The final of Lithuania’s Eurovizijos atranka 2018 is almost upon us, but we start with this weekend’s first of two live semi-finals. And after being eliminated from the quarter-final, Greta Zazza and Ruta Loop were given a second chance earlier this week as the two wildcard winners.
Sadly, it was a short-lived return for Greta Zazza as she agonisingly missed out on a place in the final as one of tonight’s seven acts from the first semi-final. Jurgis Bruzga confirmed his place as tonight’s winner and will be joined by The Roop and Kotryna Juodzeviciute.
Ahead of tonight’s show, the Wiwi Jury — our in-house panel of music unprofessionals — had plenty to say about Jurgis. Wiwiblogger Lukas said:
This song and the entire performance are very similar to last year’s effort from Robin Bengtsson. Still, this is a strong entry and maybe the best from all of Jurgis’ attempts. “4love” has a catchy chorus and builds quite well. Maybe there is a bit too much electronic sounds because it gets a little annoying to listen to. But overall this did stand out and is a strong entry this year.
First semi-final running order
Gabrielius Vagelis – “The Distant”
GeraiGerai & Silvija Pankunaite – “More Than You Know”
Kotryna Juodzeviciute – “That Girl”
The Roop – “Yes, I Do”
Godo – “Fire Fountain”
Greta Zazza – “Broken Shadows”
Jurgis Bruzga – “4Love”
First semi-final results
Jury results
- Jurgis Bruzga – 12 points
- Kotryna Juodzeviciute – 10 points
- Godo – 8 points
- The Roop – 7 points
- GeraiGerai & Silvija Pankunaite – 6 points
- Greta Zazza – 6 points
- Gabrielius Vagelis – 4 points
Televoting results
Combined results
Next week’s second semi-final sees the remaining seven acts — including Ruta Loop — all hoping to join tonight’s confirmed finalists.
Do you agree with tonight’s results? Let us know on the comments box below and you can watch the show again here.
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Wtf is this? Kotryna is supposed to be first. Smh Lithuania has a chance to take such a good place in the Eurovision with Kotryna, but they vote for Robin Bengtsson wannabe Jurgis.
Only The Roop!
Finally Lithuania has a chance to send a class act like Donny Montell.I really hope Jurgis wins
I really hope his dancers win.
You mean a chance to send Robin Bengtsson?
I will miss Godo. I really liked her performance-song package.
God works in mysterious ways.
Goodbye again, Greta!
Nooooo! Gerai Gerai and Sylvia are gone!
rip godo :((((
Guys, are u updating the rest of the results before I go out to party? LOL 🙂
Overall, very weak results tonight…
Mélovin for Ukraine and AWS for Hungary!
Melovin ok, AWS horrible
AWS horrible , is one of the best song ever from Hungary and maybe from Eurovision !!!???
Gabrielius! 🙁
Jurgis’ song is so mediocre. Do not send him.
Now we’ve got Hungary and Ukraine! Danielfy is singing for Hungary (good song, would’ve preferred AWS or Tamas but he’s a good pick) and Mélovin is singing for Ukraine (haven’t heard that one yet).
It’s actually AWS for Hungary.
Oh what? Weird. Wikipedia failed me! Good choice!