Eurovision 2024: Dress Rehearsal of the Second Semi-Final! – Live Commentary! (UPDATED)

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Just last night, the First Semi-Final of Eurovision 2024 transpired and the rehearsals for the Second Semi-Final, which is set for tomorrow, Tuesday 9th of May, are already commencing. Today the Dress Rehearsal of the Second Semi-Final is taking place, which means that we will get to witness the 16 competing countries of this particular Semi-Final, plus France, Spain and Italy! 

EurovisionFun is watching the rehearsals from both the on-site and the online press center and provide you with live commentary! 

This article is real-time updated, therefore in order to view our comments, simply refresh the page! 

The Show 

A video of our hostesses is being shown, with them singing Tattoo in solarium beds.

The competing countries – LIVE COMMENTARY 

01. Malta: Sarah Bonnici – Loop

A fun and energised opener! Sarah Bonnici, in a sparkly silver bodysuit, definitely has some moves! Alongside her 4 dancers, she is dancing non-stop, while being vocally stable, as the lights go from green to red. There’s also pyro in the end

02. Albania: BESA – TITAN

Another outfit change from Besa, as she is wearing a light blue dress. She is accompanied by three dancers and the visuals behind her show different people dancing to the rhythm of Titan. During the end, the backing vocalists join her on stage.

03. Greece: Marina Satti – ZARI 

The beginning is like a live video, with hearts appearing from the bottom as if people press ‘like”. Marina is playing with the camera as her dancers join her. During the bridge of the song, it is like they are laying down on city’s buildings. A performance full of colour and dance!

04. Switzerland: Nemo – The Code 

An outfit change for Nemo as well. They climb up their platform in the beginning of the song. During the rap part they get up and down the platform. Minimal lighting and visuals and vocally, they are great I must say, despite their song being challenging.

05. Czechia: Aiko – Pedestal 

A red-based performance by Aiko and her dancers, who represent the 5 stages of grief in a breakup. Lots of pyro during the whole performance and before the bridge, we see on the screen behind her a video of couple fighting before we get to the last part of the song.

Break

France: Slimane – Mon amour (not competing)

A classy performance with very strong vocals. In the beginning he is laying down as the camera is doing a closeup. The lights are light blue and after the bridge they turn white with lots of smoke on stage. Slimane is having his signature vocal moment far away from the microphone

06. Austria: Kaleen – We Will Rave 

Due to technical issues, we could not watch Austria’s rehearsal.

07. Denmark: SABA – SAND 

Saba is standing on a platform and she is spreading sand, There’s smoke on stage and during the second chorus, we see on the LED sand being spread and a figure the same as Saba. During the bridge the light is aiming at her heart and it is pulsing according to the rhythm.

08. Armenia: LADANIVA – Jako

In the beginning the singer is whistling and then we see her going to a staircase-like structure which is placed in the middle of the stage and where the orchestra is standing. During the song she is going up and down.

Break

09. Latvia: Dons – Hollow 

Due to technical issues, we could not watch Latvia’s rehearsal.

Spain: Nebulossa – ZORRA (not competing)

Not much has changed staging-wise compared to the national final. At some point the dancers take off their clothes and there’s pyro. In the end, the singer stands at the top of the prop.

10. San Marino: MEGARA – 11:11 

With one word: Pink! A very energetic performance by Megara. At some point there’s an outfit change, smoke and -of course- pyro. Visuals show various designs in pink and black.

11. Georgia: Nutsa Buzaladze – Firefighter 

The performance starts with a closeup to Nutsa. Much smoke since the beginning and behind her, there’s a red circle which “catches fire” as the first chorus commences and times, her face also appears. During the dance break, there is of course much fire. At the end, she is standing on an elevating platform. Vocally, Nutsa is powerful, as usual.

12. Belgium: Mustii – Before The Party’s Over 

Golden hues prevail. The concept of multiple microphones remains, as Mustii goes towards them and stands in the center. After the first chorus there is smoke on stage and many closeups. During the bridge, the light turns white and after that, he reveals his chest which is covered in golden glitter. Vocally, there are a few weaknesses.

13. Estonia: 5MIINUST x Puuluup – (nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi 

In the beginning one of the singers is standing with the audience. A minimal performance when it comes to light changes, but with lots of dance and energy. On the LED screen we see figures of the singers.

Italy: Angelina Mango – La Noia 

In the beginning, behind Angelina we see a plant-like visual. During the chorus, she is dancing alongside 5 female dancers and there is a “La Noia” visual written with rose petals. As the bridge is sung, Angelina is sitting on a throne and at the acapella part, the lights go slightly down. At the end there is pyro rain behind her.

14. Israel: Eden Golan – Hurricane 

In the beginning, Eden is bending in the middle of the ring prop. There is smoke behind her and as the first chorus commences, the dancers are on the prop. Blue hurricane-like visuals on the screen and on the floor appear and at the bridge of the song the light turns yellow.

15. Norway: Gåte – Ulveham

Aurora-like lighting prevails. The singer is standing in the middle of the stage on a rock platform with branches and behind her there are water visuals. At some point there is lots of smoke on stage. A very mystical performance and vocally great.

16. Netherlands: Joost Klein – Europapa 

 Joost is standing on stage with 2 dancers and his friends, one of whom is dressed as a blue bird. On the LED screen we see visuals like a 2000s videogame and European foods. In the end, he is sending his moving message to his parents.

Interval acts 

The first recap of the competing countries.

The biggest sing-along in the world! People from across Europe are on the screen as Helena Paparizou takes the stage to sing her iconic “My Number One”. Next is Charlotte Perelli who is singing “Take Me To Your Heaven”, followed by Sertab Erener and “Everyway That I Can”.

The second and last recap of the songs.

Now we are seeing an ABBA tribute, considering this year it marks 50 years since their victory.

Petra is doing an act, where she is singing about Sweden and Eurovision. Charlotte Perelli joins her.

We could not watch the rest of the interval acts due to technical issues.

After today’s performances, I will attempt to predict the qualifiers. 

Certain qualifiers 

Greece

Switzerland

Armenia

Georgia

Israel

Norway

The Netherlands

Borderline 

Malta

Austria

Denmark

Belgium

Estonia

Non-qualifiers 

Albania

Czechia

Lavia

San Marino

 

The results 

Of course, these results are neither valid nor real, but they come about in order to serve the rehearsal’s purposes. 

Due to technical issues, we were not able to see the virtual results.

 

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Eurovision 2024: First Two Dress Rehearsals (Press & Jury) of the 2nd Semi-Final Today!

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We are now in the final stretch towards crowning the winner of Eurovision 2024, with just three days left until the grand final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest.

Tonight, at the Malmö Arena in Malmö, the Press and Jury Rehearsal of the 2nd Semi-Final will take place. It’s worth emphasizing the significance of tonight’s show, which is not just a mere rehearsal where delegations try out various stage elements, but a show that could determine the scores they receive from a country that might face technical issues tomorrow night and unable to vote.

It’s important to note the running order of the 2nd Semi-Final:

  1. Malta
  2. Albania
  3. Greece
  4. Switzerland
  5. Czechia
    France
  6. Austria
  7. Denmark
  8. Armenia
  9. Latvia
    Spain
  10. San Marino
  11. Georgia
  12. Belgium
  13. Estonia
    Italy
  14. Israel
  15. Norway
  16. Netherlands

Let’s not forget that in this year’s contest, for the first time, we will see the Big 5 and the host country, Sweden, presenting their songs in the semi-finals in the televised broadcast.

Hosting tonight’s event, as well as all shows until Saturday, will be Petra Mede and Malin Åkerman.

Through our YouTube channel, you’ll have the opportunity to watch today’s Press and Jury Rehearsals live. So, tune in at 15:45 CET and 21:00 CET to find out how the participating countries in the 2nd Semifinal vying for a spot in Saturday’s Grand Final fared!

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Eurovision 2024: The odds before the first semi-final – Croatia “prevails”!

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We are just hours away from the first semi-final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, which means that in a few hours from now fifteen countries will compete for one of the ten tickets leading to Saturday’s grand final.

With rehearsals now complete and dress rehearsals well underway, the favourite column of many of you is back, as the betting analysis for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest is back again.

With less than a few hours to go until the first semi-final of Eurovision 2024, we take a look at the betting companies’ odds regarding each country’s chances of winning this year’s contest.

Croatia extends its lead

As expected, yesterday’s Press and Jury Rehearsals brought a lot of shuffling of the betting tables, as it was the first full rehearsals that journalists and the public had access to. With various images having been released online, the mood for many of the participating countries in this year’s competition has changed, having for the first time during this year’s Eurovision season a clearer picture of what the public likes and dislikes.

So the big winner of the last few hours is, by far the runner-up, Croatia. For the first time during this year’s Eurovision season, one country has such a big difference compared to the others. Significantly, at the moment, bookers are offering the Croatian maiden victory at odds between 2.1 and 2.38, the lowest we have seen this year.

This drop in Croatia’s odds also means a parallel rise in the odds for Switzerland, who see their gap to the leading Croatia widening by the hour. Switzerland and Nemo‘s win is now being bet at odds of between 4.5 and 4.75, while on the exchanging offices it is being played close to 5.30.

Italy remains in third place, largely stable in its odds, without losing much ground. Between 5.5 and 7, the Italian win is on offer for those who believe in Angelina Mango‘s potential. Fourth is Ukraine, which after yesterday’s rehearsals lost the momentum it had held up to that point and was on the verge of third place. Up to 9.5 times the stake is returned if the Ukrainians win in Malmö.

The big surprise of the first week of this year’s Eurovision is of course Ireland. Having impressed last week, yesterday’s rehearsals delivered the big bang for Ireland, who are now inside the Top 5, overtaking the Netherlands. The potential for Ireland to win is now offered between 10 and 15.

Top 10

The big loser before the shows is clearly the Netherlands. Having lost three places compared to before the start of the rehearsals and now outside the top five, a potential win for Joost Klein and “Europapa” could return up to seventeen times the stakes.

Absolutely stable and in seventh place is France, as they are now playing at odds between 15 and 21. One place down compared to our last analysis is Israel, now seen as the eighth favourite to win the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, at odds close to 36,

One place below is Greece, in ninth place. A possible victory for “ZARI” and Marina Satti is currently being played at odds between 26 and 67, clearly higher after the release of the clip from the second rehearsal of the Greek delegation last Thursday.

Finally, the top ten is completed by the United Kingdom, which after a long time returns to the higher echelons of the betting tables, with Olly Alexander having built momentum after his first rehearsals. Up to 91 times the stake returns the UK’s first win inside the 21st century.

First Semifinal

As we are just a few hours away from the first semi-final, in today’s analysis we will take a look at the chances of each of the fifteen participating countries in tonight’s show to qualify.

Six countries are considered a given to qualify, with Croatia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Ireland, Finland, Ireland and Luxembourg being offered by bookies at odds of under 1.10. Significantly, the odds on the top four countries in particular return almost nothing to those who bet on them. For example, in the event that someone bets ten euros on their qualification, they will only make a profit of fifty euro cents on the best one.

The countries following the top six seem to have a very big chance of qualifying for the grand final. Portugal, Poland and Cyprus have over 80% chances of qualifying, with their eventual qualification being bet at odds of close to 1.20-1.25.

Beyond that, with a place in the grand final seemingly up for grabs, the edge appears to be with Serbia, whose qualification returns up to 1.67 times the stakes. Australia also seem to have a fairly strong chance, with Australia being played at odds under 2.

Underdogs are now considered to be Slovenia, whose eventual qualification returns almost 3 times the stake, an increase too significant compared to our last analysis.

The following countries, namely Azerbaijan, Moldova and Iceland, are considered less likely to qualify. More chances of qualification for the Azeris played between 3.25 and 5.5, the same is more or less true for Moldova played at similar odds. In contrast, Iceland are far from the rest in last place.

We await the final results tonight with great interest to see if the bookers will be confirmed once again.

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Eurovision 2024: The results of the first day of the press poll!

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Earlier today an email was sent to accredited journalists here in Malmö Arena to vote for up to 10 favorites in both semi-finals and the final.

Below are the preliminary results of the semi-finals and the final, as they were determined today, May 6th, at 20:00.

Semi-Final 1:

Semi-Final 2:

 

Final:

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Norway: Angelina Mango Emerges Victorious in Adresse Malmø

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Italy’s Angelina Mango secures the top spot in Adresse Malmø, the Norwegian precursor to the Eurovision Song Contest.

Italy clinches victory in Adresse Malmø, narrowly beating out Ukraine by a single point. Over the course of five episodes, a panel of celebrities, alongside a public jury, meticulously reviewed and scored the songs. The grand finale of the show, which aired today, saw Croatia’s Baby Lasagna rise to prominence among the seven featured songs.

Here are the results from the final episode:

  • Croatia – Baby Lasagna – “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” – 78 points
  • Sweden – Marcus & Martinus – “Unforgettable” – 77 points
  • Greece – Marina Satti – “Zari” – 73 points
  • Serbia – Teya Dora – “Ramonda” – 65 points
  • Australia – Electric Fields – “One Milkali” – 50 points
  • Czechia – Aiko – “Pedestal” – 47 points
  • Albania – Besa – “Titan” – 41 points

The overall series scoreboard stands as follows:

  1. Italy – Angelina Mango – “La noia” – 12+12+12+12+10+10+10+10 – 88 points
  2. Ukraine – Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil – “Teresa & Maria” – 12+10+12+12+12+7+10+12 – 87 points
  3. Switzerland – Nemo – “The Code” – 8+12+10+10+12+12+12+8 – 84 points
  4. Poland – Luna – “The Tower” – 6+12+12+12+6+10+12+10 – 80 points
  5. Spain – Nebulossa – Zorra – 12, 4, 12, 10, 7, 10, 12, 12 – 79 points
  6. Croatia – Baby Lasagna – “Rim Tim Tagi Dim” – 10+10+12+12+7+10+5+12 – 78 points
  7. Sweden – Marcus & Martinus – “Unforgettable” – 12+5+10+6+12+12+10+10 – 77 points
  8. France – Slimane – “Mon Amour” – 12+7+10+8+10+12+10+6 – 76 points
  9. Greece – Marina Satti – “Zari” – 10+10+8+8+12+8+10+7 – 73 points
  10. Armenia – Ladaniva – “Jako” – 10+10+10+10+12+7+3+10 – 70 points
  11. Azerbaijan – Fahree ft. Ilkin Dovlatov – Özünlə apar – 5, 12, 10, 12, 4, 7, 12, 7 – 68 points
  12. Georgia – Nutsa Buzaladze – Firefighter – 12, 12, 12, 12, 3, 8, 2, 6 – 67 points
  13. Serbia – Teya Dora – “Ramonda” – 8 +6+8+6+6+7+12+12 – 65 points
  14. Netherlands – Joost Klein – Europapa – 12, 10, 8, 5, 10, 4, 8, 8 – 65 points
  15. Denmark – Saba – “Sand” – 8+8+7+5+12+3+8+12 – 63 points
  16. Cyprus – Silia Kapsis – Liar – 7, 8, 8, 8, 7, 7, 8, 10 – 63 points
  17. Lithuania – Silvester Belt – “Luktelk” – 8+6+8+8+6+7+12+6 – 61 points
  18. Austria – Kaleen – “We Will Rave” – 10+1+12+8+8+2+10+5 – 56 points
  19. Germany – Isaak – “Always on the Run” – 4+6+8+10+6+10+5+7 – 55 points
  20. United Kingdom – Olly Alexander – Dizzy – 7, 6, 8, 6, 5, 8, 7, 8 – 55 points
  21. Estonia – 5miinust & Puuluup – “(Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi” – 10+3+2+5+12+12+2+7 – 53 points
  22. Belgium – Mustii – “Before the Party’s Over” –  4+6+5+5+8+1+12+12 – 53 points
  23. Finland – Windows95man – “No Rules!” – 12+7+10+10+2+3+6+2 – 52 points
  24. Australia – Electric Fields – “One Milkali” – 2+3+7+7+10+6+7+8 – 50 points
  25. Portugal – Iolanda – “Grito” – 6+4+5+3+7+10+4+10 – 49 points
  26. Czechia – Aiko – “Pedestal” – 8+7+8+7+1+7+3+6 – 47 points
  27. Luxembourg – Tali – “Fighter” – 7+2+6+7+6+5+6+8 – 47 points
  28. Iceland – Hera Björk – “Scared of Heights” – 4+5+5+4+10+12+1+5 – 46 points
  29. Israel – Eden Golan – “Hurricane” – 4+1+6+5+6+12+7+4 – 45 points
  30. Albania – Besa – “Titan” – 6+4+4+4+3+6+6+8 – 41 points
  31. Slovenia – Raiven – Veronika – 7, 4, 5, 5, 6, 5, 7, 2 – 41 points
  32. Ireland – Bambie Thug – “Doomsday Blue” – 4+8+2+8+10+1+2+4 – 39 points
  33. Malta – Sarah Bonnici – “Loop” – 4+5+4+3+5+5+5+4 – 35 points
  34. Latvia – Dons – “Hollow” – 3+2+2+1+4+7+10+5 – 34 points
  35. San Marino – Megara – “11:11” – 6+2+2+3+7+2+4+6 – 32 points
  36. Moldova – Natalia Barbu – “In the Middle” – 8+4+3+2+3+7+2+2 – 31 points

Since 1973, Adresse has been previewing all Eurovision Song Contest entries. Since 2004, the show has featured a panel discussing and scoring the songs.

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Eurovision 2024: The Turquoise Carpet – Live!

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The Turquoise Carpet, a staple event in the Host City, doubles as the official Opening Ceremony, marking the commencement of the Eurovision Song Contest Live Shows week. Malmö 2024’s Turquoise Carpet commenced today at 15:30 CEST and is being broadcast live on both the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel and via a TikTok live stream on the Eurovision account.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9O_Ba8PfqU

The Turquoise Carpet is hosted by Elecktra and Tia Kofi! Here are tonight’s appearances:

  • Belgium

  • Slovenia

  • Azerbaijan

  • Austria

  • Portugal

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  • Norway

  • San Marino

  • Cyprus

  • Georgia

  • Czechia

  • Greece

  • Albania

  • Malta

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  • Moldova

  • Lithuania

  • Luxembourg

  • Latvia

  • Serbia

  • Croatia

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  • Spain

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  • Germany

  • Finland

  • Ukraine

  • Switzerland

  • Italy

  • Estonia

  • Armenia

  • Netherlands

  • Australia

  • Poland

  • United Kingdom

  • Iceland

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  • Ireland

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  • France

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  • Denmark

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  • Sweden

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The Israeli delegation will not attend the Carpet due to Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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Eurovision 2024: Turquoise Carpet Takes Place Today!

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Malmö is preparing to host the esteemed participants of Eurovision Song Contest 2024 on the dazzling Turquoise Carpet.

Even if you’re not in Sweden, you can still be part of the excitement of this year’s Eurovision Turquoise Carpet. Tune in live on the official Eurovision YouTube channel from 15:30 CEST on Sunday, May 5, and catch all the glitz, glamour, and behind-the-scenes buzz.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9O_Ba8PfqU

The Turquoise Carpet, a staple event in the Host City, doubles as the official Opening Ceremony, marking the commencement of the Eurovision Song Contest Live Shows week.

Malmö 2024’s Turquoise Carpet will roll out on Sunday, May 5, and will be broadcasted live on both the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel and via a TikTok live stream on the Eurovision account. The extravaganza kicks off at around 15:30 CEST and will be held at the newly constructed Malmö Live.

The EBU has unveiled the lineup for the artists of Eurovision 2024 who will grace the Turquoise Carpet tomorrow. Belgium will lead the pack, with the host country, Sweden, closing the Carpet.

Hosting the Turquoise Carpet will be Elecktra and Tia Kofi! Here’s the complete lineup for the Turquoise Carpet:

  • Belgium
  • Slovenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Austria
  • Portugal
  • Norway
  • San Marino
  • Cyprus
  • Georgia
  • Czechia
  • Greece
  • Albania
  • Malta
  • Moldova
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Latvia
  • Serbia
  • Croatia
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Finland
  • Ukraine
  • Switzerland
  • Italy
  • Estonia
  • Armenia
  • Netherlands
  • Australia
  • Poland
  • United Kingdom
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • France
  • Denmark
  • Sweden

The Israeli delegation will not attend the Carpet due to Holocaust Remembrance Day.

The Turquoise Carpet ceremony will take place at the Malmo Live Congress and Concert Hall, just steps away from Malmö‘s central railway station, on Sunday, May 5.

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Eurovision 2024: Which rehearsal has the most views on TikTok?

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Two days ago, the first rehearsals for all 37 entries officially concluded, and today the second rehearsals are expected to be completed, with the Big 5 and the host country Sweden taking the stage at the Malmö Arena for the second time! This means that we are getting closer to the Eurovision week, with the Dress and Jury Rehearsals for the first semi-final starting on Monday.

However, as we know on TikTok, all the first rehearsals are uploaded. Apart from their performances, we’ll also get a sneak peek backstage before they take the stage for the first time in a video of about one minute.

One of the many features of TikTok is the ability to add songs to each user’s video creation. However, the TikTok algorithm is usually able to detect the song used in the video, assign it to the correct track, and then include it in the total number of videos where that sound has been used. Based on this capability, the most popular songs before rehearsals were from the Netherlands and Italy. Will they receive the same promotion as before?

The ranking with all the entries (in brackets will be the day of the rehearsal) based on the increasing number of views after one week from the start of the first rehearsals on TikTok is as follows:

  1. Netherlands: Joost (fourth day) – Europapa – 3.2 milion views
  2. Greece: Marina Satti (third day) – ZARI – 2.7 million views
  3. Poland: LUNA (first day)– The Tower –1.5 million views
  4. Switzerland: Nemo (third day) – The Code – 1.2 million views
  5. Serbia: Teya Dora (first day) – Ramonda – 980.1 thousand views
  6. Ukraine: alyona alyona & Jerry Heil (first day) – Teressa & Maria – 971.2 thousand views
  7. Croatia: Baby Lasagna (first day) – Rim Tim Tagi Dim – 812.3 thousand views
  8. Georgia: Nutsa (fourth day) – FireFighter – 637.4 thousand views
  9. Israel: Eden Golan (fourth day) – Hurricane – 607.1 thousand views
  10. Belgium: Mustii (fourth day) – Before The Party Is Over – 585.7 thousand views
  11. United Kingdom: Olly Alexander (sixth day) – Dizzy – 567.4 thousand views
  12. Armenia: LADANIVA (third day)  – Jako – 528.6 thousand views
  13. Sweden: Marcus & Martinus (sixth day) – Unforgettable – 515.6 thousand views
  14. Spain: Nebulossa (sixth day)– Zorra – 448.5 thousand views
  15. Albania: Besa (third day) – TiTan – 413.5 thousand views
  16. France: Slimane (sixth day) – Mon Amour – 412.5 thousand views
  17. Ireland: Bambie Thug (first day) – Doomsday Blue – 388.2 thousand views
  18. Latvia: Dons (fourth day) – Hollow – 383.2 thousand viewsc
  19. Austria: Kaleen (third day)  – We Will Rave – 366.2 thousand views
  20. Azerbaijan: FAHREE feat. Ilkin Dovlatov (second day) – Özünlə Apar – 363.5 thousand views
  21. Cyrpus: Silia Kapsis (first day) – Liar – 324.8 thousand views
  22. Lithuania: Silvester Belt (first day) – Luktelk – 306.2 thousand views
  23. Luxembourg: TALI (second day) – Fighter – 304.3 thousand views
  24. Estonia: 5MIINUST x Puuluup (fourth day) – (Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi – 292.0 thousand views
  25. Malta: Sarah Bonnici (third day) – Loop –  291.7 thousand views
  26. Czechia: Aiko (third day) – Pedestal – 284.9 thousand views
  27. Denmark: SABA (third day) – SAND – 262.0 thousand views
  28. Norway: Gåte (fourth day) – Ulveham – 255.4 thousand views
  29. San Marino: Megara (fourth day) – 11:11 – 238.2 thousand views
  30. Australia: Electric Fields (sexond day) – One Milkali (One Blood) – 229.9 thousand views
  31. Moldova: Natalia Barbu (second day) – In The Middle – 211.0 thousand views
  32. Germany: Isaak (sixth day) – Always On The Run – 210.2 thousand views
  33. Portugal: iolanda (second day) – Grito – 192.3 thousand views
  34. Italy: Angelina Mango (sixth day)– La Noia – 186.0 thousand views
  35. Iceland: Hera Bjork (second day) – Scared of Heights –  180.3 thousand views
  36. Finland: Windows95man (second day) – No Rules – 172.2 thousand views
  37. Slovenia: Raiven (second day) – Veronika – 162.4 thousand views

The views were counted at 17:45 CET.

Based on the views from the first semi-final, the following countries will qualify (in ascending order): Poland, Serbia, Ukraine, Croatia, Ireland, Azerbaijan, Cyprus (seventh), Lithuania, Luxembourg, and Australia.

Similarly, from the second semi-final, the following countries will qualify: Netherlands, Greece, Switzerland, Georgia, Israel, Belgium, Armenia, Albania, Latvia, and Austria.

TikTok has played a significant role in the success of Eurovision songs in recent years. For example, Duncan Laurence’s winning entry “Arcade” became a global hit a year after winning the competition when it was used in over a million videos on TikTok. One of the earliest TikTok successes from Eurovision was Getter Jaani’s “Rockefeller Street”, which went viral on the platform in 2018 and has since been used in over two million videos. Let’s not forget that Armenia’s entry in 2022 by Rosa Linn with “Snap” gained over a billion views on the platform. Finally, Norway’s entry last year gained significant worldwide publicity months before the competition week, where it secured fifth place.

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The Model: Switzerland Tipped for Victory with One Week Remaining

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With the Grand Final of Eurovision 2024 just around the corner, The Model, Eurovoix’s data-driven simulation of the contest, is favoring Switzerland as the potential winner.

Drawing from diverse data sources including current betting odds, community rankings, and polls, The Model maintains that Nemo and their song ‘The Code‘ are the frontrunners to clinch victory in this year’s competition.

As per the latest simulation, Switzerland is anticipated to accumulate a total of 454 points, potentially marking the lowest winning total since the inception of the new voting system in 2016. Trailing closely behind are Ukraine and Italy, both projected to score 422 points and sharing the second position.

Utilizing data from bookmakers’ odds, community rankings, and more, The Model endeavors to provide accurate Eurovision predictions. For a deeper understanding of its methodology, check out a brief explanation here:

As the contest draws nearer, The Model adjusts its projections to reflect evolving dynamics, considering factors such as show running orders, political biases, and tactical voting. This meticulous approach aims to generate realistic forecasts of the final outcome.

So, if The Model were to be entirely accurate, what scenarios does it predict for Eurovision 2024?

Semi-Final One

With rehearsals underway, fans and bookmakers gain insights into each country’s staging plans, influencing the shifting landscape of winning probabilities. Today’s updated projections from The Model reflect these changes, presenting a significantly altered picture from previous assessments.

Ukraine retains its lead in the first semi-final, with Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil‘s song “Teresa & Maria” receiving a significant boost in odds following the reveal of their staging. Following closely behind is Baby Lasagna and Croatia, securing the second spot despite climbing to first place in the overall odds.

Noteworthy is Ireland, rapidly climbing in the rankings following the unveiling of Bambie Thug‘s rehearsal clip for “Doomsday Blue“. With shortened odds, The Model now predicts Ireland to comfortably secure 135 points in the first semi-final, marking a return to the final stage.

Silvester Belt‘s “Luktelk” for Lithuania follows closely with 115 points, while Finland and Cyprus tie at 94 points in fifth and sixth places. Despite being high-energy songs, both “No Rules” and “Liar” benefit from the removal of juries this year, enhancing their chances of garnering public support.

Semi-Final Two

In the second semi-final, although there have been fewer changes, The Model adapts its projection to align with evolving odds, polls, and other factors. Notably, bookmakers display higher confidence in the outcome of Semi-Final Two compared to Semi-Final One, a sentiment echoed by The Model.

Joost Klein is forecasted to triumph in this semi-final with his hardstyle anthem “Europapa“, closing the show with a bang. Despite some critique of the staging, The Model anticipates overwhelming support for the song translating into substantial points on Thursday.

Trailing behind Joost Klein is Nemo with “The Code“, securing a robust 165 points. While Switzerland‘s position as a favorite to win the overall contest remains unchanged, Nemo‘s projection reflects the advantageous impact of their later performance slot in the running order.

Grand Final

In the absence of the running order for the final, The Model treats each song as if performing in the same position, except for Sweden, who has already drawn the first slot. Despite this limitation, The Model projects a compelling showdown in the Grand Final.

In this simulation, Israel leads the pack in the jury vote with their poignant ballad “Hurricane“, narrowly surpassing Switzerland. However, the public vote paints a different picture, with Ukraine emerging victorious, closely trailed by Switzerland and Italy.

Ultimately, Switzerland secures victory with 454 points, leveraging its strong performances in both the jury and public votes. While surprises abound in The Model’s projections, only the final show will reveal whether these predictions materialize into reality.

With just one week left until Eurovision 2024, The Model continues to refine its projections. Stay tuned for predictions for each show next week, and after the events, we’ll compare The Model’s forecasts with the actual results, offering insights into its accuracy.

As the excitement builds, all eyes are on Switzerland as the projected favorite to emerge victorious. The countdown to Eurovision 2024 is on, and anticipation is at an all-time high as fans eagerly await the grand finale.

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Eurovision 2024: Watch the exclusive TV footage from today’s second rehearsals!

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The sixth day of technical rehearsals for the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö is now over, and the preparations are heating up. Following their first technical rehearsals, the first nine countries competing in the second semi-final took the stage of Malmö Arena for their second round of rehearsals.

The second rehearsals allowed the delegations to iron out any issues from the first round of rehearsals and gave the artists a greater sense of security and comfort on the Eurovision main stage.

We know very little about what this year’s artists have prepared for the Eurovision stage because accredited journalists are not permitted to watch both the first and second rehearsals. The EBU has just posted a recap of today’s rehearsals on YouTube via the official Eurovision channel. More precisely, we’ll get to see the exclusive TV footage of today’s rehearsals.

The countries that had their second rehearsals today were the following:

  1. Malta
  2. Albania
  3. Greece
  4. Switzerland
  5. Czechia
  6. Austria
  7. Denmark
  8. Armenia
  9. Latvia

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