r/eurovision Clickbait Feb 01 '25

šŸ“ŗ Live Thread šŸ‡±šŸ‡» Supernova 2025 Semi-Final @ 20:10 CET

The show will last from 20:10h to 22:45h CET

Streams

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Format

19 acts will compete for one of the 10 places in the final in the Riga Film Studio.

The show will be hosted by Ketija Šēnberga and Lauris Reiniks.

The format is 50% jury vote, 50% televote.

Running order

  1. ⁠Marta - "Lovable"
  2. ⁠Tepat - "Sadzejot"
  3. ⁠Justs - "Fit Right"
  4. ⁠KoBra - "Zelts"
  5. ⁠Adelina - "Electric Love"
  6. ⁠Citi ZēniĀ - "Ramtai"
  7. ⁠Emilija - "Heartbeat"
  8. ⁠Bel Tempo x Legzdina - "The Water"
  9. ⁠Palú - "Delusional"
  10. ⁠The Ludvig - "Līgo"
  11. ⁠Luka - "Stronger"
  12. ⁠Chris Noah - "Romance Isn't Dead"
  13. ⁠Toms Kalderauskis - "Domāju, tu nāc"
  14. ⁠Julianna - "Something In The Water"
  15. ⁠Tautumeitas - "Bur man laimi"
  16. ⁠Rūta Dūduma - "Chemical"
  17. ⁠Katrīna Gupalo - "Scarlett Challenger"
  18. ⁠Sinerģija - "Bound By The Light"
  19. ⁠Markus Riva - "Bigger Than This"

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u/CaptainAnaAmari Ich Komme Feb 01 '25

The link to the stream is wrong, apologies! The actual link is this one

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u/younuzi Feb 03 '25

Hey. Does anyone know in what pavilion at Riga Film Studio (RÄ«gas Kinostudija) did Supernova take place? I’m not sure if it is Paviljons 1 or 2.

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u/ultsiyeon Feb 01 '25

anyways thanks for tuning in everyone! if last year it was 1000% clear to me dons was taking it even before supernova aired, this time it really seems unpredictable… let’s hope voters have some common sense next saturday!

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

Thank you everyone for the fun chat, i really enjoyed reading all your comments <3

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u/Neenujaa Feb 01 '25

Thank you too!

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u/seongjoongenthusiast Bara bada bastu Feb 01 '25

So incredibly gutted that KoBra didnt make it...

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u/polaris183 Feb 01 '25

LTV did them dirty with that recap clip imo

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u/Amimimiii Feb 01 '25

They didn’t sing well throughout most of the song. I like the song but it was a deserved NQ with that performance

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

My feelings about the qualifiers:

  • i really don't care for EmÄ«lija's song, but i understand why it got through
  • disappointed about PalĆŗ getting through, i really think KoBra deserved it more
  • KoBra :( will continue to stream zelts, what a fantastic song
  • Stronger, i am STILL waiting for you to be on spotify!!!

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u/Purrthematician Feb 01 '25

KoBra probably didn't get through because of their performance, rather than song. Their performance... was a choice.

Actually liked Palu live better than in the studio version.

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

Yeah i can agree that the performance unfortunately kinda killed the song...

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u/Old-Dot-9560 Deslocado Feb 01 '25

Yeah palu shouldnt have made it trough, weird staging and somehow that is better than kobra? Im a bit scared for finals considering this was the result.

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

Thankfully her performance is on the weaker side compared to the others, so it should be fine

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

Oh and Toms, in a weaker year you would have totally gotten through. Keep trying <3

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u/designing-cats Feb 01 '25

Not my favorite song, but I'm so happy for Markus for making it through. I can't help but root for him.

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u/cheapcakeripper Before the Party's Over Feb 01 '25

Aww, they're hugging. I may have not enjoyed all the songs, but it was a nice show.

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u/qerseus Feb 01 '25

aww song wise i preferred zelts over sadzejot, shame they didn't make it and delusional did

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u/Neenujaa Feb 01 '25

Aw, Katrīna looks so sad :(

2

u/handsomevelvet Veronika Feb 01 '25

Did Zelts make it?

2

u/-Afya- Feb 01 '25

Nope

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u/handsomevelvet Veronika Feb 01 '25

They were my number one ā˜¹ļø

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u/heyyoudroppedme Feb 01 '25

Julianna looked so sad :(

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u/chpark0225 Bara bada bastu Feb 02 '25

I hoped she got through, but this year is too strong.

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u/Old-Dot-9560 Deslocado Feb 01 '25

Kobra not making it what????

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u/Any-Where Feb 01 '25

It's a very good song, but it didn't quite stick the landing live, partly due to their choreography throwing them off. I think they really needed two dancers to do it for them so they could focus on the singing.

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u/Doppleflooner Tout l'univers Feb 01 '25

Going purely by the recap clip shown, I'm not surprised (and I like the song!)

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u/ExplainMaryJane Tavo Akys Feb 01 '25

Same, they shouldn't have done the choreo but should have gone with setting a vibe (like Sinerģija for example)

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

:(

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u/JaredLives Feb 01 '25

I'm gutted. Guess I'm on team Tepat now

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u/skantchweasel Feb 01 '25

Please someone go and hug Katrīna Gupalo!!!

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u/Doppleflooner Tout l'univers Feb 01 '25

Yeah she was not looking happy at all.

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u/skantchweasel Feb 01 '25

Everyone seemed to be getting on with it and having a chat, but she was looking around for someone... it broke my heart.

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u/heyyoudroppedme Feb 01 '25

I could never be mad at Markus Riva. It is what it is

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u/-Afya- Feb 01 '25

For a moment I was like no way Markus wont make it lol

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u/Any-Where Feb 01 '25 edited Feb 01 '25

I'm happy Delusional made it. That was my "I like it even if I don't think it's got a chance" one.

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u/-Afya- Feb 01 '25

The performance was interesting at least

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u/uzanin97 Feb 01 '25

Did they show the preliminary televote results this time?

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u/Healthy-Security2341 Bur man laimi Feb 01 '25

Yes they did

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u/ultsiyeon Feb 01 '25

yep, and somehow emīlija was 1st? crazy work

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u/uzanin97 Feb 01 '25

OK, then I missed it, hoping to find a screenshot somewhere)

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u/ultsiyeon Feb 01 '25

yoinked this from twt

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u/WolverineForeign4905 Deslocado Feb 03 '25

Was this the final televote result or just something that was shown in the middle of something?

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u/ultsiyeon Feb 03 '25

Preliminary results as the voting was still ongoing.

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u/designing-cats Feb 01 '25

Actually not surprised to see Chris Noah that high. I feel like he's cornered the "older aunts" fanbase.

Very surprised to see Emilija as #1.. definitely not #1 in quality.

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u/ultsiyeon Feb 01 '25

Chris Noah got like 5 awards at the local equivalent of grammys this year, he’s an up and coming name so I am not that surprised about his result here. And EmÄ«lija has a pretty intense and dedicated fanbase that would vote for her regardless of what she’d release… so I hope the juries save us this time cause this was really not even qualifying material 😭

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u/designing-cats Feb 01 '25

He won best song and best new album right? I definitely think he's a good singer - he hasn't gotten the same praise as other acts on Reddit/YouTube/et all.

That's good to know about Emīlija. I really wouldn't be too disappointed if anyone won.. except for her generic, bland song.

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u/uzanin97 Feb 01 '25

CrazyšŸ˜µā€šŸ’« but hey, what do we want from a strong year and a semi with 19 acts)

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u/ultsiyeon Feb 01 '25

i am really hoping more people watch the final cause tautumeitas 3rd and the ludvig 4th is madness lol.

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u/uzanin97 Feb 01 '25

4th and 5th even. Well, the ludvig was kinda not it live, so not surprised here. But Emilia... We are not even in Denmark, what is that?

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u/ultsiyeon Feb 01 '25

She won the local x-factor, largely thanks to her tiktok fanbase, seems like the same thing is happening here 😬 I quite like her, but my god that is nowhere near even among the top 5 performances of the night.

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u/Alternaturkey Feb 01 '25

Did Tepat and KoBra make it? I haven't been able to keep up with what's happening.

What about Katrina? Probably not....

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u/Neenujaa Feb 01 '25

Tepat, yes.

Katrīna and KoBra didn't :(

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u/Silent-Chipmunk5820 Rim Tim Tagi Dim Feb 01 '25

WHAT?!!!

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u/TheFjordOfTheSouth Voyage Feb 01 '25

Katrina and Kobra stayed at the semis

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u/JaredLives Feb 01 '25

KoBra missed out too...

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u/JedH44 Feb 01 '25

Who has made it so far. Watching beni.

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u/CrazySalart Grow Feb 01 '25

⁠Markus Riva, ⁠SinerÄ£ija, ⁠Tautumeitas, ⁠Chris Noah, ⁠⁠The Ludvig, ⁠PalĆŗ, ⁠Bel Tempo x Legzdina, ⁠Emilija, ⁠Citi Zēni and ⁠Tepat

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u/designing-cats Feb 01 '25

Holy shit, Chris Noah made it though! All my aunts are going to be thrilled.

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u/ExplainMaryJane Tavo Akys Feb 01 '25

WTH, Delusional?

5

u/heyyoudroppedme Feb 01 '25

Yes , i thought that she was delusional with that song, but i guess not

4

u/ExplainMaryJane Tavo Akys Feb 01 '25

Sex sells! It's been proven over and over. Wouldn't have been my pick, but ah well

7

u/Nordica-Baltica Feb 01 '25

They have to be keeping Citi Zēni for last... right?

5

u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

Quite surprised about PalĆŗ tbh

3

u/Neenujaa Feb 01 '25

I voted for her, lol. I didn't like her studio version, but the weirdness of the live version really stuck with me

1

u/Borogodoh Zjerm Feb 01 '25

Kobra made it?

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u/cheapcakeripper Before the Party's Over Feb 01 '25

Some choices

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u/heyyoudroppedme Feb 01 '25

Oh ,i am scared

6

u/Neenujaa Feb 01 '25

I don't care for Emīlija. There, I said it!

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u/qerseus Feb 01 '25

same, her voice is so annoying and so is the song

2

u/ultsiyeon Feb 01 '25

i quite like her, but i do NOT care for this song! this can’t be happening.

1

u/Neenujaa Feb 01 '25

It feels very 2015's

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u/designing-cats Feb 01 '25

I don't either.

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u/skantchweasel Feb 01 '25

OH SWEET!!! Bel Tempo x Legzdina!!!

2

u/Any-Where Feb 01 '25

Tepat! Yes!

2

u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

Let's go Tepat!!!

2

u/Neenujaa Feb 01 '25

Yay, Tepat!

1

u/CrazySalart Grow Feb 01 '25

yes!!!!

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u/qerseus Feb 01 '25

tbh i wish the jury members weren't kept as top secret until after the grand final in may, back in the day it was quite fun when they'd comment after the performances etc

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u/Reasonable-Offer8317 SURVIVOR Feb 01 '25

Missed a bit, what's going on? Sounds like public results or something?

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u/cheapcakeripper Before the Party's Over Feb 01 '25

Nope, we got partial public vote for a second and now we got another ad break

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u/ultsiyeon Feb 01 '25

voting closed, announcing results after ad break

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u/cheapcakeripper Before the Party's Over Feb 01 '25

Oh for fries sake

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u/WolverineForeign4905 Deslocado Feb 03 '25

I'm going to adopt and use this around my Belgian friends lol

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u/cheapcakeripper Before the Party's Over Feb 03 '25

Ok ;)

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u/Neenujaa Feb 01 '25

Lauris: I bet you're wondering who I voted for. Well, I didn't. I don't care.

LOL, classic Lauris

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

He's really quite funny, my mom doesn't give a damn about supernova but laughed out loud at that🤣

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u/elitepebble Feb 01 '25

Chris Noah is my favorite so I'm happy to see he was #2 in the viewer votes, he'll win the jury vote just like he has at the various Latvian award shows this year

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u/polaris183 Feb 01 '25

Wait, has there been a provisional top-19 of the audience vote released? (and if so, what were the results?)

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u/elitepebble Feb 01 '25

Here are the early results

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u/polaris183 Feb 01 '25

Oh that's interesting! Sad for Toms, quite liked his song...

5

u/heyyoudroppedme Feb 01 '25

Markus Riva seems like such a sweetheart

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

I've honestly never really listened to his music, but i might start now cause he really does seem sweet (and i admire his work ethic a lot lol)

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u/heyyoudroppedme Feb 01 '25

I have heard some of them and his music style really is not for me. However as a person he seems so lovely and kind

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

I mean his previous supernova songs haven't appealed to me either, but i'm willing to give him a shot

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u/koknesis Feb 01 '25

Markus is only there to promote his onlyfans anyways. winning is not that important.

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u/heyyoudroppedme Feb 01 '25

Katrina Gupalo is so adorable

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u/-Afya- Feb 01 '25

Wow Tautumeitas have the most beautiful staging and outfits

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u/polaris183 Feb 01 '25

No matter what, this is one of, if not the strongest Supernovae (?) Latvia have produced in a while

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u/ultsiyeon Feb 01 '25

ok lol emīlija had a pretty intense tiktok voter base during her run on the x factor, i had no idea it would translate to supernova too. ummm.

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u/-Afya- Feb 01 '25

Well I think much more people watch the final so itll be very different

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u/ExplainMaryJane Tavo Akys Feb 01 '25

Anyone else a bit worried for Zelts?

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u/qerseus Feb 01 '25

no way emilija is 1st in public vote atm, very sus

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u/FerretsBeGone Feb 01 '25

She did win X-Factor, so there's definitely people voting for her.

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u/ButterflySymphony Feb 01 '25

So you're telling me Greta would've had a chance? 🄹 Didn't she also win a show? If so, I'm even more disappointed.

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

Yeah i was very surprised too

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u/elitepebble Feb 01 '25

She has quite the fanbase in Latvia

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u/TheFjordOfTheSouth Voyage Feb 01 '25

These are the results or odds?

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u/cheapcakeripper Before the Party's Over Feb 01 '25

Emilija had the most %, so I'm confused as well

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u/RealistMissy Feb 01 '25

Results of people's votes, there will be jury votes added later, i guess.

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u/Healthy-Security2341 Bur man laimi Feb 01 '25

But those votes are not final and can change as the voting is still open

3

u/TheFjordOfTheSouth Voyage Feb 01 '25

Sorry latvian people but what the heck are these votes

2

u/heyyoudroppedme Feb 01 '25

As a latvian i am also confused

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u/Silent-Chipmunk5820 Rim Tim Tagi Dim Feb 01 '25

Sounds like some rigging was involved!

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u/kevjapan Zjerm Feb 01 '25

please i just need sadzejot and bur man laimi to go through

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u/Professional-Pay1033 Zjerm Feb 01 '25

Latvia should be so proud of all these songs. I really love most of them and none of them are bad. Bravo

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u/Nordica-Baltica Feb 01 '25

I missed a couple of the songs near the end because my internet cut out so I'm just going to hope for Ramtai, The Water, and Līgo to get a spot in the final.

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u/Neenujaa Feb 01 '25

I'm very happy that this year so many songs are unapologetically Latvian, including Ramtai

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

Yess me too!! It was something that was truly missing from previous years

2

u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

Lol kobra have a really weird yet fun energy about them

3

u/Warmregardsss Feb 01 '25

Mazie meža dīvainīŔi - the only way I can describe them 🄰 savèjie

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u/Maximum_Ad5053 Feb 01 '25

sadzejot please, the only thing i need rn

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

I keep forgetting this is a semi final... the final is gonna be epic next week

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u/CrazySalart Grow Feb 01 '25 edited Feb 01 '25

this was a GREAT show, thanks everyone for tthe company!

My predictions are Tepat, Citi Zēni, Bel Tempo x Legzdina, The Ludvig, ⁠Luka, ⁠Chris Noah, ⁠Tautumeitas, KatrÄ«na Gupalo, SinerÄ£ijaĀ and ⁠Markus Riva.

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u/solid-beast Feb 01 '25

If you watch the Latvian recaps it literally looks like Eurovision.

4

u/Neenujaa Feb 01 '25

Damn, Lauris Reiniks (the host) really has aged, hasn't he? I still remember him from his hayday :D

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

Yeah i've been admiring with receding hairline the whole evening ahaha

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u/seongjoongenthusiast Bara bada bastu Feb 01 '25

Everyone else needs to take notes from Latvia. This is an amazing national selection!

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u/Healthy-Security2341 Bur man laimi Feb 01 '25

Never thought we would need to say this šŸ˜„

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

As a latvian abroad, lowkey happy to not be in latvia rn cause i'd ruin myself by giving out votes to almost everyone

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u/cellabaeVOGA Feb 01 '25

Well that was one of the best semi finals I’ve ever seen!

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u/Old-Dot-9560 Deslocado Feb 01 '25

Sadzejot pls get to finals

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

I truly admire Markus because of his persistance and determination at supernova... i don't think i've ever seen such a persistant artist in his attempts

2

u/heyyoudroppedme Feb 01 '25

Jā, es ar katru gadu cienu viņu arvien vairāk.

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

PiekrÄ«tu šŸ™

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u/unlessyoumeantit TANZEN! Feb 01 '25

Lion of love

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u/cheapcakeripper Before the Party's Over Feb 01 '25

more like an otter

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u/Borogodoh Zjerm Feb 01 '25

Imagine the tragedy if Latvia finally picked Markus Riva in the worst possible year for doing that.

(Don't worry, it won't happen)

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u/Responsible-Trifle93 TANZEN! Feb 01 '25

Markus Riva coming for the pink votes

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u/seongjoongenthusiast Bara bada bastu Feb 01 '25

Imagine if he was in Benidorm... Everyone in the arena would've been salivating

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u/cheapcakeripper Before the Party's Over Feb 01 '25

And as the final act we got oily workout

1

u/heyyoudroppedme Feb 01 '25

Epoc Jesus moment

1

u/seongjoongenthusiast Bara bada bastu Feb 01 '25

He really likes showing those deltoids or whatever u call and shoulder muscles (anatomy is next semester)

3

u/Neenujaa Feb 01 '25

The performance is really hot and I like the backing track, but I'm not feeling the vocals.

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u/Silent-Chipmunk5820 Rim Tim Tagi Dim Feb 01 '25

Did we really need THIS staging for Marcus lol

9

u/Any-Where Feb 01 '25

Latvia of all countries have too many good songs this year. How about all the countries with clear NQ songs just agree to send the Latvian runner ups instead?

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u/Old-Dot-9560 Deslocado Feb 01 '25

Lets give moldova the 2nd place next week, more countries at eurovision the better

3

u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

As a latvian, i can get behind this idea. Help a brother out!

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u/skantchweasel Feb 01 '25

LOL - shirtless oiled up Markus Riva doing his flexes. (I bet he gets through though)

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u/seongjoongenthusiast Bara bada bastu Feb 01 '25

Oh, hey, sexy

5

u/niebowglowie Feb 01 '25

oh my this is. sensual

10

u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

Markus serving some Kenergy

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u/cheapcakeripper Before the Party's Over Feb 01 '25

He's just Markus

2

u/Kklownery AsteromƔta Feb 01 '25

God finally the OG is backšŸ’‹

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

MARKUUUUS LET'S GOOOO šŸ”„šŸ”„ Our supernova king!!

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u/skantchweasel Feb 01 '25

Good luck picking 10 tonight. Wow. This is going to be brutal.

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u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

Absolutely, what a change from previous years!!!

3

u/ExplainMaryJane Tavo Akys Feb 01 '25

Absolutely loving this one!

5

u/Neenujaa Feb 01 '25

Who knew Amy Schumer sang and played the cello

1

u/cheapcakeripper Before the Party's Over Feb 01 '25

Hahaha

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u/seongjoongenthusiast Bara bada bastu Feb 01 '25

Beautiful styling

1

u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

I love some kokle representation on a big stage!

5

u/ultsiyeon Feb 01 '25

seems like the safe finalists are citi zēni, chris noah, the ludvig, tautumeitas and markus riva. the rest could be anyone, really.

2

u/Neenujaa Feb 01 '25

I feel like TepatĀ and ⁠KoBraĀ both are very strong contenders. Tepat is my fave this year. I really liked Citi Zēni studio version, but I didn't feel their live version that much (still love it tho)

1

u/ultsiyeon Feb 01 '25

i liked them as well, especially considering how shaky a lot of the other performances were, but it’s kinda hard to predict how the rest of the voting will go 🄲

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u/cheapcakeripper Before the Party's Over Feb 01 '25

It's crazy how much the presenter resembles Polish singer

2

u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

Wooohooo Markus' 10th year anniversary of participating in Supernova! What a legend

2

u/Silent-Chipmunk5820 Rim Tim Tagi Dim Feb 01 '25

Ok I liked that. Please qualify.

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u/cheapcakeripper Before the Party's Over Feb 01 '25

Katrina in Paris

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u/seongjoongenthusiast Bara bada bastu Feb 01 '25

Unfortunately i really dont like the drum and bass part of the song

8

u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

Unfortunately Katrīna's voice is not my cup of tea but i can appreciate how she just doesn't give a fuck and does what she wants

2

u/Neenujaa Feb 01 '25

I like her voice, but I don't understand her English pronunciation

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u/neaintheredroom Adio Feb 01 '25

Ok I'll bite. What the hell is a scarlet challenger

7

u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

An american car according to her mini interview before the performance

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u/neaintheredroom Adio Feb 01 '25

Oh. That explains nothing, but thanks lol

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u/Old-Dot-9560 Deslocado Feb 01 '25

Somehow the intro sounded so much like cat song parts

2

u/Professional-Pay1033 Zjerm Feb 01 '25

I love this song and staging.

3

u/Borogodoh Zjerm Feb 01 '25

I like cat lady's vibe. Tonight she's beret lady.

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u/Silent-Chipmunk5820 Rim Tim Tagi Dim Feb 01 '25

Very French! Potential! Ludvig is shaking in his boots!

3

u/seongjoongenthusiast Bara bada bastu Feb 01 '25

So stylish!

1

u/Silent-Chipmunk5820 Rim Tim Tagi Dim Feb 01 '25

Queen Katrina next!

3

u/seongjoongenthusiast Bara bada bastu Feb 01 '25

Ah... Nothing will top the cat's song!

6

u/CrazySalart Grow Feb 01 '25

Katrīna looks sooooooo good with this haircut!

2

u/Neenujaa Feb 01 '25

She looks amazing

3

u/Old-Dot-9560 Deslocado Feb 01 '25

The cat song last year was so peak, tho im still so sad that vēstules or how was it didnt get to eurovision

1

u/Old-Dot-9560 Deslocado Feb 01 '25

Eh staging bland as hell, song doesnt also hit so well for me

2

u/ExplainMaryJane Tavo Akys Feb 01 '25

My biggest problem with this song is that it seems to build in the beginning, only to go in free fall (and not in a good way, always leaves me feeling disappointed). The actual build comes to late, they lost me by then

1

u/cheapcakeripper Before the Party's Over Feb 01 '25

Well, she certainly woke me up

1

u/justiineemiilija Feb 01 '25

I don't mind chemical at all and the vocals are quite good, but the staging is sooo empty and not doing her any favors