The Romanian broadcaster TVR has also drawn the running order for the 12 finalists, who cleared their way from the two semi-finals last weekend.

The final on 9 March will be between these participants:

1. Casa Presei – Un refren
2. Narcis Iustin Ianău – Seven
3. Freestay – Criminal mind
4. Elena Cârstea Muttart – Spinning
5. Luminita Anghel – Unique
6. Ovidiu Anton – Run away with me
7. Cezar – It’s my life
8. Cristian Prăjescu – The best thing in life is to love
9. Electric Fence – Emilia
10. Al Mike and Renee Santana – What is love
11. Tudor Turcu – Hello
12. Andrei Leonte – Paralysed

The Romanian selection started off with 148 song, the jury travelled almost 2000 km to audition the candidates in five cities, selected 32 songs, which were then whittled down to 12 by a 50/50 jury and audience vote.

The two semi-finals are available to watch again on eurovision.tvr.ro, click on Inregistrari video.

The Romanian final on 9 March will decide who will fly the Romanian flag in the second semi-final in Malmö in May.