Armenia - great vocal but felt like Tijana from Serbia 2017 (idk who to spell her name). Nice but nothing more which isn't a enough. Maybe if on later it would have go through but that's something we'll never know.
Ireland - I was expected more but in the end I just felt a bit bored and was ready for it to end
Moldova - boring ballad tbh, and the sand art wasnt that amazing. My family were confused why it was even there in the first place. Side note - it didnt look like sand at first but rather we all thought she was about to do 30 lines of coke.
Switzerland - in the rehearsal clips I was underwhelmed but on the night really stood and deservedly qualified.
Latvia - it just wasn't very captivating and I was over it. Why did they dress that beautiful women like a weird/evil looking hipster bride. Odd.
Romania - this was a major robbery, I really thought it deserved qualification. I loved the quirky staging and her great voice and that bass omg. But in a cruel irony, loving it was a hard price to pay cos now I'm gutted. POOR ESTHER. WE STILL STAN.
Sweden - just great. John was such a good stage presence and I love his backing singers. Idk if it will win but it'll do bloody well and has the soul that some nordic entries lack.
Austria - I thought this could be a shock qualifier but I am relieved it didnt (no offence). Nice staging but ultimately the song is boring.
Croatia - the only truly eurovison wacky staging of the night. Great vocal, but again a weak song. I feel this could have been 12th or 13th.
Malta - Michela slayed me so badly. I lost my semi final voting virginity so this girl can slay again. They had me so nervous - i thought she was in a box but my girl found her way out!!! Cos I was convinced Austria or Croatia would make it but thank the lord and his sweet baby jesus. I really really hope this gets top 5 Saturday. Love you Malta and Michela.
Lithuania - see Armenia. Just didnt make enough of an impact, and much less than Srbuk. Pleasant but nothing more or nothing left
Russia - after all this hype it was underwelhming and imho upstaged by North Macedonia of all countries. Always gonna qualify but imho wouldn't a deserving winner - the song just isnt strong enough. Sergey slayed live though.
Albania - biggest shock for me in terms of result, I really thought this was out. Fair play to Albania it's a good song, Janida's voice was amazing and I love the ethnic element. I cant argue it wasnt merited but I lowkey would have swapped this with Romania (why is this semi so strong smh)
Norway - very Eurovision and just three minutes of light hearted fun. Well deserved and i think Norway could be heading for a left hand side placement
Flagnetherland Netherlands - touching, magical, and still in contention always gonna qualify. I dont by any means this this is a run away victor but I think it can still do it.
North Macedonia - shock of the evening. I loved this performance and I even got winner vibes. My sister thinks this is gonna win. Idk if it will but I think this is their best entry ever off the top of my head. Tamara slayed, visually, audible and as DebanAderemiWiwiBloggsDotCom would say SEXUALLY hunty. Love this.
Azerbaijan - I mean good performance but slightly overhyped and idk how this is ~3rd in the bookies' odds. Deserved qualification though!!
Onward and upwards to Saturday. I am dreading this years post-Eurovision depression as I feel this has been a really exceptional strong year.