Eurovision 2025: Semi-Final 2 Results Show Surprising Twists in Basel
By Michalis Vranis
May 16, 2025, 1:44 AM
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In Basel, Switzerland the show ended. The second semi-final of Eurovision 2025 closed with mixed feelings. Fans felt happy and mixed up. The night did not follow most guesses.
Qualified Contenders from Semi-Final 2
At night, ten songs earned a spot in the Grand Final. The songs won praise for clear looks and strong sound. They are:
- Lithuania – "Tavo akys" by Katarsis
- Israel – "New Day Will Rise" by Yuval Raphael
- Armenia – "Survivor" by PARG
- Denmark – "Hallucination" by Sissal
- Austria – "Wasted Love" by JJ
- Luxembourg – "La poupée monte le son" by Laura Thorn
- Finland – "Ich komme" by Erika Vikman
- Latvia – "Bur man laimi" by Tautumeitas
- Malta – "Serving" by Miriana Conte
- Greece – "Asteromáta" by Klavdia
Predictions vs. Reality
Before the show, bookmakers gave their guesses. They named Israel, Finland, Austria, Malta, Luxembourg, Australia, Czech Republic, Greece, Lithuania, and Ireland as likely winners.
Accurate Predictions
The night proved that Israel, Finland, Austria, Malta, Luxembourg, Greece, and Lithuania moved to the final as guessed.
Surprising Qualifiers
Some acts beat the numbers:
- Armenia sang "Survivor" and moved on.
- Denmark with Sissal and "Hallucination" drew many eyes and ears.
- Latvia shocked all with "Bur man laimi" by Tautumeitas, which grabbed the crowd.
Disappointments Among Favorites
Some acts lost even when they looked strong. Australia, Czech Republic, and Ireland did not move on. Ireland’s loss upset many fans and bettors.
Reflection on the Semi-Final
The show in Basel proved that nothing is set. Live acts, clear stage work, and true heart made a mark. With both semi-finals done, all eyes now rest on the Grand Final on Saturday in Basel.
Keep up with the latest news, all details, and fresh guesses as the grand show nears!
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