you might explain it by saying he suffered at slot 23 after the UK, but same treatment in semi 2...low jury scores and sixth place. Mystifying... I'm British, but beginning to appreciate Polish negative feelings about jury scores.
This song has so much potential, but could yet fall some way short. His lack of animation , closed eyes and rather static delivery could all count against him, especially if the staging isn't top rate. In short....could WIN, but also finish 8th/9th if it is all too dull. Will they listen and pay...
Staging is just fine. he has slain the Arcade 2 jibe by ditching the piano and being more mobile....the pace and drama will be give by camera cuts and the outfit is better than Destiny's...for sure. He is the one to beat, no doubts.
Comparison with Austria 2019 is rather odd...that was flat, tuneless and Panda had no presence. They are both ballads...that is about it. Romania and Switzerland will both be top 5 at least..