Eurovision 2025 Semi-Final 2 Features UK Voting, Tight Competition

The second semi-final of Eurovision 2025 is taking place in Basel, Switzerland, with the UK participating and eligible to vote, though it is already an automatic qualifier for the grand final. UK viewers can vote via the Eurovision app or phone lines, but not for their own act, Remember Monday, who have expressed a grounded outlook on their chances, emphasizing the experience over winning amid historical challenges for UK entries. Behind the scenes, a highly coordinated stage crew executes rapid set changes within 35 seconds, ensuring smooth transitions and elaborate performances involving props like disco balls and holograms. Meanwhile, the prediction system “The Model,” which accurately forecasted the previous year’s winner, forecasts Finland’s Erika Vikman to win the semi-final, with Israel, Austria, Australia, and Malta also expected to qualify, while Czechia is predicted to be eliminated despite initial fan support. The results of this tightly contested semi-final will be revealed during the live show, with close competition for the final qualifying spots. Eurovision continues to captivate millions worldwide with its blend of music, spectacle, and intense competition.