British media lick wounds after ‘humiliation’ in Eurovision Song Contest | Culture

entertainment">The Guardian states that it is “a disappointing result in a long series dating back to 1997”. Then the UK won for the last time, thanks to Katrina and the Waves. The British also finished last during the previous edition, in 2019.

entertainment">The Sun is sharper in her comments and speaks of a ‘humiliation’. “If the coronavirus had submitted a song, it would probably have received more points,” the newspaper writes in its comment.

entertainment">The Independent judges James Newman’s song “was received by our European neighbors with the same enthusiasm as a fart in a crowded room.”

entertainment">The Daily Mail establishes a link between Brexit and the results of the Eurovision Song Contest. “These are the sour grapes of Brexit,” said the newspaper.

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