Romania continues its search for a Eurovision 2018 representative with heat 3 of Selecția Națională 2018.

After two exciting semi-finals, Romania is all set for the third semi-final of Selecția Națională 2018.

Taking place in the city of Craiova in the region Oltenia, broadcaster TVR will present another entertaining show at the Teatrul Național “Marin Sorescu”.

Twelve contestants will take to the stage to showcase their potential Eurovision 2018 entries to the public.

How to watch

Hosted by Cezar Ouatu (Eurovision 2013) and Diana Dumitrescu, the show starts at 20.00 CET (21.00 local time), and may be followed on:

• TVR 1
• TVR HD
• TVR International
• TVR Moldova
• TVR +
• Live webcast via tvrplus.ro

A live webcast will also be available via the official TVR YouTube channel.

Tonight’s participants

1. Erminio Sinni & Titziana Camelin – All the love away
2. Zavera – Come back to me
3. Mareş Pană – Daydreamer
4. Aurel Dincă – Fire in the sky
5. Tavi Clonda – King
6. VYROS – La la la
7. Diana Brătan – Paint it rainbow
8. Carolina Gorun – Reach out for the stars
9. Elena Hasna – Revival
10. Eliza Chifu – So good without you
11. Ayona – The story goes on
12. XANDRA – Try

The top three, selected by the professional jury, will proceed to the Grand Final of Selecția Națională 2018 on 25 February in Bucharest.

Selecția Națională 2018 schedule

• 21/01: Semi-final 1 – Focșani
• 28/01: Semi-final 2 – Timișoara
• 04/02: Semi-final 3 – Craiova
• 11/02: Semi-final 4 – Turda
• 18/02: Semi-final 5 – Sighișoara
• 25/02: Grand Final – Bucharest

Selecția Națională 2017 was won by Ilinca feat. Alex Florea with the upbeat song Yodel it!

Representing Romania at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine, they eventually reached a respectable 7th place in the Grand Final, receiving 282 points.