Sam Ross
@escinsider.bsky.social
Eurovision Insider since 2011. ESCInsight contributor (@escinsight.com), "12 Points From America" co-creator (@12pointsusa.bsky.social), roving trivia nerd, constantly wanderlusty, proud Minnesotan. She/her.
Coming on the heels of legislation to shutter MTVA and replace it with a new broadcaster, Magyar Rádió és Televízió.
András Tóth-Czifra@minczifra.bsky.social · 4w agoThe Hungarian public broadcaster is showing this message now, after its news service was temporarily shut down: "Public broadcasters must not lie. We apologize for having done so for years. The public broadcaster will undergo changes to make its news service independent and credible."
The Eurovision Song Contest has a brand-new country – and it’s unlike any we’ve had before. James Stephenson breaks down why Canada is joining Eurovision, why now, and what it could mean for the future of the Contest as we know it.
Canada Comes to Eurovision - But Will Eurovision Leave its History Behind?
Mark Carney Reveals Canada's Eurovision Participation at Canada Day Speech (CBC)
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So, I've been watching the World Cup on Peacock, with Spanish language commentary. The commentator on the Algeria-Austria match sounds so much like Tulio Triviño from "31 Minutos", it's messing with my head.
31 Minutos Tulio Triviño
Alt: 31 Minutos Tulio Triviño: A giant sock monkey news caster shrugs.
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The speaker at the work conference that I'm at proudly announced that the playlist of music that's been on before sessions (innocuous stomp-clap with lyrics that could be generously described as pablum) was all AI generated. I feel sick to my stomach.
As we head into the long summer, and the Eurovision community's pace slows down (not you, Bulgaria), we'll be looking to see what we can do better for the 2026/27 season. To do that, we'd like to know what you think about the site and about the Eurovision Song Contest world, via our one-page survey.
ESC Insight@escinsight.com · 3mo agoWe're looking for your thoughts on the EBU, the Eurovision community in 2025/26, and what you thought of our podcasts, articles, and coverage of the Vienna 2026 season. Pop by and fill out our survey! escinsight.com/2026/05/18/e...
Last 15 Eurovision winners ranked by the number of times the title is sung: 1944 - 0 Running Scared - 1 Amar Pelos Dois - 1 Arcade - 1 Zitti e Buoni - 1 Rise Like a Phoenix - 5 The Code - 6 Tattoo - 7 Stefania - 8 Wasted Love - 9 Euphoria - 9 Only Teardrops - 12 Toy - 16 Heroes - 18 Bangaranga - 45
Needed to do some warmup inks and I got this idea from my friend Knife Jill who has been similarly cursed by Sweden
After a pair of second places *and* a pair of third places, this is also the first #Eurovision win for prolific ESC songwriter Dimitris Kontopoulos
#Eurovision Voting is now open! Remember, if you don't spread your votes around, Martin Green will find you!
It’s been a long road, but tonight we finally see the culmination of months, even years of work. Following two competitive Semifinals, we have winnowed the field down to twenty-five acts, and only one will raise the crystal microphone high this evening. @escinsider.bsky.social previews the show
The Spotter’s Guide to Eurovision 2026: The Grand Final
The trophy of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on the Wiener Stadthalle stage, for Vienna 2026 (Photo Credit: Corinne Cumming/EBU)
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How effective is Eurovision's move to a ten-vote maximum? The televote has come under increased scrutiny by broadcasters, the media, and viewers following 2025’s Song Contest. Sharleen Wright discusses this change and its impact on 2026’s televoting. escinsight.com/2026/05/15/h...
How Effective Is The Televote's Move To A Ten-Vote Maximum At Eurovision?
The Eurovision Tropy (Corinne Cumming - EBU)
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The run from Sweden to Romania is a wild ride of a story...breakup, rebound vacation hookup, wedding, honeymoon, divorce. #Eurovision
ESC Discord@escdiscord.com · 3mo ago🚨 This is the running order for the #Eurovision 2026 Grand Final!
It's time to vote! Be sure to spread your vote out, and to send this handy graphic out to anyone who doesn't! #Eurovision
Well, we still couldn't take rehearsal photos, so today's performers will be represented by things covered in Swarovski crystals. We hope you'll join us! #Eurovision
By the slimmest of margins, BULGARIA 🇧🇬 are your winners of the second semifinal audience poll! Thanks to the over 3,300 people who voted, and to @escinsight.com, @escgabe.com @mercicherie.at, @thateurosite.bsky.social, @escxtra.bsky.social and @vdan.design for your teamwork! #Eurovision
Did Croatia's staging have just a liiiiiittle too much smoke? Felt a bit "oximated" to me, if you know what I mean. #Eurovision
Hey, ho, let's go! We start our show with "Viva Moldova!", a high-energy song that will make you want to book a flight to Chisinau. #Eurovision
Could someone do me a favor and pass me Vicky Leandros's moisturizing routine, ASAP? Please and thank you. #Eurovision2026
It's almost #Eurovision showtime! We still can't take rehearsal photos, so we've again found the next best thing - each act tonight will be represented by one of Austria's greatest exports: Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1997 classic "Batman and Robin." We hope you'll join us!
The Spotters Guide returns for Vienna. Here's what to look out for tonight. @escinsider.bsky.social previews Semi Final 1 as Eurovision returns to Vienna
The Spotter’s Guide to Eurovision 2026: Semi Final One
Eurovision Song Contest Stage, SF1, Vienna 2026 (photo: EBU)
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📊 WE HAVE A RESULT! Tonight, the Jury Show took place for the 1st of #Eurovision 2026, where we asked the audience who attended who their favourite was 🇲🇩 #Moldova was on duty! As it has an undeniable lead over #Finland, which is the current bookmaker's favourite. The full results are listed below.
The Audience Was On Duty! A HUGE victory for Satoshi and Viva Moldova at the Eurovision Audience Poll this evening! Thank you to all the contributing sites including @thateurosite.bsky.social, @escxtra.bsky.social, @12pointsusa.bsky.social and others!
MOLDOVA 🇲🇩 is your winner of the first #ESC2026 audience poll! Over 3,000 voters spoke with @escinsight.com @escgabe.com @thateurosite.bsky.social and more. Thanks to everyone who voted!
The Eurovision Song Contest is the home for a wealth of trivia and facts, and every year we gather more. Our resident Jeopardy! champion Samantha Ross, @escinsider.bsky.social, returns to take a look at the numbers behind Vienna 2026 for ESC Insight.
Eurovision 2026: By The Numbers
The Eurovision Song Contest Trop 2026 (Photo: EBU)
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Made it to Vienna...safe, sound, and exceptionally sleepy. Already ran into old friends, and I've identified the late-night eats that I know I'll be frequenting in the neighborhood. Roll on #Eurovision week.
