Cheryl Baker, who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981 as part of Bucks Fizz, has made her predictions for the 2022 Eurovision competition in Malmö. She believes that Croatia’s Baby Lasagna is the one to watch and could potentially be tonight’s big winner. However, she also thinks that Irish act Bambie Thug has the potential to surprise everyone and make the fancied nations sweat. Cheryl will be hosting a Eurovision party for a dozen friends and will be wearing a Geri Halliwell-inspired Union Jack dress to show her support for the UK’s entry, Olly Alexander. Despite wanting him to do well, Cheryl expressed doubts about Olly’s chances of success and identified Croatia as the country to beat if anyone wants to snatch the victory.
Cheryl pointed out that Ireland’s Bambie Thug is her “wildcard” pick due to the dark and captivating performance, particularly in the middle section of the song. She also highlighted Croatia’s Baby Lasagna as the standout performer, noting the audience’s phenomenal reaction to his live performance. Cheryl acknowledged that while she loves Olly Alexander’s song and voice, she doesn’t believe it’s strong enough to win against the competition. She suggested that the UK entry lacks key elements needed to succeed in Eurovision, such as dynamic changes and vocal diversification. Despite her reservations, Cheryl hopes that her predictions turn out to be wrong and that Olly Alexander surprises everyone with a win.
With regards to Olly Alexander representing the UK, Cheryl praised his voice but expressed concerns about his song’s lack of development and staying power. She noted that the song is “chart-worthy” but might lack the necessary impact for Eurovision success within the limited three-minute performance time. Cheryl emphasized the importance of incorporating key changes to elevate the song and engage the audience. While she admitted to never making the correct predictions, Cheryl remains hopeful that Olly will bring the Eurovision trophy back to the UK with his remarkable voice, despite the stiff competition from other strong acts in the contest.
Cheryl’s predictions for the 2022 Eurovision competition highlight the performances of Croatia’s Baby Lasagna and Ireland’s Bambie Thug as potential contenders for the victory. She believes that Bambie Thug’s dark and captivating performance could surprise the audience, while Baby Lasagna’s energetic and memorable act could be the one to beat. Cheryl’s insights offer a mix of optimism and realism regarding the UK’s entry, Olly Alexander, acknowledging his talent while questioning the song’s suitability for Eurovision success. Her Eurovision party and patriotic outfit reflect her passion for the competition and support for the UK entry. Cheryl’s predictions add excitement and anticipation to the upcoming Eurovision event in Malmö, showcasing her enduring love for the iconic music competition.
