Eurovision 2025: Semi-Final 1 Dress Rehearsal Reaction!

Eurovision Week 2025 continues. In today's episode, it’s all kicking off in Basel as we bring you our first reactions hot off the dress rehearsal for Semi-Final 1 of Eurovision 2025!

In this episode, we break down every performance from tonight’s run-through — who wowed us, who still has work to do, and who looks like a lock for Saturday night’s Grand Final.

Joining us live from Basel, Alex Basmati is on the ground with all the behind-the-scenes buzz. She also chats with James Stephenson from Eurovoix and fan-favourite YouTuber ESC Tom to hear their takes following the afternoon’s press viewing.

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