Malta ditched the projection dress, Bosnia and Herzegovina slipped into robotic costumes and Iceland went back to their original staging from the country’s national selection. And that was just three countries out of the eighteen that took to the stage today for their second rehearsals of the first semi final. But who of today’s acts — Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, The Netherlands, Russia, San Marino — had the best rehearsal?
You can watch our reviews of today’s second rehearsals below. Then vote in our poll. You can vote for as many countries as you like, but you can only vote one time, so make it count. Be sure to click the box next to each act you want to support before pressing submit.
SECOND REHEARSALS: MAY 6
ARMENIA: IVETA MUKUCHYAN WITH “LOVEWAVE”
AUSTRIA: ZOË WITH “LOIN D’ICI”
AZERBAIJAN: SAMRA WITH “MIRACLE”
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA: DEEN & DALAL FT. ANA RUCNER & JALA WITH “LJUBAV JE”
CROATIA: NINA KRAJLIC WITH “LIGHTHOUSE”
CYPRUS: MINUS ONE WITH “ALTER EGO”
CZECH REPUBLIC: GABRIELA GUNCIKOVA WITH “I STAND”
ESTONIA: JÜRI POOTSMANN WITH “PLAY”
FINLAND: SANDHJA WITH “SING IT AWAY”
GREECE: ARGO WITH “UTOPIAN LAND”
HUNGARY: FREDDIE WITH “PIONEER”
ICELAND: GRETA SALÓME WITH “HEAR THEM CALLING”
MALTA: IRA LOSCO WITH “WALK ON WATER”
MOLDOVA: LIDIA ISAC WITH “FALLING STARS”
MONTENEGRO: HIGHWAY WITH “THE REAL THING”
THE NETHERLANDS: DOUWE BOB WITH “SLOW DOWN”
RUSSIA: SERGEY LAZAREV WITH “YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE”
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What’s so special about Armenia?? Why is everyone praising this performance. Yes, she’s a cute, hardly dressed girl. And..? Where is anything to make this performance special??? She could stand there in lingerie and not to sing at all. Would be the same.
The queen of Armeniaa Ivetaa We Armenians believe that the victory is in our hands.
Thanos.asp
7 years ago
Greece will make it to the final!
Annie
7 years ago
The best rehearsal – Armenia !!!!!!!!!!!
Alvaro
7 years ago
And Spain? Barei has also rehearsed on May 6th!!!!
Athanasios Papatsanis
7 years ago
Greece, Armenia, Russia, Czech Republic, Malta, Croatia, Cyprus, Hungary, Azerbaijan, Austria. Kisses from Greece and Good luck all the countries!
Nicky91
7 years ago
1. Malta ( vocally it was already good, but I prefer this dress above that awful coat)
2. Armenia ( stunning looking girl and a really good voice)
3. Cyprus ( I really love this song)
4. Czech Republic ( Gabriela Slayed big time)
5. Iceland ( Greta is a good singer and the song is catchy)
this is my top 5
SpirK
7 years ago
My prediction after the second rehearsals : 1. Armenia 2. Russia 3. Iceland 4. Malta 5. Czech Republic 6. Greece 7. Hungary 8. Bosnia and Herzegovina 9. The Netherlands 10. Cyprus 11. Azerbaijan 12. Estonia 13. Austria 14. Croatia 15. Moldova 16. Finland 17. Montenegro 18. San Marino Numbers from 5 to 14 were really hard to write, I think it’s gonna be a blood bath with some shockers and some surprise qualifiers. Even Malta and Iceland are not surefire qualifiers, not totally convincing. Last year I had 19/20 on the semis, I think this year it will be really… Read more »
Everyone can agree with me in that (regardless if is fun of Sergey or not)
When Sergey stop to do mooves in the box and came up of it…then the song seem to be a mediocare one….
Some American Fan
7 years ago
If I have to rank them, it’s this:
1. Czech Rep.
2. Armenia
3. Russia (love the song, but the staging lacks heart)
4. Iceland
5. Austria
6. Cyprus
7. Malta
8. Hungary
9. Greece (my shock qualifier)
10. Bosnia
———-
11. Estonia
12. Netherlands
13. Croatia (biggest disappointment, I also think the Balkans will stand behind Bosnia’s entry instead)
14. Moldova (better than expected but not a qualifier)
15. San Marino (awesomely bad)
16. Montenegro
17. Azerbaijan (overrated and gosh, my ears are still recovering)
18. Finland
Peyton
7 years ago
Armenia and Czech Republic!!
silvester
7 years ago
Armenia and Russia. 🙂
Zagreb2017
7 years ago
Croatia the best 😀
Darren
7 years ago
After the second rehearsal, my semi 1 qualifiers are:
1. Russia (was happening anyway)
2. Czech Republic (deserve top spot)
3. Armenia (Growing on me)
4. Iceland
5. Malta
6. Croatia
7. The Netherlands
8. Azerbaijan (undeserved, but it’s Azerbaijan)
9. Hungary
10. Fight between Greece, Austria and Estonia for the final spot, with probably Greece making it to the final – because it’s Greece.
Anton
7 years ago
I don’t see nothing similar to last winner in Russia song or staging. It’s totally different, so Eugene is right.
Richard
7 years ago
Czech Republic wow
Milla
7 years ago
Eugene.. I’m not sure if the juries will go for a similar type of performance like last years winner. And the song is not that current.
Anton
7 years ago
No. I hate the idea that imperialistic USA is dominating the whole world.
xsandyx
7 years ago
1. Armenia
2. Croatia
3. Czech Republic
4. Russia
5. Malta
6. Hungary
7. Iceland
8. Estonia
9. Greece
10. Austria
Charles
7 years ago
@Anton: You really love the idea of communist Russia or should I say URSS dominating the whole world, don’t you?
karminowe.usta
7 years ago
In my opinion Russia was the best but Sergey`s performance must be worked because it is so dark.
Crstu
7 years ago
Hungary, Czech Republic,Iceland, Netherlands,Armenia,Russia was great
bzb
7 years ago
Malia
Croatia is Slovakia 2010.
Croatia wili stay in semi this year.
bzb
7 years ago
Best rehearsals today Armenia, Czech
Worst rehersals today Croatia, San Marino, Spain and favorite for win France.
Hosrh
7 years ago
@William Lee Adams :Did you know that Gabriela Yordanova(Bulgaria JESC 2015) covered Jamala’s 1944
Allen
7 years ago
Armenia, Czech Republic
Debeilor
7 years ago
So many pretty girls and boys, Nina really stands out as a unique one
Jack Silver
7 years ago
Armenia,Malta,Czech Republic
ESC 2016 !!
7 years ago
Czesh Republic and Azerbaijan were really good today..
I think the Top 3 will be also Russia, Czesh Republic and Azerbaijan in this Semfinal
Tim
7 years ago
Austria, Czech Republic and the Netherlands
power b.
7 years ago
Russia *drops the mic*
esc2016
7 years ago
Yeaahh Greece is in the final!!
Bango
7 years ago
Czech Republic and Armenia 🙂
Michaela
7 years ago
Czech Republic – She has a GREAT vocals and her stage was – Wow! 🙂
Bouke
7 years ago
Czech of course 🙂 <3
Daniel E.
7 years ago
Armenia, Czech Republic, Russia, Iceland and Cyprus.
Hayk
7 years ago
Armenia winner
Anton
7 years ago
Russia of course. It was just a nuclear bomb on all the others.
Huh
7 years ago
Change Estonia and Greece.
esc 2016
7 years ago
Greece Armenia Iceland Netherlands and Montenegro
Still
7 years ago
Armenia, Malta, Czech Republic, Iceland and the Netherlands, in that order
Queen Ira Losco! <3
Armenia,France,Bosnia and Herzegovina
What’s so special about Armenia?? Why is everyone praising this performance. Yes, she’s a cute, hardly dressed girl. And..? Where is anything to make this performance special??? She could stand there in lingerie and not to sing at all. Would be the same.
Czech Republic Extra Quality !!! Winner.
Ar Me NI Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa love love love
Armenia.. beautiful voice
Armenia is the best. She is amazing
ARMENIA
The queen of Armeniaa Ivetaa We Armenians believe that the victory is in our hands.
Greece will make it to the final!
The best rehearsal – Armenia !!!!!!!!!!!
And Spain? Barei has also rehearsed on May 6th!!!!
Greece, Armenia, Russia, Czech Republic, Malta, Croatia, Cyprus, Hungary, Azerbaijan, Austria. Kisses from Greece and Good luck all the countries!
1. Malta ( vocally it was already good, but I prefer this dress above that awful coat)
2. Armenia ( stunning looking girl and a really good voice)
3. Cyprus ( I really love this song)
4. Czech Republic ( Gabriela Slayed big time)
5. Iceland ( Greta is a good singer and the song is catchy)
this is my top 5
My prediction after the second rehearsals : 1. Armenia 2. Russia 3. Iceland 4. Malta 5. Czech Republic 6. Greece 7. Hungary 8. Bosnia and Herzegovina 9. The Netherlands 10. Cyprus 11. Azerbaijan 12. Estonia 13. Austria 14. Croatia 15. Moldova 16. Finland 17. Montenegro 18. San Marino Numbers from 5 to 14 were really hard to write, I think it’s gonna be a blood bath with some shockers and some surprise qualifiers. Even Malta and Iceland are not surefire qualifiers, not totally convincing. Last year I had 19/20 on the semis, I think this year it will be really… Read more »
My favourite Top 5
1. Armenia
2. Armenia
3. Armenia
4. Armenia
5. Armenia
Armenia and Czech Republic.
Everyone can agree with me in that (regardless if is fun of Sergey or not)
When Sergey stop to do mooves in the box and came up of it…then the song seem to be a mediocare one….
If I have to rank them, it’s this:
1. Czech Rep.
2. Armenia
3. Russia (love the song, but the staging lacks heart)
4. Iceland
5. Austria
6. Cyprus
7. Malta
8. Hungary
9. Greece (my shock qualifier)
10. Bosnia
———-
11. Estonia
12. Netherlands
13. Croatia (biggest disappointment, I also think the Balkans will stand behind Bosnia’s entry instead)
14. Moldova (better than expected but not a qualifier)
15. San Marino (awesomely bad)
16. Montenegro
17. Azerbaijan (overrated and gosh, my ears are still recovering)
18. Finland
Armenia and Czech Republic!!
Armenia and Russia. 🙂
Croatia the best 😀
After the second rehearsal, my semi 1 qualifiers are:
1. Russia (was happening anyway)
2. Czech Republic (deserve top spot)
3. Armenia (Growing on me)
4. Iceland
5. Malta
6. Croatia
7. The Netherlands
8. Azerbaijan (undeserved, but it’s Azerbaijan)
9. Hungary
10. Fight between Greece, Austria and Estonia for the final spot, with probably Greece making it to the final – because it’s Greece.
I don’t see nothing similar to last winner in Russia song or staging. It’s totally different, so Eugene is right.
Czech Republic wow
Eugene.. I’m not sure if the juries will go for a similar type of performance like last years winner. And the song is not that current.
No. I hate the idea that imperialistic USA is dominating the whole world.
1. Armenia
2. Croatia
3. Czech Republic
4. Russia
5. Malta
6. Hungary
7. Iceland
8. Estonia
9. Greece
10. Austria
@Anton: You really love the idea of communist Russia or should I say URSS dominating the whole world, don’t you?
In my opinion Russia was the best but Sergey`s performance must be worked because it is so dark.
Hungary, Czech Republic,Iceland, Netherlands,Armenia,Russia was great
Malia
Croatia is Slovakia 2010.
Croatia wili stay in semi this year.
Best rehearsals today Armenia, Czech
Worst rehersals today Croatia, San Marino, Spain and favorite for win France.
@William Lee Adams :Did you know that Gabriela Yordanova(Bulgaria JESC 2015) covered Jamala’s 1944
Armenia, Czech Republic
So many pretty girls and boys, Nina really stands out as a unique one
Armenia,Malta,Czech Republic
Czesh Republic and Azerbaijan were really good today..
I think the Top 3 will be also Russia, Czesh Republic and Azerbaijan in this Semfinal
Austria, Czech Republic and the Netherlands
Russia *drops the mic*
Yeaahh Greece is in the final!!
Czech Republic and Armenia 🙂
Czech Republic – She has a GREAT vocals and her stage was – Wow! 🙂
Czech of course 🙂 <3
Armenia, Czech Republic, Russia, Iceland and Cyprus.
Armenia winner
Russia of course. It was just a nuclear bomb on all the others.
Change Estonia and Greece.
Greece Armenia Iceland Netherlands and Montenegro
Armenia, Malta, Czech Republic, Iceland and the Netherlands, in that order