The Cypriot national broadcaster put on a multi-week program, The Eurovision Song Project, to select their song and singer. The selection process culminated on February 1st, where the six survivors of previous weeks competed to go to Vienna.
What I'm disappointed in is the singer they selected and song they selected.
Giannis Karagiannis "One Thing I Should Have Done"
I get why this won the television vote. Karagiannis is a cute little hipster boy that can appeal to the twin demographic of teenage girls and gay men.
I just can't see this getting out of the semifinal. I think his looks and styling played a big part in his win, not actual quality in song or performance.
But really, most of the songs in the final were disappointing and unlikely to light up the stage in Vienna. Only one of the six finalists had a spark that could have potentially made an impact.
Minus One "Shine"
Even though is had the cliched title "Shine", Minus One gave the only performance that felt more the rather skilled karaoke. They're actual performers not wannabe performers.
All in all a lackluster winner from a lackluster final. Good luck next year, Cyprus.
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