So, the semi-finals are over and we're now left with a roster of 26 finalists – 10 from each semi-final and then of course the Big Five along with host country.
The live performances always have an element of surprise and they can truly make or break a song. A mediocre song can truly come alive on stage and take everyone by surprise. On the other hand, perhaps the important notes don't go as smoothly as intended, or the stage presence doesn't match the song, or the vocals suffer from over-staging. And sometimes, there just aren't enough spots in a semi-final to go round (which was especially the case in the first semi-final). I was saddened to see some great songs not make it, such as Australia, Croatia, and Romania. I was also sorry that Iceland and particularly Australia had to rely on live-on-tape performances, as opposed to getting to perform at the actual event like all the others.
But that's the way the Eurovision cookie crumbles.
Anyway, one of these 26 entires will be our next winner – let's have a look at the final lineup!
