Favourites to win Eurovision 2024: Our Top 10, from Bambie Thug to Baby Lasagna
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Baby Lasagna performs during the first semi-final of Eurovision 2024 The current favourite to win bears some similarities to Finland’s 2023 runner-up Kaarji and his song “Cha Cha Cha”, whom many believed was robbed of the crown by Sweden’s Loreen. Nemo – “The Code”, representing Switzerland open image in gallery Nemo is representing Switzerland at Eurovision 2024 Swiss delegate Nemo, who uses they/them/their pronouns, explores themes of gender identity with their elaborate anthem “The Code”, which riffs cleverly on the Habanera aria from Georges Bizet’s 1875 opera Carmen and will likely also draw comparisons to many of the classic James Bond themes. Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil – “Teresa & Maria”, representing Ukraine open image in gallery Alyona Alyona and Jerry Hall during the first semi-final at Eurovision Ukraine’s rousing 2024 anthem “Teresa & Maria” comes from Ukrainian singer-songwriter Jerry Heil, who rose to fame around 2019 with her hit song “Okhrana otmjena”, along with her popular YouTube channel. Windows95Man – “No Rules!”, representing Finland open image in gallery Windows95Man performing in the first semi-final at Eurovision 2024 Another wild offering from everyone’s favourite underdogs, who to date have only won the contest once since their debut performance in 1961.