Robyn calls Eurovision embarrassing in podcast remarks
The Swedish singer said the competition had lost its appeal for her since ABBA’s involvement and left her feeling overstimulated.
Eurovision drew criticism from Swedish singer Robyn during her appearance on comedian and actress Amy Poehler’s podcast Good Hang. Describing the competition as “embarrassing”, she said she no longer enjoyed watching it and felt overstimulated afterwards.
Robyn linked her diminished interest to ABBA’s absence and recounted watching with American friends. One friend, she said, uses a blanket to cover his eyes when he finds the performances uncomfortable to watch.
Known for songs including ‘Show Me Love’ and ‘Dancing On My Own’, Robyn contrasted her feelings about the current contest with ABBA’s involvement. The group took the Eurovision title with ‘Waterloo’ in 1974. Loreen delivered Sweden’s most recent victory in 2023, performing ‘Tattoo’.
The audience for Eurovision in 2026 numbered 131 million, a decline of 35 million from 2025. Following Dara’s victory in Vienna, Burgas, Bulgaria, will host the next contest on 15 May 2027. Ireland has announced it will not participate.
