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Megan Nisbet

Eurovision 2023 semi-final 1 results: Who is through to the grand final?

The first 10 countries through to the Eurovision Song Contest grand final on Saturday, May 13 have been confirmed. It comes after the first semi-final took place on Tuesday, May 9.

A further 10 will be confirmed on Thursday, May 9 when the second semi-final takes place. The 20 countries going through will be joined by the UK, Italy, France, Spain and Germany, otherwise known as the 'Big Five,' as well as last year's winners Ukraine.

In a change of rules this year, scores at the semi-finals rest entirely with the public, with votes from the national juries only coming into play during the grand final. Viewers in the UK were not able to vote in Tuesday's semi-final. They will have to wait until the second semi-final on Thursday to have their say. You can read more about how it works here.

Read more: Eurovision Song Contest 2023 semi-finals: Why the UK is not competing

But who is through to the grand final following Eurovision 2023 semi-final 1? Here's everything you need to know.

Eurovision 2023 semi-final 1 results

The 10 countries who have qualified and are through to the grand finale are:

Croatia: Mama ŠČ! - Let 3

Moldova: Soarele și Luna - Pasha Parfeni

Switzerland: Watergun - Remo Forrer

Finland: Cha Cha Cha - Käärijä

Czechia: My Sister's Crown - Vesna

Israel: Unicorn - Noa Kirel

Portugal: Ai Coração - Mimicat

Sweden: Tattoo - Loreen

Serbia: Samo mi se spava - Luke Black

Norway: Queen of Kings - Alessandra

However, it means the following five countries did not get a place at Eurovision 2023:

Malta: Dance (Our Own Party) - The Busker

Latvia: Aijā - Sudden Lights

Ireland: We Are One - Wild Youth

Azerbaijan: Tell Me More - TuralTuranX

Netherlands: Burning Daylight - Mia Nicolai and Dion Cooper

The second semi-final will air on Thursday, May 11 at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.

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