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 Storeng – Hold on, be strong
To the second chance round:
- Anne Hvidsten – A little more
- Zuma – Always, always
Eliminated from the competition:
- Sven Garås– I'm on love
- Cube– Would 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.
