Second ESC semi-final: Ten other acts are in the final

On Thursday evening, 16 candidates competed in the second semi-final. Ten acts convinced the audience and can now look forward to their appearance in the grand finale.

These acts are on after the second ESC semi-final

Eliminated in second semi-final 2023

26 acts start in the final on Saturday

In addition to the participating semi-final countries, Spain and Great Britain as the so-called Big Five countries as well as Ukraine as the winning country in 2022 were also able to submit their votes in the second semi. According to the current rules, only the audience has voted since this year. The juries only come into action again in the final.

The Big Five countries Germany, France, Great Britain, Spain and Italy are already set for the final evening. They carry the main financial burden of the Eurovision Song Contest. In addition, Ukraine, for which Great Britain hosts the ESC, also has a permanent place in the final as last year’s winner. Go for Germany Lord Of The Lost with “Blood & Glitter” at the start.

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