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Drama in Basel: After weeks of promises and speculation – is this really the new qualifiers announcement format for Eurovision 2025? All the details about the leak that sparked a stir!

The Eurovision community is buzzing once again: was the new semi-final qualifiers announcement format leaked by mistake? According to recent reports, the national broadcaster of Switzerland may have accidentally revealed what was meant to remain under wraps – and fans are already fired up. Full details about the leak follow below!




A Surprising Leak in a Swiss Documentary

In the documentary “Der Weg zum ESC 2025” (translated: “The Road to Eurovision 2025”), which aired recently in Switzerland, claims surfaced suggesting that the new qualifiers announcement format has been exposed. According to the report, the script shown during the film describes a particularly intriguing setup: each time, three countries will be highlighted on screen, with only one of them announced as a qualifier for the Grand Final.

If this report is accurate, it represents a dramatic change that adds another layer of suspense for both viewers and participants. So far, no official response has been issued by the Swiss national broadcaster regarding the authenticity of the script, but speculation on social media is running wild.

Connecting the Dots: Producers’ Previous Statements

It’s worth recalling that these anticipated changes were hinted at a few weeks ago in an interview with the podcast “The Euro Trip”, where Reto Peritz and Moritz Stadler, the Executive Producers of Eurovision 2025, discussed upcoming plans. At the time, they mentioned that the new format would bring “more emotions and more excitement to the show.” While no further details were disclosed back then, the current developments shed new light on their words.

Additionally, it was announced that the new format will first be tested during the dress rehearsal for Semi-Final One, which is scheduled for May 12 – just before the live broadcast kicks off for millions of viewers across Europe and beyond.




The Previous Liverpool Trial – and What’s Different Now

Changes to the qualifiers announcement process aren’t entirely new. Back in 2023, a unique trial took place during the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, United Kingdom, where all participants joined the hosts on stage during the announcement. That format drew attention but also criticism and was frequently compared to well-known reality TV shows like “The X Factor”.

This time, based on what’s currently understood, the new format appears to be completely different. Instead of having all participants gathered on stage together, the announcement will proceed in groups – with three countries presented at a time – creating continuous suspense throughout the entire announcement sequence.

When Will We See the New Format in Action?

As previously reported, the changes will be tested for the first time during the dress rehearsal for Semi-Final One, which will take place on May 12. Until then, viewers and contestants alike will remain on edge, waiting to find out whether this is truly a genuine leak – or perhaps a clever misdirection orchestrated by the production team.




Eurovision 2025: Dates and Time

The Eurovision Song Contest for 2025 will take place in May, as per tradition. Here are the exact dates:

For those wondering “What time will Eurovision 2025 air?” each event will begin at 21:00 CET.

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Eurovision 2025: This will be Switzerland’s 65th participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. Switzerland joined the competition in 1956, being one of the seven founding countries, and has won three times over the years. Its most recent victory was at the last Eurovision in 2025, with Nemo’s song “The Code.” This win follows Switzerland’s previous victory in 1988 with the song “Ne partez pas sans moi,” performed by international singer Céline Dion.