Stefan Raab’s work is done and the winner of the German ESC preliminary decision is certain: The sibling duo Abor & Tynna starts with the electro hit “Baller”. But actually there was a completely different favorite, but it was taken out before the voting.
Despite the fan hype: fire tail was thrown out before the final
Because actually the band “Feuerwanz” was one of the big favorites for the ESC preliminary decision. With their medieval rock they inspire the masses and were able to flock a big fan base behind. With their song “Knightclub” they started and were certain to win the preliminary decision – But then there was a spontaneous change of control.
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Shortly before the final, the nine finalists: four from the jury were removed from the inside – Before the phone voting. Among this finalist: the band was also fire tail inside. It is believed that this rule change A calculated tactic of Raab deals.
Because the fire tail song was by far the most streamed and Raab wanted to avoid an influence. The entertainer is of the opinion that 60 percent of women call for the ESC telephone voting and Fire cock with her song appeals to men.
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This decision met with great lack of understanding among fans on social networks, The jury was even accused of manipulation. “Please what?!? Fire cock would be the only sensible choice?!“, writes an Instagram user. Another comment sums up the criticism:
Bottomless insolence. The rules are changed in the middle of a competition so that the clear audience favorite cannot win.
There was also a lot of criticism of Stefan Raab, who was accused of manipulation. This is how a user writes:
Extra change the rules to prevent fire tail … Raab has proven that that he can no longer have anything to do with the ESC.
Even the Abor & Tynna winning song did not score points at the ESC fans. In addition to criticism of the pre -selection before the final, many criticized also the performance of the song “Baller”. “Was unfortunately to be expected … I find the song terrible“, a person writes on Instagram. Another person added: “Germany, I’m sorry, 0 points“.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK6UV-Tufkkwie Is the ESC going on now?
With the end of the German preliminary decision to the ESC, it will only continue in a few months. The first semi -final begins on May 13thThe second semi -final on May 15th. Since Germany has already qualified for the final, are Abor & Tynna only see on May 17th.