The second semi final of Norway's Melodi Grand Prix, the national selection for the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest, has been held tonight. Another two songs were chosen to go directly to the final with the third and fourth places songs enterin the second chance round.

The results

To the final:

  • Crash!Get up
  • Maria Haukaas StorengHold on, be strong

To the second chance round:

  • Anne HvidstenA little more
  • ZumaAlways, always

Eliminated from the competition:

  • Sven GaråsI'm on love
  • CubeWould you spend the night with me

Betting odds

The betting odds were very close to the results as the top two entries for the final were predicted right. On the other hand, the Anne Hvidsten was seen to come last but reached the second chance round.

In 2007, Norway was represented by Guri Schanke who finished 18th in the semi final with Ven a bailar conmigo. Itwas the first time that Norwayisdid not takepart in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest since the semi final was introduced in 2004.