Another year, another Eurovision controversy — and this time, the political undertones and suspected point rigging have left fans shaking their heads once again. The Eurovision Grand Final 2025 was meant to be a celebration of music, unity, and artistry, but instead, it has sparked frustration, especially around how points were distributed among top contenders.
France and Italy Raise Eyebrows
This year, France and Italy received a surprisingly high number of jury points — far more than many fans and analysts expected based on performance quality and audience response. Despite lukewarm crowd reactions and relatively underwhelming stage shows compared to some of the other competitors, both countries were awarded multiple 12-point scores from national juries.
Fans were quick to point out that the support for these entries did not seem to reflect the sentiment seen across public votes or social media throughout the week. In fact, several fan-favorite countries that topped online polls and dominated Spotify trends were left with minimal jury recognition.
Political Bias Accusations Resurface
The disparity between jury and public voting has once again opened the floodgates of speculation about political bias. Viewers have questioned whether behind-the-scenes alliances and geopolitical favoritism continue to affect voting outcomes in a contest that’s supposed to be fair and focused on talent.
Many believe France and Italy benefited from a “mutual support club” dynamic, where certain countries consistently reward one another regardless of the performance’s actual merit. This long-standing suspicion gained fresh momentum this year, particularly because both countries jumped ahead of public favorites late in the scoring process — a pattern seen in previous controversial editions.
Fans Demand Accountability
The Eurovision community isn’t holding back. Hashtags like #EurovisionPolitics and #RiggedVotes were trending minutes after the results were announced. Countless posts and video reactions expressed disbelief, with fans arguing that the jury system continues to undermine the spirit of fair competition.
“I love the idea of unity and celebration, but it’s hard to believe in the process when year after year, the same political favoritism plays out,” wrote one disillusioned fan online.
A Broken System?
This isn’t the first time politics have been accused of tainting Eurovision’s results, and it’s unlikely to be the last. While the EBU maintains that the contest is governed by strict voting regulations, viewers are increasingly skeptical of the behind-the-scenes dynamics that seem to shape the scoreboard.
Unless major reforms are implemented — such as more transparent jury disclosures or a greater weighting for the public vote — Eurovision may continue to be plagued by suspicion, no matter how grand the performances. In 2025, the message is clear: the audience wants music to win, not politics.
