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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
Entertainment
Lottie Gibbons

Eurovision 2023 semi final 2: How it works, how many acts go through and what is the running order?

The Eurovision Song Contest will continue tonight as 16 countries take to the stage for the second semi-final.

This evening's second semi-final will decide the last 10 qualifiers. Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina will return as hosts after helping to kick off the contest earlier this week.

Thursday is this year considered the less competitive of the two semi-finals, though a number of fan favourites are still set to perform. Polish pop singer Blanka looks likely to make an impact with her track Solo, a summery tune with a catchy hook reminiscent of Ariana Grande's music.

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