The 20 Biggest Jury-Televote Gaps in Eurovision Voting History

The 20 Biggest Jury-Televote Gaps in Eurovision Voting History

Author: Bingewatch February 3, 2025 Duration: 25:40
Eurovision results are a dramatic affair, and are arguably as entertaining as the performances themselves. Even more so when the expert jury and general public disagree wildly on their favourites. So in this deep dive, Steven looks at the biggest discrepancies in Eurovision history, where the jury and televote scores differ the most. From singing grannies and milk maids to runaway winners, this list has it all! . Mentioned in this episode: Klavdia - ‘Asteromáta’ (Greece, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxzeTezgey4 Red Sebastian - ‘Strobe Lights’ (Belgium, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxzeTezgey4 Klemen - ‘How Much Time Do We Have Left?’ (Slovenia, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg6RH6nZL1c  July Jones - ‘New Religion’ (Slovenia NF, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drAIk9nW1oY  Melody - ‘Esa Diva’ (Spain, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H46FB-rLh04  Cezar - ‘It’s My Life’ (Romania, 2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgHWFiavqjA Ermal Meta and Fabrizio Moro - ‘Non mi avete fatto niente’ (Italy, 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81M-mp5t8uM Il Volo - ‘Grande Amore’ (Italy, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TOMqZV2jA8 Donatan & Cloe - ‘My Słowianie - We Are Slavic’ (Poland, 2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ920cN2HmA  Michał Szpak - ‘Colour Of Your Life’ (Poland, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ920cN2HmA  Zoë - ‘Loin d’ici’ (Austria, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xuPYt5i5cE Margaret - ‘Cool Me Down’ (Poland NF, 2016) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H39-Ls6Yhy4  Sergey Lazarev - ‘You Are The Only One’ (Russia, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e94dst20C9Y  Dami Im - ‘Sound Of Silence’ (Australia, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ymFX91HwM0 Jamala - ‘1944’ (Ukraine, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-rnM-MwRHY  Zdob și Zdub and Advahov Brothers - ‘Trenulețul’ (Moldova, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUqf_zO2QaI Buranovskiye Babushki - ‘Party For Everybody’ (Russia, 2012): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgUstrmJzyc  Käärijä - ‘Cha Cha Cha’ (Finland, 2023); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6rS8Dv5g-8 Loreen - ‘Tattoo’ (Sweden, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE2Fj0W4jP4 KEiiNO - ‘Spirit In The Sky’ (Norway, 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovt7YGHAj8I Kalush Orchestra - ‘Stefania’ (Ukraine, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1fl60ypdLs Go_A - ‘Shum’ (Ukraine, 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqvzDkgok_g  Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil - ‘Teresa & Maria’ (Ukraine, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4N82wPpdg8  Eden Golan - ‘Hurricane’ (Israel, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K60BWlEhtAA Iolanda - ‘Grito’ (Portugal, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZn4-H6JvKU MARO - ‘Saudade, saudade’ (Portugal, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZtbD47u6yI Lake Malawi - ‘Friend Of A Friend’ (Czech Republic, 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJxLKFZKhNs  Raphael Gualazzi - ‘Madness Of Love’ (Italy, 2011): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE0uNLp3LuU John Lundvik - ‘Too Late For Love’ (Sweden, 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEdWkdVKIqQ  Michael Rice - ‘Bigger Than Us’ (United Kingdom, 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV-eOhTS8Dw Aminata - ‘Love Injected’ (Latvia, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-usdXbeGHi8 Nemo - ‘The Code’ (Switzerland, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO_qJf-nW0k Slimane - ‘Mon Amour’ (France, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XyLecY2JyE Isaiah - ‘Don’t Come Easy’ (Australia, 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTCP4S1dqwA Destiny - ‘Je me casse’ (Malta, 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbbc2yKnv0M Tamara Todevska - ‘Proud’ (North Macedonia, 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pAURAsum4A Cesár Sampson - ‘Nobody But You’ (Austria, 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Yvzo1puoE  Benjamin Ingrosso - ‘Dance You Off’ (Sweden, 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z101xtUBflU . If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email hello@podcastsbyliam.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by journalist and lifelong superfan Steven Perkins, Douze Points is a fortnightly podcast from Bingewatch that treats the Eurovision Song Contest with the same depth and passion as a critically acclaimed TV series. This isn't just a seasonal recap; it's a year-round analysis for anyone who sees the contest as a compelling mix of high-stakes music, cultural commentary, and unforgettable television. Each episode weaves together breaking news, historical deep dives, and exclusive interviews, all while building the narrative toward the next contest. The discussion naturally extends beyond the stage, exploring how Eurovision intersects with broader trends in film, music, and pop culture. Listeners are invited into a ongoing conversation where predictions are debated, history is unpacked, and fan theories are thoroughly examined. Whether dissecting a national final's production values or analyzing a past winner's lasting impact, the podcast provides a dedicated space for thoughtful fandom. Your perspectives are part of the mix, too, as the show actively incorporates listener insights and those hot takes that make the community so vibrant. Join Steven as he navigates the road to Basel 2025 and everything that happens along the way, offering a smart, engaging listen that celebrates the complexity and joy of Eurovision.
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