Sam Ryder sparks Eurovision confusion as fans thought they heard Space Man singer deliver a message to Russia-Meghna Amin-Entertainment – Metro

Sam Ryder has left Eurovision fans pretty divided, with some thinking they must have misheard him.

The Space Man singer returned to the Song Contest Grand Final after coming in second place last year, when Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra took the win.

During his performance he shouted out three words which have left some viewers beyond baffled.

The musician introduced his special guest, Roger Taylor, Queen’s drummer.

But instead of hearing ‘Come on Roger,’ some fans thought Sam was taking a moment to make a political message about the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war.

The Eurovision Song Contest is being held in the UK instead of the winning act’s nation as Ukraine battles the Russian invasion.

And during Sam’s performance, while Russia isn’t even taking part, some fans thought they heard: ‘Come on Russia.’

Sam left fans stunned! (Picture: PA)

Others clarified what Sam was really saying (Picture: PA)

‘Very funny that if you don’t necessarily know who Roger Taylor is, it did just sound like Sam Ryder shouted ‘come on Russia’,’ one wrote.

Another penned: ‘Could’ve sworn Sam Ryder said ‘Come on Russia!’ Just then. Turns out it was ‘Come on Roger!’.

‘I thought he’d taken his loss to Ukraine last year really badly.’

‘Sorry did Sam Ryder just shout ‘come on Russia’ on eurovision???????? chaos,’ someone else wrote.

Plenty of others confirmed what really happened though, with one clarifying: ‘Glad I’m not the only one who thought Sam Ryder shouted, “Come on Russia”…. when it was actually “Come on Roger”. That was quite the mishear.’

More to come…

Metro.co.uk has approached Sam’s reps for comment.

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