The last three countries to rehearse tonight are Lithuania, Albania and Switzerland. You can read the reviews below from the rehearsals and later today, our media partner, 12points.tv will provide video footage.

Song 5: Lithuania – Jerominas Milius – Nomads in the night

Once again Jerominas sings alone on the Eurovision Song Contest stage. He delivers a powerful and emotive performance of his song Nomads in the night. Today he is dressed in a striking white shirt and tight leather trousers. Although his performance is not note perfect, Jerominas sings with strong power and emotion which is very convincing.

Song 6: Albania – Olta Boka – Zemrene lame peng

Olta is 16 years old and give a emotive and heartwarming performance. While she appeared a little nervous in the previous rehearsal she has overcome this by singing with great confidence. The lack of gimmicks in this song is refreshing.

Song 7: Switzerland – Paulo Meneguzzi – Era stupendo

Paolo's and the backing singers' routine has been completely transformed from the rather young poppy one we saw on Wednesday to a sophisticated routine. Paolo is dressed in a black suit whilst his backing singers are also dressed in black. The girls have sparkling black dresses and punk style haircuts which produce a gothic look. This is now a much improved routine.


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