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The best memes from Eurovision 2023’s first semi-final
It’s the best time of the year: Eurovision week!
Every year, the European Broadcasting Union puts on the world’s biggest song contest, with countries all across Europe (and some outliers like Australia) sending musical acts to compete. Entries range from sincere ballads to poppy dance numbers to hard rock hits — all tinged with classic Eurovision weirdness… After all, it’s Eurovision: If it wasn’t a little bit strange, I’d be worried.
Luckily for Eurovision numbers, 2023’s contest — which takes place in Liverpool in the United Kingdom, as 2022’s winner Ukraine was unable to host due to the ongoing war with Russia — has gotten off to a fantastic start. Semi-final 1 featured a bevy of bizarro bops, from Croatia’s anti-war anthem to Moldova’s flute rave. And while not every song featured in the semi-final made it through to Saturday’s final, many of them were immortalized in the internet’s love language: memes.
Here are some of our favorite memes from Eurovision’s first semi-final. And if you haven’t tuned it, maybe these’ll convince you yet…
Eurovision can be hard to explain, but it’s so worth it.
Just because you don’t know the language doesn’t mean you won’t love the song.
Croatia’s looks are simply iconic.
Middle-earth got the chance to compete this year.
Watch out for injuries courtesy of Israel’s dance break.
Czechia gets in on the Barbie memes.
Malta continues the Eurovision tradition of Epic Sax Guy.
Sweden’s Loreen won major praise.
And what is Eurovision, if not a time to make a fashion statement?
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When is Carabao Cup semi-final draw? Start time, stream FREE, TV channel, how to watch
THE CARABAO Cup is reaching a thrilling finale.
And we are now gearing up for the HUGE semi-final draw taking place this week.
The first legs of the semi-finals will be played on the week of January 23, while the second legs are set for the following week.
Manchester United and Newcastle booked their places in the semi-final draw with wins over Charlton and Leicester in the quarter-finals.
The Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium is on February 26, and there will be a new name etched on the trophy after holders Liverpool were knocked out by Pep Guardiola’s Man City in the fourth round.
When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw?
The Carabao Cup semi-final draw takes place on Wednesday, January 11.
The big draw is taking place following Southampton vs Manchester City.
It is expected to start from around 10pm.
What live stream and TV channel is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw on?
The Carabao Cup semi-final draw will be live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
While Sky Sports Football’s YouTube channel are also expected to live stream the draw for FREE as they have done all previous Carabao Cup draws this season.
What teams are in the Carabao Cup semi-final draw?
Manchester United
Newcastle
Nottingham Forest or Wolves
Southampton or Manchester City
England v France: Historic match with World Cup semi-final spot at stake
When is Argentina vs Croatia – World Cup 2022 semi-final? TV channel, live stream FREE, kick-off time for HUGE clash
CROATIA and Argentina will face off in nothing short of a mammoth World Cup semi-final.
Croatia shocked the world to dump out favourites Brazil on penalties, while Lionel Messi inspired Argentina’s shoot-out victory over the Netherlands.
Croatia dumped out Brazil to advance[/caption]
Croatia have now won their last two World Cup games by stunning spot-kicks, and truly sent shockwaves through the globe with their win over Brazil.
Brazil were the favourites for the whole tournament and even got a extra-time goal from star man Neymar, before Bruno Petkovic flipped the script and Croatia then went on to win on penalties.
Who will come out on top?
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When is Argentina vs Croatia?
Argentina vs Croatia will take place on Tuesday, December 13.
The big match will kick off at 7pm UK time.
The Lusail Iconic Stadium plays host to the match.
What TV channel and live stream is Argentina vs Croatia on?
Argentina vs Croatia will be broadcast live on either ITV 1 or BBC One.
The channels have yet to reveal what game they are showing of the two semi-finals.
The match will be live streamed on either ITV X or BBC iPlayer.
Both ITV and BBC are free-to-air for those in the UK with a valid TV licence.
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Quarter-finals
Friday, December 9
- Match 58: Brazil 1-1 Croatia (Croatia win 4-2 on pens)
- Match 57: Netherlands 2-2 Argentina (Argentina win 4-3 on pens)
Saturday, December 10
- Match 60: Morocco vs Portugal (3pm)
- Match 59: England vs France (7pm)
Semi-finals
Tuesday, December 13
- Match 61: Argentina vs Croatia (7pm)
Wednesday, December 14
Match 62: Winners of Match 59 vs Winners of Match 60 (7pm)
Third/Fourth place play-off
Saturday, December 17
- Losers of Match 61 vs Losers of Match 62 (3pm)
Final
Sunday, December 18
- Winners of Match 61 vs Winners of Match 62 (3pm)
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Bake Off viewers fuming over semi-final elimination ahead of next week’s finale
THE GREAT British Bake Off has left fans devastated as a former favourite for the win is eliminated one week before the finale.
It was Patisserie Week this week in the tent, and temperatures were high as the pressure to make it through to the finale took over.
The final four found out their fate after Patisserie Week[/caption]
Janusz was eliminated in the semi-finals of the series[/caption]
Once again, bakers were treated to a series of bizarre tasks – some of which even show fans hadn’t heard of – comprised of a six mini-Charlottes for the signature, vertical chocolate and hazlenut tarts for the technical, and a multi-tiered Swedish kraken showstopper.
The challenges alone were enough to baffle some viewers – and that was before the divisive decision by the judges over who to send through to next week’s final.
After never coming out on top, Rahul celebrated as he was finally crowned Star Baker after nine weeks. But the group’s happiness was short-lived as it was announced sweet Polish contestant Janusz will have to leave.
Viewers were heartbroken, as one wrote: “My heart just broke into a million pieces seeing janusz’s face”
“For me its how happy Janusz was for Syabira and Abdul despite knowing he was going to leave,” said another.
“Janusz being voted off of Bake Off is an absolutely travesty,” said a third. “He’s consistently been one of the top bakers, week in, week out. He’s an incredible baker. I’m absolutely gut-wrenched.”
And a fourth said: “Can’t believe Janusz hasn’t made the final – was my nailed on winner from the first few weeks & obviously such a great guy & especially doesn’t seem right given the theme of his showstopper this week!”
Even the official Bake Off account seemed to be a bit emotional about the beloved star’s exit, and wrote: “Oh Janusz, on your day – which is most days – you are up there with the best. No doubt. We’re sad things didn’t go to plan during the Semi Final, but you’ve been absolutely brilliant on Bake Off and should be so proud!”
After his exit, Janusz shared a letter online saying that he had no regrets in participating in the series, and instead revealed he had secretly been wearing pride flag colours every day of his time in the tent.
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He wrote: “I DID IT! Being chubby, gay and the first Polish national contestant on GBBO I knew I had a lot to represent walking into the tent. I wanted to do this by being myself but also set myself a little challenge to wear a colour of the pride flag each week that I could tick them all off!
“I love being able to be part of so many different communities and Great Britain is a home that’s allowed me to do that. Thank you SO much for taking me in and embracing me and for the love, support and fun over the last nine weeks, and thank you to every person who was in that tent on and behind the camera with me who became family!”
Syabira, Sandros and Rahul will now battle it out for the top spot in next week’s nailbiting finale.
The Great British Bake Off airs Tuesdays at 8pm on ITV.
Janusz kept positive despite his exit[/caption]
Janusz even managed to land a rare Hollywood Bear Hug as he said goodbye[/caption]
MMA star Anthony Pettis loses PFL semi-final with Scotland’s Stevie Ray into dramatic $1m winner-take-all finale fight
ANTHONY PETTIS was beaten once again by Scotland’s Stevie Ray – who is now one win away from winning $1million.
Ray faced ex-UFC champion Pettis in New York, just six months after beating the American in Atlanta.
Stevie Ray beat Anthony Pettis for a second time[/caption]
And his rematch win puts the lightweight in the Professional Fighters League’s final in November.
And Ray plans to toast the biggest win of his career with a slice of pizza or two while in the Big Apple.
He said: “I’m not much of a drinker, so I’ll celebrate with a pizza. Yeah, I’ll chill for a bit maybe get a pizza.
“I might get a couple drinks on the plane home tomorrow, to help with the flight.”
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The PFL is MMA’s only league format, consisting of a two-bout regular season where points are earned per method of victory.
Then, the top four in each weight progress into the knockout stages which is a semis and final.
Ray, 32, lost his regular season opener but beat Pettis, 35, in his second fight by second-round submission, earning him five points.
That was enough to qualify him into the last four where he would need to rematch Pettis.
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Canada’s Olivier Aubin-Mercier, 33, now awaits in the final, where the $1m cash prize and championship belt will be on the line.
And Ray did the double over the MMA veteran, winning a unanimous points verdict at the Hulu Theatre in Madison Square Garden.
Aubin-Mercier, who formerly trained with Ray, beat Alex Martinez to make the last two.
Stevie Ray has twice beaten Anthony Pettis[/caption]