by Guy Solo Comment Closed




The EBU has officially confirmed: this is how the Eurovision 2025 semi-final qualifiers will be revealed – but will the drama be preserved?

In a special press conference held today, the organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest revealed the new and dramatic method by which the countries qualifying from the semi-finals to the Grand Final will be announced. This marks a fundamental shift in the reveal process, aiming to enhance the viewing experience while maintaining suspense, emotional impact, and fairness. Full details follow below!




Staggered Announcements: One Country at a Time

For the first time in Eurovision history, the announcement of qualifying countries from the semi-finals will follow a surprising and innovative format. The contest organizers have stated that the top nine qualifiers will be displayed on a three-way split screen. In each round, only one country will be revealed, while the other two on screen will remain uncertain.

In practice, the top nine will be announced using a three-way split screen, where each time, only one country’s name is revealed. At the same moment, viewers will hear that the other two countries “will have to wait to find out if they qualify.”

This means that viewers at home, as well as national delegations, will repeatedly face a screen showing three countries – but only one will get their moment of confirmation, while the other two are left in suspense. This mechanism is designed to sustain tension and emotion throughout the entire announcement segment.

The Tenth Spot: A Classic Reveal With a Twist

In contrast to the first nine qualifiers, the last country to qualify for the Grand Final will not be revealed using the split-screen format. Instead, it will be announced in the classic and familiar way – with the full focus on that single country.

As explained by the organizers: “The last classified will not be announced on a split screen of 6 but will be announced in the classic way and then the focus will be on the country.”

The decision to retain the traditional conclusion while combining it with a more dramatic mechanism for the earlier spots reflects a desire to balance innovation with Eurovision tradition. This allows viewers a rich yet clear TV experience.




Fairness Above All: Limiting Screen Appearances

To ensure transparency and fairness among competing countries, it was also confirmed that no country will appear more than three times on screen during the qualifier announcement phase. This rule is intended to prevent psychological bias or subconscious favoritism toward certain countries and ensure an equal opportunity for all participants.

As stated officially: “No country will appear more than 3 times on screen for fairness.”

This decision is expected to particularly impact countries that usually receive heightened media attention or benefit from fan-favorite status, thus rebalancing the exposure and preserving equal treatment.

A Look Back at the Liverpool Trial – and What’s Different This Time?

The changes in qualifier announcements are not entirely new – back in 2023, the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, United Kingdom, experimented with a new concept: all participants joined the hosts on stage during the announcement. While that format drew interest, it also sparked criticism, with some comparing it to reality shows like “The X Factor”.

This time, however, the upcoming format appears to be entirely different. Rather than having all contestants gathered together on stage, the new approach will present three countries at a time, creating a rolling wave of suspense throughout the reveal process.




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.

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.