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Eurovision 2025 First Semi-Final Qualifies 10 Countries, Sweden Leads Favorites

The first semi-final concluded with 10 finalists advancing, while Céline Dion's heartfelt message highlighted the contest's cultural resonance.

Des artistes répètent l’ouverture de l’Eurovision 2025 à Bâle. La compétition débute mardi 13 mai avant la grande finale samedi 17 mai 2025.
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Les ultrafavoris de l'Eurovision 2025, le groupe suédois Kaj, le 13 mai 2025 à Bâle.
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Overview

  • The first semi-final of Eurovision 2025 saw Norway, Albania, Sweden, Iceland, Netherlands, Poland, San Marino, Estonia, Portugal, and Ukraine advance to the final.
  • Sweden's group KAJ remains a favorite with bookmakers, alongside Austria's JJ and France's Louane, who will debut her performance in the second semi-final on May 15.
  • Céline Dion delivered a moving video message during the semi-final, expressing gratitude to Switzerland, where she won Eurovision in 1988.
  • This year's competition features the highest number of French-language entries since 2007, reflecting a renewed interest in national languages.
  • The grand final, featuring 26 countries including the Big Five and host Switzerland, is scheduled for May 17 in Basel.