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Eurovision 2023 France: France Télévisions condemns La Zarra’s attitude after the Grand Final!

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One month shy after the Grand Final,La Zarra’s infamous gesture during the voting of this year’s Eurovision continues to stir controversy,with the national broadcaster France Télévisions taking issue against and critiquing her overall demeanour.

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Asked by Télé-Loisirs, Stéphane Sitbon Gomez, director of programs for the public audiovisual group, he stated: “We are obviously disappointed by this year’s result and by La Zarra’s overall attitude had after having spent several months supporting and promoting her song”. Indeed, if winning is not always an option, “we did not expect to be so low in the scoreboard”, he continued. He added \: “we know that we can do better. We are still focused on our ultimate goal  set by Delphine Ernotte [general director of France TV] which is to win Eurovision”.

Because indeed, French entries have no longer the same impact on the audience. France’s last victory at Eurovision dates back to 1977, with Marie Myriam and her title L’Oiseau et l’Enfant. To change the situation, Stéphane Sitbon-Gomez is also considering  leaving the choice of representative open to the public, as it was done in 2021 and 2022. “We are seriously considering that. But there is no clear answer: Barbara Pravi had finished 2nd in 2021 and Alvan & Ahez, second to last in 2022. There is the question of choice, but it is not the only one “he said.

Tickets at 3.50 euros

One thing is certain: a month after its “bad buzz”, La Zarra has failed to regain the public’s trust.In the recent weeks,various of her concert dates have been canceled. The Quebec artist has even been forced to postpone her first two concerts in Marseille (June 2) and Lille (June 8), to December 9 and 17. Moreover, some radio stations have stopped airing her Eurovision entry.

Although she is scheduled to perform tonight at “Pleyel” Concert Hall in Paris,she is yet to sell enough tickets,with some sites selling them for as low as 3,50 euros in order to cater for the concert’s needs.

France in Eurovision

La Zarra represented France in this year’s Eurovision with her song “Evidemment”,finishing at an overall 16th place,receiving 54 points from the juries and 50 from the public.

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France: The reason behind La Zarra’s cancellation from Greenland Festival!

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A few hours ago it became known that France’s entrant of this year’s Eurovision, La Zarra,got kicked out of Greenland Annual Festival, taking place in France on June 23rd, due to her infamous gesture shown during the live broadcast of this year’s Grand Final. La Zarra was caught red-handed doing an inappropriate gesture after having received 50 points from the public vote.

La Zarra herself had made an official statement on Instagram right after the Grand Final, claiming that the gesture was nothing more than a sign of disappointment, an “it is what it is” moment.

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It is stated on Greenland Festival’s Official Facebook page that the elimination of La Zarra from this year’s festival is attributed to reasons “beyond any control” and that they apologize for “any inconvenience caused”, thanking the audience for their understanding.

Nonetheless,the French website actuPeringan explicitly states that the reason behind La Zarra’s cancellation from the festival is ascribed to her so-called “disappointment” gesture that sparked enormous controversy among the Eurovision audience.

La Zarra represented France with her song “Evidemment”, reaching the 16th place in the Grand Final of this year’s edition in Liverpool.

Source: ActuPeringon

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Eurovision 2023 France: La Zarra responds to fans’ accusations about her gesture!

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Eurovision 2023 has officialy come to an end and the post-Eurovision depression is now a thing.Nevertheless,there are still things,facts and statements to be taken into consideration after such a tense Saturday evening.

La Zarra,the French representative of this year’s Eurovision,was caught red-handed doing a questionable gesture on camera during the announcement of the televote.This triggered numerous reactions by the fandom which was quick to express its disdain towards this act.La Zarra herself issued a statement through her Instagram account mentioning,among many things,the following:

“I am glad to have represented France and the French-speaking world in general.I would like to clarify that I had no intentions of insulting anyone with that gesture.It was just a sign of disappointment,an “it is what it is moment”.Nothing more than that.There was no intention of provoking or sparking controversy.I am really sorry if this was misinterpreted.”

She concluded the statement by congratulating the winner and all the talented artists that she had the chance to compete with,promising her fans that she is looking forward to embark on new adventures with them.

La Zarra competed on yesterday’s Grand Final and reached the 16th place with her song “Evidemment”.

 

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France: Anggun will announce the votes of the French jury!

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TV France, the national French broadcaster, announce the name of Anggun as the spokesperson of the French jury votes. Anggun is a former Eurovision contestant, having previously represented France in Eurovision 2012 in Baku with her song “Echo (You & I)”.

In fact, it is the first time since 2012 that a former French Eurovision contestant will announce the French votes.

Anggun will not only be the French spokesperson in Eurovision 2023 but she will also be commentating for the French television in the two semifinals on May 9 and 11.

The following countries have also announced their spokespersons for Eurovision 2023:

  • Albania – Andri Xhahu
  • Austria – Philip Hansa
  • Azerbaijan – Narmin Salmanova
  • Cyprus – Loukas Hamatsos
  • Estonia – Ragnar Klavan
  • Greece – Fotis Sergoulopoulos
  • Israel – Ilanit
  • Italy – Kaze
  • Netherlands – S10
  • Poland – Ida Nowakowska
  • San Marino – John Kennedy O’Connor
  • Spain – Ruth Lorenzo
  • Switzerland – Chiara Dubey
  • Ukraine – Zlata Ognevich

France participates in Eurovision 2023 with La Zarra and her song “Évidemment” and as a member of the BIG-5, will perform directly to the Grand Final on May 13 in the first half.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWfbEFH9NvQ

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Iceland: France and Italy win Alla leið 2023 Show Five!

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Just two days shy of the first semi-final of this year’s Eurovision, Italy and France were crowned the winners of the fifth show of the Icelandic preview show Alla leið.

The four-member jury ranked this year’s Big Five entries with the highest points being awarded to France and Italy.

The results of show four are:

  1. France – La Zarra – “Évidemment” – 12+12+10+8 – 42 points
  2. Italy – Marco Mengoni – “Due vite” – 12+12+8+10 – 42 points
  3. Ukraine – TVORCHI – “Heart of Steel” – 12+10+7+8 – 37 points
  4. Spain – Blanca Paloma – “Eaea” – 8+7+8+10 – 33 points
  5. United Kingdom – Mae Muller – “I Wrote a Song” – 8+6+10+8 – 32 points
  6. Germany – Lord of the Lost – “Blood and Glitter” – 4+7+8+6 – 25 points

The overall ranking of this year’s Alla leið looks like this:

  1. Iceland – Diljá – “Power” – 12+12+12+12 – 48 points
  2. France – La Zarra – “Évidemment” – 12+12+10+8 – 42 points
  3. Italy – Marco Mengoni – “Due vite” – 12+12+8+10 – 42 points
  4. Croatia – Let 3 – “Mama ŠČ!” – 12+8+12+10 – 42 points
  5. Switzerland – Remo Forrer – “Watergun” – 12+8+12+8 – 40 points
  6. Ukraine – TVORCHI – “Heart of Steel” – 12+10+7+8 – 37 points
  7. Czechia – Vesna – “My Sister’s Crown” – 10+6+10+10 – 36 points
  8. Belgium – Gustaph – “Because of You” – 10+10+5+10 – 35 points
  9. Australia – Voyager – “Promise” – 6+12+12+4 – 34 points
  10. Sweden – Loreen – “Tattoo” – 10+8+12+4 – 34 points
  11. Denmark – Reiley – “Breaking My Heart” – 6+10+10+8 – 34 points
  12. Finland – Käärijä – “Cha Cha Cha” – 12+8+12+1 – 33 points
  13. Armenia – Brunette – “Future Lover” – 7+6+8+12 – 33 points
  14. Spain – Blanca Paloma – “Eaea” – 8+7+8+10 – 33 points
  15. Austria – Teya & Salena – “Who The Hell is Edgar?” – 12+6+6+8 – 32 points
  16. United Kingdom – Mae Muller – “I Wrote a Song” – 8+6+10+8 – 32 points
  17. Moldova – Pasha Parfeni – “Soarele și luna” – 12+7+7+5 – 31 points
  18. Portugal – Mimicat – “Ai coração” – 8+7+6+8 – 31 points
  19. Cyprus – Andrew Lambrou – “Break a Broken Heart” – 3+8+12+5 – 28 points
  20. Azerbaijan – TuralTuranX – “Tell Me More” – 10+6+10+2 – 28 points
  21. Georgia – Iru – “Echo” – 6+5+7+10 – 28 points
  22. Norway – Alessandra – Queen of the Kings – 6+7+6+8 – 27 points
  23. Latvia – Sudden Lights – “Aijā” – 2+12+8+4 – 26 points
  24. Greece – Victor Vernicos – “What They Say” – 5+2+12+7 – 26 points
  25. Slovenia – Joker Out – “Carpe Diem” – 5+12+4+5 – 26 points
  26. Albania – Albina & Familija Kelmendi – “Duje” – 3+6+6+10 – 25 points
  27. Germany – Lord of the Lost – “Blood and Glitter” – 4+7+8+6 – 25 points
  28. Estonia – Alika – “Bridges” – 6+7+2+7 – 22 points
  29. Ireland – Wild Youth – “We Are One” – 6+4+5+7 – 22 points
  30. Malta – The Busker – “Dance (Our Own Party)” – 3+6+5+7 – 21 points
  31. Serbia – Luke Black – “Samo mi se spava” – 7+5+6+3 – 21 points
  32. Lithuania – Monika Linkyte – “Stay” – 5+4+6+4 – 19 points
  33. Poland – Blanka – “Solo” – 2+4+4+7 – 17 points
  34. Netherlands – Mia Nicolai & DIon Cooper – “Burning Daylight” – 7+3+5+1 – 16 points
  35. Israel – Noa Kirel – “Unicorn” – 7+1+1+3 – 12 points
  36. Romania – Theodor Andrei – “D.G.T (Off and On)” – 1+4+1+2 – 8 points
  37. San Marino – Piqued Jacks – “Like an Animal” – 1+2+1+1 – 5 points

Iceland is the show’s winner with France,Italy and Croatia all tying in the second place.

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France: Eurovision 2023 commentators are revealed!

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FranceTv announced its lineup for this year’s Eurovision commentators. The french lineup consists of 4 members who will be covering all Eurovision shows.

More specifically, the commentary team will include the following:

  • Stéphane Bern
  • Laurence Boccolini
  • Anggun
  • André Manoukian

Anggun is a former Eurovision participant that represented France in 2012 with the song “Echo (You & I)”. André returns to the commentary for the 3rd time after 2018 and 2019. Anggun and André Manoukian will be covering the two semifinals in 9 and 11 of May.

Stéphane Bern and Laurence Boccolini will be covering the Grand Final in the 13th of May. Stéphane Bern has been commentating for France since 2015 and Laurence Boccolini was added to the commentary lineup in 2021.

France with La Zarra and her song Évidemment, will perform straight to the Grand Final, as a member of the BIG-5.

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La Zarra: “The staging will be simple but shocking” | Exclusive Interview |

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This year’s representative of France in Eurovision 2023, La Zarra was a few days ago on the Eurovisionfun channel on Youtube, in an exclusive interview with Paschalis and Apostolis!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWfbEFH9NvQ

On her experience with the competition so far, she said that the hardest part was choosing the song, but now the good and fun things begin.

France this year is represented by La Zarra with the song “Évidemment”, which is entirely in French. She revealed to us about the message of the song:

“The meaning of the song is about finding yourself through difficulties and regaining control of your life! For me, when we created the song, I had to love myself and take risks! So love yourself, leave bad people behind and keep the promises you made to yourself!”

About the song selection, La Zarra stated the following:

“When I was offered the contest, I didn’t have a song. I had a lot but for my next album and I wanted something special that spoke to the difficulties I was facing at the time! So, with my partners we wrote “Évidemment”, for Eurovision!

She herself revealed to us that she has already started preparations for the stage performance in Liverpool:

“We have many ideas, but for me it is important that the look remains simple but at the same time shocks the audience!”

Also, La Zarra did not hesitate to reveal to us that she will be alone on stage as in the official video clip of the country! He then mentioned that he has listened to almost all the songs of this year’s Eurovision and the one he probably listens to the most is “Stay” by Lithuania, although all the songs of this year’s contest are amazing!

Watch La Zarra’s full interview below:

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France: Eurovisionfun Reacts to Eurovision 2023 Entry “Évidemment”! (video)

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France is represented this year by La Zarra and the song “Évidemment“. This is the first time since 2020 that France, chose both its representative and song internally for the contest. La Zarra’s participation in the contest.

The Eurovisionfun team once again watched and reacted to the music video for the country’s participation in the upcoming Eurovision contest! Enjoy Apostolis, Christos and Aps in a delightful and highly comical Reaction video with detailed commentary on France’s participation in 2023!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWfbEFH9NvQ

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France: More than four million viewers watched the presentation of La Zarra’s song!

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More than four million viewers wathced the premier of La Zarra’s song for Eurovision 2023, called “Évidemment”, that took place through the TV show 20h30 Le Dimanche, of the French public television.

In total, 4.3 million French viewers tuned in to watch the presentation of the song that will represnt the country in Eurovision 2023. The highest amount of viewers for the show, was 4.5 million. In accordance to that number, 20.2% of the viewers in France watched the show.

This is the first time since 2020 that France, chose both its representative and song internally for the contest. La Zarra’s participation in the contest, was already confirmed back in January.

The long-awaited, “Évidemment”, with which La Zarra will represent France in Eurovision 2023 was released just yesterday. For rhose who didn’t het the chance to listen to it on its premier, you can watch it below:

https://youtu.be/GWfbEFH9NvQ

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France: La Zarra will sing “Évidemment” at Eurovision!

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French representative for Eurovision, La Zarra will sing “Évidemment” (Obviously) in Liverpool.

Today the song title was revealed.  However, we will have to wait until Sunday February 19 to listen to the song.  Évidemment will premier during ’20h30 Le Dimanche’ next Sunday.

Fatima Zahra Hafdi, better known as La Zarra, was born in Montreal, Canada.  She got notoriety for her collaboration with rapper Niro in 2016 with the song “Printemps blanc”.  She debut as a solo singer in 2021 with the song “Tu t’en iras” (You’ll go away) in 2021. La Zarra received a nomination at the 2021 NRJ Awards in the category “Francophone Revelation”.

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