Eurovision Song Contest S67E1 — Semi-Final 1

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Eurovision Song Contest•Season 67•Episode 1

Semi-Final 1

6.2/10 · 6 votesMay 9, 2023132 min

Ranked #1 of 3 in Season 67•+0.3 vs season avg

Discussion

The First Semi-Final opened with host Julia Sanina performing part of 'Маяк' by her band, The Hardkiss. The interval featured global superstar Rita Ora, who delivered a medley of some of her biggest hits and her then-new single, 'Praising You'. Ukrainian singer Alyosha, who represented Ukraine

Directed byNikki Parsons, Richard Valentine

Written byChristine Rose, David Reilly

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Season 67 Episodes3

E1 6.2Now viewing

Semi-Final 1

E2 5.5

Semi-Final 2

E3 6.0

Final

Cast3

Alesha Dixon

Self - Host

Hannah Waddingham

Self - Host

Julia Sanina

Self - Host

Crew12

Christine Rose

Writer

David Reilly

Writer

Andrew Cartmell

Executive Producer

Lee Smithurst

Head of Story

Tim Routledge

Lighting Director

Caroline Lloyd

Line Producer

Lewis Thurlow

Producer

Julio Himede

Production Design

Leah Rumbol

Line Producer

Matthias Kublik

Art Direction

Cherrelle Redley Murrain

Line Producer

Nikki Parsons

Director

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Episode Summary

"Semi-Final 1" is episode 1 of Eurovision Song Contest season 67. It scored 6.2/10 from 6 votes, ranking #1 of 3 episodes this season (season average 5.9). Directed by Nikki Parsons, Richard Valentine and written by Christine Rose, David Reilly, it aired on May 9, 2023.

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