EUROVISION has been plunged into a new fix row after fans labelled the first semi-final as “corrupt” – with some even vowing to boycott the final this weekend.
On Tuesday night, the annual music competition aired its first semi-final, with fans tuning in to see which ten countries made it through to the grand final.
Rylan Clark and Scott Mills were broadcasting live from Italy as they gave viewers the latest Eurovision updates.
However, the results from the first semi-final seemed to cause a stir with viewers.
Some were shocked that the Netherlands was chosen over Albania, Latvia and Denmark, with many claiming the competition is a “fix”.
Adding fuel to the fire, hosts Rylan and Scott were also surprised by the outcome of the semi-final.
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“Wow,” Rylan simply said, as the hosts announced the Netherlands as the last act to go through.
“Netherlands are through, no Albania, no Latvia – maybe people aren’t a fan of salads.”
“No Austria either,” Scott chipped in as Rylan added: “We have lost Denmark.”
Listing which countries made it through, Rylan added: “Switzerland, Armenia, Iceland, Lithuania, Portugal, Norway, Greece, Ukraine, Moldova and the Netherlands. A few shocks tonight.”
Taking to Twitter to share their thoughts about the results, one person fumed: “Denmark robbed above and beyond. No Albania? No Latvia? No Austria? Why does Europe hate to enjoy itself?”
Echoing their comments, someone else questioned” “No Latvia? Nah, sorry fellas, that’s a fix and I demand a recount. Ridiculous.”
While a third added: “No Austria, Bulgaria or Denmark in the Eurovision final? Corrupt. Boycott the show. Enough said.”
In the lead up to the big event, bookmakers have been predicting which country will win and take home the crown.
While Ukraine has remained the favourites to win, the UK could end up coming out on top, with Sam Ryder taking to the stage to sing Space Man.
The second Eurovision Song Contest semi-final will air on BBC Three at 8pm on Thursday, 12 May.
