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Spain: The detailed results of Benidorm Fest 2025 semi-finals released!

Benidorm Fest 2025, the Spanish selection process for Eurovision 2025, was concluded on Saturday. After two semi-finals and a Grand Final, Melody emerged victorious with her song “Esa Diva.”

In a notable shift from previous years, the results of the semi-finals were not disclosed during the live broadcast. However, RTVE has now released the detailed results of the Benidorm Fest semi-finals.

Semi-Final One

  • Daniela Blasco – 157 points
  • Lachsipa – 153 points
  • Kuve – 121 points
  • Luca Bun – 104 points
  • Chica Sobresalto – 100 points
  • Sonia and Selena – 91 points
  • K!NGDOM – 73 points
  • DAVID AFONSO – 65 points
Jury Results:
  • Lachsipa – 83 points
  • Daniela Blasco – 77 points
  • Kuve – 65 points
  • Luca Bun – 64 points
  • Chica Sobresalto – 50 points
  • DAVID AFONSO – 33 points
  • Sonia and Selena – 31 points
  • K!NGDOM – 29 points
Audience Results:
  • Daniela Blasco – 80 points
  • Lachsipa – 70 points
  • Sonia and Selena – 60 points
  • Kuve – 56 points
  • Chica Sobresalto – 50 points
  • K!NGDOM – 44 points
  • Luca Bun – 40 points
  • DAVID AFONSO – 32 points

Semi-Final Two

  • Mel Ömana – 160 points
  • Melody – 158 points
  • J KBELLO – 121 points
  • Mawot – 98 points
  • Carla Frigo – 87 points
  • DeTeresa – 82 points
  • Henry Semler – 82 points
  • Celine Van Heel – 76 points
Jury Results:
  • Mel Ömana – 90 points
  • Melody – 78 points
  • J KBELLO – 65 points
  • Mawot – 54 points
  • Henry Semler – 50 points
  • Carla Frigo – 37 points
  • Celine Van Heel – 36 points
  • DeTeresa – 22 points
Audience Results:
  • Mel Ömana – 70 points
  • Melody – 80 points
  • DeTeresa – 60 points
  • J KBELLO – 56 points
  • Carla Frigo – 50 points
  • Mawot – 44 points
  • Celine Van Heel – 40 points
  • Henry Semler – 32 points

Despite finishing second in her semi-final, Melody triumphed overall and will represent Spain at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland from May 13-17, 2025.

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Source: RTVE

Spain: “Esa diva” to be revamped for Eurovision 2025!

Spain‘s entry will undergo modifications for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

This year’s Spanish representative at Eurovision 2025, Melody, just two days after her victory at Benidorm Fest 2025, announced that her song entitled “Esa diva” is scheduled to undergo modifications in order to make it more competitive at the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland.

“We will make some changes so that Europe understands it better. Musically, we have room to create something even more striking, and I believe the final version will surprise everyone.”

The renewed version is expected to refine the elements of composition, production and staging to align with the competitive Eurovision landscape.

Spain, as a member of Big 5 nations, competes directly in the final of Eurovision 2025, on 17th May, while they have the right to vote at the First Semi-Final, on 13th of May.

Source: RTVE

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Spain: A total of 4.9 million viewers watched the Final of Benidorm Fest 2025!

On average, 1,938,000 viewers watched the Grand Final of Benidorm Fest 2025 last night.

The Andalusian singer Melody and her song “Esa diva” were crowned the winners in a final with a tight voting outcome.

The Grand Final of Benidorm Fest 2025 recorded an average of 1,938,000 viewers, with a 17.1% audience share. Throughout the two-hour broadcast, at least 4.9 million viewers tuned in for at least one minute. The 2025 figures increased by 39,000 viewers compared to the Benidorm Fest 2024 final, making this year’s final the second most-watched edition in the contest’s history.

Spain will compete directly in the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 on May 17. Melody will represent Spain in this year’s competition, which will take place in Basel, Switzerland. You can watch her performance from last night below!

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the latest updates on Spain’s participation in Eurovision 2025 in Basel!

Source: Escplus

Spain: Who will be the winner of Benidorm 2025 according to the betting odds?

Spain is choosing its song and representative for Eurovision 2025 tonight, at the final of Benidorm Fest 2025. Eight finalists are competing for the victory, which is going to take them to Basel in May. But who do the betting companies see as the winner a few hours before the contest takes place?

The betting odds

In a national final with a good level, since it has interesting songs, four entries are the favorites for the victory. Melody with the song “Esa diva“, is in first place. Lachispa, J Kbello and Daniela Blasco follow at a short distance. Everything points to an interesting evening, with a lot of suspense for the final result.

Benidorm Fest 2025 Final Odds

Benidorm Fest 2025 Final Odds

The winner of Benidorm Fest 2025—and Spain’s Eurovision 2025 representative—will be determined by a mixed voting system:

  • 50% Jury Vote: The professional jury consists of both Spanish and international experts:
    • Spanish Jury Members:
      • Roberto Santamaría (Director of Radio Nacional de España)
      • Javier Llano (Head of Music Programming at CADENA 100)
      • Jaime Acero (Content Director at TelevisaUnivision)
      • Claudia Orellana (Director and Founder of Son Buenos)
    • International Jury Members:
      • Oksana Skybinska (Head of the Ukrainian Eurovision Delegation)
      • Maja Tokić (Executive Producer of Dora, Croatia’s national selection)
      • Twan van de Nieuwenhuijzen (Dutch Head of Contest for Eurovision 2023)
      • Mariangela Borneo (Italian Director of International Projects & Festivals at RAI)
  • 25% Demoscopic Jury: A panel of viewers selected through an official app.
  • 25% Public Vote: Fans can cast their votes via phone calls and SMS.

The eight finalists, who secured their spots in the final through the semi-finals on January 28 and January 30, will battle it out tonight for the chance to represent Spain in Eurovision 2025. The competing artists and their songs are:

  1. Daniela Blasco – “Uh nana
  2. Kuve – “Loca xti
  3. Mawot – “Raggio di sole
  4. Lachispa – “Hartita de llorar
  5. Mel Ömana – “I’m A Queen
  6. J Kbello – “V.I.P.
  7. Lucas Bun – “Te escribo en el cielo
  8. Melody – “Esa diva

The show will take place at Palacio de Deportes L’Illa in Alicante, with hosts including Eurovision 2014 alum Ruth Lorenzo, joined by Paula Vázquez and Inés Hernand.

You can watch tonight’s semi-final at 22:00 CET here.

Source: eurovisionworld

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Spain: The Grand Final of Benidorm Fest 2025 Takes Place Tonight!

After two intense semi-finals, one of the most anticipated national selections for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest reaches its climax tonight—the grand final of Benidorm Fest 2025! This prestigious competition will determine Spain’s representative for Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland, in May.


Format

Benidorm Fest 2025 follows a familiar structure, consisting of two semi-finals, each featuring eight competing entries. From each semi-final, four artists secured their place in tonight’s grand final, bringing the total number of finalists to eight.

️ Voting System

The winner of Benidorm Fest 2025—and Spain’s Eurovision 2025 representative—will be determined by a mixed voting system:

  • 50% Jury Vote: The professional jury consists of both Spanish and international experts:
    • Spanish Jury Members:
      • Roberto Santamaría (Director of Radio Nacional de España)
      • Javier Llano (Head of Music Programming at CADENA 100)
      • Jaime Acero (Content Director at TelevisaUnivision)
      • Claudia Orellana (Director and Founder of Son Buenos)
    • International Jury Members:
      • Oksana Skybinska (Head of the Ukrainian Eurovision Delegation)
      • Maja Tokić (Executive Producer of Dora, Croatia’s national selection)
      • Twan van de Nieuwenhuijzen (Dutch Head of Contest for Eurovision 2023)
      • Mariangela Borneo (Italian Director of International Projects & Festivals at RAI)
  • 25% Demoscopic Jury: A panel of viewers selected through an official app.
  • 25% Public Vote: Fans can cast their votes via phone calls and SMS.

The Grand Final

The eight finalists, who secured their spots in the final through the semi-finals on January 28 and January 30, will battle it out tonight for the chance to represent Spain in Eurovision 2025. The competing artists and their songs are:

  1. Daniela Blasco – “Uh nana
  2. Kuve – “Loca xti
  3. Mawot – “Raggio di sole
  4. Lachispa – “Hartita de llorar
  5. Mel Ömana – “I’m A Queen
  6. J Kbello – “V.I.P.
  7. Lucas Bun – “Te escribo en el cielo
  8. Melody – “Esa diva

The show will take place at Palacio de Deportes L’Illa in Alicante, with hosts including Eurovision 2014 alum Ruth Lorenzo, joined by Paula Vázquez and Inés Hernand.

You can watch tonight’s semi-final at 22:00 CET here.


 


Looking Back: Last Year’s Winner

In 2024, Nebulossa triumphed at Benidorm Fest with their song “Zorra”, securing their place at Eurovision in Malmö, where they finished in 22nd place in the Grand Final.

Who will take the crown this year and carry Spain’s hopes to Basel? Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the latest updates on Spain’s Eurovision 2025 journey!

Spain: Benidorm Fest 2025 Continues Tonight with the Second Semi-Final!

One of the most eagerly anticipated national selections for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest continues tonight as the curtain rises on Benidorm Fest 2025. The event will determine Spain’s representative in Eurovision this May.

For the fourth consecutive year, Benidorm Fest serves as Spain’s selection method, a format that has significantly boosted its popularity over the past three years. Spanish broadcaster RTVE continues to ride the wave of success, maintaining this tried-and-tested approach.


The Format

Benidorm Fest 2025 will feature two semi-finals, each hosting eight competing entries. The top four acts from each semi-final will advance to the grand final.

The winner of Benidorm Fest 2025, and Spain’s Eurovision 2025 representative, will be decided by:

  • 50% Jury Vote: Comprising eight members—four Spanish and four international experts.
    Spanish Jury Members:

    • Roberto Santamaría (Director, Radio Nacional de España)
    • Javier Llano (Head of Music Programming, CADENA 100)
    • Jaime Acero (Content Director, TelevisaUnivision)
    • Claudia Orellana (Founder & Director, Son Buenos)

    International Jury Members:

    • Oksana Skybinska (Head of Ukraine’s Eurovision delegation)
    • Maja Tokic (Executive Producer of Croatia’s Dora national selection)
    • Twan van de Nieuwenhuijzen (Eurovision 2023 Head of Contest & former Dutch delegation lead)
    • Mariangela Borneo (Director of International Projects & Festivals, RAI Italy)
  • 25% Polling Panel: Feedback collected via an app-based survey.
  • 25% Public Vote: Via telephone calls and SMS.

Benidorm Fest 2025 Schedule

  • Semi-Final 1: January 28
  • Semi-Final 2: January 30
  • Grand Final: February 1

Finalists

From Tuesday’s first semi-final, four artists have qualified for the grand final of the Benidorm Festival which will take place on Saturday. These artists are:

Tonight’s Second Semi-Final

Eight artists will compete tonight for one of four spots in Saturday’s grand final. Here’s the lineup for the second semi-final:

  1. Mel Ömana – “I’m A Queen
  2. Henry Semler – “No lo ves
  3. DeTeresa – “La pena
  4. J Kbello – “V.I.P.
  5. Carla Frigo – “Bésame
  6. Mawot – “Raggio di sole
  7. Celine Van Heel – “La casa
  8. Melody – “Esa diva

The show will take place at Palacio de Deportes L’Illa in Alicante, with hosts including Eurovision 2014 alum Ruth Lorenzo, joined by Paula Vázquez and Inés Hernand.

You can watch tonight’s semi-final at 22:45 CET here.


Looking Back at Last Year

The winners of Benidorm Fest 2024, Nebulossa, represented Spain with their song Zorra at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, finishing 22nd in the grand final.


Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all updates on Spain’s journey to Eurovision 2025!

Spain: The Odds Ahead of the First Semi-Final of Benidorm Fest 2025!

Tonight marks the beginning of the Benidorm Fest 2025 Semi-Finals. Eight songs will compete in the first semi-final, vying for the first four spots in the Grand Final on February 1. But what do the odds say about tonight’s show?

The Betting Odds

Four entries seem to be the favorites to claim the coveted spots in the Benidorm Fest Final. Lachispa, Daniela Blasco, K!ngdom, and Chica Sobresalto are predicted by betting companies to advance to the Grand Final.

Benidorm Fest 2025 Odds

Benidorm Fest 2025 Odds

Tonight’s First Semi-Final
The first semi-final takes place tonight and features the following eight contestants:

  1. Kuve – “Loca xti
  2. David Afonso – “Amor barato
  3. Chica Sobresalto – “Mala feminista
  4. K!ngdom – “Me gustas tú
  5. Lucas Bun – “Te escribo en el cielo
  6. Sonia & Selena – “Reinas
  7. Lachispa – “Hartita de llorar
  8. Daniela Blasco – “Uh nana

The Benidorm Fest 2025 is being held at the Palacio de Deportes L’Illa in Alicante. The show will be hosted by Ruth Lorenzo, Spain’s Eurovision 2014 representative, alongside Paula Vázquez and Inés Hernand.

You can watch the first semi-final of this Spanish music celebration tonight at 23:45 CET by clicking HERE.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all updates on Spain’s journey to Eurovision 2025 in Basel!

Source: eurovisionworld

Spain: Benidorm Fest 2025 Kicks Off Tonight with the First Semi-Final!

One of the most eagerly anticipated national selections for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest begins tonight as the curtain rises on Benidorm Fest 2025. The event will determine Spain’s representative in Eurovision this May.

For the fourth consecutive year, Benidorm Fest serves as Spain’s selection method, a format that has significantly boosted its popularity over the past three years. Spanish broadcaster RTVE continues to ride the wave of success, maintaining this tried-and-tested approach.


The Format

Benidorm Fest 2025 will feature two semi-finals, each hosting eight competing entries. The top four acts from each semi-final will advance to the grand final.

The winner of Benidorm Fest 2025, and Spain’s Eurovision 2025 representative, will be decided by:

  • 50% Jury Vote: Comprising eight members—four Spanish and four international experts.
    Spanish Jury Members:

    • Roberto Santamaría (Director, Radio Nacional de España)
    • Javier Llano (Head of Music Programming, CADENA 100)
    • Jaime Acero (Content Director, TelevisaUnivision)
    • Claudia Orellana (Founder & Director, Son Buenos)

    International Jury Members:

    • Oksana Skybinska (Head of Ukraine’s Eurovision delegation)
    • Maja Tokic (Executive Producer of Croatia’s Dora national selection)
    • Twan van de Nieuwenhuijzen (Eurovision 2023 Head of Contest & former Dutch delegation lead)
    • Mariangela Borneo (Director of International Projects & Festivals, RAI Italy)
  • 25% Polling Panel: Feedback collected via an app-based survey.
  • 25% Public Vote: Via telephone calls and SMS.

Benidorm Fest 2025 Schedule

  • Semi-Final 1: January 28
  • Semi-Final 2: January 30
  • Grand Final: February 1

Tonight’s First Semi-Final

Eight artists will compete tonight for one of four spots in Saturday’s grand final. Here’s the lineup for the first semi-final:

  1. Kuve – “Loca xti
  2. David Afonso – “Amor barato
  3. Chica Sobresalto – “Mala feminista
  4. K!ngdom – “Me gustas tú
  5. Lucas Bun – “Te escribo en el cielo
  6. Sonia & Selena – “Reinas
  7. Lachispa – “Hartita de llorar
  8. Daniela Blasco – “Uh nana

The show will take place at Palacio de Deportes L’Illa in Alicante, with hosts including Eurovision 2014 alum Ruth Lorenzo, joined by Paula Vázquez and Inés Hernand.

You can watch tonight’s semi-final at 22:45 CET here.


Looking Back at Last Year

The winners of Benidorm Fest 2024, Nebulossa, represented Spain with their song Zorra at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö, finishing 22nd in the grand final.


Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all updates on Spain’s journey to Eurovision 2025!

 

 

Spain: The Professional Jury for Benidorm Fest 2025 Announced!

RTVE, the Spanish national broadcaster, has announced the members of the professional jury for Benidorm Fest 2025.

The jury consists of eight esteemed professionals—four national and four international—who will collectively contribute 50% of the total score.

The national jury includes:

  • Roberto Santamaría (Director of Radio Nacional de España)
  • Javier Llano (Head of music programming at CADENA 100)
  • Jaime Acero (Content Director at TelevisaUnivision)
  • Claudia Orellana (Director and founder of Son Buenos)

The international jury includes:

  • Oksana Skybinska (Head of the Ukrainian delegation for Eurovision)
  • Maja Tokic (Executive producer of Dora, Croatia’s Eurovision selection)
  • Twan van de Nieuwenhuijzen (Dutch Head of Contest for Eurovision 2023 and former Head of Delegation)
  • Mariangela Borneo (Director of International Projects and Festivals at RAI, Italy)

Benidorm Fest 2025 Format

As in previous editions, Benidorm Fest will feature two semi-finals and a Grand Final. The results will be determined by 50% professional jury, 25% demographic jury, and 25% public voting.

The semi-finals will air on January 28 and 30, with eight participants in each, from which four will advance to the final. The Grand Final will take place on February 1, where eight songs will compete to represent Spain in Eurovision 2025.

Last year’s winners of Benidorm Fest, Nebulossa, represented Spain in Eurovision 2024 with their song “Zorra”, finishing in 22nd place.

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the latest updates on our favorite contest!

Source: RTVE

Spain: Benidorm Fest 2025 participants will not be announced on November 7

The latest updates for Benidorm Fest 2025, which will select Spain’s representative for Eurovision 2025, indicate a shift, as it is no longer certain when the contestants will be announced.

In previous days, the ESCplus Spain team had suggested that the participants of the Alicante-based festival would be announced on the upcoming Thursday, November 7, via a press conference. However, on Monday morning, internal sources from Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE informed ESCplus Spain that this announcement would not take place on the previously expected date.

With this new information, questions arise, as neither the date of the artist announcement nor the reasons for the postponement of the press conference have been clarified. It remains unclear whether the announcement will occur during Junior Eurovision week or at a later date.

Last year, Benidorm Fest participants were announced on November 11, with the candidate songs revealed about a month later, on December 14.

 

What we know about Benidorm Fest 2025 so far:

During the 143-day application period for Benidorm Fest, from May 20 to October 10, approximately 1,000 songs were submitted. RTVE has already begun the listening process to select the 16 best entries that will compete at the festival from January 28 to February 1.

Interest in Benidorm Fest appears to be very high, as this year saw the highest number of applications received over the festival’s four-year history, Last year, there were only 825 submissions.

María Eizaguirre, RTVE’s Director of Corporate Affairs and Participation, also provided some insights regarding the genres and artists. Most submissions were folk and urban songs, along with some rap entries, while pop remains the dominant genre once again. As for the artists, some of them are not Spanish, but reside permanently in Spain, showcasing the interest of international artists in the event. Additionally, female artists outnumbered male artists. Notably, for the first time, RTVE received a song created by artificial intelligence.

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Sourse: ESC Espana