Gustaph SLAYED!!! Australia blew the roof off the house! Slovenia absolutely crushed it and looked like they were having the BEST time doing it. I'm sad for San Marino.
Armenia was the best!♥♥♥ I loved the way they staged it and I know some thought that there were too many dance breaks, but this one was absolutely stunning - she just had the most gracious and powerful performance!
I’m very surprised of how well the public voted for both semis (no massive choc NQ). I also felt like mics were a bit low during almost the whole semi. I hope they fix this! Overall very pleased with the results.
I just love Alika's Bridges (Estonia). I really hope we hear more from her at Eurovision and beyond. Thanks for the recap and opinions. Wiwibloggs is always my go-to for coverage. :)
I really have to disagree about your comments about Australia. Voyager rocked it. The reaction when they qualified was electric. The venue went off. I feel a change is coming
I don’t think there was anything safe about Cyprus neither is forgettable. I was actually blown away by the whole performance. Half way through the performance the audience went nuts because there was a surprise an emotion and a powerful performance. Sometimes simplicity is what we need and it’s been proven that it can win lots of hearts ❤
@@danieljessekaplan I respect your opinion. IMO, we just might have a dark horse in this competition with Cyprus. I wouldn't sleep on him but to each his own. ✌🏻
So happy for Albania; I knew they were going to qualify from the get-go. Even Eurovision wanted them to qualify. That's why they got such a good placement in the semi-final 2. #16. They knew it's televoters only and they need to have the song fresh in their minds. Well done!
He’s in the videos from earlier in the season with predictions and pre-party interviews. But I’m not sure if he went to Liverpool with this team? haven’t seen him in these recent videos.
A note for Slovenia: in person they must've looked AMAZING but the camera work wasn't excellent. As a viewer I saw abrupt, too fast-paced takes often, and not enough closeups like in the national performance. We want to see that charisma up close. The cameramen can do better.
You are so concerned with visuals, staging etc. that you miss out the essence. The song, the melody, the feeling that you receive by listening to the song, a dance song, a ballad, it doesn't matter. Personally, the best song of last night that I will be gladly having it in my playlist is 🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾. It is definitely a song that you will forget easily as you mention.
I know pyrotechnics gets flack sometimes but I really thought the song came alive during the latter half with the pyro. Maybe I’m just easily impressed 😅
I followed the live bookmakers odds for this semifinal and it was between Estonia, Georgia and Albania to pick up the 9 and 10 spot. Both Estonia and Georgia had seen a downward trajectory on the betting lists the last week, but Georgia seemed to lie 10-15% over Estonia the whole time. What I saw right before the betting stopped was that Albania went up almost as high as Estonia (55-56%) while Georgia went to the lower part of 60% (I know the historic list says 75% but they edited that after the list was stopped). What was so apparent was that Georgia had some x-factor that made it tumble down the lists for the best part of the last two weeks. I'm still curious as to what that was. Honestly I'm not even sure that it ended 11, cause that downward arrow was just ominous. There was something more going on there.
There were trying to make something happen with Blanka and the screen, but it did not translate very well at all. Like, during the second verse it looked like her screen version was supposed to fade into her real self and it was just an awkward cut. She's lucky the song is catchy.
I feel sad for Georgia. Its a little unfair to me that some have lower budgets then others. Poland for example clearly had a big budget and she went through mot because of the song or vocal quality. Also I find the camera work this year chaotic. It got me dizzy sometimes.
i'd become convinced poland qualifying was purely due to appreciation for their support of ukraine but now watching this and discovering people think that the song actually went well i feel like i'm taking crazy pills 🥴🥴🥴
Same! I can't understand how people are actually taking Barka, I mean Blanka seriously. The biggest loss so far for me was Poland and Lithuania qualifying instead of Georgia and Iceland. Like WTF? 😮 This is a singing & song competition, not a grade B beauty contest or high school talent show. Poland's song and 'singer' to me (& anyone with ears), Horrible! And I'm Polish! Jann was Poland's true winner. And Lithuania? Her voice is decent but the song? Annoying af. They should of told Blanka So Long, So long I don't give a damn diddy damn damn damn. 👋🏻
I must say, I didn't like neither Blanka nor her song, but the performance was good, it was funny and engaging. I would still qualify Georgia over this, but I can see why this went through.
I felt like the issue with La Zarra's performance wasn't her vocal, but the arrangement in the background. The deep bass/house sound seems to have taken a back seat and it seems hollow. The audio on the original track is far more rich and luxe. Combine that with her aesthetic and you're onto a winner.
I will say that I first heard all the songs, Gustaph's song was the one that stood out to me upon first listen. It's a good song, but it's just a nice house pop song and considering all of the other acts in the Grand Final I'd be surprised if it ends up in the top 15 at all. 17-23 placement maybe. A Kati Wolf situation. That being said, he's totally earned his place as an Eurofan favorite from now own.
Guys... If you are trying to suggest that Jokers Out are more professional than Australia, read the room. I sincerely hope that Slovenia came well behind Australia and Austria in whatever order you want. The song and the band are fine ... but Promise is a much better song, and if the band give it some kitsch, it's warranted! Not to mention Simone Dow's solo brought the house down, and Alex Canion's growl brought the house down ... well the whole thing brought the house down.
After seeing that running order honestly i can't think of who won the semi.I can't imagine ebu burning down austria while they had serbia as an option for opening the show
Most likely, unfortunately, after 8 years in a row of not qualifying for the final, Georgia will withdraw from the competition as well from the junior competition, and rightly so, after being robbed last year and this year as well.
I think Monika Linkytė from Lithuania is not looking at the audience and she is looking up, because she is looking at the God and asking God to help her.
I'm sorry Tom, but Blanka didn't "kill it". She elevated the trainwreck from the national final to... a bit less of a trainwreck? The meme lives on, yes, but the song, staging and singing are still garbage. Georgia should have qualified instead, period.
For me pain is not a contender for the win. I see it more for France, it has way more of an wide appeal. Defenitely the highest top 5 result and I also wouldn't count out that italy finishes before spain (as they should)
I don't even remember Slovenia. Lolol. But I loved Belgium. Obviously I loved Iceland and wish we had qualified but with a pure televote that was never gonna happen. Lol
I don't get Austria at all. I thought the staging and camera work didn't do them any favour, that the energy and the humour of the video was totally lost here. Albania was excellent; very well performed and great staging. Belgium as well: not the greatest song but he sings so well and he looked like he was having such a blast on stage. I thought Georgia would qualify because everyone seems to like it so much, even though I never cared for it and thought the performance was very dragging.
Tom is a great addition to your on-camera team: thoughtful, articulate, and kind in his criticism.
Yea not so loud and annoying like others on the team
@@nzkid2599 you mean Cinan?
He always thinks he's right tho
I agree!
Plus, it's quite a nice sight just looking at him 🫠
Gustaph SLAYED!!!
Australia blew the roof off the house!
Slovenia absolutely crushed it and looked like they were having the BEST time doing it.
I'm sad for San Marino.
AUSTRALIA blew the roof off that arena! Australia for the win 🤩
Can we talk about what a lovely voice Tom has? 😊
I know, right! He should be a radio announcer or something
Yes, but he his overly exaggerated emphasis and pronunciation gets a bit wearing.
Armenia was the best!♥♥♥ I loved the way they staged it and I know some thought that there were too many dance breaks, but this one was absolutely stunning - she just had the most gracious and powerful performance!
Austria sounded low-energy to me. I hope they have a Red Bull before the Grand Final because I love the studio cut.
It looked like they had a mic problem too.
I liked the music vid more than on stage act.
Very happy to see Belgium go through, "Because of You" has a great energy to it
I gave Belgium 10 of my votes! He’s my second fave from this semi!
@@Eggplant_Emoji hey did u have to pay for your 10 votes btw? Was wondering how the votes worked i’m from the uk 🇬🇧
Yes you have to pay 0,75 euro. I don't know how much it is in pond tho
Oh my god Australia is pure excitement and energy! They are seasoned performers! The staging was awesome! Slovenia was a great vibe too!
Tom’s analysis is great. Very measured and insightful, while still being passionate fan. He’s a great addition.
Slovenia 🇸🇮 definitely won this semi! ❤️Love from 🇨🇾
Funny because I pick Cyprus. 😊
I don’t think Slovenia win the semi
Albania 🇦🇱 Slovenia 🇸🇮 Cyprus 🇨🇾 I’m happy so Balkan with Croatia 🇭🇷 and Serbia 🇷🇸 showed power
Me too! And Balkan is offering so much diversity this year 🎉
You forgot to mention Armenia😔
One of the top acts tonight. Shotout to our girl for an incredible performance!!!
How could they forget Armenia. 😔 Shame on them. 😠 She was mesmerizing. 💖
I absolutely agree! The performance was fantastic and truly captivating!
I love the song, and it was my favorite fot that semi, but the dance routine threw my off 😕 they still deserved the qualification though
She was amazing ❤
Actually I noticed this for them for this year. Wiwiblogg did this all the way. Don't want to say more negative things.
ARMENIA WAS BREATHTAKING AND EMOTIONAL 🇦🇲💓
I’m very surprised of how well the public voted for both semis (no massive choc NQ). I also felt like mics were a bit low during almost the whole semi. I hope they fix this! Overall very pleased with the results.
Well... shock nqs were Latvia and Georgia
So happy that Monika 🇱🇹, Alika 🇪🇪 and Gustaph 🇧🇪 qualified - when they've all been so underrated by fans the whole season 😁
I love Alika. She's been in my Top 5 from day 1.
I just love Alika's Bridges (Estonia). I really hope we hear more from her at Eurovision and beyond. Thanks for the recap and opinions. Wiwibloggs is always my go-to for coverage. :)
I really have to disagree about your comments about Australia. Voyager rocked it. The reaction when they qualified was electric. The venue went off. I feel a change is coming
There not gonna win there too cringe 🤣😭
Looking at the running order of the grand final, Slovenia likely won the semi !!
As we now know, no they didnt😅
I don’t think there was anything safe about Cyprus neither is forgettable. I was actually blown away by the whole performance. Half way through the performance the audience went nuts because there was a surprise an emotion and a powerful performance. Sometimes simplicity is what we need and it’s been proven that it can win lots of hearts ❤
Andrew is amazing and deserves to be there. He's been in my Top 5 since the beginning.
I still think he’ll be bottom 5
@@danieljessekaplan I respect your opinion. IMO, we just might have a dark horse in this competition with Cyprus. I wouldn't sleep on him but to each his own. ✌🏻
How could you not mention Armenia at all?…
Estonia was the biggest surprise for me. I haven’t heard her sing live before this and wow she blew me away! She has such a strong voice.
So happy for Albania; I knew they were going to qualify from the get-go. Even Eurovision wanted them to qualify. That's why they got such a good placement in the semi-final 2. #16. They knew it's televoters only and they need to have the song fresh in their minds. Well done!
Lewandowsky You're beautiful. I never thought you'd take time off footy to attend Eurovision lol.
😂😂😂 👍
The title of Blanka's song also describes her jury scores on Saturday.
That’s not very nice. But you’re probably right
@@nzkid2599 Sometimes the truth is not nice but it doesn't make it less true.
Wiwibloggs started do not take a look to Armenia 🇦🇲 )) whyy??
i haven’t followed eurovision and wiwiblogs for a long time, now i started keep up with everything again and i have one question - where is deban???
He’s in the videos from earlier in the season with predictions and pre-party interviews. But I’m not sure if he went to Liverpool with this team? haven’t seen him in these recent videos.
A note for Slovenia: in person they must've looked AMAZING but the camera work wasn't excellent. As a viewer I saw abrupt, too fast-paced takes often, and not enough closeups like in the national performance. We want to see that charisma up close. The cameramen can do better.
I didn’t think Slovenia was the best
Omg I was so nervous for Slovenia 🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮I lost 5 years of my life cuz of waiting 🙈😂
I am really curious to see how the qualifiers placed in this semi final. It’s all a gamble
ALBANIAAAA WELL WELL WELLLLL DESERVED ONE OF THE BEST VOCAL TONIGHT 🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🌟🌟🔥🔥
You are so concerned with visuals, staging etc. that you miss out the essence. The song, the melody, the feeling that you receive by listening to the song, a dance song, a ballad, it doesn't matter.
Personally, the best song of last night that I will be gladly having it in my playlist is 🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾🇨🇾. It is definitely a song that you will forget easily as you mention.
What about Armenia? 🤨
Slovenia was best🎉🎉🎉🎉
I was laughing at my husbands text - every girl this year learned 10 sec dance break 😂
It's so true. A bit much
I can't stand them. XD
Chanel’s legacy
Cyprus and Armenia were BY FAR the best, then Australia with a typical nice metal let`s go!
Side note: WHERE IS DEBAN?
Did they talk about Armenia?
Nope
Latinatar grem vor chhaskanan. Sranc ej@ caxvaca, mec masin poxen vcharum vor Lav baner xosen. Namanavand glxavor@, vonc asuma tencel bolor@ anumen, inq@ shat kexcavor arnetna. Vaxuc em da haskacel u sranc ski hetevel petq chi. Hayer@ vor chheteven, enqan hetevord kkorcnen.
Tom makes really insightful points! I liked hearing from him
Cyprus had an amazing performance. Great job
I agree. He's been in my top 5 from day one. Andrew is amazing and his performance was as well.
@@Alina_1127 I didn’t payed attention to the song before, but now im looking forward for him doing well at the final.
@@vaskop946 Me too. ☺️
I know pyrotechnics gets flack sometimes but I really thought the song came alive during the latter half with the pyro. Maybe I’m just easily impressed 😅
I'm just really mad that Georgia and Iceland didn't go through but happy for Poland and Belgium.
It seems to be on porpose to forget about Armenia every time one of the best artists so disappointed
Lithuania & Belgium
I followed the live bookmakers odds for this semifinal and it was between Estonia, Georgia and Albania to pick up the 9 and 10 spot. Both Estonia and Georgia had seen a downward trajectory on the betting lists the last week, but Georgia seemed to lie 10-15% over Estonia the whole time. What I saw right before the betting stopped was that Albania went up almost as high as Estonia (55-56%) while Georgia went to the lower part of 60% (I know the historic list says 75% but they edited that after the list was stopped). What was so apparent was that Georgia had some x-factor that made it tumble down the lists for the best part of the last two weeks. I'm still curious as to what that was. Honestly I'm not even sure that it ended 11, cause that downward arrow was just ominous. There was something more going on there.
There were trying to make something happen with Blanka and the screen, but it did not translate very well at all. Like, during the second verse it looked like her screen version was supposed to fade into her real self and it was just an awkward cut. She's lucky the song is catchy.
She's a disaster imo. She should stick to dancing since she was able to pick up on it so quickly since the Polish finals. 😆
Guys, you didn't appreciate Brunette at all ☹️ it’s really sad, Eurovision don’t deserve such a singer(( 😏By the way, I’m not armenian 🇦🇲🔥
I feel sad for Georgia. Its a little unfair to me that some have lower budgets then others. Poland for example clearly had a big budget and she went through mot because of the song or vocal quality. Also I find the camera work this year chaotic. It got me dizzy sometimes.
I love Lithuania!
Why your not talking about Armenia….
she slayed , STUNNING staging and best voclas semifinal 2 .
So the big question is, who now opens the Grand Final? Poland?
And do they close with Australia again....
Luckily not. Poland will be in the first part, on 8th place.
i'd become convinced poland qualifying was purely due to appreciation for their support of ukraine but now watching this and discovering people think that the song actually went well i feel like i'm taking crazy pills 🥴🥴🥴
Same! I can't understand how people are actually taking Barka, I mean Blanka seriously. The biggest loss so far for me was Poland and Lithuania qualifying instead of Georgia and Iceland. Like WTF? 😮 This is a singing & song competition, not a grade B beauty contest or high school talent show. Poland's song and 'singer' to me (& anyone with ears), Horrible! And I'm Polish! Jann was Poland's true winner. And Lithuania? Her voice is decent but the song? Annoying af.
They should of told Blanka
So Long, So long I don't give a damn diddy damn damn damn. 👋🏻
I must say, I didn't like neither Blanka nor her song, but the performance was good, it was funny and engaging. I would still qualify Georgia over this, but I can see why this went through.
@@victorsantos4494 Yeah there always has to be a few campy entries, right? lol 😝
@@Alina_1127 sure, every edition needs its Manel Navarro 🤭
@@victorsantos4494 🤣
Austria - best Live-Performance on stage and I love their voices
I felt like the issue with La Zarra's performance wasn't her vocal, but the arrangement in the background. The deep bass/house sound seems to have taken a back seat and it seems hollow. The audio on the original track is far more rich and luxe. Combine that with her aesthetic and you're onto a winner.
I will say that I first heard all the songs, Gustaph's song was the one that stood out to me upon first listen. It's a good song, but it's just a nice house pop song and considering all of the other acts in the Grand Final I'd be surprised if it ends up in the top 15 at all. 17-23 placement maybe. A Kati Wolf situation. That being said, he's totally earned his place as an Eurofan favorite from now own.
Why compare Slovenia to Australia? Review each act by itself gosh
Lithuania was the BEST 👌
Armenia was my nr 1 of this semi
Guys... If you are trying to suggest that Jokers Out are more professional than Australia, read the room. I sincerely hope that Slovenia came well behind Australia and Austria in whatever order you want. The song and the band are fine ... but Promise is a much better song, and if the band give it some kitsch, it's warranted! Not to mention Simone Dow's solo brought the house down, and Alex Canion's growl brought the house down ...
well the whole thing brought the house down.
Spain a challenger, only if you like having a migraine...
Whaaaat?? I dont this get this at all. I love her song.
After seeing that running order honestly i can't think of who won the semi.I can't imagine ebu burning down austria while they had serbia as an option for opening the show
Thank you Tom for the eagle ❤
Cyprus,Albania ,Slovenia,Belgium,Estonia,Armenia and Lithuania had the best performances in that semi final 😍😍
I think Armenia or Slovenia won the vote on this one.
Mama ŠČ in the background. A classic
Lithuania 💛💚♥️
Most likely, unfortunately, after 8 years in a row of not qualifying for the final, Georgia will withdraw from the competition as well from the junior competition, and rightly so, after being robbed last year and this year as well.
Are you gonna dedicate separate video to Armenia 🇦🇲 or what ?
He's got polish eagle on hus tshirt. Aw
Discussing all the trash except Armenia’s amazing song🤦🏻🤦🏻
Couldn’t disagree more on your thoughts on blanka. It was so cheap and she gave nothing.
Yeah I really notice it when they show the review clips during the voting time
Lithuania with number 22 is wonderful!!!
They did not talk about Armenia?
yeah..(
I love monika and ankia
Hi Liverpool thank you for a wonderful music holiday and here is my top countries Switzerland, Italy ,Izrael,Lithuenia,Ireland,Denmark,
I think I am in love with you Tom! Xx
🇦🇲💗
What? Iceland didn't qualify? D:
I saw you in Lush Lounge earlier!
Love your stuff
Georgia was robbed. I wanted them to go to the final. Bring back the jury!
I think Monika Linkytė from Lithuania is not looking at the audience and she is looking up, because she is looking at the God and asking God to help her.
I like how Tom is rooting for Poland...appreciate mate
I'm sorry Tom, but Blanka didn't "kill it". She elevated the trainwreck from the national final to... a bit less of a trainwreck? The meme lives on, yes, but the song, staging and singing are still garbage. Georgia should have qualified instead, period.
I agree it's almost like people are so easily impressed by anything 😅😅😅🤣
I really like Tom. We should see him more often 🙂
Polish white eagle... love you
For me pain is not a contender for the win. I see it more for France, it has way more of an wide appeal. Defenitely the highest top 5 result and I also wouldn't count out that italy finishes before spain (as they should)
Did you do that on purpose, was that a typo or Freudian slip in your comment? 😆
@@Alina_1127probably the second.
ALBANIA ON FIRE 🔥🇦🇱
Polska guy has very good analysis.
So what about Armenia?
Armenia super🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲❤
07:05 Belgium
Hello Tom
What abt armenia?
No Armenia?
y’all forgot armenia!!
@@lovelife-is9trthanks bejba. We love u too
You guys missed Armenia
Albania🔥🔝
I don't even remember Slovenia. Lolol. But I loved Belgium. Obviously I loved Iceland and wish we had qualified but with a pure televote that was never gonna happen. Lol
I don't get Austria at all. I thought the staging and camera work didn't do them any favour, that the energy and the humour of the video was totally lost here.
Albania was excellent; very well performed and great staging.
Belgium as well: not the greatest song but he sings so well and he looked like he was having such a blast on stage.
I thought Georgia would qualify because everyone seems to like it so much, even though I never cared for it and thought the performance was very dragging.
I think France is higher up than spain, but tomorrow will tell.
Georgia did not win because of a song who does not make any sense and we could not understand what she was saying