Hey y'all

Understandably, the pre-contest action on the forum has been a lot more lowkey this year as we're well aware everyone's got their own views about if and/or how they want to watch. No judgement from us either way but for those that are watching tonight, this is your thread for Semi Final One which will be going live in around an hour's time.

The UK won't be voting tonight - we will vote on Thursday.

An Austrian Keith Lemon?

Haven’t listened at all beforehand this year so this will be interesting…

Enjoyed Moldova in a trashy way - they always do the fun entries well!

Sweden is a bangery banger let down by a singer who just can't hold a note. Would probably dig the instrumental.

Solid from Sweden (as you'd expect).

Sweden I didn’t love but it was very catchy and should do the job.

I always enjoy this folk crossover stuff so Croatia is up my street.

Oh yes can see why Greece is considered a contender. Song goes in interesting directions and is very well staged.

I'm about ten years too old to get Ferto I think

Greece utter cack beggars belief that’s not a favourite to non qualify rather than win the whole thing

Sweden and Croatia very well performed

Underwhelming performance after all the hype.

Yes. I know I said I wouldn't watch it. 😄

Well this Portugal close harmony by a group of men in flat caps and ties is very charming but in 2026?

Have been going back and forth between this and Interior Design Masters

But so far Moldova, Croatia and Greece are my favourites

Croatia and Sweden were quality.

Eiffel 65 back again

Georgia are the weakest so far

Georgia my god, those vocals were giving Gemini.

Georgia not my thing and those vocals were rather wide of the notes in some cases!

Georgia really bad