Eurovision 2023: The First Impression: France

 

First Thoughts:

France has returned to the internal selection strategy in order to achieve a better result than last year and they have chosen wisely.

'Evidemment' is an entry that shouts Eurovision success and La Zarra an artist that clicked immediately with the Eurovision fans.

There was a lot of hype for France's song but in my opinion is another hit and miss French attempt for the win.

It does have all the ingredients there and it could potentially reach higher levels in the arena, but I still find it a bit stereotypical trying to build on the momentum that 'Voila' gave to France.

The intro is very promising, but the song gradually becomes repetitive and is missing 'The Moment'. 

I still think though that there is potential to be a solid Top-10 that could touch Top-3/4 if everything lands on their side.

It reminds me of...

France '21 in terms of stereotypicality, Malta '21

Televoting Potential: 8.5/10

Jury Potential: 8/10

Staging Potential: 8.5/10

Momentum: 8/10

My Opinion: 8/10

Total: 41/50

What the fair winning chance % would be?

0.2% - 2%

Best case scenario:

Top-3

Worst case scenario:

9th-14th

What do I see in my crystal ball?

Another decent result for France somewhere in Top-10, probably Top-5 with the Juries and that is all. If they get the staging perfect could aim for Top-5.

5th-9th