Just before the third dress rehearsal for the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final, Rene Romkes of esctoday.com met with this year's participant representing Switzerland, Michael von der Heide.

He talked about rehearing a lot in his hotel room, his favourite Eurovision artist Carola, and has a special message for esctoday.com viewers. He also sings part of his Eurovision entry especially for esctoday.com

The Michael von der Heide interview:

• Read all about the Swiss entry here

Watch Switzerland's performance at the second semifinal below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWequ2J9oJs