But hey, if Portugal and Finland decide to not go, and Romania speedruns reunification, then Semi Final 1 has only 12 countries. Maybe the EBU will rebalance it, but I doubt it.
Maybe Sweden refuses as well. At that stage what's the point of a semi if only one country is eliminated?

I****l being in a semi-final with the countries that feel like they could still withdraw feels like a piss-take as well, as if it would just make it easier for them.

In regards to Eurovision this year, I feel mixed on it. I feel like my true passion for the contest died on May 10th. I did not feel as deeply invested in the contest in 2025 compared to before, and I think I'll struggle in 2026 as well.

I discovered this song through The Grand Tour when the trio are trying to make car coral reefs.

Prefer Top Gear to Grand Tour, but the latter was definitely hindered by the BBC. Favourite episode is the motorhomes episode, followed closely behind by the ambulance episode.

Also got to thank my French teacher who is a big Killers fan. One of the main reasons I went more in depth into The Killers as a band.

This song feels like the best encapsulation of what I want for the future.

I don't know if they're reading this, but if you are, you're doing great. I'm sorry I can't do much on my end. I've promised to not say what your project is, but I'll be there at the end of the tunnel.

If I could stop time for them, I would, so that they wouldn't have to worry about the bureaucracy that threatens their existence, and could just be. To just lay in a bubble safe from the world and do nothing but be would be a dream. I have hope that stuff can work out for them in the end. (2/3)