Eurovision 2023: BBC sign language translator has gone viral for performing Finland’s entry
nme.comBBC sign language translator has gone viral after translating the Finnish entry ‘Cha Cha Cha’ into British sign language at the Eurovision final.The upbeat dance track by Käärijä was an early favourite to win the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest 2023.
One viewer described the performance as “fucking bonkers and brilliant”, with another adding: “The Eurovision village went wild for Finland…biggest reaction of the night so far.”However, ‘Cha Cha Cha’ ultimately came in at second place to Swedish singer Loreen and her song ‘Tattoo’.BBC sign language translator Adrian Bailey was praised for his enthusiastic performance of the tune. “Give this guy a trophy,” a fan wrote.
Another added: “He is so brilliant, absolutely the best act there! Love him.”Despite Bailey being the most popular of the night, other interpreters made the contest just as enjoyable for those who may be hard of hearing as those who aren’t.
Some names include Liz Smith, Christopher Stone, Abigail Gorman, and Naomi Bearne.He is so brilliant, absolutely the best act there!
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