{"id":9305,"date":"2025-05-13T06:40:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T03:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/7bet.lt\/blogas\/?page_id=9305"},"modified":"2025-05-16T15:59:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T12:59:14","slug":"eurovision-song-contest-grand-final","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/eurovision-song-contest-grand-final\/","title":{"rendered":"Eurovision 2025 \u2013 Grand Final"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>[vc_row][vc_column width=\"1\/3\"][vc_single_image image=\"15613\" img_size=\"full\" alignment=\"center\"][\/vc_column][vc_column width=\"2\/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"font-size: 36px;\"><strong>Eurovision 2025: Grand Final<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">The Eurovision 2025 Grand Final takes place in Basel on May 17, featuring 26 finalists. Discover the running order, latest <span style=\"color: #18ae62;\"><a style=\"color: #18ae62;\" href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/betting\/specials\/music\/eurovision-song-contest\">Eurovision odds<\/a><\/span>, and key performances from one of the biggest music events in Europe.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<style data-type=\"vc_shortcodes-custom-css\"><\/style><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>[vc_row][vc_column]\n\t\t\t<div id=\"widget-825\" class=\"widget_nav_mega_menu shortcode-mega-menu \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"basel-navigation\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"menu-eurovizija-2025-container\"><ul id=\"menu-eurovizija-2025\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-11780\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11780 menu-item-design-default item-event-hover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/eurovision-semi-final-1\/\">Semi-Final 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-11779\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11779 menu-item-design-default item-event-hover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/eurovision-semi-final-2\/\">Semi-Final 2<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-11778\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11778 menu-item-design-default item-event-hover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/eurovision-song-contest-grand-final\/\">Grand Final<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-11777\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11777 menu-item-design-default item-event-hover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/eurovision-song-contest-qualifying-schedule\/\">Qualifying Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-11776\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11776 menu-item-design-default item-event-hover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/eurovision-song-contest-favourites\/\">TOP 10<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-11775\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11775 menu-item-design-default item-event-hover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/eurovision-song-contest-historical-winners\/\">Historical Winners<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-15647\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-15647 menu-item-design-default item-event-hover\"><a href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/eurovision-live\/\">Live<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<style data-type=\"vc_shortcodes-custom-css\"><\/style><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1649425791274{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;eb-tournament&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;eb-table&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Eurovision 2025 \u2013 Grand Final\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The Eurovision 2025 Final will be held on May 17, 2025, in St. Jakobshalle, Basel. There will be 26 total performances. Switzerland (hosts) and the \u2018Big Five\u2019 &#8211; France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom are all automatically through to the Grand Final, while the remaining 20 contestants are split between the two semi-finals. Let\u2019s get to know the running order, participants, as well as some interesting facts and history about the Eurovision Song Contest\u2019s Finals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Most Important Info<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Eurovision Final Location: Basel, Switzerland<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Final Venue: St. Jakboshalle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Eurovision Final Date: May 17, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Final Start: 8 p.m. UK time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Participants: 26<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Running Order in the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The running order for the Eurovision 2025 Final is down below.<\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0The position in the order is determined by the show\u2019s producers.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15740\" src=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Eurovision-final-running-order-215x300.jpg\" alt=\"Eurovision final running order\" width=\"786\" height=\"1097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Eurovision-final-running-order-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Eurovision-final-running-order.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>The Structure of the Eurovision 2025 Final<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">On May 17, the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 will culminate with the Grand Final. Basel\u2019s St. Jakboshalle will host the 26 best performances in one electrifying night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Each act brings its own unique flair to the stage and lasts around 3 minutes. Keep in mind that singing is live, but the music (even with instruments) is pre-recorded. The ESC producers determine the running order to ensure a certain flow that\u2019s enjoyable for both live audiences and TV viewers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Once the Eurovision final broadcast starts, there will be featured interval acts, including Nemo, last year\u2019s winner and local Swiss talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The hosts for this year are Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker, and Sandra Studer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Voting in the 2025 Eurovision Final<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Voting is one of the most exciting features of the Eurovision Grand Final. In 2025, the same voting system is still in place, with professional juries and the viewing public contributing 50 % to the final result. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Jury vote \u2013 a panel of select music &amp; entertainment business professionals from each participant nation casts their votes 1-8, 10 and 12.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">People\u2019s vote (Televote) \u2013 viewers cast their vote by phone (SMS, calling or the official Eurovision app). The point distribution is the same as with juries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Worth noting: all 37 countries participating in Eurovision will cast their votes during the Grand Final. The votes of countries not participating in Eurovision will be added together and announced as the \u201crest of the world\u201d. The <i>rest of the world <\/i>only impacts the televoting, as there\u2019s no jury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">After the show, there\u2019s a 15-minute break for voting. Once that\u2019s done, votes are counted and then announced. Jury votes are called first, country by country. Then, the televoting results are called, also one by one, adding to the suspense and creating a thrilling atmosphere right down to the wire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Eurovision 2025 Grand Final \u2013 All Participants<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Here is the list of all participants in the Eurovision 2025 final: 1. Norway, 2. Luxembourg, 3. Estonia, 4. Israel, 5. Lithuania, 6. Spain, 7. Ukraine, 8. United Kingdom, 9. Austria, 10. Iceland, 11. Latvia, 12. Netherlands, 13. Finland, 14. Italy, 15. Poland, 16. Germany, 17. Greece, 18. Armenia, 19. Switzerland, 20. Malta, 21. Portugal, 22. Denmark, 23. Sweden, 24. France, 25. San Marino, 26. Albania.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Below you can find information about all the countries and their songs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>United Kingdom: Remember Monday \u2013 \u201cWhat the Hell Just Happened\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember Monday is the <\/span><b>first girl band to represent the UK in Eurovision since 1999<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s a trio of singers: Lauren Byrne, Charlotte Steele, and Holly-Anne Hull. Remember Monday rose to prominence after appearing on The Voice in 2019.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their story is one of persistence and determination. After leaving work and fully focusing on music in 2023, they <\/span><b>quickly gained traction in various parts of the UK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Finally, they got the nomination for the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The song \u201cWhat the Hell Just Happened\u201d is co-written by Thomas Stengaard (author of \u201cOnly Teardrops\u201d \u2013 2013 ESC Winner) and captures the <\/span><b>energy of an unforgettable night out<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Musicians praise the trio\u2019s ability to nicely mix country-pop &amp; power-pop elements and the composition, which includes guitar riffs, dramatic piano crescendos and almost everything in between. Some experts claimed <\/span><b>it\u2019s a fusion of Queen and Elton John<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With praise like this, Remember Monday should bring the thunder to Europe\u2019s biggest stage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of the \u2018Big Five\u2019, the UK automatically qualifies for the Eurovision Grand Final and, according to experts and insiders, <\/span><b>is a contender for TOP 10 positions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, the UK has had mixed results in recent Eurovision contests, so even a unique and powerful performance might be overlooked. Let\u2019s wait for the Grand Final and see how Remember Monday does!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Remember Monday - What The Hell Just Happened? | United Kingdom \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7  | Official Music Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-hu6R3ZnOdY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Italy: Lucio Corsi \u2013 \u201cVolevo essere un duro\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Lucio Corsi is a 31-year-old, experienced and stylish singer from Italy. He started making music as a teenager and, after finishing school, moved to Milan to pursue his dream of becoming a star.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He performs pop-rock and has received recognition not only for his on-stage performances. Over the years, Lucio Corsi has been <\/span><b>seen in fashion giant Gucci commercials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and has participated in numerous TV shows.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucio Corsi released his first album in 2015. Although the album received praise in the underground scenes, it didn\u2019t get much traction with mainstream audiences. His 2nd album, \u201cBestiario\u201d, was more of a hit, charting in 82nd position of the TOP 100 most popular albums. The biggest success before Eurovision for Lucio Corsi was his <\/span><b>2020 album, which reached the 23rd position on the charts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with various labels and studios, Lucio Corsi has amassed <\/span><b>a solid discography<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and made a name for himself in the Italian-speaking parts of Europe.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He actually finished 2nd in the Sanremo festival, but since the winner decided to skip Eurovision, Lucio Corsi stepped up and will represent Italy with \u201cVolevo essere un duro\u201d. The song is about his teenage struggles and the goal of finding oneself\u2019s true calling. Experts and odds see Italy as a <\/span><b>solid contender that should finish outside of the TOP 10.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lucio Corsi - Volevo Essere Un Duro (LIVE) | Italy \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 | First Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0uT_Y3i7B6A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Spain: Melody \u2013 \u201cEsa Diva\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain has seen a drought in Eurovision victories since their back-to-back supremacy in 1968 and 1969. This year, they\u2019re sending a 34-year-old singer, Melody, with her song \u201cEsa Diva\u201d. It\u2019s a <\/span><b>bold and empowering anthem<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, continuing the theme of similar tracks coming to the ESC from Spain. The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diva <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is used as a symbol to portray feminine strength, authenticity and resilience.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melody is an established artist in Spain, growing from a <\/span><b>child star<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a famous adult singer domestically. Her song \u201cEl baile del gorila\u201d, which she released at only 10-years-old was one of the biggest summer hits in Spain.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The land of Flamenco will <\/span><b>bring their usual flare to the stage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, displaying a three-act stage. This particular element seemed to have improved their odds before the contest. Bookmakers and ESC experts say that Spain could contend for mid-table positions thanks to the flamboyant presentation of \u201cEsa Diva\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since Spain is part of the \u2018Big Five\u2019, they automatically qualify for the Eurovision Final. It\u2019s interesting to know that in the national selection, <\/span><b>Melody ranked 1st amongst viewers but only got 3rd place from the jury<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Still, this was enough for Melody to earn a ticket to Switzerland and a chance to represent her country.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Melody - ESA DIVA (LIVE) | Spain \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8 | First Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_sfZ4L8pGzQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Switzerland: Zoe Me \u2013 \u201cVoyage\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the past 5-10 years, Switzerland has become a perennial contender for top Eurovision positions. Once an afterthought, now an ESC powerhouse, Switzerland earned the chance to host this year\u2019s show thanks to Nemo and \u201cthe Code\u201d. For 2025, the <\/span><b>performance is very different to what we saw last year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosts have delegated a young starlet, Zo\u00eb M\u00eb, a Basel local. She will perform \u201cVoyage\u201d, a soft and heartfelt ballad in French. The <\/span><b>message is about emotional vulnerability and love<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is told through the <\/span><b>metaphor of a journey (<\/b><b><i>Voyage<\/i><\/b><b>).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zo\u00eb M\u00eb is a unique artist, able to blend various style elements into one harmonious unison. She mixes modern pop music with chansons and lullabies to broadcast a very sincere emotion, aiming at touching the hearts of many. The hosts are keeping a bit of mystery at what we\u2019ll see in the Eurovision 2025 final. In one interview, Zo\u00eb was heard hinting at aspects <\/span><b>\u201cnever been done\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before in Eurovision history. Currently, \u201cVoyage\u201d is getting picked <\/span><b>for the TOP 10<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by many ESC experts and insiders. However, these odds can change come Semi-Finals.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Zo\u00eb M\u00eb - Voyage (LIVE) | Switzerland \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udded | First Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F4lALgxBiYI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Germany: Abor &amp; Tynna \u2013 \u201cBaller\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn\u2019t get more multicultural than this. Abor &amp; Tynna are a <\/span><b>Hungarian brother and sister<\/b> <b>duo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by ethnicity, born and raised in Austria, set to represent Germany in the 2025 ESC.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abor &amp; Tynna are known for their <\/span><b>pop, hip-hop, and electronic music<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They were introduced to music at an early age, as their father, Scaba Bornemisza, was a cellist in the Vienna Orchestra.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brother and sister released their first song released their first song in 2016, gaining enough popularity to receive a call from a producer offering them a chance to visit a recording studio. After gaining enough experience, they <\/span><b>decided to participate in the German Eurovision selection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They captivated the jury&#8217;s hearts and the televoting, earning enough praise to punch a ticket for Basel.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t get misled by the title \u201cBaller\u201d, as the song isn\u2019t about the flashy and glittery lifestyle of a star. In truth, <\/span><b>it\u2019s about heartbreak and moving on after a painful breakup<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The catchy pop, urban track has a powerful chorus that\u2019s definitely going to appeal to a club-going audience. Striking visuals and commanding stage presence by Tynna might be just what Germany needs to get a lot of televotes.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abor and Tynna are automatically through to the Grand Final because Germany is a part of the \u2018Big Five\u2019. <\/span><b>Current odds and expert previews position them around the mid-table or slightly below (around TOP 20)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Abor &amp; Tynna - Baller | Germany \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zJplC4-9Scs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>France: Louane &#8211; \u201cMaman\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>The French are bringing in the big guns for 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After Barbara Pravi and Slimane came very close to an ESC victory in recent years, Louane is one more performer with a resume and a performance worthy of a Eurovision win.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anne Edwige Maria Peichert is a 28-year-old performer known by her stage name, Louane Emera or simply <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Louane<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With French and Brazilian roots, Louane has been a star for a very long time, reaching the <\/span><b>semi-finals of France\u2019s The Voice in 2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The following year, she appeared in the film La Famille Belier, for which she won a C\u00e9sar Award for Most Promising Actress.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">The multi-talented performer is going to perform a touching tribute to her mother, titled \u201cMaman\u201d. She sings about her longing and how becoming a mother herself has allowed her to heal after her own mother succumbed to a long illness in 2014. <\/span><b><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Early polls and bookmaker odds position Louane as one of the<\/span> <span style=\"color: #18ae62;\"><a style=\"color: #18ae62;\" href=\"https:\/\/7bet.co.uk\/blog\/eurovision-song-contest-favourites\/\">biggest favourites<\/a><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">A touching song, powerful vocals and an authentic feel could be just what France needs to get the opportunity to host ESC 2026!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Louane - maman | France \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZFWzMZh47d0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Iceland: V\u00e6b &#8211; \u201cR\u00f3a&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">One of the bigger surprises from the 1st Semi-Final was the progression of the Icelandic Brother Duo of V\u00e6b<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Even though they started the show and were the first to perform, their energetic entrance wasn\u2019t overshadowed by others later in the show. Their song \u201cR\u00f3a&#8221; (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Row<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) had a similar vibe to a notable Irish performance Jedward and their song \u201cLipstick\u201d from 2011.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Flashy suits, a nice flow and great staging delivered an amazing start to the ESC of 2025. Despite the flashy appearance of the Icelanders, odds at most bookmakers saw them with very little chances of advancing to the Grand Final. Yet, this is why people love Eurovision and expect surprises every year. Iceland started a redemption ark by advancing to the ESC final, after failing to do so in 2024!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"V\u00c6B - R\u00d3A (LIVE) | Iceland \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf8 | First Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f3mAIpm5QxI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Poland: Justyna Steczkowska &#8211; \u201cGaja&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Age really is just a number, especially if you\u2019re Justyna Steczkowska. The Polish singer is the oldest competitor this year but the energy level she brought on stage was arguably the highest of the lot<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Poland was seen as a bit of an outsider and a dark horse pick for the Eurovision Final by many books. Nevertheless, the experienced diva delivered a show-stopper and stunned with amazing dance moves and powerful vocals.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">This was enough to punch a ticket for the Grand Final, turning around their fortunes from 2024 when artist Luna failed to advance past the semis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Justyna Steczkowska - GAJA (LIVE) | Poland \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf1 | First Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NQXhvclWuPE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Estonia: Tommy Cash &#8211; \u201cEspresso Macchiato&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Tommy Cash lived up to the hype as one of the odds favourites from Semi-Final 1 and advanced to the Eurovision Final<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The quirky Estonian shocked everyone when a \u2018streaker\u2019 jumped on stage and started performing with him, seemingly catching the artist off guard. However, this was a secret trick that Cash had up his sleeve. The \u2018crazy fan\u2019 was actually part of the performance, adding to the laughs, before being pulled off of the stage by the singer\u2019s private security\/dancing crew.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The song \u201cEspresso Macchiato\u201d is something that you can expect to see every Eurovision. These <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">out of the box<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, funny performances come to the contest every year and do have a wide range of fans across the continent. However, odds for Tommy Cash fell a bit after the Semi-Final, yet bookmakers and experts still see him ending up in the top half of the table.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tommy Cash - Espresso Macchiato (LIVE) | Estonia \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddea | First Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F3wsy8bywXQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Ukraine: Ziferblat &#8211; \u201cBird of Pray&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Since Ukraine was announced as the final and 10th finalist, their fans and experts probably sighed with the biggest relief<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Evaluated as a TOP 10-worthy performance before the contest, Ziferblat was left biting their nails until the very end of the show to see whether their dreams would be shattered or not.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Turns out that the unique, flashy and stylish performance of their song \u201cBird of Pray\u201d, touched the hearts of enough voters. A very unique presentation for TV viewers made it seem like a washed out, blurry vision, helping Ziferblat stand out. In the Eurovision finals, bookmakers predict that Ukraine could have a case for the TOP 10, but with so many surprises in the Semi-Finals already, you never know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ziferblat - Bird of Pray (LIVE) | Ukraine \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 | First Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0Jc02OFU42w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Sweden: KAJ &#8211; \u201cBara bada bastu&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Sauna\u2026. That\u2019s all that needs to be said, really. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Finnish\/Swedish trio of KAJ were projected as the odds frontrunners before the contest and remain in such position after the first Semi-Final. If anything, listings and social media reaction show that their odds might\u2019ve improved. Their sublime performance had everything fans could want: a nice stage presence, gags to make you smile, background characters interacting with decorations and, of course, a memorable melody.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">An effortless, light song with a catchy hook is something that most of us can hum while washing the dishes or standing in the shower. That\u2019s what the Swedes were going for, apparently. And if on May 17 Europe is ready to smile and heat up their saunas, KAJ is going to be a strong contender for the top spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"KAJ - Bara Bada Bastu (LIVE) | Sweden \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddea | First Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zQSPqZkKzRQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Portugal: Napa \u2013 \u201cDeslocado\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Portugal fans can probably laugh in the faces of bookmakers and every media person. Why? Because they wrote Madeira\u2019s natives Napa off as one of the performances with the lowest odds overall<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Now here we are with the melancholic alt-rock tune in the Grand Final. Even though the performance was quite minimalistic, the authentic charm and the voice of Napa\u2019s frontman was reminiscint of yet another successful Portuguese from the Eurovision \u2013 Salvador Sobral.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">\u201cDesclocado\u201d sings about longing for home and trying to belong \u2013 topics that are relevant to many Europeans and people around the world. Since they reached the final against all odds \u2013 a word of advice \u2013 don\u2019t bet against Portugal too early. Jokes aside, \u201cDeslocado\u201d odds have improved a bit before the Eurovision Final but experts still see them finishing in the bottom half of the order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NAPA - Deslocado (LIVE) | Portugal \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9 | First Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6QRHcLJS0T0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Norway: Kyle Alessandro \u2013 \u201cLighter\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Norway had one of the more straightforward and uneventful path to the 2025 Eurovision Grand Final, it seems. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kyle Alessandro came, saw and conquered the stage. His energetic and flamboyant performance of \u201cLighter\u201d stood out, even though the song\u2019s melody and tempo have influences from the likes of Ruslana\u2019s \u201cWild Dances\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">So, with nothing out of the ordinary, Kyle Alessandro\u2019s stock didn\u2019t move in the bookmaker\u2019s catalogues. Experts see the youngest contestant finishing in the bottom half of the table.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kyle Alessandro - Lighter (LIVE) | Norway \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4 | First Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WReEi3jLRFQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">San Marino: Gabry Ponte \u2013 \u201cTutta l\u2019Italia\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Probably for the first time ever, a DJ, and not a live singer fronted a Semi-Final performance and got through to the 2025 Eurovision Final<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. San Marino called the famous Italian DJ Gabry Ponte to represent them, and he delivered. The representative of the micro nation performed the main tune of Sanremo 2025 which has already amassed millions of views on YouTube and equally high figures of streams on audio platforms.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Gabry Ponte\u2019s \u201cTutta l\u2019Italia\u201d energised the crowd and the experienced disc jockey likely had not just the 12,000 at the St. Jakobshalle jumping but also forced TV viewers to get off of their seats. Yet, some fans and experts criticised that Ponte \u2013 the frontman isn\u2019t actually singing, and the vocalists aren\u2019t getting enough recognition. This led to their odds falling slightly after the Semi-Final, now seeing San Marino only barely squeezing in the TOP 20.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gabry Ponte - Tutta L&#039;Italia (LIVE) | San Marino \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddf2 | First Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-vkDhFhgNX0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Albania: Shkodra Elektronike \u2013 \u201cZjerm\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">All fans have to aggree with this one \u2013 in the first Semis, Shkodra Elektronike had by far the most unique song from a musical standpoint. They advanced and remain a threat for TOP 10 positions in the Eurovision final, according to most bookmakers and ESC fans<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">The Albanians combined electronic rhythms, mystical elements and folk motives to create a captivating, enchanting performance that\u2019s hard to forget. Even though the melody seems a bit more complex to hum or repeat whenever you\u2019re by yourself, the performance value also matters greatly, and Shkodra Elektronike definitely shines in this regard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shkodra Elektronike - Zjerm (LIVE) | Albania \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf1 | First Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cwVL1dbjqj4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The Netherlands: Claude \u2013 C\u2019est la vie\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Smooth, stylish, elegant and definitely unique. These would be the best words to describe one of 2025 Eurovision favourites \u2013 Claude<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Even though he represents the Netherlands, the Congo-born artist does most of his song in French, adding a layer of sophistication. Some experts said that his vibe reminded them of Stromae\u2019s hit \u201cPapaoutai\u201d which is high praise.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Probably no one even doubted that Claude would advance to the Final. The question for the Dutch is how far can he go there? As of right now, projections place him in the TOP positions, competing for the win.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Claude - C&#039;est La Vie (LIVE) | Netherlands \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1 | First Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wb8-gbgan80?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Latvia: Tautumeitas &#8211; \u201cBur man laimi&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Latvia surprised a lot of fans and Eurovision experts by advancing from the 2nd Semi-Final. The enchanting performance was full of Baltic witchcraft, and managed to beat the odds and progress.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;Bur man laimi&#8221; stood out from all other performances thanks to innovative staging and a show that was full of Baltic folk elements.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Changes in tempo and a unique rhythm of the song probably pleasantly surprised audiences from Europe, but they were very familiar to Tautumeitas&#8217; fans in Latvia, who adore the all-girls band for their style and showmanship. In the Grand Final, the odds portray Tautumeitas as a true underdog. However, since they shocked Europe once, maybe they can do it again and bring home a solid result. That would be well deserved!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tautumeitas \u2013 Bur Man Laimi (LIVE) | Latvia \ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddfb | Second Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tRTfxUJtDOs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Armenia: Parg &#8211; &#8220;Survivor&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Parg was another artist who defied the odds on Thursday evening by punching a ticket to the 2025 Eurovision&#8217;s Grand Final. He was seen as a <i>wild card <\/i>pick but more than lived up to expectations<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. An electrifying and dynamic stage presence definitely has appeal, but Parg has enormous shoes to fill as last year&#8217;s entrants, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ladaniva, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">managed an 8th-place finish \u2013 Armenia&#8217;s best since 2016.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fans praised the energy that Parg brought to Basel, combining a strong vocal performance with fireworks, a moving track on stage and impressive makeup as well. His song is about resilience and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surviving against all odds<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. According to oddsmakers, this is what the Armenian has to do once again on Saturday to avoid finishing near the bottom.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PARG \u2013 SURVIVOR (LIVE) | Armenia \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf2 | Second Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5sXbxyQ5K0M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Austria: JJ &#8211; &#8220;Wasted Love&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">No surprises here. One of the favourites in the books and in the eyes of many Eurovision Song Contest experts, Austria&#8217;s very own JJ got through and will perform in the 2025 Grand Final<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Once the young singer took the stage, all eyes were on him. The performance was great for those in the live audience, but Austria brought many tricks to appeal to TV audiences. The performance was primarily broadcasted in black and white, providing a similar feel to the very well-received 2019 Robert Eggers film &#8220;The Lighthouse&#8221;.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JJ has an incredible vocal range, which allows him to bring opera flair to the mainstream stage. The staging and the song are theatrical, immersing listeners from the first note to the final seconds. Fans hope that the Austrian&#8217;s talent <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doesn&#8217;t go to waste <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">like the &#8220;Wasted Love&#8221; he sings about, and JJ will meet high expectations to win the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"JJ \u2013 Wasted Love (LIVE) | Austria \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 | Second Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/coGaxAWtp58?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Greece: Klavdia &#8211; \u201cAsteromata&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Even though Greece&#8217;s name was called as the last, 10th finalist, and fans were kept on edge, Klavdia proved to be worthy of the biggest stages<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A &#8216;deeply emotional ballad&#8217;, as the artist describes, was delivered through the form of a conversation between a mother and her missing\/lost child. Opposite to what we&#8217;re used to seeing from Greece in the ESC, Klavdia offered a minimalist stage presence, directing all of the focus on her vocals, the song&#8217;s story and emotional value.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That was a great call, and the Greek starlet will have a chance to, once again, impress millions of fans at home. Even though the song lacks a melodic or rhythmic hook that people could sing at home, we&#8217;ve seen way too many such ballads outperform club <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boppers <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the Grand Final. That&#8217;s what Greece&#8217;s supporters will expect on Saturday. Currently, odds and experts see her hovering around the TOP 20.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Klavdia \u2013 Asterom\u00e1ta (LIVE) | Greece \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf7 | Second Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OP9n_cO-6V4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Lithuania: Katarsis &#8211; &#8220;Tavo akys&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Lithuania continues their streak of reaching the Grand Finals for the 5th year running. The melancholic alt-rock anthem &#8220;Tavo akys&#8221; definitely stood out from the pack and secured Katarsis a berth to the ESC 2025 Grand Final on Saturday<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The group&#8217;s lead vocalist, Lukas, stole the spotlight with his vocals. Accompanied by a moody, dark-ish grey stage setting, Katarsis likely appealed to those ESC fans who are eager to see unique musical performances rather than hearing one pop anthem after another.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Fans and experts praise that whether they&#8217;re on stage, in the Green Room or doing an interview, the Lithuanian four always stay in character, contrasting to almost anyone in Basel this year. For the Grand Final, experts and odds see Lithuania as a dark horse pick that could appeal to many audiences that are usually neutral and finish even higher than Mid-Table.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Katarsis \u2013 Tavo Akys (LIVE) | Lithuania \ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddf9 | Second Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2vLHs89Akzo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Malta: Miriana Conte &#8211; &#8220;Serving&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Sometimes, controversy isn&#8217;t a bad thing when you&#8217;re trying to win the public vote. At least that is what Miriana Conte proved by getting the nod for the Grand Final with her sometimes chaotic but energetic performance of &#8220;Serving&#8221;. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though the EBU forced her to change the title of the song, it didn&#8217;t take away the underlying power that &#8220;Serving&#8221; has.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">An urban staging, up-tempo melodies and energetic dancers around Miriana Conte made the performance memorable. The Maltese artist sings about boldness, self-confidence and freedom of expression and does it in an appealling fashion. For the Grand Final, bookmakers still see Malta as a solid pick for the TOP 10. The issue for Mirana Conte is balancing favour between juries and televotes. The latter seems much more intrigued by &#8220;Serving&#8221;, while juries could be more sceptical.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Miriana Conte \u2013 SERVING (LIVE) | Malta \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf9 | Second Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2AN3vvLORuw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Denmark: Sissal &#8211; &#8220;Hallucination&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Sissal went under the radar a bit, considering a lot of the spotlight was stolen by other female performers who dealt with controversies (e.g. Malta &amp; Finland). Nevertheless, Sissal redeemed Denmark after 2024, and the Danes will see their representative perform in the 2025 Grand Final on Saturday<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Experts and music lovers appreciated how the staging, music and Sissal&#8217;s vocals worked well together to tell the story of what her song &#8220;Hallucination&#8221; is about.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">Even though it&#8217;s a dance-pop song, &#8220;Hallucination&#8221; has a deeper meaning about meeting someone and connecting so well that it feels surreal, hence the title. For what it&#8217;s worth, if you were to look at the odds, Denmark is seen finishing in the bottom half of the table. However, we all know that the results can be unpredictable, and Sissal could be one of those who surprise you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sissal \u2013 Hallucination (LIVE) | Denmark \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf0  | Second Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q_ND8mF9d3c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Luxembourg: Laura Thorn &#8211; \u201cLa poup\u00e9e monte le son&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Even though she&#8217;s only 25 years old, Laura Thorn is not just a singer but also a music teacher. Her students will definitely pay more attention to her classes now that she&#8217;s a finalist in Eurovision<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Before the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, no one had high hopes for Luxembourg. Even though this year\u2019s entry is a homage to Luxembourg&#8217;s ESC-winning entry of 1965, such tunes usually end up overlooked by fans.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">That was the opposite of what happened on Thursday, as Laura Thorn gave Luxembourg their first Grand Final appearance since 1993 (worth mentioning that they were absent from the Eurovision from 1994 until 2024). Fans praised the unique and stylish staging of &#8220;La poup\u00e9e monte le son&#8221;, portraying the singer as a true doll. For the Grand Final, the music teacher could be looking at a mid-table finish if you were to look at the odds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Laura Thorn - La Poup\u00e9e Monte Le Son (LIVE) | Luxembourg \ud83c\uddf1\ud83c\uddfa | Second Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jMY-eUDTs0Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Israel: Yuval Raphael &#8211; &#8220;New Day Will Rise&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Israel was considered one of the early favourites and lived up to that name by reaching the 2025 Eurovision Grand Final<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Yuval Raphael displayed her impressive vocals and multilingual skills and shared deeply personal and heartbreaking experiences on stage. Even though it isn&#8217;t a song that everyone can sing while doing the dishes, Yuval Raphael has a lot of fans from various corners of Europe and is hailed as one of the dark horses for the TOP 5 positions in the Grand Final.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ffffff;\">The main factor that holds back Israel is the inequality of favour from juries and televoting. Juries are hesitant to give Israel many points because of political reasons. However fans at home could back Israel all the way, so Yuval Raphael&#8217;s position largely depends on just how much love Europe casts via SMS, phone or Eurovision App.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yuval Raphael \u2013 New Day Will Rise (LIVE) | Israel \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf1 | Second Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R1J7nJXLKAg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Finland: Erika Vikman &#8211; \u201cIch komme&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Provocative and truly one of a kind. That&#8217;s the best way to describe Finland&#8217;s Erika Vikman and that&#8217;s why fans voted her to the Grand Final on Saturday<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Scandalous, unapologetic, full of positive feminine energy and light-hearted Erika Vikman goes airborne, rides the microphone like she stole it, and in the 3 minutes while &#8220;Ich komme&#8221; is playing, uses as many fireworks as China during the New years.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Ich komme&#8221; is a bold <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">double-entendre <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a positive underlying message, speaking to women and encouraging to embrace their human nature and desires. Everyone who tries to censor Erika Vikman only adds fuel to her fire. And the more <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fuel she has,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the harder she performs, ultimately improving her chances. Fans, experts and bookmakers see Finland ending up in the TOP 5, but with so many strong performances in this year&#8217;s contest, the artistic blonde will have to bring even more energy on Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Erika Vikman \u2013 ICH KOMME (LIVE) | Finland \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddee | Second Semi-Final | Eurovision 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4m1c46KAc3o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Betting is only available to participants aged 18 years and over. 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