The Eurovision 2025 semi-finals got underway in Basel on Tuesday night, and while the glitter and glamour were in full swing, UK viewers weren’t exactly singing along because they could barely hear anything.
Just minutes into the first semi-final, social media lit up with complaints about dodgy sound levels on the BBC’s broadcast. From backing vocals drowning out performers to mics so quiet you’d think someone had hit the mute button, fans were quick to voice their frustration, reported GB News.
One viewer asked, “Why are Sweden’s backing vocals so goddamn LOUD?” – a fair question considering they’re the bookies’ hot favourites. Another raged: “All the music is way louder than the vocals, so it’s hard to hear anything any of the countries are singing.”
Others were baffled by the apparent silence from the live audience, speculating whether it was a deliberate choice after the booing fiasco at last year’s show. “I wonder if they turned down the sound of the audience this year… I can barely hear them,” one fan wrote. Another asked, “Is his mic working? Because I can barely hear him.”
Meanwhile, Sweden’s entry KAJ – tipped as the runaway favourites – are riding high in the odds, currently priced at a very confident 1/5 to win the semi-final. Bookies reckon it’ll take a Eurovision miracle for anyone else to knock them off the top spot tonight.
That said, don’t count out Estonia just yet. While still underdogs, they’ve been dubbed the “ones to watch,” with Betfred pricing them at 8/1 to win the semi-final and 50/1 to go all the way. A long shot, sure, but Eurovision has seen stranger things.
Sadly, it’s not looking so promising for Iceland, Portugal, or Slovenia. Iceland’s act, VÆB, entered the night with odds of 200/1 – tied for dead last with Portugal and Slovenia. A brutal blow, especially for an opener.
Switzerland is hosting the contest this year after Nemo’s big win in Malmö in 2024, and the competition is fierce. Only 10 of the 18 countries performing in Tuesday’s show will make it through to the grand final, where the UK already has a guaranteed spot thanks to its financial backing.
With tech hiccups, crowd silence, and mic issues dominating the conversation, fans will be hoping things are fine-tuned by the time Saturday’s final rolls around. For now, the question remains – can Sweden keep the crown, or will a surprise challenger turn the odds on their head?
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