Finland has been the overwhelming pre-favorite to win Eurovision for a longer time, with bookmakers and experts consistently ranking their entry highly. On the betting lists compiled by the Eurovision World site, Finland's probability of winning is calculated at 31 percent, while France, which is second on the lists, has a corresponding figure of 11 percent. The duo is a favorite tip even before the Finnish selection takes place on Saturday, indicating strong early momentum.
Finland has only won once, with Lordi, and that was exactly 20 years ago, making a potential victory this year particularly significant. Finland competes in the first semifinal on May 12, with the final on Saturday, May 16. Eurovision is in Austria, Vienna this year, adding to the event's excitement.
Finland has only won once, with Lordi, and that was exactly 20 years ago. So it would be so awesome!
'Liekinheitin' means flamethrower in Finnish. According to Lampenius, the song is about falling in love, where she herself is the 'flamethrower' that makes people become obsessed, blending personal themes with powerful imagery. When classical violin meets techno music, a sound arises that brings to mind Vanessa-Mae, creating a unique musical fusion.
The duo performed on Saturday evening at the Eurovision in Concert event, which is one of the so-called pre-party concerts ahead of Eurovision, showcasing their act to an international audience. Lampenius has shared a video from the performance on Instagram where the audience's strong reactions can be heard, highlighting positive early feedback. She and Pete Parkkonen have not yet had any contact with last year's Finnish-Swedish entry contributors KAJ, suggesting they are focusing on their own preparations.
Well, it sounds very strange.
But when they come too close, I become ice cold and shut off.
We have worked extremely hard and done all the preparations one can. We will give such a hell of a live show.
I'm sorry but I have to say that it is higher quality than in Swedish. Sorry. Well, Finnish Mello has pulled itself up something completely incredible.
Our number is not built on humor in the same way as theirs. We have made it like a film.
KAJ did incredibly well last year, and it is inspiring to see that type of success. If we are chosen to represent Finland, maybe we will contact them for advice.
Linda motherfucking Lampenius!