Darlings, the anticipation is THICKER than the backstage hairspray after tonight’s Semi-Final 2! With the final 26 contenders confirmed, the Eurovision producers have unveiled the hotly anticipated RUNNING ORDER for Saturday’s grand finale, and honey, it’s a doozy!
Remember Sweden, our gracious hosts, who snagged their starting position back in March? Well, they’ll be kicking things off with Marcus & Martinus and their infectious bop “Unforgettable.” But fear not, because the rest of the night promises a rollercoaster ride through musical genres and national pride!
Here’s the tea, Eurovisionatics: the producers have been BUSY bees, meticulously crafting the running order to ensure a show as DAZZLING as a disco ball in a thunderstorm. They’ve strategically placed acts to keep the energy PUMPING, avoiding genre clashes (although, a little chaos never hurt anyone, right?). And let’s not forget the logistics, folks! They’ve factored in the time needed to swap out those elaborate sets – because who wants a giant Swedish meatball blocking the view of a Latvian ballad?
So, without further ado, let’s dissect this running order like a fashion critic dissects a questionable sequined jumpsuit!
Early Frontrunners:
- We’ve got last night’s standout, Serbia’s Teya Dora with her powerhouse ballad “Ramonda” placed smack dab in the middle – a strategic move to keep the audience hooked.
- Ukraine’s girl power duo Jerry Heil & alyona alyona with “Teresa & Maria” kick things off strong at number 2, setting the tone for a night of female empowerment.
- Finland’s enigmatic Windows95man with their quirky “No Rules!” lands at number 17, a perfect spot to inject some mid-show chaos (in the best way possible, of course).
Potential Dark Horses:
- Keep an eye on Lithuania’s Silvester Belt with the mind-bending “Luktelk” at number 7 – a prime position to showcase their unique blend of tradition and electronica.
- Ireland’s Bambie Thug with the dark and atmospheric “Doomsday Blue” at number 10 might surprise with its gothic charm.
National Treasures & Showstoppers:
From Portugal’s powerhouse Iolanda belting “Grito” at number 18 to Spain’s enigmatic Nebulossa with “Zorra” at number 8, this running order promises a feast for the eyes and ears.
Full Running Order list:
- 🇸🇪 Sweden: Marcus & Martinus – “Unforgettable”
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Jerry Heil & alyona alyona – “Teresa & Maria”
- 🇩🇪 Germany: Isaak – “Always on the Run”
- 🇱🇺 Luxembourg: Tali – “Fighter”
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands: Joost Klein – “Europapa”
- 🇮🇱 Israel: Eden Golan – “Hurricane”
- 🇱🇹 Lithuania: Silvester Belt – “Luktelk”
- 🇪🇸 Spain: Nebulossa – “Zorra”
- 🇪🇪 Estonia: 5MIINUUST x PUULUUP – “(nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi”
- 🇮🇪 Ireland: Bambie Thug – “Doomsday Blue”
- 🇱🇻 Latvia: Dons – “Hollow”
- 🇬🇷 Greece: Marina Satti – “Zari”
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Olly Alexander – “Dizzy”
- 🇳🇴 Norway: Gåte – “Ulveham”
- 🇮🇹 Italy: Angelina Mango – “La noia”
- 🇷🇸 Serbia: Teya Dora – “Ramonda”
- 🇫🇮 Finland: Windows95man – “No Rules!”
- 🇵🇹 Portugal: Iolanda – “Grito”
- 🇦🇲 Armenia: LADANIVA – “Jako”
- 🇨🇾 Cyprus: Silia Kapsis – “Liar”
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland: Nemo – “The Code”
- 🇸🇮 Slovenia: Raiven – “Veronika”
- 🇭🇷 Croatia: Baby Lasagna – “Rim Tim Tagi Dim”
- 🇬🇪 Georgia: Nutsa – “Firefighter”
- 🇫🇷 France: Slimane – “Mon Amour”
- 🇦🇹 Austria: Kaleen – “We Will Rave”
Who will win? It’s anyone’s guess, EuroHubers! But one thing’s for sure – with this running order, we’re in for a night of unforgettable performances, unexpected twists, and maybe even a few tears (both of joy and heartbreak). So, grab your snacks, dust off your voting devices, and get ready for the Eurovision extravaganza of the year!
