Fans, Critics, Bewail Dropout of Bulgarian Eurovision Song

Polly Genova representing Bulgaria performs during the second Semi-Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Duesseldorf, Germany, 12 May 2011. EPA/BGNES

Internet forums are teeming with frustration at the fact the Bulgarian entry in Eurovision 2011, Polly Genova's "Na Inat", did not make it to the finals.

Commenters from across Europe - from Scandinavia to Greece - have stated they very much liked the song and were dismayed at the fact it did not receive enough votes.

There has also been similar massive support for the Slovakian entry, which also did not make it to the finals, with some fans saying they believe Eurovision is a "political," and not a music contests.

Critics and fellow performers in Bulgaria on their part have commended Genova for her performance, saying that the magnificent way she represented her country is far more important than a formal win.

The official Eurovision 2011 Video of Polly Genova's song "Na Inat" ("In Defiance") VIEW HERE

You can view Polly Genova's live TV final performance of her song "In Defiance" ("Na Inat") HERE; you can view an earlier video of the song HERE