After weeks of preparing, we’re at the pointy end of the Eurovision year. Michael and Io jumped into the Melbourne studios to preview the final songs of the semi finals.

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How does Michael shock Io?

Why is Io annoyed at people comparing Finland and Italy?

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The songs

🇷🇸 Hurricane – Loco Loco

https://twitter.com/JOY_Eurovision/status/1393477326701096968

🇬🇪 Tornike Kipiani – You

https://twitter.com/JOY_Eurovision/status/1393478825476976643

🇦🇱 Anxhela Peristeri – Karma

https://twitter.com/JOY_Eurovision/status/1393481066728488960

🇵🇹 The Black Mamba – Love Is On My Side

https://twitter.com/JOY_Eurovision/status/1393481974182858754

🇧🇬 VICTORIA – Growing Up Is Getting Old

https://twitter.com/JOY_Eurovision/status/1393483486346956801

🇫🇮 Blind Channel – Dark Side

https://twitter.com/JOY_Eurovision/status/1393485019541168138

🇱🇻 Samanta Tīna – The Moon Is Rising

https://twitter.com/JOY_Eurovision/status/1393486494334025730

🇨🇭 Gjon’s Tears – Tout l’Univers

https://twitter.com/JOY_Eurovision/status/1393488035442954240

🇩🇰 Fyr Og Flamme – Øve Os På Hinanden