I’ll admit it. One of my biggest Eurovision guilty pleasures is Brooke Scullion’s That’s Rich, Ireland’s entry in 2022. I know, it didn’t even make it to the final, but honestly? I loved every second of it.
The first time I heard it, I thought it was a bit throwaway — a cheeky pop track that probably wouldn’t stand out on such a big stage. But when Brooke performed it live, with all the sass, winks, and finger snaps, I was hooked. It was fun, it was cheeky, and it didn’t take itself too seriously. Exactly the kind of song that makes Eurovision such a joy to watch.
I still remember being inside the PalaOlimpico Arena in Turin, knowing full well Ireland wasn’t the bookies’ favorite, but rooting for her anyway. When the results came in and she didn’t qualify, I felt bad for her — but it didn’t stop me from keeping the song on repeat for weeks afterward during my runs.
Even now, whenever it pops up on my playlist, I can’t help but grin and sing along. Sure, it’s not a “winning” Eurovision song, but that’s the thing about guilty pleasures: they don’t have to win. They just have to make you happy. And That’s Rich still does, every single time.