Audience member’s phone floods with Grindr notifications on live TV, and it’s Eurovision history-making
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The recent incident at the Eurovision Song Contest rehearsals on 8 May has caused quite a stir online, as an audience member’s Grindr notifications were caught on live TV, taking the event to the next level of gay culture. Co-host Petra Mede, borrowing someone’s phone to demonstrate the Eurovision app, was hilariously interrupted by constant notifications from the audience member’s Grindr app. The messages kept popping off repeatedly, indicating that the person looking for a hook-up was unaware that their potential match was on live television.
The audience erupted in laughter as the familiar ping sound of Grindr notifications filled the air. Mede initially seemed puzzled by the interruptions but quickly regained her composure, continuing with her hosting duties. She humorously commented, “I don’t know what that was, but anyway, download this Eurovision app,” before addressing the audience member directly and offering to return the phone.
As the notifications continued to disrupt the segment, Mede playfully remarked, “It seems like you’re having a wonderful week here in Malmo.” The clip of this amusing incident quickly went viral online, with members of the queer community celebrating the unapologetically gay moment. Comments flooded social media platforms, with many praising the unexpected turn of events and commending Mede for handling the situation with grace.
Grindr even joined in on the fun, sharing a post on their official social media accounts reacting to the Eurovision moment. They humorously captioned an image of parodied Grindr message bubbles with phrases like “Hey handsome,” “Warming up that throat for a duet?” and “Wanna meet in the bathroom?” This light-hearted response added to the overall amusement surrounding the incident.
Despite some speculation that the moment was a planned skit, many fans expressed their enjoyment of the spontaneous and genuine nature of the event. While some believed it to be a scripted bit, others appreciated the authenticity of the interaction between Mede and the audience member.
The Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final is set to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday 11 May at 8 pm GMT in the UK. Australian viewers can catch the final on SBS at 5 am AEST on Sunday 12 May, with a later broadcast on SBS On Demand. This unexpected and memorable moment added a touch of humor and spontaneity to the iconic competition, making it a standout moment in Eurovision history.
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