The second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 has just concluded, and what a night it was! Emotions ran high both on and off the stage as artists shared their immediate reactions following their performances. From joy and relief to disappointment and hope, here’s what the stars of the night had to say.

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Second Semi-Final Qualifiers

Lithuania – Katarsis – Tavo akys

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@katarsisgyvas shares their feelings after performing Tavo Akys in the Eurovision 2025 Semi-final. #Lithuania #ESC2025 #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision

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Israel – Yuval Raphael – New day will rise

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@yuval_raphael from Israel is here to light up the Eurovision stage with New Day Will Rise. Get to know her before the big show! #Israel#Eurovision2025 #ESC2025#Eurovision

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Armenia – PARG – SURVIVOR

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@pargmusic from Armenia reflects on their powerful performance of SURVIVOR. Watch the exclusive reaction! #Armenia #ESC2025 #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision

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Denmark – Sissal – Hallucination

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@sissaljoshares her emotions after performing Hallucination at Eurovision 2025. Watch now!#denmark #Eurovision2025 #ESC2025 #Eurovision

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Austria – JJ – Wasted love

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@johannesjjpietsch from Austria is ready to dazzle Europe with Wasted Love. Are you ready for this? #Austria #Eurovision2025 #ESC2025 #Eurovision

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Luxembourg – Laura Thorn – La poupée monte le son

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Laura Thorn reacts after performing La Poupée Monte Le Son. Watch her post-show thoughts! #Luxembourg #ESC2025 #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision

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Finland – Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME

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@erikavikmanofficial shares her excitement after delivering a fiery performance of ICH KOMME. Don’t miss her reaction! #finland #Eurovision2025 #ESC2025 #Eurovision

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Latvia – Tautumeitas – Bur man laimi

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@tautumeitas reflect on their enchanting performance of Bur Man Laimi and share their post-show emotions! #latvia #Eurovision2025 #ESC2025 #Eurovision

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Malta – Miriana Conte – SERVING

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@mirianaconte shares her excitement after owning the Eurovision stage with SERVING. Watch her post-performance thoughts! #Malta #ESC2025 #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision

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Greece – Klavdia – Asteromáta

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@itsmeklavdia opens up about her emotional performance of Asteromáta and shares her feelings after stepping off the stage. #Greece #ESC2025 #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision

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Automatic Finalists

France – Louane – Maman

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@watchoutforthetornadofrom France is here with the emotional maman. Feel the power of her story and voice!#france #ESC2025 #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision

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Germany – Abor & Tynna – Baller

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Fresh off the stage, @aborundtynna share their emotions after performing Baller. Watch their reaction! #Germany #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #ESC2025

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United Kingdom – Remember Monday – What the hell just happened?

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Get to know @remembermonday_ representing the United Kingdom with What The Hell Just Happened? united kingdom #ESC2025 #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision

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With the emotions still running high, all eyes now turn to the Grand Final on Saturday. Who will take home the trophy? Stay tuned for full coverage, behind-the-scenes stories, and all the excitement as Eurovision 2025 reaches its grand finale!


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