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The trio, representing Sweden, qualified for the last stage of the song contest in Tuesday’s semi-final in Basel, Switzerland.

The first of two Eurovision semi-finals saw sauna-loving trio KAJ and Dutch balladeer Claude among the ten acts voted through to the grand final, while five countries were sent home.

Switzerland, where the competition began in Lugano in 1956, is hosting Tuesday’s first 2025 semi-final in Basel at the arena St Jakobshalle.

Israeli contestant was voted through to the final in Basel, Switzerland

I’m in Basel, Switzerland – host city of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest – to present research about treatment of songwriters in the contest. While I’m here, I’ll be conducting field research and attending one of the shows. Here’s what I’ll be looking out for during this year’s competition.

Eurovision bosses fear a hack took place and rehearsal footage was leaked

Switzerland, where the competition began in Lugano in 1956, will host Tuesday’s first 2025 semi-final.

Annual song contest is underway in this year’s host country, Switzerland

Dion, 57, previously won in Dublin 1988 with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi.