EUROVISION 2017 LIVE!!!!!

And the winner is........Portugal.  
It is just so rare that we vote for the winner! 

Don't understand some of the televoting.

The Radio Free Järbo Jury votes:
12  Portugal
10  Bulgaria
 8  Australia
 7  Sweden
 6  Israel
 5  Netherlands
 4  Austria
 3  United Kingdom
 2  Italy
 1  Moldova

Here we go!  Live commentary during the show!

26.  France
Like the beat.  Like her voice.  But for some inexplicable reason, don't like the final package.  Great graphics on stage, though.  

25.  Romania
Another big gap in the teeth.  Really well done, and considering he is only 17 years old.  Like the song. 

24.  Sweden
 OK.  Not the best song of the night, but really, really well done.  Really elegant styling and among the night's best choreography.  Bra gjort, Robin! 

23.  Belgium
Ironic that "Blanche" is in a black dress.  I don't like the song much. Nor do I like her Thorazine induced delivery.  Why Europe likes it is beneath me.  Belgium likes to push the envelope. 

22.  Ukraine
Could this be more different than last year's entry?  No.  Could this be worse?  No.  Did we like it.  Not on your nelly.

21.  Germany
One of the better entries Germany has sent to Eurovision is long, long, time.  Still, it doesn't have to be a good song to qualify for that.   This one is OK, but not perfect, and she does a great job with it. 

20.  Romania
She is beautiful, and I am certain yodeling takes more technical skill than we'd give it credit for.  But we have to ask, what the hell is this doing in the finals?  Night's shortest dress. 

19.  Cyprus
Don't like the song, but the staging is clever.  And what is not to like about three cute guys on stage?

18.  United Kingdom
 A little ironic that a Brit is singing "I'll never give up on you" to Europe.  Not the best song of the night but she really nailed the delivery.  Good on you, Lucie.  Finally, a good UK entry. 

17.  Norway
Like the refrain, but loath the rest of it.  (Loath = "hatar mycket).  There's three minutes of your life you'll never get back. 

Radio Free Järbo asks:  Have you noticed how many of the singers have gaps between their front teeth?  

16.  Spain
Cute staging.  Nice change of pace of a song.  Just not one that is a lover. 

15.  Greece
Another really good performance of a very mediocre song, although in places she sounded like she hit a flat note.  But those dancers!!!

14.  Australia
Are his shoes too big?  This is a really good song.  I like the studio version better, because singing loud takes away the nicest quality of his voice.  Still, he's a contender.  He really sells this song on stage.  Gunnar says it is better than the video. 

13.  Croatia
Probably one of the most talented singers of the night.  But I fear the talent is a little wasted here.   Still, singing a duet with yourself is difficult.  

12.  Azerbaijan
This song is pretty painful to listen to.  Night's worst lipstick.

11.  Portugal
Man!  Is it annoying to watch him.  But man!  It is a joy to listen to him sing this song.  He deserves a top five.

10.  Denmark
She does a really great job of a really mediocre song.  But it is a really mediocre song.  

09.  Italy
This is more fun than a barrel of monkeys.  He is having such a good time on stage and the joy is extra infectious.  But it is more fun than musical.  Great staging and a great act. And he is adorable.

08.  Hungary
Nice violin.  Not wild about the rest of it, even if the haunting sound of the refrain is very pretty.

07.  Moldova
I don't love the song, and yet can't help tap my feet to it.  The staging is just perfect for the song and arena and is very fun to watch.  Who caught the bouquets, I wonder.

06. Netherlands
If Europe does not reward these women with a very high placing, then there is not hope for Europe.  This was just sensational and they did it best tonight than they have before.  Just sensational. 

05.  Armenia
Normally, the Middle Eastern sound is welcome.  This song, even with her good voice, it doesn't hold your attention.  

04.  Austria
Love the winged sneakers.   Yes, it a bit corn ball.  But man, does he work the crowd and sell this bouncy, fun song.   We loved it. 

03.  Belarus
Gunnar says, "I don't know."  I like the exuberance and it is at least a different kind of sound from the rest of the field. 

02.  Poland
Well done.  Beautiful song and well done.  

01.  Israel
What a great way to kick off the competition. He's just so adorable and sexy, who cares if he can sing?  I mean look at those arms and shoulders!  Good song.  We like it.