The first elimination round of Unser Star für Oslo, the German performer selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 was held tonight. Ten acts competed and the bottom two in the televoting were eliminated from the competition.

The following two acts did not qualify for the next show:

• Meri Voskanian
• Maria-Lisa Straßburg

The following eight acts have qualified for the second elimination round next Tuesday:

• Cyril Krueger
• Kerstin Freking
• Jennifer Braun
• Leon Taylor
• Christian Durstewitz
• Katrin Walter
• Lena Meyer-Landrut
• Sharyhan Osman

You can watch all performances on the official website here.

In 2009, Germany was represented by Alex Swings, Oscar Sings! with the song Miss kiss kiss bang. The duo finished 20th in the final with 35 points.