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Luxembourg: Who is the favourite to win Luxembourg Song Contest according to the betting odds?

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One of Eurovision’s most iconic countries, Luxembourg, is gearing up for the grand final of the Luxembourg Song Contest 2025 tonight. After last year’s celebrated return to the Eurovision stage following a hiatus since 1993, Luxembourg is on a mission to secure its sixth Eurovision victory.

Tonight, the Grand Duchy, selects their representative for Eurovision 2025, with the final of Luxembourg Song Contest 2025, and the betting odds have already picked their favourite to win the whole thing.

The big favourites is Laura Thorn, with the song “Le Pupée Monte le Son”. Luzac with the song “Je Danse” also seem to have some chance of winning.

The remaining artist do not seem to impress the betting odds regarding a possible win.

The Finalists

Seven talented acts will compete for the honor of representing Luxembourg in Eurovision 2025. These are the finalists set to take the stage tonight:

Voting Process

The winner will be determined by a 50/50 voting system, combining the votes of a professional jury and the public:

  • The Jury: A panel of representatives from eight different countries, with five members from each country, will decide 50% of the result.
  • The Public Vote: The remaining 50% will come from the public, including both Luxembourg’s audience and international viewers, allowing fans worldwide to have their say in selecting the Grand Duchy’s Eurovision act.

Fans can tune in to the Luxembourg Song Contest 2025 Grand Final tonight at 21:00 CETthrough the official website of Luxembourg’s public broadcaster. Click here to watch the show live.

Last year’s Luxembourg Song Contest crowned Tali as the winner. Her empowering track, “Fighter,” secured her 13th place at Eurovision 2024, marking a strong comeback for Luxembourg after decades away.

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the Luxembourgish participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, in Basel!

Source: eurovisionworld

Germany: ARD aims on winning Eurovision Song Contest 2025!

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Germany seems determined on getting its third victory in Eurovision, following last year’s unexpected positive result. The public broadcaster has assembled a strong and experienced team to achieve this ambitious goal.

As we’ve already informed you, the new selection process is a collaboration between ARD, RTL, and Stefan Raab, whose name is synonymous with Germany’s successful Eurovision results. However, this partnership may not continue if the country gets another negative result. According to broadcaster officials, the collaboration was established with the sole purpose of winning, not merely participating.

In a recent interview, ARD’s program director, Christine Strobl, expressed confidence that the collaboration with Raab could lead to victory:

“Our goal is and will remain victory. We are not considering what happens if we fail. Nothing less than a win justifies such a partnership.”

Stefan Raab shares this sentiment, having taken full responsibility for Germany’s final outcome:

“I’m not doing this to finish second or third. The national team never says: we want to come in third. If we finish second, you can punish me later, I’ll still be here.”

Chefsache ESC 2025

Chefsache ESC 2025 will feature 24 acts. The competition includes two heats, a semi-final, and a grand final. While RTL will broadcast the heats and the semi-final, the Grand Final will be aired on Das Erste.

Key dates for Chefsache ESC 2025 are as follows:

  • Heat 1: February 14
  • Heat 2: February 15
  • Semi-Final: February 22
  • Grand Final: March 1

Seven acts will advance to the semi-final from each heat. A total of nine finalists will then compete in the Grand Final, where the winner will be chosen to represent Germany at Eurovision 2025 in Basel.

During the heats and semi-final, a professional jury, led by Eurovision veteran Stefan Raab, will evaluate the performances and decide which acts will qualify. However, the Grand Final will leave the decision entirely in the hands of the public, ensuring that Germany’s Eurovision representative reflects the nation’s choice.

The previous representative of Germany in Eurovision 2024, was Isaak with his song “Always on the Run” which ended up in 12th place of the Grand Final:

Stay tuned on Eurovisionfun for all the news regarding the German participation at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, in Basel!

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Luxembourg: Betting Odds for the Luxembourg Song Contest 2025

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Luxembourg is making a strong comeback to the Eurovision stage for the second consecutive year, with its national final drawing attention from fans and bookmakers alike. According to the latest odds, one clear favorite has emerged: Laura Thorn, who seems to stand out among her competitors.

Laura Thorn – “La poupée monte le son”

Winning Chance: 57%
Odds: 1.4
Laura Thorn is considered the frontrunner with her danceable and nostalgic track captivating both audiences and critics. Her song has garnered the most bets, suggesting she could be Luxembourg’s next Eurovision representative. The song makes a clear reference to Luxembourg’s classic Eurovision-winning entry from 1965, Poupée de cire, poupée de son.

Luzac – “Je danse”

Winning Chance: 22%
Odds: 3.7
A dynamic track with modern elements and an intense beat. Luzac holds the second position, with a solid chance of overtaking Laura Thorn. According to bookmakers, Luzac is her only real competitor.

Rafa Ela – “No Thank You”

Winning Chance: 10%
Odds: 8
Rafa Ela delivers a modern and unconventional pop song. While it isn’t favored by the bookmakers, the track has its own loyal following.

Rhythmic Soulwave – “Stronger”

Winning Chance: 4%
Odds: 18
This upbeat and optimistic entry, despite its high odds, hasn’t attracted significant support to challenge for the top spot.

Mäna – “Human Eyes”, One Last Time – “Gambler’s Song”, Zero Point Five – “Ride”

Winning Chance: 2% (each)
Odds: 35
While these artists bring interesting songs to the table, bookmakers don’t see them as strong contenders for victory.

What Will the Outcome Be?

Betting odds suggest that Laura Thorn has a clear lead, but nothing is certain until the final night. Live performances and the votes from the audience and jury will ultimately decide the winner.

As Luxembourg prepares to select its entry for Eurovision 2025, excitement is building, bringing fresh energy and high expectations. The Luxembourg Song Contest 2025 will take place on Saturday, January 25.

Who will ultimately carry the nation’s flag to Eurovision 2025? Stay tuned!

Luxembourg: Songs for Luxembourg Song Contest 2025 released!

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Luxembourg seems to be back for good and it’s one step closer to selecting its entry for Eurovision 2025. A few moments ago, RTL, the country’s public broadcaster, revealed the seven songs that will compete in Luxembourg Song Contest 2025! Read more

Junior Eurovision 2024: Luxembourg to broadcast the contest live for the first time!

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In a delightful development, Luxembourg’s national broadcaster, RTL, will make history by airing the 22nd Junior Eurovision Song Contest live on November 16. This marks the first time RTL will broadcast the event, even though the country has not yet participated in the competition.

RTL Zwee has officially scheduled the Junior Eurovision 2024 in its broadcasting for November 16, complete with commentary in Luxembourgish by Raoul Roos and Eric Lehmann. This broadcast signals a significant return for Luxembourg to Eurovision events, especially following its re-entry into the adult contest after a three-decade absence. Could this be a precursor to Luxembourg’s potential debut in the Junior Eurovision in the near future? Only time will tell…

More countries will broadcast the contest

In addition to Luxembourg, other non-participating countries will also air the contest. Lithuania and Montenegro are set to join Luxembourg in broadcasting the event, along with Croatia, a founding member of the contest and its first ever winner in 2003. These countries may be looking to reintroduce their audiences to the children’s contest, gauging interest for a possible return the next years.

It’s worth noting that countries like Cyprus and San Marino have also returned to the competition after several years away, indicating a growing interest in the Junior Eurovision format across Europe.

Junior Eurovision 2024

Seventeen countries will take part in the 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest:

  1. Italy: Simone Grande – “Pigiama Party”
  2. Estonia: Annabelle – “Tänavad”
  3. Albania: Nikol Çabeli – “Vallëzoj”
  4. Armenia: Leo – “Cosmic Friend”
  5. Cyprus: Maria Pissarides – “Crystal Waters”
  6. France: Titouan – “Comme ci, comme ça”
  7. North Macedonia: Ana and Aleksej – “Marathon”
  8. Poland: Dominik Arim – “All Together”
  9. Georgia: Andria Putkaradze – “To My Mom”
  10. Spain: Chloe DelaRosa – “Como la Lola”
  11. Germany: Bjarne – “Save the Best For Us”
  12. Netherlands: Stay Tuned – “Music”
  13. San Marino: Idols SM – “Come noi”
  14. Ukraine: Artem Kotenko – “Hear Me Now”
  15. Portugal: Victoria Nicole – “Esperança”
  16. Ireland – Enya Cox Dempsey – “Le Chéile”
  17. Malta: Ramires Sciberras – “Stilla ċkejkna”

The 22nd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest will be held on November 16 in Madrid, Spain, following the country’s second-place finish last year and the refusal of the winning country, France, to host for the second year in a row. The slogan for this year’s contest is “Let’s Bloom!”, while Ruth Lorenzo, Marc Clotet and Melani Garcia will serve as this year’s hosts.

Stay tuned to EurovisionFun for all the news!

Source: RTL

Germany: ARD, RTL, and Stefan Raab Collaborate for Eurovision 2025 Representative Selection

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Germany will select its representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 through a national final, in collaboration with ARD, RTL, and entertainer Stefan Raab. Further details will be revealed on October 31.

The Eurovision Song Contest in Basel is approaching, and many countries have already started their selection processes. In Germany, preparations are ramping up with the announcement that ARD, RTL, and Stefan Raab will host a joint press conference on October 31, at 11:00 a.m., at the Swiss Embassy in Berlin.

During the conference, the process for selecting Germany’s representative for the 2025 contest will be outlined. Following the press conference, all related information will be available on eurovision.de and in a special edition of the podcast ESC Update in the ARD Audiothek. In addition to Stefan Raab, ARD Program Director Christine Strobl, RTL Program Director Inga Leschek, and NDR Program Director Frank Beckmann will provide further insights.

Collaboration with a Private Broadcaster for Eurovision

NDR, responsible for Eurovision within ARD, will once again work with RTL for the upcoming contest. The last collaboration with a private broadcaster was in 2012, also with the involvement of Stefan Raab. That year, Roman Lob won the national competition Unser Star für Baku, which was broadcast on ARD and ProSieben, ultimately securing eighth place in the Eurovision final.

Two years earlier, Lena won the selection Unser Star für Oslo, also held in collaboration, and subsequently won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2010. This year, Isaak achieved 12th place for Germany at the contest in Malmö with his song “Always On The Run.”

Stay tuned to Eurovisionfun for all the updates!

Source: eurovision.de

Luxembourg: Songwriting camp to take place for Eurovision 2025!

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As it seems, another country is going to organize a songwriting camp, with the aim of creating songs for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Read more

Luxembourg: Watch exclusive footage from Tali’s First Rehearsal!

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Yesterday, Tali, the Luxembourgish representative in Eurovision 2024, stepped on the stage of Malmö Arena for the first time, for her first technical rehearsal. Read more

Luxembourg: Commentators for RTL and spokesperson unveiled!

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The lineup for Luxembourg’s RTL’s coverage of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden, has been revealed.

The commentators for RTL will be Raoul Roos and Roger Saurfeld.

Who will the spokesperson be?

Many have been wondering who will be the person to hand out the first “twelve points” of the country following its thirty years of absence. Other than Désirée Nosbusch, there would be none. Désirée Nosbusch is no stranger to the Eurovision community, having hosted the contest the last time it was held in Luxembourg in 1984. She was one of the hosts of the Luxembourg Song Contest earlier this year. Given that she was only 19 years old in 1984, Désirée Nosbusch is actually one of the youngest hosts in the contest’s history.

So far, the following countries have revealed their spokesperson for Eurovision 2024 in Malmö:

  • Georgia – Sopho Khalvashi
  • Belgium – Livia Dushkoff
  • Switzerland – Jennifer Bosshard
  • Azerbaijan – Aisel 
  • Slovenia – Lorella Flego
  • Luxembourg – Désirée Nosbusch

Tali will represent Luxembourg with her song “Fighter” and will perform last in the first semi-final of May 7.

 

Source: RTL

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Germany: Changes in the selection process for Eurovision?

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TV producers Stefan Raab and Daniel Rosemann have pitched a new idea to the four major German TV channels (ARD, ZDF, RTL and ProSieben) to work together to select Germany’s Eurovision entry.

This program will include ZDF, RTL and ProSieben each hosting a semi-final with the finalists progressing to the grand final, broadcasted on Das Erste. All networks are interested, but no final decision will be made until this year’s competition is over.

According to the plan, all the shows will be produced by the same studio. However, each broadcaster can organize their evening according to their own ideas. The winners of these three programs will compete in the final at Erste to get their ticket for Eurovision .

Whether ARD will select its own candidates before the German final is negotiable. There are still different ideas about what exactly the joint project will bring from the participating broadcasters, such as the details of the organization and the amount of money.

There is also a reason why the decision will take some time. They want to see how Germany will perform at this year’s Eurovision in Malmö in May. A success of Isaak would give the prospect of a new attempt.

Germany will be represented this year by Isaak with the song “Always On The Run” .

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Source: DWDL.de