The Eurovision Song Contest faced a major scandal in 2022 when juries from six countries were found to be fixing their votes, resulting in the nullification of those votes in the semi-finals. This led to all public voting in the 2023 semi-finals, disappointing fans who felt it diminished the song-centric spirit of the competition. Critics highlighted how such scandals undermine the event's credibility and public trust, with some expressing concerns over the perception that Eurovision is merely a political arena rather than a musical showcase. Fans are now challenged to reaffirm the contest's integrity post-scandal.
"I think I, along with a lot of fans, were very disappointed that certain countries were trying to game the system and manipulate their way into the Grand Final."
"It does cast a shadow on the results... and leave a lot of question marks about what would have happened should those juries not have attempted to game the system."
"It is also quite remarkable that these actions would be taken for what ultimately is just a television show, but it really shows what it means to make it to the final for the countries taking part."
"We often say, if you enter a song that's decent enough, you'll do well. So when something like this happens, it tarnishes that belief."
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