Australia’s Eurovision contestant, Go-Jo, has exited the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.
Go-Jo, known offstage as Marty Zambotto, kicked off the second semi-final with his performance of Milkshake Man on Friday morning (AEST).
Viewers voted for their preferred performances via televote, resulting in 10 countries advancing from the 16 in the second semi-final.
Lithuania, Israel, Armenia, Denmark, Austria, Luxembourg, Finland, Latvia, Malta and Greece were the 10 countries that made it through.
In addition to Australia, Montenegro, Ireland, Georgia, Czechia and Serbia were also knocked out of the contest in the second semi-final.
Go-Jo spoke to SBS News ahead of the semi-final, and was asked what success would look like for him in this year’s contest.
“I think just seeing smiles,” he replied, adding that it would be a reflection of the hard work that went into the performance.
“A lot of people would see me, as the performer, but I have an incredible team behind everything.
I think one of the most meaningful things is making them proud, and obviously Australia. It’s such a big thing for me. Just, seeing everyone smile at the end of everything, I think that’s a big win.”
It’s the second year in a row Australia has been knocked out of the contest during the semi-final, with 2024 entrants Electric Fields also not qualifying.
The last time Australia reached the grand final was in 2023 with the progressive metal band Voyager and their song Promise. They finished in ninth place, with Sweden securing the top position.
When will the Eurovision 2025 grand final be?
You can watch the Eurovision 2025 grand final on Sunday 18 May at 5am AEST on SBS and SBS On Demand.
Who will compete in the Eurovision 2025 grand final?
In addition to the 10 qualifiers listed above, Sunday’s grand final will also feature the 10 qualifiers from the first semi-final: Iceland, Poland, Estonia, Ukraine, Sweden, Portugal, Norway, San Marino, Albania, and the Netherlands.
Host country Switzerland, as well as the ‘big five’ of France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, all of whom automatically qualified, will also compete.
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