Entries for the UK’s Eurovision: You Decide closed on Friday and already the rejection letters are being sent. Among those getting a “no thanks” is Norwegian songwriter and producer JOWST. And he’s not happy about it.

When entries for Eurovision: You Decide opened last month, JOWST was very public about his intention to enter. At the time he wrote, “I decided I wanted to try to help the UK win Eurovision this time (not that I have ever won before) …UK has some of the best artists and songwriters in the world, but they don’t take part in this. If they could change that, they would change Eurovision.”

Now it appears that the “Grab the Moment” hitmaker entered three new songs in the UK’s song selection. And all three were rejected.

JOWST wasn’t happy about this and expressed his feelings on social media. He wrote, “#UKxJOWST IS OFFICIALLY DEAD 💀 they didn’t want any of my songs. Good luck 🇬🇧”

#UKxJOWST IS OFFICIALLY DEAD ? they didn’t want any of my songs. Good luck ?? — JOWST (@JOWSTMUSIC) October 26, 2018

But he wasn’t done with just that. He went on to have a bit of a rant, saying “They actually think that my 3 best songs/demos are worse than ALL the songs they will have in their national final.”

They actually think that my 3 best songs/demos are worse than ALL the songs they will have in their national final.

But don’t worry, you’ll hear it one day, and can decide for yourself ??? https://t.co/l1tl5M5faB — JOWST (@JOWSTMUSIC) October 26, 2018

JOWST’s fans were largely in support of his songwriting efforts, with many suggesting that he submit his songs to the broadcasters of countries such as France, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Montenegro.

It’s not known whether JOWST entered his songs a part of the public song submission process or whether he was one of the songwriters directly invited by the BBC.

While the BBC does run a public song submission, in the past, most of its entries have come from the broadcaster’s team directly liaising with songwriters and singers. The public submissions are assessed by members of the UK OGAE fan network, who select a shortlist for the BBC to consider.

Last month we spoke to JOWST about his UK bid and he was full of enthusiasm. He told us, “The reason I chose the UK is because of two things mainly. One is that they have the biggest potential. Some of the biggest and best artists and songwriters are from the UK.”

He further elaborated that the generally poor attitude of the average Brit gives him motivation to take part. He explained, “The UK has the worst ‘attitude’ against ESC in general. You could probably say reputation. So I feel it’s also the biggest challenge. I want to prove to the people there that it’s not about politics, it’s just about the song/performance and the emotions.”

At the time, he also revealed that fellow Scandinavian Eurovision acts Norma John and Mørland had helped him with one demo for the BBC. He said that some of the songs were “sounding like JOWST, others aren’t”.

The BBC is expected to announce the selected competing acts for Eurovision: You Decide early next year.

What do you think? Was the UK wise to reject JOWST’s demos? Should he submit them to another country? Share your thoughts below!