Eurovision 2024: Hello Grand Final… For the last time?

The semis are done and dusted, and it seems like the Contest itself might be as well. 
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Eurovision 2024: Bye Semi 1, Hello Semi 2!

It’s Eurovision week, huzzah! But I’m battling an epic cold, zut alors! A head that feels like it’s stuffed full of mashed potatoes, not the best way to start the festivities. or was it? Time for a quick look back ànd a quick look forward.
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Eurovision 2024 Previews Part 12: Spain, Sweden & United Kingdom

It’s the end of the road, y’all. WE MADE IT! Look at us, brave survivors of the 2024 edition. Will we be rewarded with three finalists that put a delicious cherry on a not so very delicious cake? Get out your (pitch)fork for one last time!
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Eurovision 2024 Previews Part 11: France, Germany & Italy

Two semis behind us, six direct finalists to go. Hopefully there’s something worthwhile among them to save this edition. Pretty please? S’il vous plaît? Bitte schön? Piuttosto, per favore?
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Eurovision 2024 Previews Part 10: Estonia, Israel, Norway & Netherlands

A serving of four this time, and we’re still waiting on another four or five star entry to liven up Semi 2. Maybe we’re saving the best for last? And oh yeah, Israel’s there too. 
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Eurovision 2024 Previews Part 9: San Marino, Georgia & Belgium

We’re already at part 9 and in dire need of something to shake us awake. Semi 2 only has one four star entry until now, hjälp! Will it be the tiny San Marino, the mysterious Georgia or my own home country that finally manages to turn the tide?
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Eurovision 2024 Previews Part 8: Denmark, Armenia & Latvia

After seven parts slash twenty-one entries, the majority of this year’s field only got two stars or less in this preview portion of the season. Will part eight make any difference or only add to the mediocrity of the 2024 edition?
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Eurovision 2024 Previews Part 7: Switzerland, Czechia & Austria

It’s a lazy, sunny Saturday over here in Belgium. So the need to travel isn’t quite as high today. Luckily today’s trio doesn’t require much traveling, as they’re all located in central Europa. Which luckily doesn’t mean they all sound alike. Unfortunately, at least for two of these.
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Eurovision 2024 Previews Part 6: Malta, Albania & Greece

Time to dive into semi 2 and the sound of the Mediterranean beckons. So, in the words of a certain goddess: “If we took a holiday?” But wait, don’t start daydreaming yet! This could turn into a nightmare before you even utter the words ‘all inclusive’.
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Eurovision 2024 Previews Part 5: Australia, Portugal & Luxembourg

No, you don’t need to go and have your eyes checked. Well, maybe you do, I don’t know your life. But you’re not mistaking: it does say Luxembourg there. The tiny Grand Duchy is back, how about them apples! Time for the final batch of Semi 1 contestants, stay tuned for more though.
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