Eurovision 2025: Abor & Tynna's "Baller" Wars
2025 Eurovision Song Contest: German Entry Odds Plummet - Was Raab's Decision A Blunder?
Get ready, Eurovision fans, the drama is heating up! After weeks of anticipation, entertainer Stefan Raab declared the sibling duo Abor & Tynna as Germany's representatives for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with their catchy tune "Baller." However, the road to Basel hasn't been a smooth one, with betting odds and public reception casting a shadow over the duo's chances.
The Road to Victory: Abor & Tynna's "Baller"
After Germany's disappointing performances in recent years, many fans hoped 2025 would mark a change. Raab, host of the popular show Chefsache ESC, worked tirelessly over the past few weeks to find Germany's perfect match for the Grand Final.
In the shocking March 1st final, Abor & Tynna, who hail from Austria, clinched the win with a whopping 34.91% of the viewer votes. Their infectious tune quickly climbed the official German charts, landing at the 13th spot, and racked up nearly 3 million streams on Spotify.
But, alas! The road to success isn't always easy. Criticism has poured in from all directions since the final, with fans deriding the song's lyrics as simplistic and questioning Tynna's vocals. Some even fear Germany could be in for another ESC embarrassment.
Bookies Bet Against Germany
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will take place on May 17th in Switzerland. Despite the initial elation over Raab leading the ESC pre-selection, the current betting odds may disappoint fans.
Bookmakers see little chance for Germany to emerge victorious. They currently put Germany at 24th place out of 26, with the odds for a "Baller" victory at a dismal 101.00. It's a bitter pill to swallow for some, considering nations that haven't even finalized their entries are still ahead of Germany in the odds.
Contenders for the Crown
According to the bookmakers, the favorites for the victory are:
- 1. Sweden: KAJ - Bara bada bastu (3.50)
- 2. Austria: JJ - Wasted love (4.00)
- 3. Israel: Yuval Raphael - New Day Will Rise (5.50)
- 4. France: Louane (7.00)
- 5. Netherlands: Claude - C'est la vie (9.00)
German ESC fans are left kicking themselves as they have no option to bet on the competition winner, since entertainment bets are strictly forbidden in Germany. Only sports bets are allowed through the much-hated State Treaty on Gaming.
Germany's Turbulent Eurovision History
It's been a rollercoaster ride for Germany in the world's biggest music competition. While they last won in 2010 with Lena Meyer-Landrut, the subsequent 14 years have been nothing short of disastrous, with Germany landing in the last place four times since 2010.
From Lord of the Lost and Malik Harris to Ann Sophie, none of Germany's recent entrants could win over the audience. Michael Schulte put up a valiant fight in 2018 with his ballad "You Let Me Walk Alone," managing to secure a 4th-place finish. It remains to be seen whether Abor & Tynna can follow in Schulte's footsteps.
The Social Media Backlash
Not only the bookies, but public opinion seems to question the duo's choice. Social media is abuzz with criticism, with fans saying the song's lyrics are too simplistic, Tynna's vocals are subpar, and Germany could be in for another ESC disaster.
The criticism extends to Raab and the selection process, with many fans complaining about last-minute rule changes, the absence of crowd favorite Feuerschwanz, and their inability to reach the final due to the jury's pre-selection.
A Debatable Decision
The initial excitement over Raab leading the German pre-selection seems to have fizzled out. Fans are questioning Raab's decisions, especially after the last-minute rule change prevented crowd favorite and the fan's favorite, Feuerschwanz, from reaching the final. Many fans even believe Germany would have had a better chance with Feuerschwanz and their song "Party in the Knightclub."
As the countdown to the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 begins, will Abor & Tynna and "Baller" be able to rise to the occasion? Or will Germany once again find themselves languishing at the bottom of the scoreboard? Only time will tell!
- Despite Raab's confirmation of Abor & Tynna representing Germany at Eurovision 2025, the duo's chances seem unlikely due to the critical reception and unfavorable betting odds.
- The bookmakers have listed Sweden's KAJ, Austria's JJ, Israel's Yuval Raphael, France's Louane, and Netherlands' Claude as the favorites to win Eurovision 2025, leaving Germany at the bottom of the odds list.
- German fans are disappointed as they are unable to bet on the competition winner due to the ban on entertainment bets, and can only place sports bets through the State Treaty on Gaming.
- Germany's Eurovision history has been tumultuous, with Lena Meyer-Landrut being the last winner in 2010, and the subsequent years witnessing four last-place finishes.
- The public's response to Abor & Tynna's "Baller" has been mixed, with criticism pouring in on social media regarding the song's lyrics, Tynna's vocals, and potential for another ESC disaster.
