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- Norwegian singer Emmy Kristiansen represented Ireland with Laika Party but failed to qualify from the second Eurovision semi-final on May 15 in Basel, Switzerland.
- Emmy faced criticism due to her nationality despite the song being co-written by Irish musician Larissa Tormey, emphasizing the song’s cultural connection over the singer’s origin.
- Her performance incorporated Norwegian dancers and an energetic stage show while Emmy expressed plans to keep the vibe and enlarge the act despite not reaching the final.
- Bookmakers placed Sweden’s KAJ with Bara Bada Bastu as the favorite at 42% odds, while Ireland held only a 1% chance to win the contest featuring 25 countries competing on May 17.
- Ireland’s failure to reach the final continues its recent struggles at Eurovision, suggesting ongoing challenges in recapturing past contest success despite efforts integrating Irish songwriting.
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Irish fans ‘heartbroken’ as Emmy Kristiansen fails to make final - Jersey Evening Post
Irish Eurovision Song Contest fans are “heartbroken” by the country’s act, Norwegian singer Emmy Kristiansen, failing to make the final – which will see the UK, Israel and Sweden compete among others. Ireland, with ties with Sweden for the most Eurovision wins, sent the 24-year-old to perform her entry Laika Party, about a Soviet dog sent to space, during the second semi-final in Basel, Switzerland, on Thursday. She apologised to Ireland for fai…
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