Eurovision fans go WILD over interval drag act

Eurovision viewers went completely wild with the drag act that performed during the interval during Thursday evening’s semi-final.

The trio stormed the stage in Liverpool for an incredible performance in front of an adoring crowd.

The three drag queens were joined by a cast of eclectic dancers as they performed a medley of pop songs including Jessie Ware’s Free Yourself and En Vogue’s Free Your Mind.

Those who watched at home loved it, as one of them commented, ‘Why isn’t this drag queen thing the British entry this year? #Eurovision2023 #Eurovision.’

Another said: ‘AS I HANGED #Eurovision.’

A third wrote: ‘I wish I could vote for the halftime drag show to win #Eurovision.’

Another said: ‘Who doesn’t love a Drag queen showcase at the Eurovision Song Contest!’

Someone else said, “SO good, and so powerful and needed.” THIS is what #Eurovision is all about. It’s pure, unadulterated joy!”

Ted Lasso’s Alesha Dixon and Hannah Waddingham brought the glamor to Liverpool on Thursday night for the second round of the Eurovision 2023 semi-finals.

16 acts gathered at the city’s M&S Bank Arena to compete for a spot in Saturday’s grand final.

And the Mis-Teeq singer, 44, and the actress, 48, pulled out all the stops as they took the stage to present the show, which aired on BBC One, alongside Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina, 32.

Alesha looked fabulous in a strapless black corset dress with sheer mesh panels and a dramatic train.

Hannah, meanwhile, put on a leggy display in a busty strapless yellow mini dress that showed off her hourglass figure.

Hannah completed the look with yellow pointed heels.

Julia, meanwhile, stood out in a blue metallic jumpsuit with puff sleeves and stitching down the legs.

In a rule change this year, the decision on who advances is entirely up to the public, with national juries having their say during Saturday’s final.

31 countries will compete in two semi-finals, 10 of which will advance to the final.

Last year’s winner, Ukraine, automatically advanced to the grand final, along with the big five, consisting of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain and Italy.

The ten acts that made it were; Croatia, Moldova, Switzerland, Finland, Czech Republic, Israel, Sweden, Serbia, Portugal and Norway.

Following a crash, Irish Eurovision act Wild Youth slammed the contest in a furious post after failing to secure a spot in Saturday’s final.

The group was one of five acts to be eliminated in the semi-finals on Tuesday after singing their song We Are One.

In a now-deleted post, the band’s frontman Conor O’Donohoe took to Instagram to claim that their country “never got a chance,” with a screenshot of the caption later shared by a fan on Twitter.

He wrote: ‘We did what we could. Michael Kealy [RTE’s Eurovision Head of Delegation] was great. But the truth is they never give Ireland a chance. Sorry if we let you down, we did our best.’

It comes as Mae Muller’s performance in the upcoming Eurovision 2023 grand final could be in jeopardy.

The British entry, 25, has been forced to go on vocal rest after this week’s dress rehearsals by her vocal coach.

During an update to her fans on Twitter on Wednesday, Mae shared a photo of herself with a “vocal rest” sign around her neck.

Disappointed at the news, she explained, “As someone who can’t stfu if his life depends on it, things aren’t going well x.”

“My vocal coach literally had to make me carry a sign to make me shut up, I’m so embarrassed omg.”