldn’t be simpler to do. And, as for today, we’ve save the best for last. Well, OK, maybe not the best. We’ve saved the alphabetically final for last. Yes, that’s better.
Here are the Eurovision betting odds for Andy Abraham and the UK, with help from Paddy Power…
UK (pop. 59,553,800; a country in western Europe) Andy Abraham, Even If
Remember when X Factor runner-up Andy Abraham won the Eurovision qualifier? That was a sorry day and no mistake – his song wasn’t even the best of the night, so what chance does it have of winning Eurovision? As it turns out, time has been rather kind to Even If. Now that we’ve been forced to listen to all the other Eurovision songs in the running this year, the fact that Even If isn’t a bad dance remix powerballad is actually fairly refreshing. Plus everyone likes that song I Believe In Miracles, don’t they, and this sounds identical to that. So maybe, just maybe Even If by Andy Abraham isn’t quite as bad as we made out. Still sounds like the theme-tune to a shit daytime TV gameshow, though. And let’s not kid ourselves that the fucker will even win, shall we. Current Eurovision betting odds – 50/1
Next week – Not a clue. Seriously. But if that’s too long to wait – or you feel like making more money than you know what to do with – head right over to the Paddy Power Eurovision betting odds page to see the latest, and best, betting odds.
nostromo says
I have to say this here; this is the closest thing I am aware of to a Eurovision forum: why the hell does Terry Wogan keep turning up to do the commentary every year if he holds the whole damn procedure in such obvious contempt? It is just remotely possible that some expats from Europe who now live in other parts of the world look forward to the annual contest with nostalgia and eagerness, to hear their native tongue and see artists from their homeland.
Can’t the old fucker be replaced? or at least told to shut the hell up and play with his shelalegh?
There is a perfectly adequate English announcer provided onstage for the event, what we need his sarcastic negativism superimposed on top for I have no idea.
Peace, love and lollipops.
arnaut clownface says
Nah. We pay for a huge chunk of this shit and should be able to take the piss if we want. I’m hoping for someone even more scathing once Wiggy moves on (here’s hoping this year was his last).
nostromo says
Your comment duly noted but consider this: how much more satisfying is it taking the piss out of something that all the production team ( including overseas commentators) are taking seriously rather than adding your own bile to something that already has built-in scorn and withering contempt when delivered to your door, so to speak.