The excitement is building as Eurovision 2025 continues in Basel, Switzerland. After the thrilling Semi-final 1 and the introduction of this year’s automatic qualifiers, artists shared their first reactions. Check out the short interview snippets we’ve gathered for each qualifier below.
Norway
Kyle Alessandro is ecstatic after securing his place in the final with his vibrant performance of Lighter.
@esctoday Kyle Alessandro is ecstatic after securing his place in the final with his vibrant performance of Lighter. Watch his reaction! #Norway #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #ESC2025
Albania
Shkodra Elektronike shares their excitement after lighting up the stage with Zjerm.
@esctoday Shkodra Elektronike shares their excitement after lighting up the stage with Zjerm. Catch their post-show emotions! #Albania #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #ESC2025
Sweden
KAJ celebrates making waves in Basel with their catchy hit Bara bada bastu.
@esctoday KAJ celebrates making waves in Basel with their catchy hit Bara bada bastu. Hear their thoughts right after qualifying! #Sweden #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #ESC2025
Iceland
VÆB is thrilled to advance to the grand final after mesmerizing Europe with RÓA.
@esctoday VÆB is thrilled to advance to the grand final after mesmerizing Europe with RÓA. Check out their joyful reaction! #Iceland #ESC2025 #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #ESC2025
Netherlands
Claude is all smiles after qualifying for the final with his captivating song C’est la vie.
@esctoday Claude is all smiles after qualifying for the final with his captivating song C’est la vie. Feel his excitement now! #Netherlands#Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #ESC2025
Poland
Justyna Steczkowska reflects emotionally on her qualification journey with GAJA.
@esctoday Justyna Steczkowska reflects emotionally on her qualification journey with GAJA. See her heartfelt interview! #Poland #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #ESC2025
San Marino
Gabry Ponte celebrates San Marino’s qualification with the lively track Tutta l’Italia.
@esctoday Gabry Ponte celebrates San Marino’s qualification with the lively track Tutta l’Italia. Don’t miss his enthusiastic words! #SanMarino #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #ESC2025
Estonia
Tommy Cash is buzzing after reaching the final stage with his dynamic entry Espresso Macchiato.
@esctoday Tommy Cash is buzzing after reaching the final stage with his dynamic entry Espresso Macchiato. Watch his lively reaction! #Estonia #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #ESC2025
Portugal
NAPA’s emotions overflow after qualifying with their unique sound in Deslocado.
@esctoday NAPA’s emotions overflow after qualifying with their unique sound in Deslocado. Experience their joy firsthand! #Portugal #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #ESC2025
Ukraine
Ziferblat shares heartfelt words after captivating audiences and qualifying with Bird of Pray.
@esctoday Ziferblat shares heartfelt words after captivating audiences and qualifying with Bird of Pray. Watch the touching interview! #Ukraine #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #ESC2025
Switzerland
Zoë Më discusses representing host nation Switzerland with the evocative Voyage.
@esctoday Zoë Më discusses representing host nation Switzerland with the evocative Voyage. Hear her insightful reflections! #Switzerland #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #ESC2025
Spain
Melody brings passion and flair, discussing her powerful automatic qualifier ESA DIVA.
@esctoday Melody brings passion and flair, discussing her powerful automatic qualifier ESA DIVA. See her post-show excitement! #Spain #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #ESC2025
Italy
Lucio Corsi shares his emotions about directly reaching the final stage with Volevo essere un duro.
@esctoday Lucio Corsi shares his emotions about directly reaching the final stage with Volevo essere un duro. Discover his thoughts! #Italy #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #ESC2025
