Potty Time

The pots (or rather the Russian Dolls) containing the countries for the semi-finals have been in action today in Moscow. In a less star-studded draw than Belgrade, some dolly models drew the countries out of their relative pots/bowls. Of course, it all depends on the songs but initial reactions listed beside some countries below.

The draws were as follows:

1st semi final - Tuesday 12th May

UK, Spain, Germany voting in this semi.

Bosnia & Herzegovina
Sweden (not good)
Israel
Belgium (not good)
Andorra
Czech Republic
Montenegro
Iceland
Georgia
Bulgaria
Portugal
Switzerland
FYR Macedonia
Finland
Belarus
Turkey (good)
Romania
Malta
Armenia (good)

2nd Semi final - Thursday 14th May

France and Russia voting in this semi

Slovenia
Denmark
Azerbaijan
Netherlands (not good)
Latvia (good)
Hungary
Serbia
Norway (not good)
Ukraine
Greece (good)
Lithuania (good)
Poland
Croatia
Estonia (good)
Moldova
Cyprus (good)
Ireland (not good)
Slovakia
Albania

Of course, the jury effect could change all this as will the quality of the songs!

You can watch the glamourous draw here.