The countdown is on to the next Eurovision winner as the 67th edition approaches its final gala. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 13 at 21:00. The crystal microphone is up for grabs, and fans in Canada and the United States are abuzz with predictions about who will carry the title this year. Among the favorites, Swedish artist Loreen has surged to the top of betting markets with her track Tattoo.
This isn’t Loreen’s first Eurovision rodeo. In 2012, she represented Sweden with a song that captured the contest’s crown and helped land Sweden as the host nation the following year. Her experience is a common reason fans and analysts alike see her as a strong contender.
Perhaps Loreen’s name inspires confidence because she’s a veteran of the competition. Still, favorites in betting markets are not guarantees. By the time the 67th Eurovision Song Contest unfolds, anything can happen, and the outcome may surprise even the most confident observers.
everything can change
Bookmakers sometimes get it wrong. A TV vote from viewers can shift momentum in a blink, lifting a less-favored artist to victory. That is what happened in the previous edition, when the Ukrainian Kalush Orchestra captured the crystal microphone thanks to audience support. The win was widely seen as expressing solidarity with Ukraine amid the ongoing war, drawing global attention to the country’s situation.
At the 66th Eurovision Song Contest, the professional jury awarded Ukraine 192 points, placing them fourth. The public, however, crowned the ensemble with 439 points, delivering the victory. The moment sparked a flurry of discussion on social media, with conversations around whether the win was a turning point or a bold statement from the audience’s voice.