Eurovision, once a favorite for families to gather around the television, appears to have become an on-screen bawdy festival with displays of near-total nudity, thongs and corsets.
Eurovision viewers have taken to social media to criticize the 68th edition of the iconic song contest that took place in Malmo, Sweden, after several artists stormed the stage in outfits that left little to the imagination.
After last night’s finale, X, formerly Twitter, was inundated with comments about how “bad” and sleazy this year’s performances were in terms of costumes and risqué sets.
One concerned viewer wrote: ‘Was he always this bad? I don’t remember Nicole stripping for eine bisschen Frieden? And I’m sure Bucks Fizz’s skirts were obscene. Is this a trend that needs to be pushed back, or is this what happens when something (literally) ages out of b****? Could Eurovision set limits to decorum?
Another enraged social media user said: ‘Eurovision: Most of the artists and dancers are almost naked or in bondage clothing. There is no need for that sleaze.’
Windows95man, who represents Finland, was criticized for his barely-there outfit in which he wore nude underwear and a crop top.
Slovenian singer Raiven left viewers stunned with her long, sheer jumpsuit that left little to the imagination.
Her dancers were designed to look completely naked in beige outfits for the daring show.
Several people took to X, formerly Twitter, to express their surprise at how some artists were allowed to perform in their outfits.
One more added: “I think I’ve entered the bondage room.”
While a fourth commented: “Leather corsets look daring on stage in this 80s Europop entry from Spain at Eurovision.”
Comments swirled on social media after viewers encountered several singers dressed in see-through bodysuits, PVC and flesh-baring outfits.
Slovenian star Raiven left virtually nothing to the imagination as she belted out her song Veronika, co-written by Bojan Cvjetićanin and Klavdija Kopina.
Images from the glamorous event show the singer, 28, strutting on stage in a see-through full-length bodysuit, with only thin black nipple pasties protecting her modesty, while her dancers appeared to look completely naked in their nude underwear. .
Finnish act Windows95man also left viewers in complete disbelief as he worked the stage appearing naked from the waist down after emerging from a denim egg at the start of his performance.
Teemu Keisteri, was filmed using clever camera angles while wearing a short white t-shirt with a pair of socks and sandals.
His performance caused outrage among viewers at home, who took to X to reveal their shock at how he was allowed to act like this.
‘Oh, put some pants on. “The song sounds better when you listen to it a second time, but the staging is all over the place and doesn’t add anything,” wrote one user.
Speaking before his appearance, he told PA: “All my son and all the young people and all the grannies like it, I think they really love my show and… the kids and the older people don’t care anymore and I don’t care.” “. I do not care anymore.
One viewer called some of this year’s performances “sleazy.”
Several artists were seen wearing basic outfits, jumpsuits and thigh-high boots.
Austria’s performance was led by Kaleen, 29, with his club anthem We Will Rave. She sported a metallic bodysuit and metallic boots.
Britain’s Olly Alexander was surrounded by scantily clad dancers, all of whom engaged in provocative dance moves and suggestive near-kisses.
He got up close to one of the dancers on the set.
“So I think adults should learn a little bit and let it go a little bit and not make it so bad that you see (a) little bit (of) my butt.”
Kaleen, 29, from Austria, had some viewers clutching their pearls after taking to the stage to perform club anthem We Will Rave in a metallic jumpsuit and matching thigh-high boots.
She wore her hair slicked back in a tight ponytail, making sure all eyes were on her during her steamy act.
But the skimpy outfits and daring outfits didn’t stop at the performers, as Brit Olly Alexander, 33, turned up the heat as he performed his song Dizzy while surrounded by scantily clad dancers.
Wearing a red and white vest and cargo slip, the group of five danced provocatively against each other on the floor and against the walls of the set while giving each other occasional suggestive almost-kisses.
British fans were left furious after watching the Years and Years singer’s performance as they claimed he was “sabotaged”.
Viewers said their music was intentionally muted, resulting in the UK receiving zero points in the public vote and ultimately leaving the country in 18th place.
Ireland’s Bambie Thug also slammed the Eurovision Song Contest, claiming its organizers did not support them after Israeli television called their semi-final performance “satanic”.
Ireland’s Bambie Thug performs the song Doomsday Blue during the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden.
Ireland’s entry, Bambie Thug, a self-proclaimed “queer witch,” performed in a black headdress and black feather costume.
The Swiss group Nemo emerged victorious from the contest, where they became the first non-binary winner of the contest, after obtaining 365 points from the jury and 226 from the public for a total of 591 with their song The Code.
Switzerland obtained 591 points, 365 from the juries and 226 from the public, ahead of Croatia, Ukraine, France, Israel and Ireland.
Bambi, who describes herself as a “queer witch,” performed her song while wearing a pointy black headband, dark lipstick, and sharp black nails.
The singer, who has openly expressed his pro-Palestinian views, accused the Israeli broadcaster, Kan, of violating the rules and said they have been waiting to hear from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) about the measures that would be taken.
On Tuesday, a Kan commentator warned viewers that Bambie’s performance of her song, Doomsday Blue, would be “the scariest” of the night, involving “a lot of spells, black magic and dark clothing, satanic symbols.” and voodoo dolls. .
He went on to say that Bambie liked to “talk negatively about Israel,” before adding, “But we can talk about that later.” She prepares your curses.’
The Swiss group Nemo emerged victorious from the contest, where they became the first non-binary winner of the contest, after obtaining 365 points from the jury and 226 from the public for a total of 591 with their song The Code.