# Robyn criticises Eurovision, saying the contest leaves her overstimulated

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/robyn-slams-eurovision-its-so-embarrassing/
- Published: 2026-11-13T18:08:15+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T18:20:19+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/robyn-slams-eurovision-so-embarrassing-1236381695/
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment

## Key points

- Robyn calls Eurovision embarrassing.
- She did not explain her criticism.
- Several countries withdrew over Israel’s participation.

## Summary

Robyn has criticised Eurovision as “embarrassing”, saying the contest leaves her feeling overstimulated in a bad way. Her remarks add to scrutiny of the competition, which has faced withdrawals by several countries.

Speaking on Amy Poehler’s podcast, the Swedish singer recalled ABBA’s 1974 win with “Waterloo” and growing up listening to Carola Häggkvist, but did not specify what she dislikes about Eurovision. Robyn is due to perform at Coachella 2027, where 2021 Eurovision winners Måneskin are also on the bill; the article says countries withdrew from this year’s contest after Israel was allowed to compete.

## Coverage

- [Billboard: Robyn criticises Eurovision, saying the contest leaves her overstimulated](https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/robyn-slams-eurovision-so-embarrassing-1236381695/)
- [Stereogum: Robyn Says Eurovision Is “Just Shit” Now: “It Really Is Embarrassing”](https://stereogum.com/2517936/robyn-says-eurovision-is-just-shit-now-it-really-is-embarrassing/news/)

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