Eurovision fans want ‘justice’ for Switzerland after semi-finals chaos
Her performance was beset by difficulties.
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Previous Page Next PageEurovision Song Contest 2025 fans were left speechless after Switzerland’s act Zoë Më’s semi-final performance descended into chaos.
Last night, 10 countries competed for a spot in the Grand Final, with Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, San Marino, and Portugal qualifying.
However, dreams of Eurovision glory were ended for Azerbaijan, Belgium, Cyprus, Croatia, and Slovenia.
Fans, though, were distracted by the ‘messy’ camerawork as Zoë, 24, took to the stage with song Voyage.
During the performance, the broadcast appeared to glitch and showed a dark image, while the camera also struggled to remain focused on Zoë.
Afterwards, BBC host Rylan Clark commented on the technical issues, saying: ‘We should say there as well, I think there was a couple of little tech problems with that one single-shot camera.’
Zoë’s Eurovision performance was beset by technical difficulties (Picture: EPA) Presenter Rylan even remarked on the glitches after the performance (Picture: Reuters)On X, viewers said they felt ‘sorry’ for Zoë and demanded ‘justice’, while others joked host country Switzerland was attempting to ‘sabotage’ their own act.
Among them was @JarydHeadley, who said: ‘Switzerland sabotaging their own entry so they don’t have to host again OMFG. #eurovision.’
@escainsanity shared: ‘Did the broadcast just mess up for Switzerland??? #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision #eurovisiongr.’
Echoing their sentiment, @Ace109610 wrote: ‘Feel sorry for Switzerland Production team need to do better #Eurovision2025 #Eurovision.’
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Viewers demanded ‘justice’ for the 24-year-old singer (Picture: Marco Barada/Cordon Press/Shutte) However, she automatically earned a place in the final as Switzerland won the contest last year (Picture: Reuters)@eire_thug added: ‘Despite the great performances, tonight was quite a mess with technical errors. Between broken LED cells, faulty lighting beams and camera glitches it really shouldn’t be happening during the live shows. Let’s hope they won’t be a common for the last 2…’
@bosdovja92 also commented: ‘If there’s any justice, Switzerland will pull a double and win this year!!’
However, the quality of the broadcast will not affect Zoë’s place in the Grand Final. As Swiss act Nemo won Eurovision last year, she has automatically qualified, alongside the ‘Big Five’ countries.
Also last night, while the votes were being counted, Canadian singer and former Swiss winner Celine Dion delivered a pre-recorded video saying Switzerland has ‘always held a special place in my heart’ as she spoke in French and English.
Celine made a special appearance via video message at the semi-finals (Picture: AP)She also said she would want ‘nothing more but to be with you’ in Basel as discussions continue with the organisers for her to make a stage comeback on Saturday during the final amid her health issues.
Switzerland had not triumphed until Nemo with The Code at Malmo 2024 after Dion won in Dublin 1988 with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi, which was performed this evening in St Jakobshalle arena by previous Eurovision stars including Silvester Belt and Iolanda.
British fans will have to wait for the second semi-final on Thursday, when the UK’s Remember Monday will perform What The Hell Just Happened?, to cast their votes for their favourite Eurovision act.
The second Eurovision semi-final airs on BBC One and iPlayer from 8pm on Thursday.
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