Our reaction to "C'est la Vie" — Claude's Eurovision 2025 song for The Netherlands. We review the song's simple, but touching French-language lyrics, which convey a story of strength and perseverance. The singer — full name Claude Kiambe — was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and fled with his mother at the age of 9. The song is a tribute to her for reminding him to always look on the bright side of life. We ask whether this could win the Eurovision Song Contest, as it has great jury and televote appeal.

00:01 Introduction

01:01 The message of Claude's Eurovision song

01:37 First reaction

04:39 Review & Analysis

11:21 Netherlands Semi-Final 1

14:03 Readers' comments

Featuring: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

Deban: http://instagram.com/deban_deban

It was a thrilling final tonight in DMGP 2025 in Herning, where the big favourite Sissal ended up taking the trophy with one point margin. We caught her after the show for her initial reaction to winning - and she promises to do everything she can to get Denmark back into the Eurovision final.

Featuring: Simon - http://instagram.com/simonfalkdk

Is "Milkshake Man" a joke entry? We react to Go-Jo's Eurovision 2025 song for Australia. SBS Australia says the lyrics are empowering and uplifting, but the highly suggestive music video, which is full of innuendo, may have viewers reading it differently. We review Go-Jo's (real name Marty Zambotto) chances of qualifying for the grand final. "Milkshake Man" was co-written with Sheppard.

00:01 Introduction

01:41 First reaction

04:32 Review and analysis

12:48 Australia's semi-final

15:02 Readers' comments

Featuring:

William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

Deban: http://instagram.com/deban_deban

They weren't expecting anything, but now KAJ have qualified directly to the final of Melfest. We got a quick reaction from the Finn-Swedes after their sauna turned on the heat in Malmö Arena in heat 4. They are ready to turn up the temperature even more in Stockholm in 2 weeks.

William reacts to "Gaja" — Justyna Steczkowska's song for Poland at Eurovision 2025. Justyna won Poland's national final Polskie kwalifikacje with 39% of the televote. William reviews her live performance, asks whether she can qualify for the final, and discusses the staging, her voice and beauty. Do you think this is Poland's best-ever Eurovision entry?

00:01 Introduction

01:46 Reaction

04:49 Review and Analysis

10:40 Readers' comments

Featuring: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

Our reaction to Latvia's Eurovision 2025 group Tautumeitas with the song "Bur man laimi." We filmed this two days after they won Supernova 2025 — Latvia's super competitive national final for Eurovision. Can they advance from the semi-final with their ethereal, Latvian-language song? We review their chances.

00:01 Introduction

00:45 Reaction

03:44 Analysis and Prediction

04:23 Bur man laimi lyrics

12:48 Reader comments

Featuring: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

Deban: http://instagram.com/deban_deban

William's reaction to Lucio Corsi's Eurovision 2025 song "Volevo essere un duro." Lucio — who came second place at Sanremo 2025 — agreed to sing at Eurovision after Sanremo winner Olly said no to producers and declined his chance to go to Eurovision. We review the song's chances, Lucio's poetic lyrics, and the staging...and explain his white face paint.

00:01 Introduction 00:22 Why did Olly say no to Eurovision?

01:19 "Volevo essere un duro" lyrics

02:43 Reaction 05:36 Review and analysis

11:54 Readers' comments

Featuring:

William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

Our reaction to Parg's Eurovision 2025 song for Armenia — SURVIVOR. The song, written by Melodifestivalen songwriters Thoams G:son and Peter Boström, has strong Melfest vibes. But is it too generic for Eurovision? We review its rock sound, Parg's stage presence and vocals, and whether Armenia can qualify for the final. We watch the live performance from AMPTV's Depi Evratestil 2025 final.

00:01 Introduction

01:05 Reaction

04:16 Review & Analysis

16:00 Readers' comments

Featuring:

William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

Deban: http://instagram.com/deban_deban

William and Deban share their reaction to "Tavo akys" — Katarsis' Eurovision 2025 song for Lithuania. They review the life performance from the Eurovizija.LT national selection and share their thoughts on the alt rock sound, the staging, the singer's intensity and his vocals. Can Lithuania make the Eurovision final?

00:01 Introduction

00:33 Reaction

03:25 Review & Analysis

08:50 Readers' comments

Featuring: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

Deban: http://instagram.com/deban_deban

Let's react to "Espresso Macchiato" — Tommy Cash's Eurovision 2025 song for Estonia. We review his live performance at Eesti Laul and William, who was part of the international jury, shares how he reached his decision. Will Tommy's slapstick comedy, use of Italian language, and viral dance moves help him quality for the final? We review his chances.

00:01 Introduction

00:57 Reaction

04:01 Review and analysis

12:22 Readers' comments

Featuring:

William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams

Deban: http://instagram.com/deban_deban