The first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest showed how popular Käärijä is, writes Yle’s Eurovision reporter Ville Vedenpää.
In Tuesday’s first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest, there was no doubt which performance was the most popular with the audience.
When the announcer announced that Finland had qualified, the applause from the crowd was never-ending.
Käärijän’s performance has also been widely praised on social media. It has been described as energetic, entertaining, funny, original and even iconic. For many, *Cha cha cha* brings three minutes of joy to life, which is what we need in this day and age.
The confrontation between Finland and Sweden in the discussions on the fan forums intensified immediately after Tuesday’s semi-final.
Some think Loreen is a sovereign performer, while Käärijä’s singing skills leave much to be desired. Others say that Sweden’s performance is boring and that Finland brings something new to the competition.
In Liverpool’s press center, journalist colleagues came to say that they wish Finland another victory. It’s your turn, was the assessment.
On Saturday, we will see who will win in the box competition of the Nordic five-piece shows.
Finland and Käärijä are ready to win.