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Robyn criticises Eurovision, saying the contest leaves her overstimulated
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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.
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In short
- Robyn calls Eurovision embarrassing.
- She did not explain her criticism.
- Several countries withdrew over Israel’s participation.
How this story developed
- 30 minutes ago A fuller account said Robyn linked ABBA’s 1974 victory to a high bar for Eurovision and recalled listening to Carola Häggkvist, though she did not explain her dislike of the contest.
- 42 minutes ago Robyn called Eurovision “embarrassing” and said watching it left her feeling unpleasantly overstimulated, adding to scrutiny of a contest facing withdrawals after Israel was allowed to compete.
Explained simply
Eurovision is an annual televised song contest in which participating countries enter performers to compete. Sweden has a long history in the competition: ABBA won for the country in 1974 with “Waterloo”, and singer Carola Häggkvist is another well-known Swedish Eurovision performer.
Robyn is a Swedish singer whose comments were made on Amy Poehler’s podcast. The contest has also drawn scrutiny over participation, with several countries withdrawing after Israel was allowed to compete.
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Originally published by Billboard as “Robyn Slams Eurovision: ‘It’s So Embarrassing’”.