“Chameleon” from Malta’s Michela and “Walking Out” from Armenia’s Srbuk dropped on Sunday, completing the line-up for semi-final two of Eurovision 2019.
The journey began way back in December when Albania selected Jonida Maliqi and “Ktheju tokës”. In between we’ve had a whole host of genres.
As usual, there’s no shortage of ballads. Moldova’s Anna Odobescu with “Stay” and North Macedonia’s Tamara Todevska with “Proud” continue the tradition of big-lunged females. Meanwhile, Croatia’s Roko with “The Dream” and Russia’s Sergey Lazarev with “Scream” are doing it for the boys.
Ireland and Denmark trade in whimsy courtesy of Sarah McTernan’s “22” and “Leonora’s “Love Is Forever”. Austria’s blue-haired PAENDA enchants with the ethereal “Limits”.
Heartbreaking moments are a common theme as Latvia’s Carousel and Romania’s Ester Peony lament over “That Night” and “On A Sunday”.
There is all sorts of male pop — Switzerland’s Luca Hänni sizzles on “She Got Me”, Lithuania’s Jurij Veklenko goes wild on “Run with the Lions”, Sweden’s John Lundvik oozes soul on “Too Late For Love” and the Netherlands’ Duncan Laurance most definitely isn’t playing games with”Arcade”.
Norway’s KEiiNO appeal to greater powers on the pop-joik hybrid “Spirit In The Sky”. Azerbaijan’s Chingiz seeks “Truth”.
Precisely who will qualify is anyone’s guess. But who do you want to see make it? You can listen to each of this year’s second semi-final contestants below. Then vote for your favourites in our poll. You can vote for as many contestants as you like, but you can only vote ONE time, so make it count.
This poll closes, just ahead of the first rehearsals in May. It’s up to you, Europe. Start voting now!
Who should win the second semi-final of Eurovision 2019?
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Jonida Maliqi - Ktheju tokës - Albania 🇦🇱 - Official Music Video - Eurovision 2019
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Srbuk - Walking Out - Armenia 🇦🇲 - Official Music Video - Eurovision 2019
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PÆNDA - Limits - Official Music Video - Eurovision 2019
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Chingiz - Truth - Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 - Official Music Video - Eurovision 2019
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Roko - The Dream - Croatia 🇭🇷 - National Final Performance - Eurovision 2019
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Leonora - Love Is Forever | Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2019 | DR1
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Sarah McTernan - 22 | Irish Entry | Eurovision Song Contest 2019
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Carousel "That Night"
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Jurijus - „Run With The Lions“ - Nacionalinė Eurovizijos atranka | Pusfinalis
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Michela - Chameleon - Malta 🇲🇹 - Official Music Video - Eurovision 2019
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Anna Odobescu - Stay - Moldova 🇲🇩 - Official Music Video - Eurovision 2019
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Duncan Laurence - Arcade - Official Music Video - The Netherlands 🇳🇱 - Eurovision 2019
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Tamara Todevska - Proud - North Macedonia 🇲🇰 - Official Music Video - Eurovision 2019
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KEiiNO - Spirit In The Sky - Norway 🇳🇴 - National Final Performance - Eurovision 2019
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Ester Peony - On a Sunday (Official Video)
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Sergey Lazarev - Scream - Eurovision 2019 ( Russia )
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John Lundvik – Too Late For Love
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Luca Hänni - She Got Me - Switzerland 🇨🇭- Official Music Video - Eurovision 2019
My thought on winning 2nd Semi Final is either the Netherlands or Albania. The only 2 songs that seem to be special in their own way! the Netherlands-amazing voice, modern song, it’s an amazing ballad, great lyrics. the whole package is amazing. I would love the Netherlands to win! Albania-ethnic, tribal, modern yet ancient sound, timeless, drama, powerful, killer voice and performer, hunting, it has a message in it and it is also in a different language, in Albanian! Those who don’t have Albania in their Tops are fools but yet I respect their opinions! There’s not a single song… Read more »
wow Malta great 12 points all the way .
Is it me or this year’s 2nd semi seems harder than the 1st one?
My qualifiers:
1. Armenia
2. Austria
3. Azerbaijan
4. Malta
5. Netherlands
6. Romania
7. Russia
8. Sweden
9. Switzerland
10. Albania
About who will win the semi final: I’m between the Netherlands and Russia!
The second semi final is tougher than the first one. I hope my country get a chance !
My qualifiers are:
1. Switzerland
2. Norway
3. Lithuania
4. Latvia
5. Austria
6. Romania
7. Croatia
8. Albania
9. Armenia
10. Ireland
So sad I can’t qualify Denmark 11th, too.
My prediction is that Russia, Sweden, The Netherlands and Malta are gonna make it, while Norway is gonna be a surprise non-qualifier. I should prepare myself to sacrifice at least 3 more of my favs… Gosh, why this semi is so though??
My prediction, not my necessarily my favourites. This is this years SF of Death for sure, but I think there will be a couple of surprises 1- Netherlands – top contender, so they are in the final for sure 2- Russia – also top contender, strong in the televote, his staging will be “epic” so I think this act has a secured place in the Final. 3- Switzerland – this will slay the televote if he pulls an amazing choreography 4- Sweden – I have to say i like Swedish entries and I dont get the hate they are getting… Read more »
Gooosh why is Armenia so so sooooo underrated ? Are you ok everybody ? That girl is just a goddess, not a half goddes ??) if she can sing that song live,and with powerful staging I guess she can even take a trophy to Erevan,Also I think France is underrated to,at least I see her in top 10 )) I also like Switserland and The Netherlands,they are so cuteeeeee,both of them ?
Hmmm, my guess: Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Switzerland, Azerbaijan, Romania, Sweden, Lithuania, Malta, Armenia —- —- Albania, Denmark, FYROM, Ireland, Austria, Moldova, Latvia, Croatia I think the Netherlands will win jury, Norway the televote. Last year’s unusual nonqualifications for Russia, Romania, and Azerbaijan will not repeat, especially not with friends in this semi. Armenia I am less sure about, it and Azerbaijan automatically start at a disadvantage by being with each other. I think Sweden could be a shock nonqualifier since they have strong competition in this group and it seems to be a down year for them, but I am… Read more »
Bullshit!
where is Jacques Houdek???
Dream(ing)
Breakfast, Lunch and dinner at Dunkin Donuts, Jacqueline has no time to rigg the poll this time…
Paenda is so emotional! “Limits” gives me so much! Thank you <3 <3 <3
I dont like Netherland song at all, Switherland is just bad copy of Despacito and other similar songs. Only Malta is good from this favourites in this Semi.
Let me guess.. You are from Malta?
Who hurt you
I would like Russia to win semi 2. I love epic soundtracks, so Scream is totally to my tastes. It is so dramatic, rich musically, full of suspence and emotions, unpredictable. This song has balls. It’s not afraid to be different, to be bold, to be over the top and I love that. The only thing is it took me a few listens to love it, and most of the audience will only listen to it once. But we can be pretty sure Russia will do an amazing stage show, so i guess this will catch viewers’ attention. Maybe Sergey… Read more »
Scream sounds like a Disney movie song
By the way, I’m still unsure about Malta. I mean… look at how much effort they did on their performance in 2018, but televote was never on their way (they only got a point from Denmark and seven points from Australia). I’m afraid even if we call ‘Chameleon’ a bop, it might possibly turn to flop just because of the televote.
Malta has no neighbours to vote for them
I would not put this link here, if they see it, they will share it and do the same. That poll has been mostly right every year.
POLLS are so based on the size of the populations of participating countrie. ODDS are based on Fan forum rankings or YouTube views and can always be skewed by either the often atypical taste of Eurofans, the size of the populations of participating countries, if a country has done well in ECS, like ex. (who were high on the ODDS even before they had selected a song) or that an well know artist participate for its country, like Russia this year. After rehearsals the odds will be more precise but not always correct.
Fake votes not available in the final…..absence of Ukraine and Bulgaria televote will also cost Russia at least 20 points….
Switzerland reminds me on thousands other songs,but it is bad copy of them 🙂 Russia is so boring that I cant listen to the end. Only Malta is good this year ( but also like I heard it many times before, but it is better copy 🙂
russians are already here and soon croatians will be there, but whats a point. You can’t vote for your own dated ballad
Ok, from what i have seen Sergey has a lot of fans among ESC fans, a lot of fans in Russia and eastern european countries. Quite a lot of people liked his song. So when Netherlands’ song fans vote for it it is goog and right and proper, and when Sergey fans vote for him they are bots who are cheating? 😀 it’s not impossible that so many people like Russia’s song. Maybe ypu shpuldn’t look at it through your western-europen-normative lenses tyou know? Different countries have different tastes, people have different tastes and that’s ok. Maybe some of the… Read more »
Ok but even if it’s Sergey’s or Armenia’s fans that found out about this poll because someone linked it on a fanfage or something, does it make it less valid? I mean the Netherlands fans vote here as well right?
When this poll started and when around 6000 people had voted, Russia was 7th. Just sayin’.
Stop crying
Tell that to yourself when Russia finishes 8th or somewhere around that spot.
It’s kinda sad to see certain trolls or bots active here. Earlier this afternoon Netherlands was at 16%, 5% points ahead of the number 2. Now suddenly Russia jumps to 1st and catches up both Switzerland ánd The Netherlands. Its kinda sad this happens.
I know, but just wait. We all know the Netherlands and Switzerland will outperform Russia. No internet polls, but the real deal! #GoNetherlands #GoSwitzerland
It is sad that they have to do this. When it is not real i hope Russia will flop big time. Russia will not get my vote in May. Also on YouTube The Netherlands is #1 on trending with 2.2 million vieuws and Russia has 4 million vieuws but was never trending before that. Cab someone explain how that is possible ???
which country are you from? Netherlands was probably trending in your country, those are not worldwide trends. Sergey has a lot of fans in Russia and ex-soviet countries, those are the people who watched it 4 million times.
My top 10 for SF2 tho:
1. Netherlands (Masterpiece, will win jury vote and popular vote of Northern, Western and Central Europe)
2. Switzerland (Catchy, love it!)
3. Sweden
4. Malta (It’s getting better every time I listen to it)
5. Armenia (Go girl!)
6. Azerbaijan
7. Norway
8. Russia (Yes, you see it. It’s not that bad, but certainly not the winner of this SF in my opinion. Will do well with popular vote of Eastern Europe)
9. Romania
10. Denmark
My top 10 for SF2 tho: 1. Netherlands (Masterpiece, will win jury vote and popular vote of especially Northern, Western and Central European countries) 2. Switzerland (Catchy pop song, I mean, how can you not like this) 3. Sweden 4. Malta (It’s getting better every time I listen to it) 5. Armenia (Go girl!) 6. Azerbeijan 7. Norway 8. Russia (Yes, totally not my taste, but will do well I think with the popular vote of especially Eastern European countries) 9. Romania 10. Denmark
Lol, in a couple of hours Russia jumped from third place to the first. Netherlands is by far way better this time, admit it. But we’ll see when their will be actually voted who will be the winner. Go Netherlands!
Am I the only one who thinks that the Swedish entry is a bit overrated? (PS don’t kill me haha)
Isn’t Sweden overrated like… every year? Great example is Sebastian’s public score last year (in the final) ?
His name is Benjamin, lmao!
Who is Sebastian?
so? Russia and Italy are overrated by the fans every year. Every year the comments are either “they will win” or “they will be top 5”
Scond semifinal is really taught ?
My top 10:
1. Albania
2. SWI
3. ARM
4. Malta
5. The Netherlands
6. AZE
7. SWE
8. IRE
9. RUS
10. Moldavia
Running order prediction 01 Moldova 02 Ireland 03 Switzerland 04 Austria 05 Armenia 06 Sweden 07 Denmark 08 Romania 09 Latvia 10 Albania 11 Croatia 12 Malta 13 Norway 14 Russia 15 Azerbaijan 16 North Macedonia 17 Lithuania 18 The Netherlands Qualifiers prediction Russia Latvia Switzerland The Netherlands Sweden Lithuania Romania Norway Malta North Macedonia Other: Albania- On the bubble, Armenia- I don’t really get this song but it’s on the bubble for now, Austria- Good but other songs will steal it’s thunder, Azerbaijan- The staging could be a top or a flop but anyway the song is repetitive, Croatia-… Read more »
They Will open with a better song than Moldova, and they won’t put Albania and Croatia next to eachother, but apart from that thats a good Running Order.
presumptuous. leave Croatia alone. yes the song is not the best but you are all shi**ing on a teenage boy’s dream
My personal top 10 (in random order): Switzerland, Netherlands, Russia, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark, Lithuania, Austria, Norway & Azerbaijan
Actually just heard Moldova’s revamp, but them in there instead of Austria
I’m the only one who thinks that Latvia is underrated.
I mean they will be a real blessing after all the uptempo and ballads.
sorry for my bad english 😀
Oh my goodness same. Don’t know why everyone’s writing it off. This is a dark horse so when Latvia get a top 3 jury vote finish, realise the merit and impact of the song.
I have “calm after the storm” vibes!
Latvia is great!
I’m sorry but you can’t compare “calm after the storm” with this dull song, it goes nowhere…
It does not have calm after the storm vibes – it might have boggie vibes – i.e it might by some sort of miracle pass to the final but it won’t do well.
Latvia will get the audience fall asleep. A nightmare for the organizers as they are on top half lol
Russia in second place, i dont think so
Hehehe, now russia first??????
A lots of Russian here
with fake votes
Just wait for the croatians…
Since it’s already rigged, I’m rooting for Croatia to win this poll LOL
This semifinal is plenty of calm, ambient and powerful ballads mostly in English which makes it tough to choose the qualifiers among them. The entries are well-crafted but I think they lack something – it’s nice to listen to them, but I feel no emotional bond. Just some random thoughts, doesn’t matter.
MY QUALIFIERS (in no particular order, as always):
1. Norway
2. Sweden
3. Russia
4. Netherlands
5. Switzerland
6. Albania
7. Armenia
8. Malta
9. Denmark
10. Azerbaijan
Lol we have the same qualifiers and I do agree with you said about this semi.
NORTH MACEDONIA IN FINAL!!!
Go Sweden!!!
Sweden hate For no reason in 3…2…1…
Omg Russia is so overvalued.Deserves 11-13 place in the grand final. Sorry
The best in the second semi-final are Netherlands, Switzerland and Sweden
I think these are hackers, it is not possible that it is in second place.
Why do you talk about Russia in the first place, if their entry is so mediocre? Stop being so bitter
I just don’t understand why Lazarev should be in the 1-2 place automatically? He is not a European star, and the Russians don’t create world pop music, as in England or Sweden. I don’t understand .. Sergey’s song is not bad, but this isn’t the top 3
And who is a ‘European star ‘ in Eurovision? 😀 Just curious, as i think nobody is particuraly famous.?Also flash news: Europe is not just western European countries you know? In eastern eurpean countries Sargey might be a huge star. Also, who do so many people think their tastes ahaped by the western media, radios, etc are the norm? The world is huge, different coutries have different tastes, what you like is not the only right choice
So what? I mean that Russia does not create high-quality music in the world, why do bookmakers annually give Russia high places? Artificially created hype, if you’re in the top 2, people will vote for you to make money on betting.
Right, so you have to know a lot about Russian music to say it’s not high quality. And ‘the world’ is not just America and Europe, if something is not popular here, doesn’t mean it’s not good. If it’s Sergey’s fans creating the hype in the internet is it artificial? There are a lot of Russians in the world, it doesn’t have to be bots
Sad… Only Albania, Malta and Ireland send songs entirely in their own languages…
And Iceland too……..
Salvador Sobral had the only non- English song in his semi and we all know what happened then.
I don’t think countries should be forced to sing in their own languages, but that doesn’t mean it ain’t sad to see this happening.
Some countries invest more than 100000$ in ESC and their song, Moldavia and Croatia can only “dream” about that. In the end its all about money. When heard Sergej and Roko they are both great singer, songs are simillar, Roko have better voice, but Russia will invest more so at the end maybe win.
Azerbaijan less budget??????????????? They are probably the ones who spend the most.
so Croatia and other smaller countries should just withdraw cause they’ll never have the budget Russia and other rich countries have…
Sorry
I think Houdek is guilty again
Who can take this voting seriously?
Not me!!
Too bad, there are always people who cheat
Sergey Lazarev super!!!!Beautiful singl?????
I love him, but this song I dont like at all.
same here
My prediction running order
1.SWI
2.MOL
3.AUT
4.ROM
5.DEN
6.ARM
7.LAT
8.SWE
9.IRE
10.ALB
11.RUS
12.AZE
13.MAC
14.NOR
15.LIT
16.NET
17.CRO
18.MAL
Yes, it’s a good prediction. I think you are right.
Maybe 11 till 14 is: 11 AZE, 12 RU, 13 NOR, 14 MAC
No way Russia will sing on 11th spot. It will likely close the SF for n epic ending.
No indeed, it will be the 12th spot. No way the last one. They will never end with a ballad. Malta or Norway.
My Prediction in random order!
1.Switzerland
2.Albania
3.Russia
4.Norway
5.The Netherlands
6.Sweden
7.Armenia
8.Azerbaijan
9.Malta
10. Latvia (so underradet!)
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The Rest how i think
11. Romania
12. North Macedonia
13. Lithuania
14. Denmark
15. Ireland
16. Moldova
17. Croatia
18. Austria
I almost agree, but I think Croatia will qualify instead of Malta
Top 17 from Malta (have excluded Malta for a fair result but I think, or hope, we have enough to qualify this year) 😛 1. Switzerland – call me basic but I’m so happy to see a very good effort by an underdog country (guess where I’m from lol) 😀 2. Albania – the only song this year with an ethnic flair to it, so might stand out. I love her voice. 3. Armenia – Looks like a class act 🙂 4. Netherlands – Very good song – but can’t see it as a winner – i hope my opinion… Read more »
Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan will support each other for sure. Scandinavian countries will support each other as well. Sweden, Netherlands, Norway and Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan will qualify 100%.
I don’t think Armenia and Azerbaijan will support each other 😀
Thry always support each other, songs not important on ESC
Armenia and Azerbaijan supporting each other? 😛 In what parallel universe is that expected to happen?
p.s: They are at war (I think), and they always give each-other 0 points, regardless of the song..
I was thinking about Scandinavian countries, they always support each other and there is so many Scandinavian countries
They are not soport each other. Look att the contrys from ex Jugoslavia
Countries from ex Yugoslavia not support each other, but Scandinavian countries support, we all know that and because of that they will all qualified
Armenia would support banning Azerbaijan imo
Latvia and Lithuania will support each other, Latvians and Lithuanians in Ireland, UK, Germany, Netherlands and Norway will support Latvia and Lithuania as well.
is this supposed to be offensice towards transexual people?
A beautiful and brave transsexual woman, DANA INTERNATIONAL won Eurovision in 1998, so there. Viva la Diva!
This will be a tough semi… I would be glad to see countries such as Switzerland and Malta back in the final after their previous failed attempts.
This SF is stronger and harder to predict but these are my thoughts: ALMOST SURE Russia – 95% (Any other country will struggle to qualify with this song, but Russia + Sergey it’s like an instant qualification) The Netherlands – 95% (They have qualified with worse songs over the last years. This song has both been praised by traditional eurofans and newcomers, so I think should be easy for The Netherlands!) Sweden – 85% (The weakest song Sweden has sent in the last years, but you know… it’s Sweden) Switzerland – 85% (What a bop! I will definitely rage if… Read more »
The Netherlands, Russia or Switzerland will have the biggest chance to win the second semi-final.
I think Sweden, Norway, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Malta and North Macedonia are going to qualify as well.
That leaves one spot for the others.
Ireland, Denmark or Croatia could take the remaining spot for the final.
I think Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Romania, Austria will not qualify.
this definitely a tougher semi than the first one.
I am from Lithuania, and I see a pretty slim chance to qualify, while in the first semi the chance would be bigger.
Am I the only person realising the mass amount of the Lithuanian diaspora voting in this Semi Final. Ireland, UK, Latvia, Norway.
That could be an advantage for Lithuania, but I still think it’s borderline at best. I heard run with the lions will get a revamp, so we will see if it makes it better or not.