The 70th Eurovision Song Contest continues tonight with the second semi-final in Vienna, Austria, with all eyes on the UK's Look Mum No Computer as he prepares to reveal his full performance of "Eins, Zwei, Drei."
UK's Guaranteed Spot in the Final
The United Kingdom is assured a place in the grand final this year, which may come as a relief to those who remain unconvinced by a song described by The Independent's critic Adam White as "both horrendously embarrassing and oddly charming."
Competing Countries and Favourites
Ten countries are vying for the remaining spots in Saturday's final, scheduled for 16 May. Among the favourites are Norway's Jonas Lovv, Armenia's SIMÓN, and Australia's Delta Goodrem. Following the first semi-final on Tuesday, another ten countries advanced, including the controversial Israeli entry and Finland, currently the top contenders to win this year's contest.
How to Watch in the UK
Viewers in the UK can tune in live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 8 pm.
Live Updates
Opening Performance: Moldova
The evening kicked off with Moldova's entry, Satoshi, performing the exuberant "Viva, Moldova!"—a half-rap, half-sung frenzy that is both bonkers and quintessentially Eurovision. The staging featured a performer on giant stilts with a flowing skirt, a visually impressive but somewhat overdone trope.
Sweden's Performance
Sweden, always a favourite, presented a generic pop banger reminiscent of Max Martin. However, the vocals were notably wobbly, and the predictability of the song left some underwhelmed.
Croatia's Entry
LELEK, representing Croatia with the song "Andromeda," delivered a dark, mysterious, and evocative performance that stood out. The semi-finals are a whirlwind, and viewers are encouraged to note their favourites.
Important Note for UK Viewers
UK viewers are reminded that they cannot vote in tonight's semi-final. Voting will be possible during the second semi-final on Thursday.
