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The 69th Eurovision Song Contest continues tonight, Thursday, 15 May 2025, with the Second Semi-Final live from St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland.
Where to watch
In the UK, coverage begins at 8:00 PM BST on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with commentary from Rylan and Scott Mills. Radio listeners can tune in via BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds. For international viewers, the show will be streamed live on the official Eurovision website: eurovision.tv.
Tonight’s line-up
Sixteen countries will compete for ten spots in Saturday’s Grand Final. The running order is as follows:
| Country | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Go-Jo | “Milkshake Man” |
| Montenegro | Nina Žižić | “Dobrodošli” |
| Ireland | Emmy | “Laika Party” |
| Latvia | Tautumeitas | “Bur man laimi” |
| Armenia | Parg | “Survivor” |
| Austria | JJ | “Wasted Love” |
| Greece | Klavdia | “Asteromata” |
| Lithuania | Katarsis | “Tavo akys” |
| Malta | Miriana Conte | “Serving” |
| Georgia | Mariam Shengelia | “Freedom” |
| Denmark | Sissal | “Hallucination” |
| Czechia | Adonxs | “Kiss Kiss Goodbye” |
| Luxembourg | Laura Thorn | “La poupée monte le son” |
| Israel | Yuval Raphael | “New Day Will Rise” |
| Serbia | Princ | “Mila” |
| Finland | Erika Vikman | “Ich komme” |
Additionally, Germany, the UK and France—pre-qualified for the Grand Final—will perform their entries tonight and participate in the voting.
What to expect
Tonight’s show will feature a monologue by a Eurovision fan named Philip (not Mr Phil), expressing his love for the contest. The interval acts include performances by former entrants presenting their intended entries for the canceled 2020 contest: Switzerland’s Gjon’s Tears with “Répondez-moi,” Lithuania’s The Roop with “On Fire,” Azerbaijan’s Efendi with “Cleopatra,” and Malta’s Destiny with “All of My Love.”
Additionally, there will be a presentation celebrating Switzerland’s four national languages, accompanied by a dance routine entitled “On Time.” Co-presenter Sandra Studer will play out the show, performing Italy’s winning entry “Insieme: 1992” after the qualifiers are announced as we all turn off and flock to BlueSky to express outrage.
Check out our recent live blogs for more insider scoop:
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Tonight’s qualifiers will be determined solely by public televote, including votes from participating countries, pre-qualified nations, and the “Rest of the World” audience.
Latest buzz
Israel leads the betting odds with a 4/6 chance of Yuval Raphael winning the semi-final, translating to a 60% implied probability. Yuval Raphael’s powerful ballad, combined with her compelling personal story, has garnered significant support.
Finland’s entry has resonated with audiences, topping the Eurovision Audience Poll for Semi-Final Two with 20.18% of the votes going to Erika Vikman. Bookmakers also favour Finland, offering odds of 11/5 (31.3% implied probability) for a semi-final win
Austria is a strong contender, with odds of 5/1 (16.7% implied probability) to win the semi-final. JJ’s emotional ballad has been well-received, positioning Austria as a favourite to qualify.
While some countries are strong favourites to qualify, Georgia, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Armenia, Latvia, Denmark and Montenegro are going into the event tonight facing an uphill battle.
The Eurovision Village, located in Hall 1 of Messe Basel, has been a central gathering spot for fans, offering live performances, screenings, and cultural showcases. Additionally, the “House of Helvetia” fan event at Helvetia Campus has hosted various activities, including artist meet-and-greets and themed parties, enhancing the festive atmosphere throughout the city.
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