During the UMK final's interval, Finnish rappers Turisti, Averagekidluke, Ares, and Elastinen performed a remix of Turisti's song 'Kui paljon', but the performance received negative reactions from viewers on social media. Many fans criticized it as unsuitable for a mainstream event like UMK, with some expressing that it was the worst act of the evening. Comments on platforms like Instagram and TikTok underscored a sense of disappointment, suggesting that the performers did not fit the show's theme and questioning the appropriateness of their presence.

Particularly, viewers took issue with the use of autotune in the performance, which they felt compromised the authenticity of each rapper’s voice. Many commented that while the individual artists are talented, the autotune made them sound generic and overly processed. Some users even wondered about the target audience for such a performance, reflecting a broader concern about the direction of modern music in relation to established formats like UMK and the Eurovision Song Contest.

This backlash raises questions about the artistic direction of televised competitions and highlights a clash between contemporary music trends and traditional expectations. The discussion surrounding the performance also places a spotlight on how audience expectations are changing, particularly in light of Finland's economic climate and the nostalgia associated with past international successes, such as Lordi's Eurovision win 20 years ago. Viewer sentiment suggests that there may be a call for more cohesion in performances at national events to match audience preferences and the event's prestige.