Semi-Final Two Eurovision Song Contest

Allow us to take you by the hand and guide you through the second

semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest 2017.

18 more acts will be taking to the stage to win

those final 10 places in

We're excited because we have this to look forward to as well... I need

your help, the force. This is unbelievable. This is serious. It's

so good. Let the Eurovision

Song Contest begin! MUSIC: Te Deum - Marche

en rondeau (prelude) This programme contains scenes

of Repetitive Flashing Images. Let the Eurovision Song Contest 2017

begin! COMMENTATOR: So this, my friends, is

a distillation of what happened on Tuesday night.

Here we go, buckle up for another crazy Eurovision ride. If you missed

the first semifinal, shame on you! Nevertheless, let me get you up to

speed. On Tuesday night the first 18 countries competed and the ten who

made it through to the final were Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan,

Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, Moldova, Poland, Portugal and Sweden. If you

are a fan of hot air balloons, yodelling and a man who can sing a

duet with himself, you are in the right place.

She had a lot of ponchos that night, Joe Marler -- Jamala. Tonight's show

is even better than Tuesday's. You know, I think you might be right.

Here we go. ANNOUNCER: And now, live from Kyiv,

Ukraine, a warm welcome to the Eurovision Song Contest

2017 with your hosts Timur Miroshnychenko,

Oleksandr Skichko the three Amigos are back, your

hosts for the evening. Ladies and gentlemen

of Europe and beyond, welcome to the Eurovision

Song Contest 2017, live Tonight is our second

semifinal, where 18 more nations compete for a place

in Saturday's grand final! But we are your hosts

for this evening. Tonight, we will enjoy songs from 18

countries lasting up COMMENTATOR: The jacket matches up

with a shirt like a jigsaw. This time limit was introduced

after Italy's 1957 entry lasted five COMMENTATOR: I can't take my eyes

off it. Timur knows everything

about Eurovision. Tonight, I will be interviewing

the artists in the Green Room, meeting some nice girls

there and hopefully COMMENTATOR: Top bants, gang.

COMMENTATOR: If you can't make it to the Chelsea

flower show this year... Too many flowers going on.

Do you play any instruments? Of course. I never leave my home

I never leave home without my sopilka.

Perhaps I'll just take this one, conveniently placed

So, let's play some Eurovision hits - Ukrainian style!

COMMENTATOR: This is good, this is good.

# Euphoria # A beating love within my heart

# We're going up, up, up, up # I'm in love with a fairy tale even

though it hurts # Cause I don't care if I lose my

mind I am already cursed # You're a fire

# And desire # Went you kiss my lips you know you

take me higher # Your addiction, my conviction

# You're my passion, my belief, my crucifixion

# You are the one # You're my number one

# The only treasure I'll ever have # You are the one

# You're minor but one # Anything for you cause you're the

one I love Rise Like a Phoenix

# Out of the ashes Si King rather than vengeance and retribution

# Once I'm reborn you know I will Rise Like a Phoenix

# But you're my flame... #. COMMENTATOR: A heady mix of

Ukrainian flute versions of euphoria, fairy tale, my number one,

a winner for Greece in Kiev in 2005, and Rise Like a Phoenix. Strong.

Please a big hand for The Folk Dance Ensemble Kiev,

G-Art and The Stansilav Pavlyuchenko folk choir.

COMMENTATOR: Looks like a family get-together in the jet household on

a Friday night. UK viewers cannot vote tonight. You had your chance in

the first semifinal on Tuesday. Because they split the voting of the

big five countries plus last year's winner, Ukraine, over two

semifinals. In case you're wondering, the reason the UK doesn't

compete in the semifinals is because we are part of the big five. Those

countries that make the biggest financial contribution to

Eurovision. We're guaranteed a place in the grand final. A reminder,

there is no phone vote tonight, the vote, no textbook. No voting at all

tonight for UK viewers. Please don't try, your vote won't count and you

may still be charged. Instead of voting, you can get in touch and

tell us what you think about tonight's performances. You can do

that on the BBC Eurovision website, or Twitter.

There's only one thing left to say. Let the Eurovision Song Contest 2017

begin! Vova and Alex. Now, look at this.

We've got Serbia. Tijana Bogicevic. Now, a few things to say, the first

of which is, a Lotterer bridal-wear in the semifinals. We had a few on

Tuesday. There are a few more tonight. And there will also be

strobe effects and flashing images as well as a Lotterer bridal-wear,

just to warn you. I think all the bridal-wear stores in Europe must be

empty by now. Because they're all here. A little bit of Eurovision

history for you, she was a backing singer for Mina, the singer for

Serbia in 2011. Here she is, taking centre stage tonight, Tijana singing

for Serbia. # Right where

there was no going back # How you spin me around

high off the ground # Feels like

I?ve been sentenced to life # Feels like I've been

sentenced to life # You just broke into my heart,

got no defence # How you spin me around

high off the ground # Feels like

I've been sentenced to life # I'm in lightning speed

and I can't slow down # My heart is racing

when you're around # Feels like

I've been sentenced to life COMMENTATOR: Baby, you're a

firework! See-through bridal-wear. That's the look were going for this

evening. Well done, Tijana. Moving on to Austria. It's three years

since Conchita brought the contest to Vienna with Rise Like a Phoenix.

This is the sushi loving, yoga obsessed Nathan Catt, Austrian name.

His real name is Nathaniel Kohl. He decided Nathan Trent was a snappier

stage name. This is about believing in yourself and reaching your goals.

As a lot of the songs are. Make and dreams of one day performing with

Ariana Grande. Which will probably remain a dream but you never know,

if he gets through tonight. Singing on a glittery Halfmoon, here is

Nathan for Austria. # And I'll keep running

as fast as I can # Hey now, if you push me

down I'll get up again # Hey now, if you let me drown I'll

swim like a champion # I'm sure there'll be good times,

there'll be bad times # But I don't care 'cause

I'm running on air # All pretending that

their life's a mess # 'Cause whatever you want,

whatever you need # And I'll keep running

as fast as I can # Hey now, if you push me down

I'll get up again # Hey now, if you let me drown

I'll swim like a champion # I'm sure there'll be good times,

there'll be bad times # But I don't care

'cause I'm running on air # Hey now, if you push me down

I'll get up again # I'm sure there'll be good times,

there'll be bad times # But I don't care

'cause I'm running on air # Thank you, Europe! Last year, in

Sweden, we had Justin Timberlake. Yes. And there's Nathan Trent for

Austria. I loved that performance. Now, from the former Yugoslav

Republic, we have Jana Burceska, and we have been told in this little

film to expect a bit of a surprise. Maybe it is coming up soon, who

knows? I think it is. Maybe they're decided not to put the surprise in

after all. Obviously, you have no idea who Jana Burceska is, but there

is a big surprise coming up about her... Yes! Can it be true?!

Pregnant. She's pregnant. Here she is, singing Dance Alone. Pregnant!

# Take out my hair, wash off my make-up

# Wherever I am the rhythm follows

# I'm lost in the sound of no tomorrow

# Oh, bring the fire on, feel the heat

# And all I need to keep on moving

# I'm lost in the sound of no tomorrow

# Take me to places that I've never been

# Show me the faces that I've never seen

# I'm lost in the sound of no tomorrow

Thank you, darlings! Well done to Jana Burceska. And expecting as

well! Go, girl! I head at my face down in mature cheddar for most of

my pregnancies! Right, let's move on to Malta. So, this is Claudia

Faniello from Malta. She thinks she was an ancient Egyptian in a past

life, and the song is like it is from 3000 BC. I'm joking, obviously,

it's very modern! She has tried to represent Malta at the Eurovision

ten times. Here's to 11th time lucky! Here she is, Claudia

Faniello, with Breathlessly. # So here I am

right at your door # Catching my breath

before the storm # Knowing there's a vacancy

within your heart # Knowing that the storm

is just about to die # Climbing over walls

that always felt too high # Knowing there's a vacancy

within your heart # Knowing that the storm

is just about to die # Climbing over walls

that always felt too high Thank you! Paula on Twitter says,

Malta always has beautiful women representing them. I think we saw

her tonsils! Now, listen, this is exciting, my friends, this is

Romania, we have Ilinca ft. Alex Florea. This is a classic Eurovision

hybrid you're about to witness. Rap meets yodeling. Leave a little space

around that, think about that. I met them! They were delightful! Her mum

is sort of looking after them both, keeping a close eye on them. Like

unless's. Yes, very much like that. You're going to love this, for

Romania, Ilinca ft. Alex Florea. It's what Eurovision is all about.

# You never show the spark that makes you glow

# You always say no to the right things

# Don't try to hide the light inside of you

# Today might be the day when you will make it, baby

# If you never try, you'll never be alive

# You are gonna miss out on this ride

# Yodelei, yodelei, yodelei, yodeleio

# Yodelei, yodelei, yodelei, yodeleio

# Yodelei, yodelei yodeleio

# Now what's the use of being so confused

# Of doing all this work you really don't want to be doing?

# But you'll be fine, it's time to feel alive

# Don't stop from reaching for the stars and keep on moving

# So bring it on, bring it on, I'm a dreamer

# If you don't believe it, come and see me, I will teach ya

# If you never try, you'll never be alive

# You are gonna miss out on this ride

# Yodelei, yodelei, yodelei, yodeleio

# Yodelei, yodelei, yodelei, yodeleio

# Sitting alone at my desk on a nine-to-five program,

# Get another coffee, get another one to make it through

# Don't you hide that light inside of you

# Come and show me what you wanna do

# If you're stuck in a place feeling incomplete

# If you wanna run, feeling like a misfit

# Come on sing along, come on sing this song

# Yodelei, yodelei, yodelei, yodeleio

good that they bought those cannons all the way from Romania. Our boss

in the blues has absolutely lost it, I've never seen him... Head in

hands, don't know whether he was laughing or crying or what. Emily

and Josh in Bridgend are watching tonight, in amazement. We've got

Kelly, whose watching in halfway. Louis Walsh is in the crowd tonight.

For Ireland obviously. Next is the Netherlands. Its OG3NE. Three girls,

sisters. They came up with the name because oh is their mum's blood

group and gene because they share genes. With Bassong for the

Netherlands... # It won't reach the corner

where you strongly fight # At this place

they know the game # Outside the world will turn

and feel the same # Than the one who carries

all the burden # I can only hope

once you fly you'll be free # Cry no more,

feeling all alone and insecure # You have been

going through these stages # It lightens up the space

but no-one knows # Is a double feeling

when you cannot be # Than the one who lifts us

on your shoulders # I can only hope

once you fly you'll be free # Cry no more

feeling all alone and insecure # You have been going through

these stages # You got the biggest score,

you're heaven-sent # No-one will doubt

that you're an angel # Cry no more,

feeling all alone and insecure # You have been going through

these stages APPLAUSE

CHEERING Hello Julian from Burnley, who is

going to Kiev for the final on Saturday. Loving semifinal number

two tonight. Chris Andrea in Maidenhead as well. That was the

Netherlands. In a macro I thought you said Chris Reay was coming. --

Chris and Ria. UK viewers cannot vote tonight. Last year me and Mel

transformed... Now, do you remember last

year when me and Mel Well, they said we could

never top series 1. Sit back and enjoy

part 1 of The Force. The eagle's flapping

when the clock strikes nine. The lord's leaping as

the north-westerly wind blows. Oh, it's not the

headphones again, is it? No, something much more

important has disappeared. I'm not being funny, boss,

but you've been a bit careless We believe that was the last

man to see the trophy. The picture isn't great,

so we cannot identify him. We've got this new high-tech facial

recognition technology back at HQ. And are we going to use

the Countdown clock again, because I really think

that was very, very good last year. We'll find the trophy

before the grand final. If we can find your car keys last

week, we can definitely find On Twitter, they say, yes, I'm so

glad The Force is back for second series. I didn't make that up, it's

a real person, Luke James. Thanks, look. Keep those messages coming, we

want to know what you think. Contact us on BBC Eurovision website,

Facebook or Twitter. So glad I did GCSE drama, it's really helped.

Everyone, let's give it up for Hungary's Joci Papai!

Here he is. There's a lot going on in that costume, isn't there? I must

say there are a lot of top knots in tonight's show. This is the year of

the top-notch. Top knot. He is a little bit like Slavko Kalezic, but

without the extension. Or it is like girls world, and there is a dial on

the back, you can twist it back into your head. Watch out for the wrap in

this song. Any fans of Grange Hill know what I'm talking about.

# Engem negyevesen megszolitott az Isten

# Egy igazi fegyvert adott a kezembe

# Tobbet gyakoroltam vele mint egy szamuraj

# Benne bizhatok, mindig az igazat mondja

# Ez egy olyan szovetseg, ami marad orokke

# Fel nem aldozhato, o a legfobb kincsem

# Sejtelmes erok laknak a gyerekben

# A hurjaim tamadnak, sirnak a testekbe

# Hiaba is veded ki, mereg a hangszerbe

# Nagy tomegeket itattam at vele # Hallod a Dallamom,

# Ezrek konnyei folynak a gitaromon

Brussels sprouts says, look at the top knot on Hungary. You were right,

Mel. Cool, isn't it? Lots of people thought he was singing about a lost

llama, which I can't confirm or deny. It's a young Anneka Rice. A

few messages coming in, James says it makes him realise how much he

misses the bill, The Force. Benjamin Andrew says The Force is surely

prime-time BBC One soon. Let's hope so, then, if you could send an

e-mail. Next, we have then Anja. She's been trying to learn Danish

for the last ten months from cassette. And her dad is from there,

I think, or something. She's been dreaming of being in Eurovision

since she was 11. Dream come true. Anja from Denmark. The song is Where

I Am. # Always around, you're

never holding me down # Putting up my walls

so that I last better # Don't know why I do it

because were together # Always holding back

from you its on my mind # Tonight I'm gonna try

for you real harder # Show you all the love

I've held inside # Show you all the love I've

held inside # Tonight I'm gonna hold

you closer than before # Tonight I'm gonna hold

you closer than before # Putting up my walls

so that I last better # I don't know why I do it

because we're together # Tonight I'm gonna try for

you real harder # Laying down my gun

I've held inside # Tonight I'm gonna hold

you closer than before Eyebrows you on that, Mel. Didn't

you notice them they were impressive?! Denmark there. Also,

another cracking pair of eyebrows in the form of Brendan Murray, singing

for Ireland. Somebody commented earlier that he looks like Harry

Potter without the glasses. Suite! Rendon was born the last time

Ireland won which was 1996. The mighty Ireland, they have had seven

wins. Will it be Brendan Murray this time? He's going to try, he's dying

to try for Ireland. # I know you're scared

and so am I # 'Cause I know

that love can be so strong # But I'm dying to try,

I'm dying to try # Build a bridge

to your heart every day # I'll give you it all

but I'm not gonna lie # 'Cause no-one can promise

That love will ever learn how to fly # But I'm dying to try,

but I'm dying to try # That love will ever

learn how to fly # Oh, but I'm dying

to try, I'm dying to try # Build a bridge

to your heart every day # I'll give you it all

but I'm not gonna lie # That love will ever

learn how to fly # That love will ever

learn how to fly I told him before the performance,

do not suck any helium out of that balloon, he did not listen! I'm so

sorry, I interrupted you at the end, Brendan! The fans love it. Next, it

is San Marino. I know what you're thinking, where is that? Well, it is

a mountainous state surrounded by Italy. Having represented her

country for times Valentina Monetta wants to be successful this time

around. I was in the restaurant earlier and I saw her get turned

away. A reminder, the remaining songs tonight contain flashing

images and strobe effects. This time, Valentina Monetta is working

with a bloke called Jimmy, who is just everything. This is Spirit of

the Night. # Hey, are you the one

I dream about? # I really feel

the night can take away my doubt # Every time I see you smile

there is a sadness in your eyes # I know it's nothing new

and time will make you realise # We find we're

searching high and low # And always looking

for the right time # Together we can make it

through the night # It's the spirit of the night,

spirit of the night # Spirit of the night,

spirit of the night # Spirit of the night,

burning in our ecstasy # Hey, are you the one

to take my pain? # I've been so hurt before,

it's hard to trust again # And always looking

for the right time # Together we can make it

through the night # It's the spirit of the night,

spirit of the night # Spirit of the night,

takes our feelings so much higher # Takes our feelings

so much higher and higher # It's the spirit of the night,

spirit of the night Oh! I feel like we are in Gatwick in

the Ramada Inn in 1988! Steve says, San Marino needs a roller-skates,

that would have made it amazing! Now, this, my friends, is a Jacques

Houdek. Very popular in the arena. I think you get a real two for one,

and let me explain. Like the God Janus, who looks forward and

backwards, two characters in one person, that is Jacques. There is

pop Jacques, and there is Opera Jacques. There's two of him! Here he

is, singing My Friend for Croatia. There are only two ways to live your

life, one is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though

everything is a miracle. # I pray you'll see the light

and find your way # I pray you'll see the light

and find your way It's all kinds of everything, isn't

it? The love, the jacket, the make-up! I mean, who is the? Laura

says, he could actually be two or three different people if you close

your eyes and listen. You're right, very talented. Very talented. A lot

of people saying that the winner, for them, on social media tonight.

We'll see if they get through. We have no way, and this is JOWST. They

have a signature mask which lights up when on stage, apart from in

Russell, when it didn't! So, fingers crossed. Before they go on stage,

they drink a lot of coffee, and they like to sing Ed Sheeran songs to get

ready. Sadly, that's not what they're singing tonight, but enjoy

their song, it is just as good, it's called Grab The Moment, by JOWST,

for Norway. # They read me

like a book that is open # While punching on a

bag and I'm choking # I'm looking for a sign

while they're stepping on my mind # But I hide behind

a simpleminded notion # Feeling like a fool

that was chosen # Really need to get

that good vibe going # I'm gonna kill that

voice in my head # I'm gonna kill that

voice in my head # Getting kinda heavy

on my shoulders # Try to stand straight

but I'm boneless # Got a pocketful of prose

while I'm walking on my toes # And I'm coping with

a map that is roadless # I'm quiet in a corner

seeking action # I wanna be bold but

I'm only getting old # I need to stop drowning

in distractions # I better get

that good vibe buzzing # I'm gonna kill that

voice in my head # I'm gonna kill that

voice in my head # There's a calling

for that leap # There's a fire

in my soul # I'm gonna kill that

voice in my head # I'm gonna kill that

voice in my head Thank you so much, Europe. Thank

you, guys, oh my God. COMMENTATOR: Bill on twitter says it's good to

see Norway has captured one half of daft punk. There is... Hungary!

Varies, yeah... He was in the audience. That us know what you

think tonight on social media. We are on Facebook and Twitter.

Switzerland. If Switzerland were to win this

contest, it would be the first time that an act wearing yellow

has ever won. That is a great fact. Hello! Is

doggy in the suitcase? I'm sure he's not. Of course, Celine Dion won,

didn't you, back in 1988. Despite not being Swiss. Very, very good

luck to Timebelle. # We got the love,

we got to love # So don't pull the rug

from underneath us # We're in trouble

but we got the love # Don't pull the rug

from underneath us # Crashing down fast,

as fragile as glass # But what are we now

if we never tried? Thank you, beautiful people, thank

you so much. Amazing Gouda coloured dress. I was

conflict on the eyebrows. Kayla Mack that what is about you and eyebrows?

All about the eyebrows tonight. Annie says beautiful beauty and the

beast dress. If you need to go to the bathroom, is there anything to

do in this Eurovision emergency? It's obvious, I would download the

Eurovision app. It gives you a second screen an extra layer of

information you can take with you anywhere. Commentator really

enjoying tonight, thanks for our little commentary. Whereas part two

of The Force? That is coming very soon. While they take a compose

yourselves. We need to find out

who this person is. OK, well, let's start with some

facial recognition, I think. At last, we get to use that

new technology we invested in! If there's one thing I know,

Mel, it's my trees. He's standing next to the

infamous horse chestnut tree. There are 13,000 varieties of tree

here, which makes it the perfect No, it's Balaklava Man

from The Line Of Duty. Oh, this guy, on the other hand,

looks like he could Hang on, I can see two suspects

exchanging a package 13 down, five to go,

Kiev, are you ready? COMMENTATOR: Watching in Cheltenham,

loving the semifinals, really enjoying The Force. Part three is

tense. A reminder, you cannot vote during the show tonight. UK viewers

have the chance to vote in Tuesday's semifinal.

Deep and gritty drama from the BBC, says Andrew on Twitter. Next,

Belarus. Some 14. The first song ever to be sung entirely in

Belarussian. I was very stressed in rehearsals because I thought the

lady's dress was going to get caught in the fan, but it didn't, so please

don't get unduly stressed. It'll be fine. This is a band called

Naviband. And they won best electrical band in Belarus 2010.

Electronic band. So that's an accolade. Yellow macro electrical

band. # Kol'ki dzyon

kol'ki spatkannyaw # Sherah padzei

nas pakidaye # Historia mayho zhytstsya

Budze svyatsits' yashche yarchei # U nashai kryvi sontsa zaygraye

Usya pryhazhosts' tvaikh vachei # Dze bydzesh ty - ya adshukayu

Yarkia momanty znoidzem khutchey # Sennyashni dzen'

stane pachatkam # Novykh zhadannyaw

lepshykh idei # Historia mayho zhytstsya

Budze svyatsits' yashche yarchei # U nashai kryvi sontsa zaygraye

Usya pryhazhosts' tvaikh vachei Naviband. Are they in a boat? I

don't know what that was. Quite catchy, you saw the crowd really

going for it. Really loving it. Well, well, well. The Force is

strong for The Force. Nathan says who need CSI when you have The

Force. Wait for part three. Don't forget the next few performances

contain flashing images and strobe effect and possibly more wedding

outfits. This, this is exciting. This is Kristian Kostov. He's very

sweet, isn't it? Very young. He had his 17th birthday just before

Eurovision. There it is, there is the cake. Lovely structure on that

cake, good crumb structure. He cut the cake presumably with the blade

the wrong way round, as you do. His wish was to win the Eurovision. A

fan favourite, this. Yeah. # And the lights all fade

to black again Those loves are quite big this

year's as well, aren't they? What you call those? Just in case you

have just switched on, you're not watching Junior Eurovision. That was

the Bulgarian entry, Kristian Kostov. Oh, look it's Lithuania.

This is a band called Fusedmarc. Victoria, the lead singer, won best

Lithuanian topknot of the year award 2010. We are about to see why. They

says their inspirations, get this, are Bill Gates and Jesus Christ.

Lithuania, and the track is called Rain Of Revolution.

# Life like roller coaster spinning me around

# Breathing getting faster when I'm upside down

# Changes striking through me with a speed of sound

# There's no need in green light, nothing stops me now

# Making a start, making a start

# Making a start and let the light shine through me

# Breaking the rational views and narrow limits

# There's no time for your illusions now

# Looking for the reasons I'm still on the road

# If I gotta stop and choose, yeah, yeah

# Making a start and let the light shine

# There's no time for your illusion now

Good use of the topknot there from Lithuania. Bailey says, why does she

look like my year five teacher? I don't know, I don't know your year

five teacher! I also think she looks suspicious, from episode three of

The Force. Now, this is Estonia with a modern take on Perfect Life and

Juliet. The song is called Verona. He has a very good signatures there

when he sings, watch out for that. It's worthy of The Force, actually.

It's marvellous, you will know when it comes and you will love it, I

promise you. Koit Toome Laura, singing for Estonia.

# You wake up with a bottle in your hands

# 'Cause we both know we lost our game

# Will make you stronger, time is the proof

# I was always trying to tell the truth

# I hope the best in me was always you

# 'Cause sometimes we're building and burning down love

# Ah, we lost and we found our Verona

# Ah, we lost and we found our Verona

# Reckless type of love, reckless type of love

# We never said I'm sorry, we never said enough

# This western type of woman, western type of man

# Ah, we lost and we found our Verona

# 'Cause sometimes we're building and burning down love

# Ah, we lost and we found our Verona

# Ah, we lost and we found our Verona

If that happens to you, just head to the local tourist information

office, it is next to the local pizzeria, in the piazza. That is

such a good stare, I wish I could stare like that. Next, we're going

to Israel. This is the final song tonight. And this is IMRI. Born and

raised in Tel Aviv, he won this year's Rising Star contest, which is

a popular Israeli talent show. Before he went out on his own in

Eurovision, he was a backing voter list -- backing vocalist in 2015,

and also last year. And now, he's got the chance to do it on his own.

In a vest, and singing for Israel, this is IMRI, and I Feel Alive. Any

relation to Celia? # The secret of my life

is never giving up # Walking through

the stars brings me to the start # I was waiting way too much

for something good to come # Was waiting way too much,

it's like an hourglass # I wanted you to know that every

piece broke from you # The years I've been

alone far away from home # The years I've been

alone far away from home # Baby, I can now escape away with

you # I was waiting way too much

for something good to come # I wanted you to know

that every piece broke from you # Alive, alive, alive,

oh # I wanted you to know that every

piece broke from you Thank you, Europe! That's it, we've

seen them all! He has got a lot of fans on social media. Chris says,

oh, hi, Israel! We have seen all the acts from tonight. For us, they are

all winners, but sadly, only ten will make the Grand Final...

Remember, there's no voting for UK viewers tonight, despite what Alex

here is saying, so please don't try as you may still be charged. Fans of

The Force, don't go anywhere, because final part is coming up. And

you will also see what happened when I met some of this year's acts. In a

moment, we will have a quick look back at all of the 18 from tonight,

a chance to pick your favourite. All for fun, because there is no voting

tonight. I am missing their horticultural suits, I don't know

about you! And now, your decision time begins. Alex... I think there

is only one thing left to say - Europe, start voting now! But

remember, no voting for UK viewers, just enjoy.

Song three, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Ilinca ft. Alex Florea for Romania, wrap and yodelling, song five.

Sister act for the Netherlands. Song six.

Valentina and Jimmy for San Marino. Tsonga number ten.

To become one for Croatia, number 11. -- two become one.

Here's the yellow lady for Switzerland, some number 13. --

song. Is it a boat, is it a plane? It's

Belarus, some number 14. It's Kristian Kostov for Bulgaria.

Some 15, Beautiful Mess. Finally, song number 18 in the form

of IMRI for Israel. In Ukraine, Verka is a Ukrainian

treasure. If you are wondering what inspired this cosmic creature to

take the Eurovision stage, here is your answer. Get ready for a journey

through time. This is Verkavision. # We were so high on love, drunk on

love #. # Fever la diva, Victoria,

Cleopatra. Verka! I would dearly love to meet

Verka one day in a beige hotel room. This is not, while the hosts are

talking to the fans, let's take a look at what happened when I went

off to meet some of the Eurovision acts. Hope you enjoy this.

I can't believe the BBC are making us pay our way this time.

Well, it's either that or this whole thing was like a clever ruse

to get you to meet some of this year's acts.

Like we did in the cake shop in Vienna?

And you've got your tea and coffee making facilities here.

Does the gorilla always come with you?

What does the song mean, Occidentali's Karma??

It means that at the end of the day we are all naked apes.

Listen, here are very special relationship.

You're representing San Marino, Valentina and Jimmie.

It's because I'm not from San Marino.

Valentina, you are the doyenne of Eurovision.

But you've always sung on your own before.

So how is it now, having Jimmie with you?

I'm sorry, my eye has been momentarily distracted by...

Just, there's a lot of work that's been put into that.

Why do people ask me to do that all the time?

You don't object to a bit of objectifying.

Now, I'm assuming with a title like that is there a bit of

That certainly was Apache crew. We must talk about Lucy! Lucy Jones,

our UK entry this year, and we have high hopes! Two days until the Grand

Final, so Lucy is on voice rest. That's why she didn't speak to us at

the hotel last night. It actually is! Also, yesterday, we saw her

perform a duet with the winner from Denmark a few years ago, Emily, and

she is actually the co-writer of the song. Beautiful duet. The Grand

Final draw has been done. And it has been revealed that the UK will be in

the second half of the Grand Final. That's on Saturday night which I

think is good news. That's at 8pm with Graham on Saturday night. Yeah,

I think Lucy is like an any sports person, she is pacing herself

really, really well and she will unleash something gold on Saturday

night, and sparkling. There has been a lot of talk on social media about

The Force. Obviously, we very much enjoyed making it. There is some

behind-the-scenes stuff which will go on the website very soon. If

you're a fan, Dave in Bristol has tweeted, and he says, I missed part

two but saw part three. Well, you can catch the whole thing and also

an extended version of it later on tonight on the BBC website. I have

to say, he was superb, he raised the bar with his acting, he was like

David Suchet. And also on the website, see what happens when a

very wealthy Ukrainian pop star... Right, let's head back to the show.

Oh, that was a fantastic proposal! Wow! Really! Six performances,

guaranteed place in the Grand Final on Saturday. The host country,

Ukraine, and five other nations. We call them the big five and this is

one of the qualifiers. Thank you! That's great! Really? So how do you

feel about performing in the Grand Final on Saturday? I am so excited,

I have been rehearsing approximately 1267 times, so I am really excited

to get on that stage on Saturday nights. I have read that you need...

Before going on stage, what is that? I need a big hug. Oh! I love your

traditions, really! So, let's check out your song Requiem, performed

live on stage in Kyiv. # Embrasse-moi,

dis-moi que tu m'aimes # Fais-moi sourire au

beau milieu d'un requiem # Embrasse-moi,

dis-moi que tu m'aimes # Fais-moi danser jusqu'a ce que

le temps nous reprenne # Embrasse moi, tell

me that you love me # Embrasse moi, tell

me that you love me # Embrasse moi, tell

me that you love me Back to business. So, I am here with

the German contestant, Levina, who is also in the big five. You won

your first music competition at the age of nine. How will that

experience help you in Saturday's final? Of course, maybe standing on

a stage gives you some stability. It's to be honest, this stage is so

big, I don't think anything can prepare you for that! Definitely! It

has been claimed that you have the longest legs in this year's

competition. Is that really true? You know, I am not really sure. I

know I am quite tall, actually, when I sit down, I am very small. My

upper body is, like, tiny. Let's show it to the whole world! But you

know, the ceiling in this hall is high enough so it will be fine! OK,

thank you, Levina, we wish you all the best in Saturdays final. Here is

a clip of Levina performing on our Eurovision stage.

# That's what you call a perfect life

# Sometimes it's wrong before it's right

# That's what you call a perfect life

# Sometimes it's wrong before it's right

# That's what you call a perfect life

# That's what you call a perfect life

It's a competition rule that as the host country

you are automatically entered into the grand final.

This year Ukraine is represented by O.Torvald.

What is it like performing at Eurovision before a home crowd?

I'm very honoured because of it. I'm really, really happy, you know. You

will have definitely huge support on Saturday's final.

We are about to see a huge head on the stage, why?

This head is not just a head, it is a whole human and this human is

everyone of us. Me... Even you. This human is polluted with all of the

unnecessary stuff, like TV news, aggressive information, social

networking etc. And we're going to purify the body and soul of that

human with real rock music! That you, guys, I wish you all the best

in Saturday's final. Let's take a look at you in action

on our Kyiv stage, performing Time. So we've met all of the big five...

COMMENTATOR: Ukraine, the Ukraining champions. It's giving me goose

bumps. Yes, it is results time. Counting Eurovision vote is a job

for a very special person, they need to be called, wise and slightly

mystical, basically a personality of karate master. May I introduce the

executive supervisor of the Eurovision Song Contest, the Mr

Miyaichi of Eurovision, Mr Jon Ola Sand.

APPLAUSE . Thank you for your very generous

introduction, I must say. I can confirm that we have processed all

the votes from the National jury than ten votes. Everything has gone

successfully according to the rules of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Which means that we are now ready for you. To present the results. And

reveal who is going to join us for the grand final on Saturday. Alex,

Vova, take it away. Before we hear the results I would

like to remind all of the performers tonight, you are amazing. And what

an honour it has been to hear you saying here live in Kiev.

Absolutely. And it all comes down to what happens now. Big cars this is

the moment of truth. Countries will be revealed in random order. So here

we go. Alex. COMMENTATOR: Sit tight, gang, exciting times.

Let's do it. The first finalist. Who goes to the grand final... Is...

Bulgaria! COMMENTATOR: Bulgaria are through, they got their best placing

last year. Fourth place they were. With if love was a crime.

The second finalist is... Belarus! Well, well, well. Belarus through.

They haven't qualified since 2014, so they'll be very happy with that.

PRESENTER: the third finalist is... Croatia! MEL: I had a sneaking

feeling that Jacques Houdek would go through. Well done to both of them.

PRESENTER: our fourth finalist is... Hungry! Congratulations, Hungary.

MEL: they've qualified every year since 2011. Well done. PRESENTER: it

is really nerve-racking, so, the fifth finalist is...

Denmark! MEL: Anja. Four years since Emmelie de Forest won in 2013.

PRESENTER: our sixth finalist is... Israel! MEL: IMRI is through. They

will be partying tonight. Romania! MEL: the yodelling rappers

are through. Where is her mum? She's bound to be there somewhere. Well

done, Romania. PRESENTER: congratulations. There

are only three spots left. And we have 11 countries. So, who else will

be going through to the grand final? The eighth finalist is... Norway!

Congratulations, Norway. MEL: the masked man is through.

PRESENTER: this is so tense. Yeah. The ninth finalist is...

The Netherlands! MEL: they are through, they've qualified three

times in the last ten years. Last time they sent a band they came

second, 2014. Well done, girls. There is just one place left. One

place remaining in the grand final. MEL: this must be agony for them.

PRESENTER: one opportunity to take this Eurovision glory and perform

live to the biggest audience in the world. This is really dream come

true. So, the tenth finalist is... Austria!

There we go, Austria, only three years since Conchita won. PRESENTER:

it's so amazing. MEL: Nathan Catt for Austria. That must be a good

feeling. -- Nathan Trent. PRESENTER: you have chosen the ten best to

night songs. We'll one of them lift the Eurovision trophy in the grand

final on Saturday? Here they are again. Tonight's ten winning songs.

These are the ten acts you have chosen, who will enjoy the ten

qualifiers for Saturday night. MEL: commiserations to all those bands

who didn't quite make it through to Saturday's final.

PRESENTER: who will take the ultimate prize? The 2017 Eurovision

Song Contest trophy. We will find out on Saturday at the biggest world

extravaganza that is. I can hardly wait. He has been overexcited. He

has been overemotional. And I have been Timur. Thanks for watching and

good night! SCOTT: huge reaction in the Arena tonight. Bog area,

Belarus, Croatia, Hungary, Denmark Israel, Romanian, Norway and the

Netherlands, all through to the grand final. Not qualifying... San

Marino. They will be gutted. Ireland, Brendan, Louis Walsh, part

of his team tonight. They'll be going home. It when you're also

going home. And Estonia, remember the staring man? He's not going to

the final either. Two amazing semifinals. Here is the lovely Mel

Giedroyc. I've loved this for the last few weeks. It feels like weeks,

it actually two days. Good night from Kiev. Don't forget it's all

about the grand final and all of the songs from the people who got

through the two semifinals. 8pm with Graham, Saturday night on BBC One. I

cannot wait. Graham, we've left you some radishes on the seat, enjoy

those. Good night from Kiev! Three reasons we love Eurovision -

the costumes.