LIVE BLOG: Eurovision 2019 – Second semi-final

Hosts of Eurovision 2019

Were you ready for the second bunch of Eurovision 2019 hopefuls? Tonight we got 18 songs, and they scored the remaining ten grand final slots.

I was on hand to walk you through the finer points of what happened on stage and you were welcome to join in with comments. We had such fun together on Tuesday, after all.

Click to see the line-up for tonight
SongPerformer(s)Psn
Like meSeleste6
StayDriksna9
I will break your heartKatrina Bindere8
TridymiteEdgars Kreilis7
Heart beatsKatrina Dimanta2
I'm falling for youMiks Dukurs4
PolyesterAnnna3
Sail with youBad Habits5
Still breathingSamanta Tina1

There were just three places left in the second half of the running order, and we’ll be getting more about that later tonight.

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ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

Prediction time:

I have a small problem with this semi. I can’t see all Scandi countries qualifying.
Last year they were also in the same semi and managed to qualify, all of them. But last year was a much weaker semi than this year.
As Sweden is definitely qualifying, I have to figure out between Norway and Denmark.
Than there is the question whether I should go with the 5/5 split or the 4/6 split.
Another issue is what to do with Austria – personally I love the song and from what I read, they managed to make song works in a staging that just sell the song.

In short the prediction below, or at least part of it, is not going to happen:

Switzerland
Romania
Sweden
Austria
Malta
Russia
Norway
The Netherlands
North Macedonia
Azerbaijan

Denmark may sneak in instead of one of the above.

Enjoy the show

Mo Fanning
4 years ago
Reply to  ShaiD.

It’s the same here, with 6-7 I think will make it, and 5 maybes

ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

Armenia + fine vocals but having her alone on stage is wrong.
Also a questionable fashion choice.
She looks desperate

ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

Ireland – I like the pop-art vibe of this but can we have a better song.
It’s just a forgettable song that lacks of energy

ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

Moldova – old fashioned ballad and she is off key, sometimes. I think her backing singers are helping her a bit

ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

Switzerland -he is the male Eleni. The whole performance scream Fuego, with a little less passion.
He is a bit breathy, but he is doing just fine

ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

Latvia – a perfect lounge music. That says it all about it chances. Musically not a bad song, just not enough for this competition

ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

Denmark – it’s almost childish and very sweet but it is also very calculated.
Is there a hidden backing singer?

ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

Austria – this utlize the stage in right way.
Not sure if this strong enough to go through, though

ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

Malta – this is cool. It works to a certain level. She is a bit static for the song, but she should qualify

ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

Lithuania – I just had my toilet break.
Rule 2525 of Eurovision is that you are not allowed to be boring

ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

Russia – he is starting off key and too low in the mix.
And the staging is a let down. Bring You Are the only one back, which I never like. Show you how much I dislike this one

AndrewMcG
AndrewMcG
4 years ago

Russia – Sergey and Co have been channelling Chess the musical … just not as well.

ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

Albania – is too dark and not working, no matter how ethnics it sounds.
Vocally is this just not good.
Apparently the collums at the side of the stage can move

ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

Norway – who thought that placing them on 3 side of the stage was a good idea?
Now they are together but there is no chemistry between them.
And that bridge is a miss

ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

The Netherlands – too many wide shots.
But he performed it well although not giving you the goosebumps the song gave me at first listen

ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

North Macedonia – a classic Eurovision ballad. She sing it well and they didn’t bricked the staging up.
She sings this well

Darren Smith
Darren Smith
4 years ago

I found both Sweden and Netherlands (who I had predicted as 1 and 2 respectively in this semi) quite underwhelming. Russia too. It wouldn’t surprise me if Switzerland have won this semi?

ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

Azerbaijan – it lacks some of the energy from the video and Hiden backing singers were doing some of the singing for him

Darren Smith
Darren Smith
4 years ago

My predicted qualifiers are the same as Mo’s (I’ve not changed my 10 since before the contest started but I’ve changed the order a bit).
Netherlands
Azerbaijan
Sweden
Switzerland
Russia
Denmark
Malta
Norway
North Macedonia
Armenia

I don’t rate Netherlands that much but it was probably tonight’s winner. Australia FTW on Saturday.

ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

After watching the performances, I don’t think Romania is qualifying and Denmark are but I am less certain about Norway and Austria

ShaiD.
ShaiD.
4 years ago

8/10 – missing on Albania and Denmark.

All Scandi are through, which I didn’t think will be possible.
3/7 split – Can’t remember the last time this happened.
Last 6 songs performed have qualified

Darren Smith
Darren Smith
4 years ago

9/10, and I so almost swapped out Armenia for Albania! (Armenia were my 10th place prediction)

Jim Walsh
4 years ago

Got 9 out of 10 – really did not see Albania qualifying (I had Romania in the last place but it was a bit of a guess to be honest). Like Darren below I was very underwhelmed with both Sweden and Netherlands and just don’t understand where the hype is coming from on these two. Russia was well-performed but is as cold and calculated as a song can be. Be fun to see him come third again in the final! Actually the surprise of the night for me was North Macedonia which came across as a solid well-sung if unspectacular song.

I’ve been very underwhelmed with both semi-finals to be honest. Australia has been my favourite since it was picked (because I’m a sucker for popera) and with the staging now I hope it goes all the way. Especially as it will annoy the bejesus out of Phil if it wins!!! 😉

But then I was the same about Israel and Cyprus last year and don’t get started on that rubbish from Portugal in 2017. Clearly the public/juries/fans of Eurovision and I have had a parting of the ways in the last few years.