The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has announced this morning, by surprise, a change in the voting system, after last year there were some cases of irregularities when exercising the right to vote.
The first big change that UER has announced has been that “the countries that qualify in the two semifinals, 10 in each, will be chosen only by televoting“It will not be done with the combination of televoting and the jury as it has been since 2009.
For the first time in Eurovision history, those who are watching Eurovision from countries that are not competing will be able to vote for their favorite song on-line. Their votes will be added up and converted into points that will have the same weight as that of a participating country in both semifinals and the grand final.
Chanel Terrero during her performance at Eurovision.
The professional jury will not take part in the two semifinals, but yes they will intervene in the result of the grand finaleas well as the vote of all the viewers of the Eurovision participating countries and international voters.
Martin OsterdahlExecutive Supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest, said: “Throughout its 67-year history, the Eurovision Song Contest has constantly evolved to remain relevant and exciting. These changes recognize the immense popularity of the show by empowering the audience at the world’s largest live music event.”
Chanel, in Eurovision 2022
In 2023, only the viewers of the Eurovision Song Contest will decide which countries make it to the Grand Final and, as a reflection of the global impact of the event, everyone who watches the show, wherever they live in the world, You can vote for your favorite songs.
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The public of all participating countries will be able to vote for SMS, phone or via app Eurovision Song Contest. Viewers in the rest of the world will be able to vote through a secure online platform using a credit card from your country.
Source: mundodeportivo
